Going "old school" with the ALICE. In small(?) I think. Very nice choice. Add some "cat eyes" and some fastex buckles and it will be a little more "modern". Unless you are hauling serious weight in it, just wrap and tape the waist belt around back. Also, we used to tape 2 chem lights in the "v" of the frame at the bottom. Also also, if you have some, MRE's 2 will fit against the lower part of the frame, close to your back. This will save room in the bag while keeping them easy to get to so you don't have to open the bag to get them. blah, blah, blah.......even though it is what.....about 50ish years old, the ALICE is still a pretty good ruck.