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h8mtv
05-27-2008, 09:12 PM
I wanted a pack that I could lash the tent and bags to and also use for some utility pouches, canteens, etc. I had a crappy Alice pack with a new frame and straps so I went to work. I got some heavy canvas from the fabric store and had the scraps of webbing around the house. I used a USGI sleeping mat to pad it in the proper places and whammo. This is what you get. This is a prototype. I am going to build a new one with 1000d Cordura and space the weebing properly next time.

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crashdive123
05-27-2008, 09:15 PM
Nice job H8mtv.
Ridge Wolf
05-27-2008, 10:53 PM
Nice job! I wish that I had thought about that before spending about 250.00 on the molle pack and assorted pouches that I have... and still am trying to attach sleeping mat, sleeping bag and pack tent to it.
commoguy
05-28-2008, 12:55 AM
nicely done
Rick
05-28-2008, 07:36 AM
Nice job! Here are some links that might give you some ideas:

http://chopsaw13.blogspot.com/2007/12/alice-pack-upgrade-part-1.html
http://chopsaw13.blogspot.com/2008/01/alice-pack-upgrade-part-2.html

Alice modernization kit:
http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe/agcatalog/results.tam?rlk=470612

Alice frame shelf:
http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe/agcatalog/results.tam?uu=470614
h8mtv
05-28-2008, 05:07 PM
I had also considered using the waist belt off my Molle pack like that guy. The Molle pack is just too big for my needs as a weekend camper. The medium size ALICE is just about perfect. With the added real-estate the Molle waist strap provides that may just be the cats meow. If you notice he is using old LC1 shoulder straps. In my pic you'll see the upgrades done on the LC2 straps. I think they are the clear choice to use on an ALICE frame.
Rick
05-28-2008, 05:12 PM
I can't ague with that. I thought you might also like the shelf to help support some of the gear you are adding to it like the tent and bags.
h8mtv
05-28-2008, 06:03 PM
I will have to try out a shelf. I have never used one before. It would certainly help stabilize the load.