Alice Pack Straps and Hip Pad

The comfiest Alice Pack Straps available.

As described in the title, here are the finer details:

Hip Pad Features:

• The hip pad is 1.5 times thicker than the standard issue hip pad.
• Shaped to support the lower back and rounded on the ends to better withstand wear and tear.
• Secures to the frame with 3" webbing for Alice slots and 2 x 1" webbing with removable ladderlocs and triglides.
• Includes 2” ladderlocs on the sides to enable fitting of a “gut belt.”

Shoulder Strap Features:

• One-piece 1000D Cordura shoulder strap panel with Airmesh backing.
• Reinforced with dual layers of fabric at the base where the QRSB buckle is mounted.
• Features two 42-stitch bartacks placed 1.5cm apart for a solid mounting point.
• Each strap includes:
  • Adjustable sternum slider
  • D-ring for radio handsets or hydration cables
  • Triglide mounted to a non-adjustable webbing section for strap adjustment at the uppermost mounting point.

Yoke Panel & Harness:

• Shoulder straps are mounted to a central yoke panel to ensure durability.
• The harness is sewn with a 4cm internal seam, reinforced by three 42-stitch bartacks centrally and on each side for added strength.
• Future versions will feature a vertical join covered by 2” webbing with a sewn-through box, similar to the hip pad.

Load-Bearing & Stability:

• The upper and lower attachment points are reinforced with a choke hitch of webbing and three spaced bartacks, similar to rappelling anchor points.
• The main load is carried by the two vertical straps connecting the yoke panel to the frame's base.
• Horizontal stabilizer straps prevent side-to-side play and allow adjustable fit for users of varying heights.
• The harness is designed to wrap from the base of your shoulder blades over your shoulder and down across the front under your arms.
• A sternum strap is highly recommended to lock the shoulder straps in place and prevent them from sliding off the shoulders.

   

SPECS:

• Webbing: A-A-55301 Type III (breaking strain of 453.5kg direct pull)
• Fabrics: 500D & 1000D Cordura, 4mm Airmesh
• Foam:
  - Hip Pad: 25mm thick PE35 closed-cell foam
  - Harness: 15mm EVA foam
• Fittings: All fittings are ITW Ghillietex with NIR properties.
• Thread: A-A-59826 T-90 nylon bonded thread.

Price is for the shoulder pads and hip belt only. Frame is sold separately.

FITTING GUIDE:

Made in Christchurch, New Zealand. By TwinNeedle.