User Review: U.S. Armed Forces ALICE Pack (LC-2, Large and Medium)

Reviewed April 28, 2002 by Matt

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: Top-loading external frame
Number of Pockets: M-3 L-6
Max. Load Carried: M-70+lbs L-Unkn
Height of Owner: 5'11"
Price Paid: Varies

I got my medium ALICE pack and frame from a deactivating Air Force Rescue unit back in 1990-91. I still use it to this day. It is very sturdy, can hold a lot more than its rated weight (sandbags plus gear, flak vest and chemical protective gear). It has three outer pockets, plus a "bonus" pocket in the top flap that's waterproof, and it has webbing for ALICE clip or similar equipment, so you can hang things on it also (canteens, entrenching tools, etc.)

Without the frame, the medium makes a good 3/4 day pack. On deployments, I put the frame in a checked bag, and use the pack as my carry on. Great for carrying blankets, etc.

I bought my large brand new, plenty of use from it, use it to carry my uniforms, toiletries, etc., on deployments, tons of room (a kid can fit inside of it). It has three large pockets and three small ammo pockets on the outside, plus the flap pocket. Several military equipment tailors offer modifcations for the large pack that add 7 or more pockets and multiple improvements for this pack.

One thing that I like about the frame design is that it rides high, and is relatively narrow, so it works well if you are wearing an equipment/web belt.

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