[MRCA] Prc74 backpack

[Al Klase]

I'm coping Joe Munson on this.  Note his address.  I hope it's still good.
He did this for real.

Al

On 8/14/2018 10:21 AM, Scott Pastor wrote:
>
> To the best of my knowledge, there was never a rucksack or bag custom 
> produced for the PRC-74.At its initial fielding in 1964 the M-1956 
> Load-Carrying Equipment was standard issue, with the plywood 
> pack-board and the M1952 Rucksack being the primary means to carry 
> loads on the back.In 1967 the Lightweight Rucksack, USGI was 
> introduced and used until its replacement by the ALICE system in 
> 1973.I’m not clear on how well suited the M1952 Rucksack or 
> Lightweight Rucksack were to the dimensions of the PRC-74, the 
> WWII-era Pack-board may have been the preferred solution.
>
> Regardless, there’s no “bespoke” carrying solution for the PRC-74 as 
> there was for the PRC-25/77.If you’re looking for historical accuracy, 
> any of the aforementioned options are correct.If you’re looking for 
> comfort during extended field-use, I think the ALICE system is your 
> best bet.Both the large and medium-sized ALICE packs will accommodate 
> the ’74 and provide ample storage space for some accessories, but if 
> you just want to tote the radio, battery-box, handset and whip 
> antenna, an ALICE frame with the pack-shelf fitted and two cargo 
> straps provides the best access to the controls and puts the radio on 
> display.IMHO, the ALICE pack is the best piece of kit that the US Army 
> ever thought it could do without.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> 73,
>
> de, Scott,
>
> M/KC8KBK in soggy-old England.
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 2:12 PM, Walter J Skavinsky 
> <walter.skavinsky at comcast.net <mailto:walter.skavinsky at comcast.net>> 
> wrote:
>
>     I can't seem find any reference to the backpack that is used with
>     the prc74 would anyone happen to know.
>
>
>
>
>     Thanks
>     Walt
>
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