The “Dislikes” (continued)
- Load Bearing Vests
- Vests poorly integrate with the Interceptor Body Armor.
- Pockets are hard to use with M16 magazines and M203 40mm rounds.
- Dry very slowly.
- Hot.
- Soldiers wanted their LBEs back.
- Some Aspects of ALICE Rucksack*
- Insufficient padding on shoulder and waist belt.
- Frame bends and pops rivets.
- Insufficient pockets (needs add-ons)
* Other than these areas, soldiers expressed their love for ALICE.