Review on 🎒 Molle II Rucksack Frame - Green or Tan, designed for Official ACU or Multicam Large Ruck by Nick Mahoney

First of all I am not using this backpack frame for its intended purpose. I mainly use it to update the venerable and beloved ALICE PACK with a personal variation of the Hellcat mod. I did a lot of research before purchasing this frame for packaging. I've wanted to go hiking and camping in remote places for a long time. I have a camelback style storm bag with an internal frame. At the same time it is quite roomy and strong in organization, it is not an external frame bag. And while it was fine for living in a car for a day or two or being driven around by Uncle Sam, it's not up for heavy timber hiking. So I turned to the wonderful world of online opinions. and was soon drooling over the FILE they give the Marines these days but damn they carry a big bag of shiny nickels. And it is used. No matches. Or frame! And sometimes without a strap. Main backpack only. It can even be ripe and full of holes. I managed to find a new one for about $400 with shipping. I know it's worth it, but I have KIDS and HOBBIES so it just doesn't work. Then I looked at the MOLLE II system, I like that a lot too. But I would like to have as many straps as on a Filba. I like options. This is a red-blooded American who wants the freedom to make choices and then make other choices. FILBE has loads of Molle straps to give me that freedom of choice and MOLLE II just seems to leave a lot to be desired for me and I can't find a Molle II cheap enough to justify a purchase. So I found a really good deal at Milsurp Alice Packs and ordered one. What a bastard. The frame was unsatisfactory due to wear and tear, which I felt made it unsustainable for me. I sent the first one back and received a replacement in equally bad condition. So I have to say Milsirp Alice Packs are a gamble and I love knowing I get what I pay for. But I still need a good camping backpack. So I kept looking for new Alice packs and good deals on ebay for FILBE packs and inevitably stumbled across a Hellcat for sale. What the hell is that? The Hellcat is an Allice backpack modified with Molle shoulder straps. I added upgraded Molle II shoulder straps and a kidney belt to the Gen VI Molle II frame. I plan on putting Alice's large backpack on top, but the backpack seller sent me a medium one instead of a large one, and I won't limit the volume of the finished backpack to light loads. I'll also be putting a sleeping system under the pack, as well as Becro side stays for hiking poles and other gear that takes a long time to pack. So going small isn't the direction I'm going to go. My philosophy is that it's easier to carry less than a bag can hold than it is to figure out how to carry more than a bag can hold. So why limit yourself to less than you can personally carry. Just because a bag can hold more doesn't mean you have to fill it all the way. It's nice to have extra space for unplanned situations. And I love the 6 pockets on the back of the large Alice backpack. 3 large ones below and 3 smaller ones above under the rain cover. They're great for organizing your gear and giving you quick access to items you don't want to dig up. If the backpack is for someone who can't carry heavy loads and you don't need extra space, a medium-sized Alice backpack might be a better fit for them. You still have 3 roomy pockets below and the backpack can hold enough gear for a day or two in the desert. Still, I recommend this MOLLE II backpack frame, as well as the reinforced shoulder straps and kidney belt. They are very comfortable. You definitely need fourth generation (IV) as it is the newest and is much more durable over time and less likely to slow down if dropped or dropped under load. So far I only have frames and straps waiting for the right backpack. come in (Big, NOT SMALL, the one with all six pockets on the back.) I decided to test the versatility of this backpack frame by strapping a can of 50-cal ammo to the frame and tossing it over my shoulders. I then walked around my property with him for a while, going up and down the stairs. Photos are attached to show the mount. I used ten to fifteen feet of paracord that I had lying around. Starting at the top center, I went down the sides and pulled the handle to the frame, then crossed the can to secure the bottom and crossed the beginning again to secure everything on top. It was a heavy burden and it took a lot of effort to put it on your shoulders. But this woman coped well. Highly positioned stabilizer straps pull the frame up shoulder to shoulder, bringing the center of gravity back nearer to center and eliminating any load wobble that can tire you out very quickly. Reinforced shoulder straps with a sternum strap also pulled them up, and combined with the kidney belt, I was able to easily go up and down stairs with little effort. pack to assemble more. If you can handle the weight, this backpack frame combined with a good suspension system will make the load much lighter.