Platatac MAC ALICE Pack V3

The MAC ALICE didn’t need reinventing. It needed refining.

The Platatac MAC ALICE V3 builds on a pack that’s already proven itself, delivering a scalable 68–72 litre load carriage platform, with a 48 litre main compartment, refined through real use — improving load carriage, access, and internal organisation without adding unnecessary complexity.

Weight now sits closer to your back with the addition of an internal laser-cut PALS field, allowing the included radio/cargo saddle or heavier items like an eTool to be secured tight to the frame. The result is better balance, less movement, and reduced fatigue over distance.

Access has been improved across the pack, with a reworked lid offering dual-entry storage, internal organisation, and a large mesh pocket underneath. The main compartment retains the proven dual-drawstring closure, now paired with a zippered mesh divider to better separate sustainment and sleeping gear.

Externally, the MAC ALICE V3 keeps the layout users rely on — a full suite of accessible pouches, reinforced at stress points, with drainage and glove-friendly paracord pulls throughout.

A special thanks to Mitch at Tuesday Night Violence for his significant input into the development of the MAC ALICE V3.

*Frame, strap set, hip/lumbar pads sold separately.

What's Changed

Improved load carriage

• Internal laser-cut PALS field to mount the included radio/cargo saddle or secure heavier items closer to your back

Refined internal organisation

• Zippered mesh divider for better separation of sleeping gear and sustainment
• Dual internal mesh storage pockets and full-length hydration sleeves with routing

Reworked lid system

• Larger, fully adjustable lid with improved access
• Clamshell zip access, rear entry, and internal storage sleeve
• Mesh pocket underneath for quick-access items

Better access and usability

• Heat shrink-wrapped paracord pulls for grip in gloves and low light
• Dual drawstring main compartment for controlled access

Proven external layout retained

• Multiple clip-closure pouches positioned for access on the move
• Large admin and claymore-style storage integrated into lid and upper sections

Built for field use

• Reinforced bar-tacked stress points
• Drainage throughout
• Grab handles for handling and transport

• Large adjustable lid with front zip access and large mesh pocket underneath
• Large zippered claymore pouch on top of the lid with rear and covered zip access
• Dual compartments to separate sleeping gear and other items
• Double drawstring closure to the main compartment
• Heat shrink-wrapped textured paracord pulls on all pouches and openings
• Nylon-wrapped webbing grab/hang handle and side grab handles
• Drainage holes in pockets and base of the pack
• Bar tacking on all major stress points

External Configuration

• 1 x Large zippered pouch on lid with clamshell opening, rear zip access, and internal storage sleeve
• 1 x Large zippered admin pouch with internal mesh and elastic organisation (top middle)
• 2 x Medium clip-closure pouches (one each side of middle pouch)
• 2 x Large clip-closure pouches (one on each outer edge)
• 5 x Large clip-closure pouches oriented downward around the base

Internal Configuration

• 2 x Internal zippered mesh storage pockets at front of pack
• 2 x Full-length mesh pockets for hydration bladders with tube pass-throughs
• Laser-cut PALS field for MOLLE pouches or E-Tool pouch integration (sold separately)
• Removable radio/cargo pouch attachable to rear of pack
• Zippered mesh divider separating cargo and sleeping compartments

• Made from 500D nylon
• B52 laminate internal construction
• Heavy duty YKK® zips
• Heavy duty ITW Fastex buckles

Capacity

• Total Capacity: 68–72 Litres
• Main Compartment: 48 Litres

Weight

• 2.58kg

Dimensions

• Main Compartment: 54cm L x 33cm W x 27cm D
• Claymore Pouch: 30cm W x 22.5cm D x 10cm H
• Top Row Pouches: 2 x 21cm H x 15cm W x 7cm D; 2 x 21cm H x 13cm W x 7cm D
• Top Middle Pouch: 20cm H x 22cm W x 8cm D
• Bottom Row Pouches: 5 x 23cm H x 15cm W x 7cm D