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

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.

I ordered this for my Ghostbusters proton pack replica and while I knew it came with the straps and kidney pad, it blew my mind to open the box and find said parts already put onto the frame! So that already made me very happy! I haven’t attached it to the pack yet at time of this review but I tried it on and I think it’ll feel great and hold the equipment well!

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. lol Update: 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.

**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.

It is as advertised. I recently got a HasLab Ghostbusters Proton Pack and the first Alice Frame I got was the incorrect one as two of the side brackets did not fit. But this one is the correct one and all the brackets fit perfectly. I highly recommend it for those looking to cosplay with their packs. Value was reasonably priced and arrived in one piece.

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.

I got an authentic, used military A.L.I.C.E. pack frame, good condition except for a cracked buckle. I emailed the seller AmmoCanMan, and they sent me a perfect replacement. I've been using the pack constantly, paired with the medium A.L.I.C.E pack. And I don't just use it out in the woods. One day, I carried home almost 70lbs of groceries in one trip, over half on my back and the rest in my hands. The only problem with it was that, being a woman, my hips didn't fit well into the shape of the frame. But with a few modifications to the low back rest and adjusting the whole pack slightly higher than most people, I was able to fix it.

Okay so I was a bit skeptical in buying this due to the poor reviews I have read, however for what I use it for this product is great. I didn't buy this for any outdoors work or hiking, I actually bought this for a Ghostbuster cosplay so I could mount my Proton pack onto it. For that purpose it's perfect, it looks spot on and feels great and helps the pack feel super secure. If I was to use this for outdoors or hiking I'm not super confident in it's ability to hold up. The straps and frame are pretty cheap and not at all surplus. This is a cheap copy however if what you want it for is a Ghostbuster cosplay then this is the best bang for your buck and will definitely hold up perfectly.

Obviously this is a Chinese copy that is not as good as the originals. Saying that, I bought this to fit onto a medium (Chinese copy) ALICE pack. Since the originals were over engineered, this is more than adequate. Even though the padding on the straps and the kidney belt is half as thick as the originals, for a medium ALICE pack, it does just fine (especially at this price). For a large ALICE pack, I would just buy after market shoulder straps and kidney belt with thicker padding. The rivets on mine were intact. The other great thing about the ALICE frame, is it is so simple and versatile, you can easily throw it on other packs, and modify it to your heart's content! Think the rivets are weak, then just weld the frame together, or replace the rivets with bolts. That's the great thing about ALICE, you can modify it to your hearts content. With just a few extra straps, pouches, paracord, aftermarket parts and a sewing kit, you are ready to rock-and-roll. Vastly superior to MOLLE, just give it a try!

Der Artikel kam gut verpackt und in einwandfreien Zustand bei mir an. Habe den Frame als Teil eines Protonen Packs benutzt. Dieses Modell von Rothco ist meines Wissens nach "Screen Akurat" und wurde zum Bau der Hero Props in Ghostbusters Afterlife verwendet. Bild 1 Neuzustand, Bild 2 Zustand montiert und nach weathering. Bin sehr zufrieden!

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Perfetto per cosplay ghost

J'ai utilisé ce produit pour porter des caisses (avec pose d'équerres à l'arrière). L'appareil est léger et me laisse les mains libres. Point négatif, on sent un peu la barre.