I've got a CPF-90. I'm going camping this weekend, I'll try to get some pics of it for you.

 

Thanks! :thumb: I'm thinking that'll be my next mil pack.

 

For anyone who's interested on the specs on their mil packs, I found this site.
Military Load Bearing Equipment

 

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Cool! Thanks. :thumb:

 

Good thread. I'm interested in doing some suspension mods to my large alice pack. Not sure whats available. Hopefully someone will chime in.

 

Talk to Tony (Member: Victor23 here @ SB).
He'll hook you up with what you need.
MOLLE II Modifications To ALICE Pack
And welcome aboard MGW35.
:thumb:

 

Check out the UM-21 made by Gregory. I have one of them, plus I have all of the ones you mentioned. They all are tough to use when wearing armor plates.

 

Anyone have any experience with the CPF-90 from Fox Outdoor?

It's the one most commonly sold as New Mil Spec in surplus stores. I am asking, because they are a China made pack. However, other China made packs I have from Fox are really tough well built packs.

 

I got a USGI CFP-90 pack with the day pack. Ironically, the day-pack seems to hold most of the weight and the ruck holds the heavy stuff (tent, camping bag, food, etc). I got mine unused for half the price of the Fox CFP-90. My problem with it is that it can hold too much, so I am always fighting the urge to fill it to the brim.

To be honest, its one of the most comfortable packs under heavy loads that I've used. From what I've heard, the bag has some durability problems with that plastic slider of theirs. I can see it but under your average hiking/camping conditions, it would hold up just fine. I just wouldn't want to jog and run with it all the time.

 

i will see if I can get some pics of my gear

 

Welcome to SB and looking forward to the pics. :thumb:

 

my alice had a busted frame, the pack though mounts right on one of those old coleman black plastic frames with no mods and is way more comfy. still get to be retro with alice but with a better frame!

 

The CFP-90 is huge!!! I do like the military 3 day assault packs. I really like the hellcat mods for ALICE!!

 

I picked up a a gen 2 ILBE pack for 100 bucks minus the assault pack. I ended up trading my slightly used CFP-90 for something else. The military command that I worked for before I got laid off went to the local DRMO and bought complete ILBE systems for the whole command including contractors. It happened a coupe of weeks after I was laid off

 

I like the large Alice pac myself because I'm large.

 

I just ordered a hellcat from victor23 aka tony, very easy to do business with and was super quick in getting back to me.


Now come on mr. delivery guy

 

Just got my MCCEB Bag from Tony today.

It's in excellent shape. For $29., it's unbeatable. It's got tons of space. I could easily hook it up to a
frame (possibly an ALICE frame) & MOLLE II waist belt. Again, this is going to be my back-up bag
(a 2nd to my main field pack) stocked with bug out items.

source

 

From my Army days, I would have to say I do have a fondness for an Alice pack. Seemed to work well for my gear then, so why not now also.

 

I'm loving my Hellcat.
I was just working on it.

Welcome aboard. :thumb:

 

I like my IBLE for my GHB/survival bag. Carries everything I need with space to give.

 

I'll be picking up an ILBE later on this year right after I get a CFP-90.
Right now, I'm up to 1 ALICE/Hellcat Pack, 1 MCCEB Pack, 1 MOLLE Main Pack,
1 MOLLE Waist Pack and a few accessories (butt pack, rain cover, #2 liner bag).

 

 

My GHB is a Molle II LW/L-CE Assault Pack.
With add-on capability this pack is serving me well.

 

I've carried some weight over the years.. both in pre-military hiking and during my time as a parachute infantryman. For my money you cannot beat the large ALICE for durability, versatility and ease of packing under both wet and dry conditions. Comfort for long range movement is not as good as some other packs but you can adjust comfort in some areas of carry as well.

 

I concur on the ALICE pack - for tactical movement it does the job admirably. For backpacking, I really like my CFP-90 - I got mine in a trade with an Army Reserve supply sergeant about 15 years ago ( he needed his Combat Lifesaver kits restocked, and I was the Medical Platoon sergeant). Very comfortable and roomy. The ALICE shines when you're moving fast, light, and heavily armed though.

 

Homemade PVC ALICE frame thread needs a mention here.

http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=197874

 

I've had my large Alice for almost 30 years now and just couldn't think of using anything else. Few years ago I got my littlest one, 10 years old now, a medium Alice without a frame which he uses for his scout camp outs. Most of his scout trips are short ones but he knows how to pack it and do it qiuckly.

 

How many other packs can that be said about? I've heard that over and over;
Stories of packs lasting well over a decade or two. That's one of the main
reasons I got an ALICE pack. I'm not against getting a modern pack with
all the bells & whistles and decades of technological advancements.
But, I KNOW that I have packs now that will last me for decades
under extreme conditions. That gives me great peace of mind.

 

CFP 90 is a POS compared to the Gregory SPEAR with the extras. Alone its a little small. But with external 3day pack, fanny pack, etc its bada$$. Kinda exensive but Gregory makes a great expidition backpack. Well worth it!

But I'm still a fan of my lg ALICE ruck...

Military packs are made to be worn with deuce gear. Civilian packs are not... SHTF I'm gonna be wearing deuce gear.

 

Im working on getting my hands on some of the USMC ILBE main packs and am planning on keeping one or two for my self and selling the rest. The CFP90 isn't bad but the ALICE medium was all I ever needed.

 

i got one of these for long term bug out but keep the patrol pack in the car for 72 hr bug out...