Mystery Ranch ALICE frame
hey all you ALICE pack users out there,
here's a preview of the new Mystery Ranch/ Dana Gleason NICE ALICE frame and load carrier. ALICE pack compatible, and updates the frame to an internal, modern design. http://www.militarymorons.com/equipm.../mystery1.html (edited to add: the username and password are both 'mm' to view the large pics) cheers, MM |
MM,
How adaptable to the single point release is this frame for abn ops? Also, how do I get a password to access larger versions of the pics? mp |
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the username and password are both 'mm'. cheers! MM |
rgr...
email sent. Lets see what they have to say about it. It certainly looks like a comfortable frame. mp |
MM, do you know if they are going to make a slick version without the cargo carrier? I like the inovation of the cargo carrier in theory, but most guys humping a ruck are never gonna need to use it in my opinion, and it just adds extra weight...
What's it retail for? Looks great by the way...nice job presenting it. |
footmobile,
that frame IS the slick version - it doesn't come with the load carrier (see the top row of pics - that's how the frame comes - without the carrier). the load carrier is an add-on accessory that's purchased seperately. retail price is yet to be decided - the mystery ranch military site hasn't gone public yet. thanks for the kind words. cheers! MM |
How much of an advantage does this frame have over the Ali Pad from HSGI in your opinion? If you could have a choice of both, which one would you use?
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footmobile,
i've never had any personal experience with the HSGI alipad, so i wouldn't be able to answer that question. the alipad utilizes the ALICE frame, of course, and is a great improvement over the shoulder straps and waistbelt (from general consensus from those who have the alipad) - eggroll might be able to chime in on this. but if you don't HAVE to use the ALICE frame, the NICE ALICE might be a better choice as it's a completely new suspension system, not a retrofit to an old one. just have to wait for more reports from the field as more guys test the NICE ALICE frame out. cheers, MM |
The NALICE frame and Allie pad are apples and oranges. The NALICE is a completely new frame-No more breaking like on the ALICE. The Allie is just a band-aid to make the ALICE more bearable.
Also, you should be able to rig this frame with a single-point, of course it will depend on your unit whether or not you can jump it exposed. I suggest you use a jump bag if you have them available. |
The web site says that the frame is $219; full combo (frame and load carrier) is $259.
Sire24657 |
Resurrection...
For those interested, General Jackson has the NICE frame in stock for $150.00 but only in Foliage Green (if you wanna call it green). Thought about picking one up and taking it to Sage but since I already have a ZXR, I can stand a few more weeks under the tick...
Crip |
I bought one at General Jacksons a couple of weeks ago. So far I really like it. I've only done four roadmarches with it. Heaviest I went was 65 lbs and I found it to be very comfortable. The waist belt is nicely padded and has molle loops if you wanted to add a pouch or anything. I do not think it will be airborne compatible for the single point harness. My plan is either switch back to the old frame for jumps or get a jump bag. We start a new class in a few weeks so I will be under the ruck for a while logging lots of miles. If I end up not liking it I'll post it.
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Hadn't given thought to the single point not working though...back to the drawing board on that I suppose. Crip |
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Be careful about aftermarket gear, even good, pricy stuff. TR |
I would be interested if the waist band was cut off. I have yet to meet anyone who uses the waistband outside of Coscom. With that being said, I would never spend upwards of 200 bones on anything I would immediately cut up, and that I could not jump.
This looks like a mightmare if it were wet. |
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