You can't beat the ALICE pack for sheer strength and reliability. After 50 years the straps do get worn though. However, when getting replacements, you should get these Ataclete Straps as they are not only a perfect drop-in replacement, they have better quick release clips and are more comfortable. These are the bees knees. Get them while you can!

Purchased these upgraded straps to improve my medium Alice pack that I routinely ruck with for fitness. These shoulder straps are a significant upgrade to the original LC1 or LC2 designs. Construction is all high quality. Particularly the full length padding and the sternum strap. I love how the sternum strap slides up and down on the guide rod thing. Much better than having a sternum strap that wraps around each shoulder strap. The pocket on the right shoulder strap is useful if you don’t have an extra large phone. I unfortunately do so I can use it for my phone so I’ll be using it for something else. The only improvement I could see is making the pouch removable. Regardless this system is fantastic and I would certainly recommend it for anyone using an Alice pack.