Dead On Stras,
My Large ALICE has served me quite well over the years (with a few modifications). However, I did carry a 2nd Gen LOWE for several years and loved it. Only problem was you could OVERPACK the beast. The 1st Gen LOWE was made of Cordura and was a bit heavy to start. 2nd Gen was made of ripstop nylon and was much lighter. I did have to double-stitch most of the critical seams but she held up through thick and thin all those years as an SO living out of her for 5 days at a whack. These new Molle rucks are so heavy and complicated, mine hasn't even seen the light of day since it was issued. I still depend on my LOWE most of the time but the ALICE is right there if the mission dictates.
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