ALICE Pack Frame

The acronym A.L.I.C.E refers to the term All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment

The All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment is the end result of the LINCLOE [Lightweight Individual Clothing And Equipment] program that began in 1965 and was terminated with the adoption of the ALICE system on 17 January 1973. The goal of the individual equipment portion of the LINCLOE program was to develop a lightweight load-carrying system in an effort to lighten a combat soldier's overall load. (Source

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-purpose_Lightweight_Individual_Carrying_Equipment

Usage: When mounted to the motherboard, the ALICE frame is what the straps connect to so the user is able to wear their pack comfortably by offering excellent weight distribution and adjustability. A common misconception is that these frames come in different sizes when in fact it is only the attached bags sometimes included that change in size.

ALICE pack frames used to be found for around $20-$40 dollars on websites such as eBay and also in local military surplus stores, but supplies have dried up in recent years and prices have increased.

The ALICE Frames come in two forms, the LC-1 and LC-2. Heres the run down for what is used in whats movies

GB1 All hero packs used black anodized LC-1 frames

GB2 Hero packs from GB1 used LC-1 frames with LC-2 kidney pads and LC-1straps were upgraded with padding all semi hero packs used green anodized LC-2 frames painted black with a mix of straps (there is even a semi hero with one LC-1 strap and one LC-2 strap) note: the straps are not consistent. some LC-1 straps are unpadded some aren't.

GBTVG All video game packs use the same LC-1 as seen in GB1

LC-1

The LC-1 has a smaller Kidney Pad along with a crisscross kind of connection from Strap to Frame. The waist strap quick release has a cover and is smaller in size. The LC-1 Frame itself comes in black, and the straps are Olive Drab. Also, a crucial detail in the LC-1 Frame is the horizontal crossbar, which is flush with the frame. It's harder to find now a days due to lesser usage and lesser comfort. However, it is most essential to have an original black LC-1 frame if you're making an 100% accurate GB1 Proton Pack.