AKMAX ALICE LC-1 Waist Belt with Kidney Pad – Replacement
A padded commercial replacement assembly for compatible ALICE-style external frames. This page is for the waist belt and kidney-pad assembly only.
Equipment Lineage: ALICE
ALICE means All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment. U.S. Army historical sources place its adoption and introduction in the 1973–1974 period. The larger field-pack load used a serviceable external-frame suspension that separated the frame, shoulder harness and waist/kidney support into replaceable components.
AKMAX components are commercial replacements or upgrades for compatible ALICE-style systems. They are not original U.S. government surplus or proof of official issue.
AKMAX commercial product. Not U.S. government issue, surplus, adoption or certification.
References: U.S. Army Center of Military History; U.S. Army NCO Journal.
Key Features
- Transfers part of the carried load toward the hips when correctly installed
- Adjustable quick-release waist closure
- Reinforced webbing and attachment areas
- For repair, restoration and configured frame projects
Included / Not Included
- Included: padded waist belt and kidney-pad assembly in the selected color
- Not included: pack body, external frame or shoulder straps
Compatibility & B2B Procurement
Compatibility is not universal across every original, reproduction or modified pack. Buyers should confirm attachment points, dimensions, webbing routing and required hardware using the intended rucksack or clear reference photos.
AKMAX supports samples, replacement-part orders, multi-color supply and volume quotations. Final materials, color, included hardware, labeling, packaging, MOQ, lead time and inspection criteria are controlled by the approved sample, quotation and bill of materials.
Submit a B2B Project Inquiry with the pack model, quantity, color and destination country.
Important Specification Note
Final dimensions, materials, weights, hardware and load recommendations must be confirmed against the approved physical sample before institutional or volume procurement.