Yeah, not the real stuff, but other than colour it is the same as the one a buddy got in England from the "soldier 95" line of kit. Just a caution to anyone buying stuff from Ebay, even when stuff is guaranteed real CADPAT, don't always trust them. I had no problems wearing that rig, as it never went overseas, and i have never been confronted by any type of IR detecting device. Like I said, wearing it around the gun platform keeps my maps and ammo close at hand. It also can go with the webbing or be dumped on the truck with two fast-ex buckles being popped. The rig is very light, and even when loaded doesn't make a noticeable difference when being worn. I would not take this overseas, for the same reason that everyone else describes, mainly that if it crapped out, I would be up that creek without a paddle. This was just one of those look cool things that I spent some cash on and have enjoyed ever since. I was disappointed that it was in FAKEPAT, but the colours are near enough that I don't cry. I believe this happened to someone else in TO that bought a vest from Seals action Gear. Like i said before, my fleece toque fell apart the first time I put it on my head, but at least they sold me real CADPAT fleece.
