What is the right size of ALICE Pack Frame?
A. When purchasing an ALICE Pack Frame you may be presented with several different sizes. Do not let these sizes fool you, all ALICE pack frames are the same size. It is the actual ruck sack that attaches to the frame that differs in size. **There are some real differences in ALICE frames that can make a bigger difference with mounting a 1:1 proton pack. “Real” ALICE frames are tall, as ‘most’ are, and the center, vertical bar is almost an 1/8″ thick, aluminum, being very strong. These mostly also should come with two holes drilled out already in the base flat bar of the frame. The ‘gold’ frames usually come with all this would be a good purchase, along with some black paint. These work well for attaching a pack directly against the frame or using 1″ spacers as done in the movies. (Spacers were to help ensure actors would not injure their heads as the top part of the pack sits directly behind the head…and is quite painful to headbutt accidentally. Some ALICE frames are shorter than u
