Description
The US ALICE aka All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (ALICE) introduced in 1974 was made up of components for two types of load: the “Fighting Load” and the “Existence Load”. The ALICE Pack system was designed for use in all environments, whether hot, temperate, cold-wet or even cold-dry arctic conditions. It is still quite popular among not only military users, but also Camping, Traveling, Hiking, Hunting, Bug Out, and Soft games.
Although replaced and superceded in the US military by MOLLE based systems, the US Alice Rucksack remains a firm favourite for travellers needed something simple and efficient for keeping your gear in and carrying it on the go.
- The ALICE Large Pack consists of a pouch with draw cord closure and three outside pockets. Three more smaller pockets are provided at the top of the pouch for carrying ammunition. Of the three lower outside pockets, the two outer ones are tunneled to the pouch so that long objects can be carried between the pouch and each pocket. The lower pockets have draw cords at the top for better sealing of the pocket before closing the flap. The ALICE large pack must be used with the LC-1 Field Pack Frame.
- The pouch has a separate pocket to accommodate the Radio. Tie down cords and D rings inside the pouch can be used to shorten the pack when it is not to be filled to capacity. The pouch flap has a pocket that can be opened by pulling two tabs apart. Small flat items can be carried in this pocket. Pressing flap sides together closes it. Hangers are also provided for carrying individual equipment. The ALICE Field Pack is carried on the soldiers back by attaching to the pack frame.
- An envelope pocket is located at the top, back of the pack and padded with spacer cloth, into which the field pack frame is inserted when the field pack is used on the field pack frame. Buckles and straps at each side near the bottom are used for anchoring the field pack to the field pack frame. Two rectangular wire loops located at the top back of the field pack and D rings on each side at the bottom of the field pack are used to provide shoulder strap attachment.
- ALICE Rucksack Large Size System padded and easily adjustable shoulder Straps help relieve pressure, meanwhile the Kidney Pad strap on the frame also helps heave loading. Quick Release Buckle allows the whole pack to drop immediately while in emergency situation. Mixed Aluminum and Iron External Frame makes it lightweight but stronger.
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