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.
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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.
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:
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.
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.
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
America’s original camouflage is back. FirstSpear is proud to introduce the Frogskin Collection, a limited-run colorway drop featuring the iconic five-color disruptive pattern first developed for the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942. The pattern that concealed Raiders in the Pacific is now available across seven of FirstSpear’s most proven pieces of kit, each built to the same standard the brand has always held, now wearing a pattern with genuine history behind it.
Products Offered in Frogskin:
General Purpose Pocket, Medium – A modular, MOLLE-compatible storage pocket built for mission-essential gear, sized to mount cleanly on any platform without adding bulk.
Duffel – A heavy-duty, high-capacity bag built from rugged 500D nylon for range days, travel, and everything in between.
Loose Ammo Bag w/ ID Pocket and Legend Window – A purpose-built solution for transporting and organizing loose ammunition, with an integrated ID pocket and legend window for fast, positive identification.
Structured Gadget Bag – A rigid-frame organizer bag designed to protect and provide quick access to electronics, tools, and sensitive mission equipment.
Summit Pockets – Low-profile, multi-purpose storage pockets engineered for organization and durability.
MultiMag Rapid-Adjust™ Pocket – A multi-magazine carrier with FirstSpear’s Rapid-Adjust retention system, allowing on-the-fly tension adjustments without tools or reconfiguration.
Sherpa – A heavy-duty range and transport bag with removable interior organizer panels, built to adapt to your gear loadout and hold up under hard use.
The Frogskin Collection is a limited release. When current inventory is gone, there are no plans to bring it back. If you want it, now is the time. 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.
Most tactical belt systems force a binary choice: either you’re fully rigged or you’re not. HRT Tactical Gear’s new Quarter Belt — or “QTR” — throws that logic out the window.
The Quarter Belt is a modular belt system built around swappable “quarter sections” that attach directly to a standard 1.5″ inner or EDC-style belt via an included quick-clip system. Instead of rebuilding your entire loadout when your mission changes, you pre-configure sections for specific roles, medical, duty, range day, less-lethal and simply clip in what you need. No belt removal required. No reweaving MOLLE. Just swap and go.
The Setup
Each QTR section is available in 4-column or 6-column MOLLE configurations. Included 3″ HRT MMS attachment strips let you mount pouches securely, while the Velcro® loop-lined backside opens up a second layer of real estate for TQ pouches, Wing expansions, or any hook backed hangers without adding bulk to the top layer.
Sections can be used independently or combined to form a full belt system, giving users a genuinely scalable platform rather than a fixed-size commitment.
Who It’s For
The QTR was designed with flexibility as the core feature, not an afterthought. Law enforcement and military users can pre-stage mission-specific kits, less-lethal one day, a medical section the next. Range shooters can keep a loaded section in their bag and clip it on in seconds. Off-duty or plain-clothes carry gets a fast, low-profile way to add capability without going full overt. Hunters and outdoors users get a grab-and-go gear platform that travels light and adapts on the fly.
The Value Angle
Traditional belt systems require you to commit: buy the whole belt, build the whole setup, wear the whole thing. The QTR’s modular approach lets you build only what you need, stage multiple purpose-driven sections at a fraction of the cost of a fully outfitted dedicated rig, and scale up or strip down without starting over.
Made in the USA. Backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
The QTR Belt ships with the quick-clip hardware, mounting hardware, and 3″ MMS strips. Belt, pouches, and accessories are sold separately.
Available now at HRTTACTICALGEAR.COM.
Not every mission requires the same equipment setup.
The belt system that works well for a patrol officer, infantryman, range instructor, or prepared citizen may not be the right answer for someone working around helicopters, elevated structures, maritime environments, or vertical access operations.
That is why belt selection should start with the job itself.
Modern warfighters and armed professionals ask a lot from their equipment. A combat belt may need to support holsters, ammunition, medical gear, communications equipment, breaching tools, retention equipment, or climbing capability, all while remaining stable and comfortable during extended wear.
The challenge is that not every user needs the same level of capability.
Some users need a streamlined battle belt optimized for load carriage and daily operational use. Others require a more specialized system that integrates climbing or restraint functionality directly into their equipment setup.
Those are two very different requirements.
That distinction matters when discussing the BFG CHLK Belt and the Integrated Stealth Harness (“ISH®”).
The CHLK® Belt Was Built for Modern Load Carriage
For many users, a dedicated combat belt remains the right answer.
The BFG® CHLK® Belt was designed as a lightweight load carriage platform built to support modern combat equipment without unnecessary bulk. Built around the MOLLEminus®platform and BFG’s ergonomic curved belt design, the CHLK helps distribute weight more naturally while maintaining stability during movement.
That matters over long periods of wear.
A poorly designed belt can create pressure points, shift under load, restrict movement, or become increasingly uncomfortable once ammunition, medical equipment, radios, and other gear are added. The problem becomes even more noticeable during vehicle operations, long movements, or repeated transitions between standing, kneeling, and prone positions.
The CHLK Belt was designed to address those realities while maintaining a low-profile footprint that supports a wide range of operational roles.
For many military, law enforcement, and prepared citizen applications, that is exactly what is needed. A stable, lightweight gun belt capable of supporting essential equipment without adding unnecessary complexity.
Sometimes simpler is better.
The ISH® Was Developed for Specialized Operational Requirements
Some environments demand additional capability.
The BFG Integrated Stealth Harness (“ISH”) was developed for users who require the functionality of a combat belt along with integrated vertical, restraint, or climbing capability within a single adaptable platform.
Rather than functioning as a standalone belt, the ISH integrates harness functionality directly into the overall equipment system. The platform combines elements of a tactical climbing harness, gun belt, and travel restraint into one lightweight solution designed for specialized mission sets.
That integration allows the user to transition from weapons handling and movement to climbing or restraint operations without stopping to don separate equipment.
For certain operational roles, that matters significantly.
Helicopter work, maritime environments, elevated structures, confined access points, and other specialized tasks can quickly complicate equipment management. Carrying separate harness systems adds bulk, increases complexity, and may interfere with weapon access or mobility.
The ISH was designed to reduce that burden by integrating those capabilities into a single streamlined platform.
Just as importantly, it was built around the same ergonomic curve design and MOLLEminus architecture found in the CHLK system, helping maintain consistency across equipment setups.
Capability Should Match the Mission
Modern tactical equipment discussions often push users toward the most feature-heavy setup available. More capability is often assumed to mean better capability.
That is not always true.
The best equipment setup is usually the one that matches the actual mission requirement without adding unnecessary weight, complexity, or bulk.
For many users, a dedicated combat or battle belt like the CHLK is the right tool for the job. It provides stability, scalability, and comfort in a streamlined package designed for daily operational use.
For users operating in environments where vertical access, restraint capability, or climbing integration becomes necessary, the ISH provides a specialized solution designed around those realities.
Both systems solve problems. They simply solve different ones.
That distinction matters.
The goal is not to choose the most equipment. The goal is to choose the right equipment for the mission at hand.
For units seeking to increase survivability and operational performance through reduced load carriage by upgrading to Helium Whisper, contact the Blue Force Gear Military Department or visit BlueForceGear.com.
