All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipm

The ALICE pack has its charms but there are some drawbacks as well.

PROS:

Makes you look like a disillusioned soldier back from Vietnam to spread buddhism and peace.

The pockets (inside and out) are handy and spacious.

Cost me $50.

Frame keeps the pack off yer back so you don’t sweat as badly.

Easy to strap things to.

CONS: 

Weighs 4 lbs. by itself… the frame is steel.

It’s annoying to undo all of the fasteners to get your stuff out.

Needs modifications to the waist belt to hold water, camera, knife, whatever.

NO HANDLE ON TOP!?!?!?! WTF

Shoulder straps are sufficiently padded but very stiff and square - uncomfortable.

1. Man up. 4lbs is nothing. Just pack lightly.

2. Try modifications. There are a million ways to modernize the ALICE pack and it’s fun to DIY.

3. Who needs a handle when you can grab the ALICE pack by the steel frame?

Neuarmy Surplus Co.

Neuarmy Surplus Co.

Neuarmy Surplus Co.