ALICE Pack mods with Viet Nam sleeping bag carrier 

All the Roberts boys have grown up hunting, fishing, and camping. None of them have ever known life without those things. Good luck to you and your son Billy!

Really it’s one of the best parts of the channel. I just found it and my two boys love it for that very reason.

You're exactly right! On the back it reads "Case, Bipod" and beneath that it says "M3" and some others that I can't quite make out. Thanks for the information, the watch and comment docback63!

It's honestly one of my favorites. I use it on my newer packs too!

The Alice Chemical Suit compression bag is also a good option, and is likely easier to source than Vietnam era surplus. I’ve only ever seen them in woodland camo.

That's fantastic Eagle! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I love this pack! Thank you for watching and for commenting!

That was something Dad added and until then I'd never seen it done either, but, it sure is handy! I'm thinking of doing something similar with the kidney belt replacement and I have been toying around with the idea of using the Condor war belt. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, jwgbmp40!

Dad has his gear squared away! I'm happy that we were able to offer good information to you. Thanks for watching and commenting, Billy!

Hey thanks for watching and commenting Hog Creek Village!

Man that's awesome, Kevin. You'll be surprised at just how hand-dandy they are.

Hey thanks for the encouragement, Joe!

Thanks for that info Jay!

You are welcome, Bushcraft Prepper!

Hey thanks, Steven!

The carry handle alone is one of the best mods you can do with this pack, Flying Wile E!

Hey thanks for watching and commenting, Andrew!

Thank you Rathwulven Bushcraft! Dad is happy with this setup for now!

Hey that's the beauty of it being open like that, it works for just about anything.

That's a good suggestion for another video JT. We'll brew a bit of coffee in it next time. Until then this is small clip of it in action on our Instagram page: instagram.com/p/BsPA6ylB_bf/?

@@robertsbushcraft Yes, please do a video on it! Always looking for new ways to get a good cup of coffee in the woods, or in a grid-down situation. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you, Joe!

Hey thanks, Lorie!

Hey thanks, AntomanElven!

We're glad you found it too, Kaz!

I'll pass that along to him, Edward. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Glad you like them, Emanuel! Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment!

Hey thanks, Rambo!

Hey thanks, @robertchapman11111

It's a ton of fun, isn't it? There's few more mods that needs to be done like the buckles on the outside pockets, making the lid as waterproof as possible, adding velcro to the ends of the straps for easy stow and a ton more. Thanks for watching and commenting Rich!

Right on, Tim!

Hey thanks for the tips and your service, Matthew!

@@robertsbushcraft No problem, and thanks. I hope I explained that sufficiently. The external carrier really is a handy addition to the Alice and hard to find. Best of luck.

Glad it was helpful, Cito mp!

Thanks for watching and commenting Willis!

Thanks, George!

You're right! I am assuming you mean the toggle rope that can be used to hang hammocks, gear and pretty much used for anything, correct? We'll need to make a couple and add it to our kits. Thanks for watching and commenting!

You're welcome, Brandy!

I'm glad that we could pass along some inspiration! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, Edward. Good luck!

Where did you get one and what brand is it? (i.e. - original or one of the more current versions)

@@drive-byguitarlessons1858 origional but id have to take a look again to see what gen

For an awesome frame, look at the DEI 1606, at 42 bucks it's well worth it.

Flex seal is an excellent option! Thanks for the tip, Forest Wizard!

Great job guys love yall channel great tips and tricks thanks

Hey thanks for that sub, leatherneck!

Now that's an idea!

I will definitely check those out. Share a video if you have one. I would love to see those. - Gabriel

The tactical tailor straps will loosen up on you more than issued ones. I found myself cinching them back down every 15 minutes. It might also be because my pair is 10 years old...

@@uberdan08 Good to know!

Thank you for your service Skeeter Saurus. I have one of the bags that you mention, Dad says they used to call it a Willy Peter (meaning waterproof) bag. It's sort of an oxford nylon outer material and black rubberized on the inner. I almost bought a large ALICE pack once but it was sold before I could get to it. SEMPER FI and thank you for watching and commenting!

Thank you kindly, Herb!

Guten Tag! That bladder is the Camelbak 100 Ounce Mil-Spec Antidote amzn.to/3ddsVjs

Thank you kindly MTwoodsrunner! Dad takes pride in this pack and I'm glad you stopped by to watch and leave a comment!

Bottom plate? Do you mean the shelf looking thing that attaches to the frame? We'll eventually pick a couple of those up.

@@robertsbushcraft Yes , Sir ! I don't know is it after market item or what but it definitely changes game on your Alice pack. It will support your pack from the bottom so you don't really need to worry about putting heavy stuff then it might bottom out or what . It actually stables your pack against up and down movements and side to side movements. Initially , I put this plate because in case of emergency I can create a kind of a chair to carry my friend who might got injured on my back and safely go down from mountain without further damages . And this plate will greatly would help to support neatly arranged wood tied with cordage to make where you can be sit on . Or carry large amount of fire woods or animal quarries back to camp site . The problem is when you insert the bottom plate tab to the frame but then it would detach itself while on a move so what I did was put cable ties in tie double like crisscross x letters then put Paracord loops in case, zip-tie gives up and fails because of deteriorations and fatigues on plastic. If you do that you still have a back up to not drop and lose the plate at field . If zip ties fails then It would be just hanging around from the frame . I did try putting steel wires but ive drop that options because it might poke holes and create damages on already old my Alice pack itself . Over that bottom plate I slide in Fast food restaurant's food tray between pack to expand the size of support area for the bag itself. For your size of bag I would recommend cutting plastic as same as size of bottom part of your pack and insert it inside of your pack . How food tray came about was My friend at that time worked at McDonald's and he scored it for me . LoL 😂 My Alice pack is large size and because of that I tend to put so much stuff and gets so heavy overall. I would say over 50 pounds easily. With survival kit , hunting knife , Nata hatchet , U.S. mil issued pocket chain saw ( oh ! This thing is so awesome you gatta have it ! 😉) , MSR seagull pot with MSR stoves inside , windshield , foods and spice , sleeping bag biby , hammock set up , carabineers, 50 m ropes, basic rock climbing gears, wool blanket, rolled sleep pad, clothes , water filteration kit , two canteens with canteen stove and cups , shower kit , foldable sink , microfiber bath towel, two person tent ( I don't really use one because of MMS sleep system Bivy but I want to... LoL) , a large can of bear spray, Sling shot and arrows , French mil mess tin kit , utensils, alcohol stove and fuel bottle, gas canisters, etcetcetc...lol 😂 But because of the plate I would not need to worry about bottom out my old fragile Alice pack and I truly highly recommend you to obtain it with your sleeping bag poncho carrer under it . I was wondering what I can put on those bottom loops and since you guys convinced me to buy that sleeping bag carrer with your video I gave up trying up my sleeping bag and blanket each times now ! Phew ! Thank you ! Life will gets much better I bet with that ! LoL 😂

I do believe you are correct, Tom!

Its actually the bipod pouch for the M14.

Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment, John Williams!

And that's a fact! Thanks for watching and commenting, gilles!

Where could i find the list of different kind bag Alice as "patent?!" ? Sorry i'm learning your langage...

Good question, maybe the US Patent office?

Thank you Cedric!

Thank you for the input! Thank you for your service!

Thanks for watching and commenting, Jay!

I've tried that before and didn't quite like the fit. Granted that was with an older style Camelbak that rounded when filled...maybe I'll try it again with the one shown in the video.

Many thanks my friend!

That is a great idea and a problem that everyone suffers with the ALICE pack! I think you may be on to something with the Velcro straps!

They call them Ranger bands. rubber bands cut from the inner tube of bicycles. Also, continuous loops (either Dyneema or made from paracord) also research Canadian Jam Knot. People who operate in non-permissive environments often revamp their equipment using these items.

The next time l'm able to get my hands on an old trashed ALICE I may just try that and see how well it works. Thanks for watching and for the suggestion, Mr. Ladd!

We will have to weigh it out, I think I remember Dad saying that it was around 20 (maybe 25) pounds or so. And yes sir I do have a ton of respect for my Dad and we have a great relationship! Becoming an Eagle is an accomplishment to be proud of Mitch and I will always fly the mil-surp flag. Thanks for taking a bit of time to watch and comment!

Thanks, Roy!

That is the legendary Citizen Promaster Aqualand. Dad had this while he was in the USMC in the early 90's.

@@robertsbushcraft thank You Bud! Now that i am older, i look back on things me and Dad did together, Yes we're always competeing ..but he passed on, he will always be an inpiration for me He too was, #vietMarineVet Glad you and your Dad are Awesome. Keep it up Greatest Respect to you my friend. May God bless.

Dad has upgraded to the MOLLE waist belt and will eventually do the same with the shoulder straps. Thanks for the suggestion, USMC H&S 2/9!

That is the TCOP (Tent, Combat, One Person) stuff sack that I am using. Once in a while you'll see them on Ebay, as of now, I can't find any. The Diamond Brand (or Eureka) Combat Tent stuff sack is a bit larger than the TCOP's but would work well in my opinion: ebay.to/36xOkOF

Wait! No, that is a MACS bag! ebay.to/2OLGNol

@@robertsbushcraft Thanks a bunch for the reply. I'm going to try my old willy peter bag and see if that will work. It's a little large but can be rolled up. Great channel.

A fantastic idea for a future video, thanks Edward!

It came out of an older Ozark Trail coffee percolator from Walmart

You can also use a the plunger out of a Walmart "Bodum" French press. It'll fit the Stanley perfectly. Ngl, I just grabbed the French press from the coffee maker isle, took it to the sporting goods isle and tested the plunger in one of their Stanley pots before packing everything up and buying it all. Lol

The ALICE is tried and true piece of gear!

I think we going to eventually pick up a couple of those. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment FinnBushCraft Eriksson!

Not yet, but we plan to at some point.

Merci et heureux que vous ayez apprécié!

Thank you very much, Sam!

It's pretty easy to do. Just weave the paracord in the slot of the buckle and around the attachment on the ALICE pack and tie a good knot and then melt the ends of the paracord.

I do believe you are right, Donnie.

Thanks for info, @NEWJERSEYBB-62

I might give that a try on my next project! Thanks for the suggestion, Brian!

I seen a video mod where a man replaced his alice pack lid with an I.L.B.E. marines pack lid which offers a lot more storage inside it and its inner pocket has a great zipper opening

Use the brown. More subdued

Alive indeed, Joey!

Exactly what it is! Thanks, logan!

@@robertsbushcraft no problem! Since you have one you think the pouch is big enough to fit a folding saw in it ?

Exactly what we're after, Alan!

M16/M4 and AR

Welcome aboard, ben!

I don't recall mentioning this was a large ALICE.

I've been hearing alot about those LBT packs and I may just end up grabbing one. Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a suggestion, Ed!

@@robertsbushcraft Keep in mind they stopped making them in 2017. So most of what you will find are surplus ones from various army and marine special operations units that are being DX'd. I figure you've got maybe 12 months to 18 months left before they are done filtering out of the system. After that they will become as scarce as the UM21 (strap master 2000).

@@edwo6648 looking at them now, people sure are proud of those because they are expensive.

The price point doesn't even begin to compare. You can get a large ALICE ruck for $30-$80 depending on the source and quality. Including new reproductions. And they're everywhere. You can get parts and accessories at almost any surplus store and even Amazon. Meanwhile, those Gucci LBT rucks are considerably more expensive for what they offer, and are quite a bit harder to find. For the money, you're better off embracing the tacti-cool and going full MOLLE II. MOLLE is honestly more available now and cheaper than the old ALICE gear. Just doesn't have that old school charm. If we're just spanking it to awesome, old-school rucks, I'd prefer one of the old Swedish LK70 packs, personally.

@@wanderingcalamity360 Gucci? You literally haven't the faintest idea what you are talking about. Actual Large Alice Packs with Frame when you could still buy them brand new were around 350.00. It's been 20 years since their production ended. All the new garbage you see is chinese clones that aren't worth what you will pay for them. The LBT 8 and 10 pocket and Tactical Taylor's Malice pack series are leaps and bounds beyond the original Alice. Yes, they cost more and if your only use for it is LARPing then not worth the money. If you intend to actually use it then well worth the money for vastly superior build quality and materials, not to mention design. It all depends on usage, if your running an old school LBE then Alice, if running a plate carrier MOLLE pack. If you want something better than military issue then you go with an LBT or in the case of a plate carrier a Mystery Ranch 6500. If your just going backpacking in the mountains then Kifaru makes some hella nice packs. The real question is how cheap are you? Its kind of like the guy who tries to justify why a Hi Point is just as good as a STI 2011. If you know what you are talking about you can tell and understand why there is a difference in price.