DenverCountryBoy
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Budget pack build
I was looking for a budget friendly pack and not finding what I wanted, so I built one.
Most of the negative reviews for the Alps Commander are about the noisy frame, harness, and lack of load lifters. So I got just the pack and mounted it on a MOLLE ii frame and straps.
MOLLE ii gen 4 frame - $14
Molded waist belt - $18.50
Enhanced shoulder straps - $22
Alps Outdoorz Commander pack bag only - $44
Kelty mesh back panel - $11
550 paracord - $2
Total $109.50
Weight 6.5 lbs
I got all the parts on Amazon except the mesh back panel which was from Kelty's website.
The pack lashing can easily be loosened or removed to make room for meat hauling on the frame.
I'll update after I get a chance to test it out.
I was looking for a budget friendly pack and not finding what I wanted, so I built one.
Most of the negative reviews for the Alps Commander are about the noisy frame, harness, and lack of load lifters. So I got just the pack and mounted it on a MOLLE ii frame and straps.
MOLLE ii gen 4 frame - $14
Molded waist belt - $18.50
Enhanced shoulder straps - $22
Alps Outdoorz Commander pack bag only - $44
Kelty mesh back panel - $11
550 paracord - $2
Total $109.50
Weight 6.5 lbs
I got all the parts on Amazon except the mesh back panel which was from Kelty's website.
The pack lashing can easily be loosened or removed to make room for meat hauling on the frame.
I'll update after I get a chance to test it out.
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