Tom,<br><br>Read your last post with much interest. You may have saved my life.<br><br>A new frame for an ALICE back? Give yourself a Nobel prize. I have never had the pissing blood problem that you have, nor do I know anyone who has, but Lord, I [censored] sure don't want to. The new frame idea will be a lifesaver and probably much more effective than praying for the Army to catch up to the Marine Corps ( the fricking Marine Corps!!!!). Their new MOLLE packs are awesome.<br><br>I already knew about (and agree with you) the canteen cup and stove, but good info to pass on.<br><br>I think our disagreement regarding BDU's stems from the fact that you worked in the cold and I work in the heat. For the record, I wouldn't want to wear them in a cold weather environment either. I also hate the ankle tapes and always remove them.<br><br>I agree with whatshisname.... share!!! <br><br>Thank you, <br>Ade