Turkey saw the classic US "ALICE" Backpack and decided to clone it, nearly 1:1.
For the uninitiated, this is a 72-hour assault pack with a large main compartment (which can be cinch-corded shut), along with 5 decently sized pouches on the outside for magazines, sustainment, or shawarma kebab.
New on the Turkish version is a slight spinoff of US M81 woodland. It's so close that it might as well be the real deal, otherwise the Turks really did just try to get this as close to a US ALICE pack as possible. And who could blame 'em?
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This Turkish ALICE pack looks like it survived three wars, a divorce, and a border crossing and still showed up to work. It’s uncomfortable in the way only honest military gear can be, but it carries everything you own plus your regrets. If you want something modern and ergonomic, keep walking. If you want a pack that radiates “I will outlive you,” this is it.
I thought, based on the images, that it was smaller than a US Pattern Medium ALICE, but it’s main compartment is almost exactly the same. Other than being in woodland camo, the only differences are the draw string pouches on either side. Quick releases and spring-tension adjusters on the shoulder straps are in good shape.
Quality construction, and definitely worth the money.
its an ALICE medium with extra side pockets. it's good on its own and better for long movements with a frame. it's also small enough to be used with LBE like a PLCE, ALICE webbing, or Smersh without really getting in the way. good 3-day assault pack.
This is a very nice backpack with lots and lots of storage space. You can tell it is made in Turkey because you could probably fit several frozen turkeys in there... I don't know though, I have never tried doing that. I ordered mine in excellent condition and it arrived looking brand new. The main compartment is divided into two compartments, the rear one being rather small. I'm assuming it's there to store smaller items so they don't get lost in the main compartment or for things you want to access easily. There are 3 pockets on the front of the bag with adjustable snap closures that aren't very big, but they're still pretty cool. There are also two cylindrical drawstring closure pouches on each side of the bag, one large and one small, those are really neat. One of the coolest pouches though, is one that I nearly didn't find. It is located within the flap that covers the main compartment and is closed with velcro. My bag shipped with two sets of straps that you can use to secure a sleeping bag/sleeping pad (or maybe both) to the bottom of the bag. My only complaint is that the strap adjustments are a little odd but once you figure it out, you shouldn't have to adjust them any more. Overall a very nice pack, especially for the money. Thanks, KommandoStore!
Very true to US woodland. Pack came in great condition. Can't wait to get out rucking again!
