If you look on the "bushcraft" forums, the ALICE pack is well loved. Currently there is a trend to modify it with MOLLE suspension. You basically take the ALICE frame and bag and add MOLLE hip belt and shoulder straps. Much more comfortable. The same company that makes the MOLLE plastic frame also makes a few different styles of plastic frame that will work with an ALICE bag and MOLLE suspension. Another mod is to make the frame from PVC pipe. Those that have done it claim that it works great. Can't argue with experience. Anyways, good luck and keep us posted.
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