>>1422301On the bright side you've got a pack that's stubbornly durable and replacement frames or repair kits for popped rivets are definitely affordable. Look into replacing the stock kidney pad and shoulder straps with those from the more recent MOLLE gear setups--there's installation guides on the Youtube and some websites. Both don't exactly do much toward wegiht reduction but they're a sight more comfortable than the stock webbing. Adding the MOLLE Sleep Carrier System also allows you an easy way to haul a sleeping bag and small tent system, or otherwise expand your carrying capacity--the latter can also be done with either the MOLLE Sustainment Pouches or the ALICE's own buttpack.
