[Repost] The Baldwin Articles – ALICE Pack Trilogy: Part 1 of 3
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin I am going to talk mostly about the ALICE Large Combat Field Pack (rucksack) (bottom right) because that is the version that I used almost...
View Article[Repost] The Baldwin Articles – ALICE Pack Trilogy: Part 2 of 3
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin Last time I talked about how functional a combat patrolling rucksack the Large ALICE pack was as issued. But at the same time it also certainly...
View Article[Repost] The Baldwin Articles – ALICE Pack Trilogy: Part 3 of 3
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin In Part 2 we talked about modifications to the ALICE pack itself. In Part 3, I’ll focus on ALICE Frame and Suspension Upgrade options. It is fair...
View Article[Repost] The Baldwin Articles – Buttpacks
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin I’m sure most everyone knows that the US Military once developed and issued load carrying accessories officially called Field Packs. “Buttpacks”...
View Article[Repost] Terry Baldwin – Random Gear Thoughts
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin Based on comments made recently about photos of some earnest but not necessarily squared away individuals I thought it might be an appropriate...
View Article[Repost] The Baldwin Articles – Ponchos And Shelters
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin This is about effective tactical shelters that I have used in the field including various military issue ponchos, tarps and the Ecotat...
View Article[Repost] The Baldwin Articles: Packboards And Cargo Shelves
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin Packboards, aka packframes, are an ancient load carrying concept. The Roman Legions utilized a clever variation on the basic idea for centuries....
View Article[Repost] Tips for collectors
Source: Paratrooper.be Author: Wouter Has (Belgium) This is a list of do’s and don’ts for militaria collectors in general. I could go into endless detail about US paratrooper items, but the tips below...
View Article[Repost] The Baldwin Articles – The Canteen Cover
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin As you can see from the attached picture I own a lot of different canteen covers. And I’ll admit that this is just the tip of the iceberg. I...
View Article[Repost] The Baldwin Articles – Canteen Cups
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin We all know that humans need an adequate supply of water to function and survive even during relatively short periods of strenuous outdoor...
View Article[Repost] The Baldwin Articles – Canteen Cup Stoves
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin I actually do some research before I write these short articles. Not exhaustive by any means but hopefully enough to flesh out the subject beyond...
View Article[Repost] A Lost History: 30 Years of the Eagle A-III
Source: Soldier Systems Daily There are times when a backpack becomes a trendsetter because it is on the forward edge of a fashion trend, creating a bump for an entire industry of companies chasing the...
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