A.L.I.C.E Vs M.O.L.L.E.

[kbs109]

Im looking at getting a new pack, and im leaning toward an Alice pack...any inputs?

[ZombieHunter_EKY]

Alice is a time proven piece of kit. The Large ALICE Rucksack is one of the best ways out there to carry your house on your back just remember that with any piece of kit get out there and use it. Don't throw a 50 pound load in one and think you are going to walk a country mile cause it will kick your ass. If you go with Alice I suggest you check out tactical tailors site and invest in a good set of straps and pads. A company called downeastinc has a poly frame called a 1606 and it is based of the molle frame but designed for alice. I am attempting to get one to T&E if matt can swing it. If not I am going to order one before summer.

[armysurplus]

I have used both. If you are not getting a Camelbak then I would recomemnd an ALICE Pack with frame.

This is what I use: http://www.camelbak.com/government-m...e/cbr-bfm.aspx

[maetl]

Just to play devils advocate here, ALICE is lot louder than MOLLE moving through the woods. I also feel like (assuming you buy legit gear) that the MOLLE is a more secure connection to the LBE than ALICE.

ALICE has never failed me though.

BUT, be aware the current issue MOLLE rucks have notoriously awful plastic frames. For a framed pack you're better off with the ALICE.

[beowulf]

Just to play devils advocate here, ALICE is lot louder than MOLLE moving through the woods. I also feel like (assuming you buy legit gear) that the MOLLE is a more secure connection to the LBE than ALICE.

ALICE has never failed me though.

BUT, be aware the current issue MOLLE rucks have notoriously awful plastic frames. For a framed pack you're better off with the ALICE.

MOLLE is good, but I'd suggest you look into getting a generation III or IV frame. Still made of polymer material but much, much stronger. Go to www.armygear.com. They've got the generation IV frame (new) for about $7.00. That's a heck of a good price. Most other places they cost from $20.00 and up. I'm pretty sure that's the right place. If not PM me and I'll get the right one for you. I've been doing a lot of browsing the last few days on a number of sights, but I'm pretty certain that's the right one. I just got a brand new molle pack yesterday myself. Been debating with myself about it for a while as they are somewhat heavier than ALICE gear, but the packs are first rate as far as quality. And, Yep, I'm gonna be ordering one of the gen IV frames in a few days my self. I work at a Army/Navy surplus store part time and had some things at home related to that business that I didn't need so I was able to work an even trade for the molle pack....no money out of pocket. Not a bad deal.

[beowulf]

Forgot to mention, I still use ALICE gear. I'm one of those kooks who thinks there is no such thing as too many good packs. I'd have to say you can't go wrong either way you go. Just remember, if you go with molle get a gen III or IV frame.

[beowulf]

kbs109, a correction on that web adress. It is www.armygear,net, not army gear .com. I just checked it to make certain. Ah so. Prease do forgive mistake, buddy san.

[Octomonkey]

kbs109, a correction on that web adress. It is www.armygear,net, not army gear .com. I just checked it to make certain. Ah so. Prease do forgive mistake, buddy san.

Here you go, you kinda messed up the URL again with the comma, so I've got you covered.

www.armygear.net

[teddy12b]

I have used both. If you are not getting a Camelbak then I would recomemnd an ALICE Pack with frame.

This is what I use: http://www.camelbak.com/government-m...e/cbr-bfm.aspx

+1 for camelbak!! This is the same pack I have except mine is in OD green. FYI, those side pouches on the camelbak BFM hold 6 30rd mags each (12total) if you're thinking BOB. I'm not in the army anymore, I appreciate good gear when I go bear hunting in canada and other outdoor trips. Camelbak makes one heck of a pack and I would say depending on what one you want it's a close rival to an alice pack.

For what it's worth though, I just ordered a new alice pack from armygear.net because it was less than $50 for a brand new setup that's rock solid.

[beowulf]

Here you go, you kinda messed up the URL again with the comma, so I've got you covered.

www.armygear.net

Thanks, octo. I've been having one of those monday and tuesday days, if ya know what I mean. Ten left thumbs on both hands and can't seem to type for sh.. . Ever have one of them?