USGI ALICE Pack Left Shoulder Strap – LC-2 OD Green (With Quick Release)

Description

This listing is for a Genuine USGI ALICE Left Shoulder Strap, the upgraded LC-2 version in classic Olive Drab (OD) Green. This specific strap is the Quick Release model for the Left side of the rucksack frame. Designed to allow the wearer to instantly shed their pack in emergency situations—such as water crossings or high-threat contact—this strap is a critical component for anyone restoring or upgrading a Medium or Large ALICE field pack.

Technical Specifications

• Nomenclature: Strap, Shoulder, Left, LC-2 (Quick Release).
• NSN: 8465-01-075-8164 (Component of System).
• System: ALICE (All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment).
• Compatibility: Fits both Medium and Large ALICE Pack Frames.
• Material: 1000D Nylon webbing with thick LC-2 closed-cell foam padding.
• Hardware: Parkerized steel frame clip and a specialized quick-release "deadman" buckle.

Key Features & Design Elements

• Integrated Quick Release Mechanism: Features the iconic metal flip-buckle and pull-tab. In one motion, the user can release the bottom tension, allowing the pack to fall away from the shoulder immediately.
• Enhanced LC-2 Comfort: The LC-2 generation is defined by its wider and thicker padding compared to the Vietnam-era LC-1, significantly reducing fatigue during heavy-load rucking.
• Overbuilt Durability: Constructed from military-spec nylon webbing that is resistant to rot, mildew, and high-abrasion environments.
• Standard Frame Attachment: Equipped with the heavy-duty metal snap-hook at the top, designed to secure directly to the upper horizontal bar of the ALICE pack frame.
• Adjustable Tension: Features a secondary metal slider to fine-tune the strap length, ensuring the rucksack sits properly against the user's upper back.

Condition: Used by our Troops in Good Condition, fully functional, may have cosmetic wear, may have some rust on quick release attachment point, Overall Good Condition.