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Watershed Launches Instagram Account

Friday, July 31st, 2026

In order to reach end users with product information and updates, Watershed has launched a new Instagram account.

They will share mission applications, field testing, product updates, trade show appearances, and stories from the men and women who depend on their gear when failure isn’t an option.

With over 40 years of industry experience, Watershed has been designing and manufacturing waterproof bags for U.S. and Global SOF since 1998. Their Maritime Backpack Suite is part of USSOCOM’s SPEAR Program.

The new account can be found at @watershedgov.

Please follow and share.

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Friday Focus: LASERFRAME Double Speed Reload Pistol Magazine Pockets

Friday, July 31st, 2026

When the reload has to happen fast, the magazine pocket has to get out of the way. The FirstSpear LASERFRAME™ DOUBLE SPEED RELOAD PISTOL MAGAZINE POCKETS are built on the same proven architecture as the FirstSpear M4 Speed Reload Pocket, now purpose-sized for Glock pistol platforms. Available in two variants, the LaserFrame Double G17/19 carrying two 17-round magazines and the LaserFrame Double G22/23 carrying two 15-round magazines, both deliver lightweight, durable construction with quick access and smooth magazine transitions when speed matters most.

Features:

LASERFRAME™ TECHNOLOGY — LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE CONSTRUCTION
SHOCK CORD AND SPEED TAB RETENTION
COMPATIBLE WITH FIRSTSPEAR MOLDED TAB KIT
6/9™ ATTACHMENT — MOLLE COMPATIBLE

At its core, each pocket is built around FirstSpear’s LaserFrame technology, delivering a low-profile, high-performance solution without unnecessary bulk. The shock cord and speed tab provide positive retention while allowing fast, one-handed magazine access. Speed tabs are removable for a more streamlined setup. Both variants attach via the 6/9™ system and are fully compatible with the FirstSpear Molded Tab Kit for secure, customizable mounting across any loadout. LaserFrame Double G17/19 is available in Black, Ranger Green, Manatee Grey, Coyote, and Multicam. LaserFrame Double G22/23 is available in Black, Ranger Green, and Multicam.

Built for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and prepared professionals who demand reliable equipment, the LaserFrame Double Speed Reload Pistol Magazine Pockets deliver fast access and positive retention without adding bulk to the loadout. FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting-edge tactical gear for military, law enforcement, and those who train. To request an estimate, visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. For more information visit First-Spear.com.

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Reptilia Introduces the Canno: A Purpose-Built Nicotine Pouch Container

Thursday, July 30th, 2026

Hillsborough, NC 7/30 Reptilia announces the launch of the CANNO, a purpose-built, pocket-sized container designed to provide a more durable and practical way to carry nicotine pouches.

Designed with the same attention to detail and functional approach found throughout Reptilia’s product line, the CANNO gives users an alternative to carrying nicotine pouches in the disposable plastic cans they originally come in.

Compact enough for everyday carry, the CANNO is designed to keep nicotine pouches organized, protected, and ready when needed. Its small footprint makes it easy to carry in a pocket, range bag, vehicle, or everyday carry setup.

The CANNO is available in six colors: Gold, Purple, Grey, Green, and Orange.

Inside each container is an engraved reminder for the moment every nicotine pouch user eventually faces: RELOAD.

“There’s no reason something you carry every day needs to live in a disposable container,” said Reptilia. “The CANNO takes a simple, everyday object and gives it the same level of thought and design we apply to everything we make.”

The CANNO represents Reptilia’s continued expansion into purpose-built everyday carry products, bringing the company’s design-driven approach to an item that users carry every day.

The Reptilia CANNO is available now.

For more information or to purchase the CANNO, visit reptiliacorp.com/product/reptilia-canno.

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Voyage Coat

Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

I’ve seen folks do this at the airport, load up pockets with stuff so they don’t have to pay extra baggage fees. This guy made a coat dedicated to the notion.

It features 16 pockets and will hold up to 14 lbs of clothing accorisng to the manufacturer, but I bet a motivated SSD reader could double that, at least.

It even comes with its own duffel.

voyagecoat.com/products/voyage-coat

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: IMBREX Offset Reconnaissance Chest Rig

Friday, July 24th, 2026

On a reconnaissance patrol, breaking down the load to reconfigure kit isn’t an option. The FirstSpear IMBREX™ OFFSET RECONNAISSANCE CHEST RIG is a purpose-built, split-front chest rig engineered specifically for the SOF reconnaissance and patrol operator managing simultaneous movement, communications, and weapon employment without stopping to reconfigure kit. It opens laterally like a garment, not over the head, allowing the operator to don, doff, and adjust mission-essential gear without compromising the loadout. Ammunition, dual-radio carriage, End User Device (EUD) management, and medical and signal carriage for four CAT tourniquets and four NSN chemlights are integrated into a single low-profile platform built around the way SOF operators actually work.

Features:

OFFSET SPLIT-FRONT — OPENS LATERALLY, NOT OVER THE HEAD

REMOVABLE EUD PANEL — 2″ TUBES® / JUGGERNAUT-COMPATIBLE

DUAL VENTED RADIO POUCHES — PRC-152/163/148 AND MPU5

NO-ADJUSTMENT AMMUNITION CARRIAGE — 5.56 OR 7.62

INTEGRATED PTT AND CABLE MANAGEMENT — INVISO AND MPU5 COMPATIBLE

At its core, the IMBREX™ is built around four working zones: a front End User Device bridge with a removable, Juggernaut-compatible panel; an ammunition and medical core carrying up to eight 5.56 AR/M4 magazines and four CAT tourniquets; a vented comms and cable-management section compatible with AN/PRC-152, PRC-163, PRC-148, and MPU5 radios; and a movement-first H-harness with admin storage, a rear map pocket, and a front-center TUBES® dangler slot. Constructed from laser-cut nylon-on-nylon laminate with MOLLE/PALS-compatible cuts, the IMBREX™ layers over a plate carrier and is compatible with VEP, over-the-head, and FPV packs. Available in MultiCam.

Built for Special Operations Forces and the professionals who train to their standard, the IMBREX™ Offset Reconnaissance Rig delivers the communications, ammunition, and End User Device management SOF reconnaissance operators demand in a single, mission-configurable platform. FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting-edge tactical gear for military, law enforcement, and those who train. To request an estimate, visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. For more information visit First-Spear.com.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Shadow Pack

Friday, July 10th, 2026

Not every mission looks like one. The FirstSpear SHADOW PACK was designed to offer a low-profile solution for carrying short rifles, sub-guns, or shotguns without advertising the fact. Its soft, non-tactical exterior blends into urban environments and plain-clothes operations where discretion isn’t a preference; it’s a requirement. Fully adjustable shoulder straps and a quick-release sternum strap keep the pack secure and allow for rapid removal when speed matters.

Feature Call-Outs:

DISCREET, NON-TACTICAL EXTERIOR
LIGHTWEIGHT, DURABLE CONSTRUCTION
QUICK-RELEASE STERNUM STRAP
CARRIES SHORT RIFLES, SUB-GUNS, AND SHOTGUNS

At its core, the SHADOW PACK combines lightweight, durable construction with a purpose-built interior designed around the mission. Multiple interior and exterior pockets provide organized storage for magazines, tools, and mission-specific gear, while a rear zippered compartment keeps small essentials accessible and out of sight. Available in Black, Multicam Black, and Stone/Manatee Grey/Rust, the SHADOW PACK delivers covert capability without unnecessary bulk or compromise.

Built for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and prepared professionals who demand reliable equipment, the SHADOW PACK delivers low-visibility carry without sacrificing organization or access. Purpose-driven, covert, and comfortable; it brings discreet capability to those who need it most. FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting-edge tactical gear for military, law enforcement, and those who train. For more information, visit First-Spear.com.

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Logistik Unicorp – FPV Drone Accessories

Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

During CANSEC Logistik Unicorp exhibited a family of accessories for the FOV drones being adopted by Western militaries.

Items included the pack on the left with individual trays to hold drones.

They’ve also developed a drone battery pouch and top kit pouch which are both MOLLE compatible and compartmented to keep gear organized.

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Republic Systems – Pattern 26 Short Ruck & Combat Support Duffel

Monday, July 6th, 2026

The team at Republic Systems banded together to create their Pattern 26 Load Carriage Platform. They took the parts of ALICE that worked, the modern capabilities, materials, and open market, and the simplicity of the SADF pattern 70, SADF Pattern 83 and the M1928 Systems.

The first item from Republic Systems’ Pattern 26 Load Carriage Platform is the Short Ruck which is compatible with the venerable ALICE frame.

The idea behind the pack is that it is shorter than the frame, leaving room to lash equipment to the top. Republic Systems created the Combat Support Duffel for just this purpose.

The Combat Support Duffle is a sleep carrier that can also act as a haversack and a slung duffle. The sleep system isn’t always needed and takes up space in the bottom of the ruck.

With the 2 inch webbing on the top lid of the pack and the same spaced webbing on all of their pattern 26 pouches, bags, and items, you can use a 1 inch strap with any standard ITW 1″ Hardware to lash items directly to the lid of your bag such as 10L Jerry cans, Pelican cases, padded optics cases, drones, tools, and so on.

In short it’s a simple stupid, universal platform that gives the flexibility to guys to use their packs and load carriage however they need to.

Available in Coyote, Ranger Green, and MultiCam.

republicsystems.us/products/p26-combat-support-duffle-stripped

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