They’re not very comfy with the built in straps, so I’d still suggest getting an ALICE frame regardless.
Oooh, good to know. Might have to look into it then.
I converted my HasLab Afterlife pack into an 80’s version and it was well worth it. The only thing I couldn’t find was a GB 1 Spectra ribbon cable, but I did find a GB 2 / Afterlife Spectra ribbon cable on ebay for $8. I also recently found the same P-clamp as used in GB 1. First link in my signature with pics!
There are at least five GB1 ribbon cable sellers I can think of, C&A Prop Design (facebook), Fincher Technologies (facebook), Wire Fauna (etsy), TGB Cablery (etsy), Epic Props (website - UK based), there’s a German guy on facebook who’s name escapes me too.
Oh hey, another thought came to mind; anyone got any tips on how to carry personal belongings (mainly wallet, keys, and phone)? I realise the flight suit has pockets, but I’m wondering if my stuff’ll just bulge out and flop around while I move, or if it’ll be secure enough. If it’s the former, any recommendations for a belt pouch that’d look like it was part of the outfit?
I ended up getting a holster for my phone that I decorated as a cut-down belt gizmo lol. Other than that I usually keep my wallet & keys in the leg pockets. (Please don’t mug me)
Might just grab me a belt pouch that’s big enough to house everything then, hahaha. I’ll see how well the pockets hold up when walking around in the suit, but I feel like they’ll get in the way.
Just wanted to showcase these rad pieces I scored off Etsy that’ll definitely add plenty of flair to the final costume. These were purchased from Ksgkreations:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KsgkreationsGB?ref=yr_purchases
The belt gizmo takes two AA batteries in the little box and flips on to light up! The two slime vials (one ectoplasm and one mood slime) were really neat and figured they’d look nice on the belt. 
Hey all, the rest of my suit bits came in, got a few more questions for you guys.
For the chemical gloves, there’s some warning stuff printed on the gloves themselves and I recall reading somewhere that it can be removed with an alcohol wipe? Is this legit? It won’t damage the gloves, right? Also, they come with a little pair of cloth gloves to wear inside of them, would you guys recommend wearing these or just skipping out on them?
For the belt, I’ve tried figuring out how to put it on and I think I’ve got it; the square clasp goes over the square peg, correct? Was just wondering what that other hook was for. I think it’s to do with its adjustability for size, but can’t quite figure it out.
Finally, for the flightsuit itself, I got some custom patches from an eBay seller that I was planning on getting sewn onto the suit. There’s a velcro patch that sits above the left breast where my name would go, how would you recommend dealing with it? It looks like it’s positioned too far outward, so trying to velcro my patch on probably wouldn’t work and I don’t know if it’d be possible to sew over it?
Oooh, an addendum, what kind of thread would you guys recommend for sewing on the patches and leg connector? What colours should I use as well, to help them blend in better? I’ve got a friend who sews, so I’d be handing them over to her to work on, and as such, I’d love to give her as much info as possible so everything comes up Millhouse.
Sorry for the triple post (you guys have gotten quiet and I don’t really have anyone to bounce off of), but I did have another query; I’ve decided to get the Rockies, they seem like a good substitute for the movie boots. I’ve got a choice of getting regular ones or waterproof, insulated ones. I don’t really wear boots so, would you say investing in the latter is a good idea? Is it necessary, or excessive? If I plan to use these mostly at cons/events, would the insulation/waterproofness be a benefit or actually hinder my activity? The price difference isn’t a lot, but I just generally wasn’t sure.
Would be great to get some feedback.
As someone who’s been doing this for nearly a decade, I’d say go with basic boots, nothing fancy.
Unless it rains a lot ,or is very cold in your area, of course. 
It does rain frequently here in London, but not to the point where I’ve ever felt I needed to wear boots for it. Snow is a pretty rare occurrence too.
You’re going to be going to cons, not hiking up Snowdon or Ben Nevis in them, so go for whatever is most comfortable or affordable.
Right, that sounds like good advice. Sorry, my common sense has gone right out the window with this project. 
Friends…I’ve finally done it!
I’ve also got a cute video, but I’m not sure how to post it up here. Anyway, I just want to thank everyone here for all the help they’ve provided. The past five months of putting this together have been such a wonderful experience for me. This is easily one of the coolest communities I’ve ever been a part of!
Hoping to see some of you at MCM London Comic Con in two weeks!
Loving that illuminated gizmo!
It was definitely a quality addition to this!