External frame packs

Post by **justang1997** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:14 am

Does anyone know of any company that makes packs that will fit the ALICE frame? I'm looking for something with better storage compartments and a separate compartment for sleeping bag. Also a lighter fabric would be nice too. I love how the alice frame fits and all the aftermarket pads and straps and things but the actual bag is kinda sucky.
I actually want two packs for the same frame. I want a light weight civilan camping pack and another pack with molle attachment all over the outside so I can use the molle saddle bags from the molle rucksack.
I'm not a huge fan of the molle ruck frame.

Post by **325MOUTguru** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:21 am

Check out Tactical Tailor, Mystery Ranch, Kelty, Arc'tyerx, Elberlstock and Kifaru.
(in no particular order)

Post by **justang1997** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:22 am

Forgot to mention I have tried the acu molle ruck with internal sleep comparment on an alice frame. Even jumped with it but it never felt just right. Maybe the dcu/woodland molle on an alice would be better because the sleep compartment is detachable. Anyone with experience there?

Post by **justang1997** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:25 am

325MOUTguru wrote:Check out Tactical Tailor, Mystery Ranch, Kelty, Arc'tyerx, Elberlstock and Kifaru.
(in no particular order)

Thanks. I know tac tailor makes em. My buddy has the alice pack they make. Its kinda price but I love it.
Are you saying kelty makes packs for alice frames? Or are you saying check out their packs. I'm a big kelty fan.

Post by **325MOUTguru** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:56 am

I know that Kelty runs external frame packs but not sure about the fit on an ALICE frame, a few of them look as though they could fit. I was mainly suggesting different external frame packs.

Post by **justang1997** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:09 pm

Didn't realize Tac Tailor would mod your own ruck. That is definitely affordable. I thought you had to buy their malice.

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