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<blockquote data-quote="Shane Lindsey" data-source="post: 923269" data-attributes="member: 25831"><p>It is hard to beat the convenience of the large ALICE pack. I too humped it for quite a while. It carries a load well. All the hardcore military folks still use the frame from it. Drawback is the one size only fit. If it fits you, you are good. They were made to fit the average person. With that said, there are more ergonomical packs out there. Backpacking packs are made to fit the body better and you can get one "sized" to your dimensions. The ruck is just what it is, no changing for torso length etc. I use a backpacking pack that has an internal frame. Your best bet may be to check out your local backpacking store and see if they "demo/rent" packs. Then load it up and see what it feels like when you hike it. Someimes at the end of the year they sell them as used and you can get a deal.</p><p> </p><p>In the Marine Corps the MOLLE pack was around for about 4 years and then it gave way to the ILBE (designed by ArcTeryx) and that went away after about 8 and now they went back to a Ruck/MOLLE hybrid-it stinks too. The ALICE was around for well since Vietnam...If that says anything.</p><p> </p><p>Bottom line-Packs are personal, yours might not feel good on me, but lets you carry the world. Try as many as you can. </p><p> </p><p>Let me know what you come up with.</p><p>Shane</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shane Lindsey, post: 923269, member: 25831"] It is hard to beat the convenience of the large ALICE pack. I too humped it for quite a while. It carries a load well. All the hardcore military folks still use the frame from it. Drawback is the one size only fit. If it fits you, you are good. They were made to fit the average person. With that said, there are more ergonomical packs out there. Backpacking packs are made to fit the body better and you can get one "sized" to your dimensions. The ruck is just what it is, no changing for torso length etc. I use a backpacking pack that has an internal frame. Your best bet may be to check out your local backpacking store and see if they "demo/rent" packs. Then load it up and see what it feels like when you hike it. Someimes at the end of the year they sell them as used and you can get a deal. In the Marine Corps the MOLLE pack was around for about 4 years and then it gave way to the ILBE (designed by ArcTeryx) and that went away after about 8 and now they went back to a Ruck/MOLLE hybrid-it stinks too. The ALICE was around for well since Vietnam...If that says anything. Bottom line-Packs are personal, yours might not feel good on me, but lets you carry the world. Try as many as you can. Let me know what you come up with. Shane [/QUOTE]
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