Rothco Alice Pack Frame with Attachments – Includes Padded Shoulder Straps and Kidney Pad Waistbelt – Lightweight Aluminum Construction

Perfect addition to modifying your Has Labs proton pack!

Good quality product

Awesome pack! With a few do-it-yourself tweaks this thing fits right on the Spirit Halloween full pack or can be placed on the Hasbro pack!

**only the black frame from the pictures comes with this order** I have used this for a medium alice for about a year, the frame is pretty good but the straps are garbage. They would slip out and wear down so that the padding was almost not there. I replaced the straps with some tactical tailor ones and the kidney pad with one from amazon and it was a major improvement, but I would have liked to just get good straps the first time. The frame does hold the pack off of your back well, and I have not had the damage issues other people have shown, even though I've used this for multiple 15+ mile rucks, but order at your own risk I guess. In short, it works but there are better options.

Customer service isn't dead folks. I went with one of the used ones from an outside seller (AmmoCanMan) and ordered a military surplus frame. I had a MINOR bump in the road I could handle myself, piddly in fact, but I contacted the seller just for FYI purposes so they could check their stock and avoid the outside chance of an issue in the future. Got IMMEDIATE personal contact. AmmoCanMan and crew went above and beyond (really..not a cliche') to make things right although I told them I didn't need or expect anything.These guys are fantastic. I will NOT hesitate to go to them again and will definitely point my friends in their direction. I cannot say enough about how helpful and understanding they are. Finding a seller that cares nowadays is huge. Big A+ stamp of approval.As for the frames, I know there's been a few styles over the years, maybe some are stronger than the others. I see "flimsy" in some reviews. These things have been around a while so I guess the possibility exists for a beat down one or a cheapo reproduction, but honestly, they're tough as heck and a serious bang for the buck. Really can't go wrong with an ALICE unless you don't like the whole "green" camo thing. lolUpdate: Like everything else, Chinese reproductions exist. Check out youtube and do the google thing. After Chinese dry wall and lead paint toys would you expect a quality Chinese backpack frame? I think not. Check with the seller and look for the real deal. The REAL ones are what I reviewed and I stand by them. Good, tough, and a lot of bang for the buck. Chinese repro...you're on your own.

I needed to make a sturdy carrier for going on hikes with my 15 year old dog. Most of the options on the market were lacking in comfort and durability. I did ruck marches with the ALICE frames back in the Army, and thought it would be a great platform to incorporate into a dog carrier backpack.Overall, the build quality seems good and the frame is very lightweight. It is not uncomfortable to wear and has been perfect for my intended uses. My only complaint is that I wish it had a chest strap because it pulls pretty hard outward on your shoulders when fully loaded (I added a chest strap, but it'd be nice if it came with one).I built an aluminum frame for the dog carrier and it bolted up nicely with the frame. The frame and carrier together weight in at 15 pounds, fully loaded with my dog it comes in at 30 pounds. The frame handles this weight flawlessly with no major flex of the metal.I would definitely recommend this frame to anyone looking for a lightweight, strong, and affordable ruck sack platform.

The media could not be loaded. Like many others here, I purchased this as a cheap(er) alternative to a "real" ALICE pack frame for a Ghostbusters proton pack. The metal is fairly thin/lightweight, but it works for my purposes of hauling around a large chunk of plastic and electronics for 8 hours. I haven't had trouble with the straps coming undone but I also don't have the pack loaded up with too much weight. There are mounting holes at the bottom for attaching your standard ALICE accessories. I had to attach my prop using zip ties for design reasons, but it's holding up fine.The frame came with a ROTHCO tag attached; whether it is genuine or not I can't confirm. I also can't attest to its durability as my pack weighs less than 20 lbs and is not used in extreme conditions.

Bought this for my original issue ALICE pack. The aluminum frame has so far held up. The big letdown is the straps. First, the nylon isn't as thick or as textured as the original. This means the shoulder to frame straps have a tendency to slide through the buckle. You can get clever with the routing, but that makes adjustment harder.The quick release clip is completely inadequate. It's quite a bit thinner than the original, so the metal loop can slide and pull the clip out. The weight then gets put on the snap, which has pulled out of the strap.Another problem is the lower straps lack the sewn loop that prevents the strap end from getting stuck in the buckle when you loosen it to take off the rucksack. The original had a sewn loop about 2-3 inches from the end, which left you enough strap to grab and tighten. This does not.