RCjohn1 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 From what I hear around here, most people just use 1" straps on the packs. My only concern is 1" straps digging into my shoulders. I have a LC2 back pack from a military surplus store. All I would have to do is either paint or die them black. In my opinion they would probably be more comfortable than the standard straps and they also seem to look better but for some reason I haven't yet seen any photos of a sandtrooper pack with alice pack straps. http://www.omahas.com/packs/accessories/alice-pack-straps-lc-2-enhanced-used http://www.omahas.com/packs/us-military/alice-pack-frame Comments/Criticism? The more you say, the more help I'm getting when my armor and pack kits come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 hey john,do you know what size your alice straps are? i dont have 1" on mine,i have 2".i think 1" would really cut into you like you said,mine are just taken off a ruck sack with the padding on them an just died them black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjohn1 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 My alice straps are 1" but, the padded section that's about 2' long is about 4'' wide. When I checked to see the size, it seemed kinda wide. Maybe too wide, I guess I'll have to wait a couple months till my armor gets in to find out for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I just took the straps off a school backpack and fixed them to my pack. Reeally confortable specially cause they have a sternun strap. They were black so no newd to paint them. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 ?? Sternum strap?? Tell more tell more... How do you use the chest strap, when it would show??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I definately agree with them digging in. My old neck doesnt take the pressure like it used to. LOL CV was a big test, and had a headache alot. Even had alot of massages done after trooping to loosen up. I will have to make some covers for my straps, see if that helps. Great idea with this type of strap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground pounder Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 My pack is done (just not weathered). I used 1" nylon for the shoulder straps and then sewed some plush foam material onto those straps where it will sit against my shoulders - that reduces the cutting into feeling. I also used a chest strap, sewn into both shoudler straps. I sewed a clip into that strap so that I can clip it together and then tighten (or loosen) that chest strap. When it is tight it pulls the shoulder straps more into my chest and that also helps with getting any cutting in the shoulders. This strap is hidden under the chest armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ah HAAA!! so you put the pack on before you do the chest armor, or just flip the chest up and snap it underneath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 ?? Sternum strap?? Tell more tell more... How do you use the chest strap, when it would show??? Yeah! I meant chest strap (wrong translation). LOL! So, yes, I put on my armor, and then the pack over it... Then flip the chest up plate and pass the chest straps under it and lock it together. Tighten, snap the chest plate to the ab plate and thats it. You can never tell and it does helps a lot! The pack straps go over the elastic running from the shoulder bells and the white elastic straps. Not much different from regular strapping. Check my avatar picture there <-------- you can see the shoulder strap going to the center of my chest, not up to the shoulder. That is because of the tension made by the chest strap. Give it a try Jay, you will love it. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks Juan, I will do that. It will be like wearing an airpack in the fire service. This should help alot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 the chest strap is a great idea and can easily be modded on any pack i suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I place padding under my body suit at the shoulders....it doesnt affect the look at all and makes it extremely comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Very interesting concept! I think I will try that for sure Rick. I can sew it right in the body suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Very interesting concept! I think I will try that for sure Rick. I can sew it right in the body suit there you go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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