ALICE Pack Frame
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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 [hr] 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. Usually, these frames come in olive drab green color however the frames used in the movies where in fact black. Most people fix this by just spray painting over with black paint. ALICE pack frames can usually be found for around $20-$40 dollars on websites such as eBay and also in local military surplus stores. The ALICE Frames come in two forms, the LC-1 and LC-2. 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. It's also available in Black, but harder to find now a days due to lesser usage and lesser comfort. However, it is most essential to have an LC-1 if making a full original Ghostbusters Proton Pack.
LC-2
The LC-2 has a larger Kidney Pad and bigger straps along with a straight connection from Strap to Frame. The waist strap can either have a small plastic quick release, or a large V-clip. It's only available in Olive Drab, which means you will have to paint it. The LC-2 is much easier to find the LC-1 due to it's newer age and comfort compared to the old LC-1's. You will need a Black LC-2 if you plan on making a full original Ghostbusters II Proton pack.