I love my old ALICE mag pouches. I bought a new chest rig for my M1A mags and it was not nearly as durable as the old ALICE mag pouches that fit M1A/M14 mags perfectly. (They also work for AR mags but I like my old mud gun...thank you very much.) I put some Gorilla camo tape on the outside of the mag pouches over the grenade pouches (so you don't need to cut them off) and they are now with a modern camo pattern of Mossy Oak. I use zip ties instead of the Tactical Tailor clips and they work just fine with the heavy 7.62 ammo. I hate velcro because it comes loose when wet which I figured I should mention since I too come from Louisiana where it rains in the afternoon almost everyday in the spring and fall.
You can conform those frag attachments on the magazine pouches to accept CAT tourniquets. I still use the ALICE web gear with a couple modern upgrades; On the LC-2 cartridge belt, I carry (2) AR-15/M4/M16 mag pouches. (2) canteens, (1) IFAK (center back), (1) frag pouch to carry my headlamp and batteries, (1) M9 holster, and (3) M9 magazine pouches. IMHO the classic ALICE "Deuce/782" gear works as good as anything else out there. It's all subjective for what works for each person.
Can't part with my ALICE mag pouches so many things fit them perfectly. I converted my ALICE mag pouches to PALS. Also made a PALS adapter to fill the empty elastic space on the DF-LCS. Made videos of both projects stop by if you want to have a look.
Learned a long time ago to replace the metal Alice clips with zip ties. Depending upon the size of the zips, arrange 2 or 4 zips with the closure at the top, when snug, cut off excess then use a fire place lighter to melt the closure around the length of the tie shaft. These do not dig into your body. Have a few spares in your pack for replacement or other uses. As you point out, still good kit and a heck of a lot better than a lot of alternatives. I agree on the grenade pockets and they don't fit the smoke grenades civies use anyway. Can be used for M1 clips. I just use some cotton bandoliers strap material, starting in front, down inside then up the backside as I pull it up to get at the clips towards the bottom. Semper Fi and keep your powder dry during these difficult times. Enjoy your videos.
I can actually fit apples into those grenade pouches. one apple each grenade pouch that way your actually carrying something healthy out in the woods with you while your hunting.
Carried that style lbe it in the 70’s and early 80’s. Still prefer it to a Hot enclosed vest. Old Alice with a frame and my back doesn’t sweat like carting the tube sock style rucks.
ALICE is extremely under rated and was made in a time when the US Soldier did more stuff that a Citizen would be required to do, hiking, camping, survival, fieldcraft. Today we are so Military focus that we forget that we, as individual survivals do not have a endless logistics train, transport options to pick up the burden for some of the downsides of being fully kitted does. Go on a few mile hikes and then build a proper shelter in a chest rig and you will be begging for something as ventilated as ALICE gear. It was design with rucking and fieldcraft in mind.
it would carry quite a few but there would be some rattling around and movement. if you want it for quick access i would say not a good idea, but for storage of extra, sure, it would
Nice vid.that is the same thing i did with mines with the difference that i use mine on my belt as an edc for my cell phone knife and other little nik naks that i carry around .i love it .
I have a question for you Renaissance Marine. I recently set up some of this gear and used it on a few day hikes to try it out. I have a butt pack out back, 2 canteen pouches and 2 mag carriers up front where I have the suspenders clipped into the tabs. I only had it out a few times with a light load and it's very obvious that the ammo pouch tabs where the suspenders hook into the grommets are failing. They are stretching out and fraying around the grommet. The pouches are dated 1991. Have you ever seen this or do you have any tips?
no, i dont recall that ever happening. actual military gear is usually very overbuilt. i would just get a couple more. buy them from a surplus store that buys such things in large lots from the govt. and not off ebay. there is fake everything these days.
Thanks for the response. They do come from a Large Military surplus store that's local to me. and they appeared to be brand new. I probably have a dozen of them so I'll just try some of the others.
If you leave on the grenade pouches you can make one IFAX which will carry two tourniquets on the outside and a trauma refill pack inside with medical scissors tucked in at the alice clip and belt slot.
@@renaissancemarinetv3536 I have a few of the Magazine bandoleers Better than the MOLLE II mag pouches.. Best bet would be the original transition MOLLE pouches those at least still looked like the old ALICE mag pouches.
I love my old ALICE mag pouches. I bought a new chest rig for my M1A mags and it was not nearly as durable as the old ALICE mag pouches that fit M1A/M14 mags perfectly. (They also work for AR mags but I like my old mud gun...thank you very much.) I put some Gorilla camo tape on the outside of the mag pouches over the grenade pouches (so you don't need to cut them off) and they are now with a modern camo pattern of Mossy Oak. I use zip ties instead of the Tactical Tailor clips and they work just fine with the heavy 7.62 ammo. I hate velcro because it comes loose when wet which I figured I should mention since I too come from Louisiana where it rains in the afternoon almost everyday in the spring and fall.
I have a few of those lying around, thanks for the tip, goodbye grenade pouches👍🇺🇸
You can conform those frag attachments on the magazine pouches to accept CAT tourniquets. I still use the ALICE web gear with a couple modern upgrades; On the LC-2 cartridge belt, I carry (2) AR-15/M4/M16 mag pouches. (2) canteens, (1) IFAK (center back), (1) frag pouch to carry my headlamp and batteries, (1) M9 holster, and (3) M9 magazine pouches. IMHO the classic ALICE "Deuce/782" gear works as good as anything else out there. It's all subjective for what works for each person.
what kind of dedicated frag pouch goes on an alice belt?
i want one too for my headlamp and batteries
Can't part with my ALICE mag pouches so many things fit them perfectly. I converted my ALICE mag pouches to PALS. Also made a PALS adapter to fill the empty elastic space on the DF-LCS. Made videos of both projects stop by if you want to have a look.
watching them now. great stuff!
@@renaissancemarinetv3536 Really enjoy your channel.
I had been wondering if they would hold 3 PMAGS and you answered that question. Thank you.
Mine wouldn't
@@BGM6474they only hold two sadly
You can fit two and one gi mag however
I fit 3 pmags in all of my old Alice pouches no problem
Learned a long time ago to replace the metal Alice clips with zip ties. Depending upon the size of the zips, arrange 2 or 4 zips with the closure at the top, when snug, cut off excess then use a fire place lighter to melt the closure around the length of the tie shaft. These do not dig into your body. Have a few spares in your pack for replacement or other uses. As you point out, still good kit and a heck of a lot better than a lot of alternatives. I agree on the grenade pockets and they don't fit the smoke grenades civies use anyway. Can be used for M1 clips. I just use some cotton bandoliers strap material, starting in front, down inside then up the backside as I pull it up to get at the clips towards the bottom. Semper Fi and keep your powder dry during these difficult times. Enjoy your videos.
I can actually fit apples into those grenade pouches. one apple each grenade pouch that way your actually carrying something healthy out in the woods with you while your hunting.
For a light weight rig, cant beat alice gear. 6 spare mags, med kit and buttpack and you are good to go. Light and fast.
I found the canteen pouch is just the right size for my binoculars.
Ok Mr.Rich
Carried that style lbe it in the 70’s and early 80’s. Still prefer it to a Hot enclosed vest. Old Alice with a frame and my back doesn’t sweat like carting the tube sock style rucks.
ALICE is extremely under rated and was made in a time when the US Soldier did more stuff that a Citizen would be required to do, hiking, camping, survival, fieldcraft. Today we are so Military focus that we forget that we, as individual survivals do not have a endless logistics train, transport options to pick up the burden for some of the downsides of being fully kitted does.
Go on a few mile hikes and then build a proper shelter in a chest rig and you will be begging for something as ventilated as ALICE gear. It was design with rucking and fieldcraft in mind.
That's what I love about second hand store's, you never know what you might find.
I still love a.l.i.c.e. gear even in 2024
Love my old deuce gear. Still use it, mostly on my Alice Pack though.
Happy Birthday Devildog!
Good Video. I STILL USE MY ALICE GEAR,YOU CAN PICK IT UP CHEAP AND IT JUST WORKS!!!!!!
Old gear is the best I run a LBV and it is beast.
Dumb question, but can that pouch also be used to carry pistol magazines?
it would carry quite a few but there would be some rattling around and movement. if you want it for quick access i would say not a good idea, but for storage of extra, sure, it would
That gear been used and abused but still kicking. Modern day stuff use hook velcro which does not last over time.
SOLID GEAR BRO 👍, OLD SCHOOL INDESTRUCTIBLE 💪🪂
Outdated but not obsolete.
The lbv 88e definetly still has a place, I have yet to find a lbv that as efficient as it is and I've tried a great many of them.
have you tried the defensor fortis rig? i have done umpteen videos on it. i love it.
@@renaissancemarinetv3536 I'll have to give it a look thanks for the info.
@@renaissancemarinetv3536 What about the SOE rigs I have one of those my brother got me when he was still active Duty Army.
I love scout.
Nice vid.that is the same thing i did with mines with the difference that i use mine on my belt as an edc for my cell phone knife and other little nik naks that i carry around .i love it .
I have a question for you Renaissance Marine. I recently set up some of this gear and used it on a few day hikes to try it out. I have a butt pack out back, 2 canteen pouches and 2 mag carriers up front where I have the suspenders clipped into the tabs. I only had it out a few times with a light load and it's very obvious that the ammo pouch tabs where the suspenders hook into the grommets are failing. They are stretching out and fraying around the grommet. The pouches are dated 1991. Have you ever seen this or do you have any tips?
no, i dont recall that ever happening. actual military gear is usually very overbuilt. i would just get a couple more. buy them from a surplus store that buys such things in large lots from the govt. and not off ebay. there is fake everything these days.
Thanks for the response. They do come from a Large Military surplus store that's local to me. and they appeared to be brand new. I probably have a dozen of them so I'll just try some of the others.
Web gear is what we call it. Still have mine somewhere
Oorah brother. I have recently went back to the old school stuff. i just dont like anything more than the old duece gear.
Dear sir if you aren't going to keep or get rid of the stuff can I buy it from you
everything i didnt want has been bought.
If you leave on the grenade pouches you can make one IFAX which will carry two tourniquets on the outside and a trauma refill pack inside with medical scissors tucked in at the alice clip and belt slot.
$4 bucks!?!?
Damn!
Marine, can I ask you to see if a 5 or 10 pound weight fits into those old canteen pouches?
you mean a dumbell or like a sandbag?
@@renaissancemarinetv3536 that's a good question. I don't remember after two years.
@@renaissancemarinetv3536 oh. I think I meant a plate.
Would you sell the pistol belt from this set?
i think i have an extra one. email me at renaissancemarinetv@gmail.com
0:52 lmfao
I personally don't have many ALICE gear a Web Belt and Buttpack that's it.
Mostly my US military surplus is MOLLE ii woodland stuff.
same here. and most of it is great. i love the molle canteen pouch! but none of the mag pouches have really turned me on.
@@renaissancemarinetv3536 have you tried any of the triple AK pouches with the button snaps???
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@@renaissancemarinetv3536 I have a few of the Magazine bandoleers Better than the MOLLE II mag pouches.. Best bet would be the original transition MOLLE pouches those at least still looked like the old ALICE mag pouches.