Alice pack repair

[Cavman]

I have a older Alice pack that is in need of some repair. The part that goes over the frame has torn. I had contacted tactical tailor about getting it repaired but they have stopped answering my emeails about sending it in. Does anyone know of someone that does heavy duty sewing or repair?

 

[marvin02]

Do you have a shoe repair shop near you? Over the years I have taken many things besides shoes to them with success.

 

[Cavman]

Do you have a shoe repair shop near you? Over the years I have taken many things besides shoes to them with success.

No sure don't unfortunately

 

[joe138]

You might also try someone that does reupholstery work either furniture or boat/automobile. They have the necessary sewing machines and skill

 

[pitbulld45]

Get a leather needle and try to hand sew it yourself. be a good opportunity to learn a new skill.

 

[Cavman]

Get a leather needle and try to hand sew it yourself. be a good opportunity to learn a new skill.

Eh need this to hold up lol. Tactical tailor offers a upgrade to the part that ripped. Really hoped they would have gotten back with me to get it done. This pack has hauled alot of weight over alot of miles

 

[Ark]

You might be surprised what a general sewing and alterations shop can do. I had a rifle bag fixed for a couple bucks at a small alterations shop in Bloomington. Stitching is stitching.

 

[2A_Tom]

Alice was the most uncomfortable system the Army ever issued.

Especially when rigged for a full equipment jump.

 

[hooky]

Agree with @Ark Just about any tailor/sewing/alteration shop would be able to help you.

 

[DadSmith]

Eh need this to hold up lol. Tactical tailor offers a upgrade to the part that ripped. Really hoped they would have gotten back with me to get it done. This pack has hauled alot of weight over alot of miles

Sometimes it's just good to upgrade or find a pack in very good condition. My Alice issued pack is still in good shape in storage. Even my old uniforms that will never fit me again unless I lose 50lbs.

 

[Cavman]

Alice was the most uncomfortable system the Army ever issued.

Especially when rigged for a full equipment jump.

They are, but I swapped out those straps and kidney straps for the newer molle ones. Made it extremely comfortable

 

[mammynun]

Alice was the most uncomfortable system the Army ever issued.

Especially when rigged for a full equipment jump.

Squat!
Hold!

 

[BigMoose]

Alice gear rocks..

Because its all dirt cheap... go get another pack.

 

[2A_Tom]

Squat!
Hold!

I thought, by then they were qualifying mc1-1 on the 5th jump at Benning.

I was actually in the MC1-1 test Battalion in 77.

1/504 made the first Battalion mass tac on Sicily DZ.

We got a full day of instruction and 2, 2000 ft chopper blasts for orientation, so we would not play around on the jump.

 

[Robert Richardson]

Check Don's Trim.

 

[mammynun]

I thought, by then they were qualifying mc1-1 on the 5th jump at Benning.

I was actually in the MC1-1 test Battalion in 77.

1/504 made the first Battalion mass tac on Sicily DZ.

We got a full day of instruction and 2, 2000 ft chopper blasts for orientation, so we would not play around on the jump.

I was all T-10 at Benning, and rarely MC1-1b at Bragg... probably because we tended to play around ;-)

 

[Cavman]

Alice gear rocks..

Because its all dirt cheap... go get another pack.

Almost wood but years ago had it all Guccied up by tactical tailor with added puches and straps replaced with buck ones etc

 

[jdeanp]

It's not always the first pack that I reach for, but mine will stay in the lineup, probably forever. Once you've used one for a while, made modifications, etc., it's hard to just go get another one. Mine is one of the most sentimental pieces of gear in the inventory.

You might try something like dynema (sp?) thread and a sailing needle. It might not be pretty, but it'd hold.

 

[Creedmoor]

My son broke the new plastic frame he was issued in a few places. He said it flexes to much and would I ship him mine. He used it for three years with a few deployments.

 

[Creedmoor]

They are, but I swapped out those straps and kidney straps for the newer molle ones. Made it extremely comfortable

I stopped at Brians and like normal he hooked my kid up with new straps and kidney, before I shipped my old Alice to him.