SWANSBORO, N.C., October 29, 2026 — High Speed Gear’s GEN 2 TACO lineup has taken off since its release, becoming the company’s fastest-selling product line up in 10 years and putting fresh energy behind the brand that created the TACO. Built for military operators, law enforcement professionals and shooting enthusiasts, GEN 2 is a new generation of tactical nylon focused on four things: lightweight construction, uncompromising durability, true versatility and a clean, modern look. The full lineup is available at highspeedgear.com/collections/gen-2 and through authorized High Speed Gear dealers.
The TACO earned its reputation by doing one thing better than anything else: holding whatever you put in it, securely, without fuss. GEN 2 keeps that adaptive DNA and rebuilds everything around it for the way military operators, law enforcement officers, competitive shooters and everyday enthusiasts actually train, work and carry. It’s different, but it’s still the TACO people trust, and that mix is what’s driving the response.
“GEN 2 has been a blast,” said Daniel Chaney, Director of Research & Development at High Speed Gear. “We got to take the pouch that put us on the map and ask what it could be next, without losing what made it a TACO. Seeing how fast people have picked it up tells us we got that balance right. It’s lighter, more versatile and it looks great, and it’s brought a lot of energy back to our brand.”
Lightweight. Every ounce on a belt or plate carrier adds up over a long shift or a full training day. GEN 2 pouches are engineered to shed weight without giving up retention or structure, so users can carry what they need with less fatigue.
Durability. GEN 2 is built to take hard use in the field, on the range and in the back of a patrol car. Like every High Speed Gear product, it is Berry Compliant and backed by the company’s American manufacturing standardand Lifetime Warranty.
Versatility. GEN 2 TACOs are designed to work across platforms and mounting systems, from duty and range belts to plate carriers, chest rigs and bags. One pouch moves with the user as their kit changes with belt mount and MOLLE mount configurations all in the same pouch!
Looking good. Performance comes first, and everyone likes to look cool. GEN 2 features a cleaner profile and refined finish that looks as professional on a duty belt as it does on a competition rig.