Genuine G.I. Medium Alice Pack with frame
This is a genuine US military issue ALICE medium field pack. Constructed of US mil spec nylon with straps included and 3 large vented outside pockets. Extra wide heavy padded kidney pad and strap, heavy padded shoulder straps, Metal hardware frame, waterproof lining, accessory loops.
The medium Alice Pack features a large internal drawstring pack, compression straps, three
outside pockets w/cinching buckles, harness webbing and back support across top. There are
drainage eyelets in the bottom of the main and the outside pockets.
Medium
Alice Pack dimensions are approx. 21" tall by 19" wide by 11" deep.
Weight capacity: 50 lbs.
Condition: Issued, good grade 1 condition.
The All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment, or ALICE, was introduced
into United States Army service in 1974 to replace the
M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment [LCE] and M-1967 Modernized Load-Carrying Equipment [MLCE].
Field Pack [medium] - The field pack is made of water repellent treated nylon duck and
webbing, spacer fabric, and metal hardware. The main compartment closes by means
of a drawstring secured by a plastic cord clamp. A radio pocket is located
against the back on the inside. Three pockets on the outside with strap and
buckle adjustable closures and with snap fasteners for quick access are provided
for miscellaneous items. The top flap has a pocket with a hook and pile fastener
tape sealed closure. Equipment hangers are located above each outside pocket and
on each side. Drainage eyelets are provided in the bottom of the main
compartment and the outside pockets. 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 when the field pack is carried without the
field pack frame. A waterproof bag is located in the main compartment and each
of the three outside pockets for keeping the equipment dry.
