Chris Komar is a veteran instructor at Team O’Neil Rally School and a rally technician for Subaru Rally Team USA. He has worked with the Subaru team to service Travis Pastrana’s rally car and is recognized as an expert in off-road driving techniques, offering advice on topics such as vehicle recovery and finding traction on difficult surfaces like gravel and snow.
Light, tough, and brutally simple — the LaserFrame Pistol Double Magazine Pocket carries two double-stack pistol mags (most 9mm through .45 ACP) without getting in your way.
The low-profile flap with Hook/Loop locks magazines in place but rips open fast when you need a reload. Built with FirstSpear’s patented LaserFrame hemless construction, it shaves ounces while keeping the strength where it counts — no extra bulk, no weak spots.
Mount it on old-school PALS/MOLLE or snap it into the modern 6/12 Laser Fusion rigs with the rock-solid 6/9 attachment system that won’t sag or shift under stress. The pocket’s internal shape stabilizes rounds for consistent presentation so your hand finds them every time.
It sheds dirt and debris, keeps the loadout tight, and maintains a slick silhouette under armor or on a belt. Made in the USA and built for repeated hard use, it’s the kind of pocket you don’t think about until it fails — and it doesn’t.
Use it as a standalone pistol mag solution for discreet carry or lock it into a full LaserFrame kit for a surgical-grade setup. Minimal weight, maximum reliability — exactly what a frontline operator asks for.
To request an estimate click image above or visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting edge-tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train. For more information visit First-Spear.
EAGLEVILLE, PA, August 26, 2025 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, announced the launch of the Sidewinder Compact® III, an ultra compact, high-performance, multi-fuel flashlight with multiple LED sources. This light is engineered to meet a variety of hands-free task illumination requirements with various color LEDs that are operable at varying outputs and run times. With its 185-degree tilting head, durable build, gear and helmet mounting capabilities, the Sidewinder Compact III delivers powerful performance in a lightweight, highly versatile form.
The new Sidewinder Compact III features a user-configurable model with LED options that allows users to select two of three color LEDs (red, green or blue) in addition to standard white and infrared (IR) outputs. The military model includes white, red, blue and IR LEDs, while the aviation model contains white, green, red and IR LEDs. Each LED operates at multiple brightness levels, and includes a strobe mode. The light uses either one AA alkaline or one 3-volt CR123A lithium battery, offering flexible power options and extended run time in extreme environments.
“We engineered this light with versatility at its core,” said Michael F. Dineen, President of Streamlight. “It offers a powerful combination of compact design, high performance, and rugged reliability. Whether it’s mounted on a helmet, clipped to a vest, or used handheld, the Sidewinder Compact III is ready to perform.”
The light’s white LED provides up to 275 lumens and 3,200 candela on High with a beam distance of 113 meters. Run times range from 70+ hours on Low when using an AA battery, and 100+ hours when a CR123A battery is inserted. The light’s color and IR LEDs also offer long run times and are ideal for preserving night vision, signaling, or task-specific visibility needs.
The Sidewinder Compact III was designed with a compound On-Off mode selector switch that separates the On-Off, dimming, strobe and LED-selection functions. The rotary selector knob features a tactile IR indicator and pull-to-turn locking design that provides easy operation even with gloves, while also preventing accidental mode changes. The light also features an unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating.
The Sidewinder Compact III includes a durable belt/gear clip with integrated helmet mount features, which fits existing Sidewinder® helmet mounts adapters. A cord attachment hole on the clip supports up to 25 lbs. pounds of load.
Constructed from high-impact nylon, the Sidewinder Compact III is built to withstand rugged use. It is IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes and impact-tested to 3 meters.
Measuring 3.1 inches long, the light weighs 3 ounces with a AA battery and 2.7 ounces when using one CR123A lithium battery. The light has an MSRP that ranges from $137.47 to $198.22, depending on the model. The Sidewinder Compact III is available in Coyote and comes with Streamlight’s One-Year Limited Warranty.
Brookwood Introduces IN-STOCK Flite™ 50 x 70D Polyester in MultiCam® Alpine for Winter 2025
Brookwood is expanding its in-stock offerings with the launch of Flite™ 50 x 70D lightweight polyester fabric printed in MultiCam® Alpine, available now and ready to ship.
Engineered for performance in cold-weather environments, Flite™ delivers the ideal balance of strength, packability, and lightweight construction. Designed with winter operations in mind, this fabric is particularly well-suited for overwhites and other tactical applications where concealment in alpine terrain is critical.
By making this fabric available in-stock, Brookwood ensures faster turnaround for customers needing reliable winter camouflage solutions this season.
For more information or to place an order, visit Brookwood’s website brookwoodcompanies.com/product/flite-multicam-alpine.
HILLSBOROUGH, NC – September 25, 2025. Reptilia® is proud to announce the release of the ROF™ – Diving Board – 30MM, expanding the proven ROF platform to support 30mm optics.
Originally designed at the request of a U.S. Department of Defense customer, the ROF™ Diving Board was created to integrate seamlessly with Geissele® Super Precision® Magnified Optic Mounts and is also fully compatible with Reptilia® AUS™ Mounts.
The Diving Board adds a MIL-STD-1913 rail at the optimal position and height, enabling users to mount laser range finders, designators, or miniature red dot optics with precision and confidence.
The new 30mm ROF™ Diving Board is available now in Black and FDE MIL-STD Type III, Class 2 hard anodize.
Key Specifications:
Like all Reptilia® products, the ROF™ Diving Board reflects the company’s mission to deliver professional-grade solutions that balance innovation, reliability, and real-world performance.
Availability
The ROF™ – Diving Board – 30MM is available now at reptiliacorp.com.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Sept. 24, 2025 – Team Wendy®, a leading provider of innovative head protection systems, has flipped the switch on not one but two new websites, revamping its digital front door with a sleeker path to mission-ready gear and a stronger signal to its global community of defense, law enforcement and search and rescue (SAR) professionals.
Since 1997, Team Wendy ballistic and bump helmets, liners, retention systems and accessories have combined advanced materials with field-proven engineering, delivering protection, comfort and versatility that operators can count on across town or across the globe.
For the Mission: TeamWendy.com
The reimagined Team Wendy main site looks sharper and works faster by prioritizing key pages including:
Mission-specific specs and learning for law enforcement, SAR, service members and more.
A fully loaded Headstrong™ Knowledge Vault packed with how-to and product performance videos including the new RIFLETECH™ helmet live shoot.
Clean navigation, product info that’s easy to find, plus a visual style that feels as focused as the operators and first responders who wear Team Wendy helmets.
For the Gear: Shop.TeamWendy.com
Shop.TeamWendy.com is built on the industry’s most trusted e-commerce platform, giving users a fast, frustration-free path from product page to purchase. Now, users can track shipments, explore new gear, get notified on updates and easily manage their orders all in one place.
While the store lives on its own dedicated platform, Team Wendy made sure the transition from the main site is clear and seamless. Subtle cues like iconography and visual handoffs guide users between the brand and buying experience without ever losing their place.
“We built the site to reflect what Team Wendy stands for and how we serve our community, from the product education to the specs to a smoother checkout process, everything is designed to make it easier for people to find what they need and feel confident in what they’re getting,” said Kevin Hatgas, Digital Marketing Manager, Team Wendy.
In addition, visitors can expect even more videos, more data and more stories from the field as Team Wendy continues to tackle what’s top of mind for the ones who push the brand forward.
A Future Foundation
Team Wendy knows their job doesn’t end when a helmet ships. These new platforms are built to support the full experience—before, during and long after the purchase. That’s why the company strives each day to be both a gear provider and a mission partner.
For a firsthand look at the reenergized experience, visit TeamWendy.com and explore—and shop—the future of field-ready innovation.
Spiritus Systems was on hand at DSEI and exhibiting the upcoming LV-120 armor carrier which will be available this fall.
Platatc’s Desert Night Camouflage line as seen in this image captured during DSEI is definitely coming and it looks great!
