Ah.
When I used the issue ALICE frame, I would wrap it with paracord. That cord took a beating, but it would have worked for most things and got rid of "clank" every time a tree branch wacked me or I leaned against a large rock.
Also, have you looked at the SpecOps HUMP or the HSGI AliPad? One or the other of those might interest you.
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