I've been putting together a frankenstein'd together USGI ALICE suspension system for myself. I'm aiming for a late 80's\Pre MOLLE 90s' look. Why ALICE? mainly because I really appreciate the aesthetics. It's easy to put on and take off, and it allows for a surpising amount of adjustability and backward compatibility with older US equipment as well.
I've got a question regarding repairing a Small Arms Ammunition Case:
Some of the surplus I've managed to find is not in the best condition, but still quite usable for what I'm doing with it. One of the issues that I'm having is that all of the nylon stringers that separate the magazines and prevent the case from bowing outwards are all torn. Keep in mind, the stringers are all still connected on one side, but they flop loose, and I'd like to attach them again. What would work best to re-connect them? I was suggested that Super Glue would be an easy fix, but I am unsure about doing that.
Another question that I have is pretty simple.
I've got an un-issued Olive drab AR cleaning kit with an ALICE clip, which has three buttons that contain two velcro'd compartments. Where would be the ideal spot to put it that allows for relatively easy access without crowding anything out? I don't have the iconic Butt Pack (or Field Pack) just yet, and one of the side loops on that pack seems like the ideal place to loop it in.
PS: If anyone has an ALICE Butt Pack in Olive Drab (or woodland) with good suspender loops, I'd love to have it! Feel free to PM me.
Just one more thing:
I'm also picking up a M12 Universal Holster for use on my ALICE belt. One question that I have is, where do I store my 2 spare pistol magazines? (These will be 15rnd Beretta M9 Magazines) I suppose I have my pockets, but unless there's an ALICE compatible mag pouch out there to complement the holster, I'm somewhat out of ideas. If you ever wore a pistol with ALICE gear, I'd love to hear where you stored the spare mags!
Thank you very much, and I hope that I can get some of these questions answered! I'd love to hear your opinions about ALICE gear as well.