An improvement over the venerable ALICE frame the new injection molded, Polymer PALICE from Eureka Molding is lightweight, yet strong.
Offered on Coyote, Ranger Green and Black, you can get the frames from Raptor Tactical, Tracer Tactical, Platatac, Twinneedle, and Valhalla Tactical.
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.
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{DOVER, N.H.} – Marking 25 years of outdoor gear innovation, NEMO has unveiled its 2027 collection, introducing new products and meaningful refinements across shelters, sleep systems, and furniture, with continued commitments to sustainability, durability, and public lands advocacy. The 2027 line reflects NEMO’s belief that great adventures begin with thoughtful design, and every addition is intended to help more people get outside and stay outside longer.
“Adventure is about letting go of total control,” said Cam Brensinger, founder and CEO of NEMO. “To support those experiences, we put everything we can into the quality of what we create, the care we extend to our customers, and the responsibility we take for the places where adventure happens. Our 2027 line represents the best work in what will soon be 25 years since I founded the company.”
Ultralight Innovation Moves Tent Category Forward
The updated Hornet OSMO™ and all-new Wildcat OSMO™ strengthen NEMO’s position at the forefront of ultralight backpacking. The in-house material science, industrial design, engineering and testing done by the team at NEMO are unmatched in the category.
Hornet OSMO™ receives thoughtful refinements that improve durability and performance without sacrificing the lightweight experience that has made it a favorite among backpackers. Joining the lineup, Wildcat OSMO™ delivers a roomier, feature-rich alternative built on Hornet’s technical DNA, giving adventurers a new option that balances low weight with increased livability.
Beginning in 2027, every NEMO OSMO backpacking tent except Hornet™ Elite OSMO™ will feature solution-dyed, 100% recycled, bluesign® APPROVED fabrics.
Sleep Systems Designed for Every Adventure
NEMO’s award-winning sleep category continues to evolve with updates aimed at both seasoned adventurers and newcomers alike.
Disco™, specialty outdoor retail’s top-selling down sleeping bag, expands with a new 0-degree model that delivers cold-weather performance while maintaining the roomy comfort and sustainability-focused design that define the collection.
The Tensor™ All-Season and Tensor™ Trail sleeping pads receive construction updates to the Spaceframe™ baffles that notably reduce weight and improve warmth while preserving the comfort, stability, and quiet sleep experience that have made Tensor an industry benchmark. The new longitudinal trusses maintain a comfortable and stable sleep surface while offering increased warmth.
Building on the success of Eclipse™ All-Season, the new Eclipse™ All-Season Tent Floor solves the common frustration for tent-sharing backpackers: unused space. Purpose-built with NEMO’s Spaceframe™ baffles, the tent floor matches the tapered footprints of modern backpacking tents, maximizing sleeping area while providing four inches of cushioning and an R-value of 6.2 for year-round comfort.
For adventurers just getting started, the new Solstice™ sleeping pad provides an approachable, dependable platform that delivers trusted NEMO comfort at a more accessible price point. Durable recycled fabrics, longitudinal baffles, and the reliable performance of NEMO’s Spaceframe™ baffles create an inviting entry point for new campers and backpackers.
In a milestone for the brand, NEMO’s popular Switchback™ closed-cell foam sleeping pad will now be manufactured in the United States for North American customers. Foam production, pad manufacturing, and packaging will all take place domestically. The updated pad also features a new Fortress Blue colorway and increased warmth with an improved R-value of 2.2.
A New Era of Camp Comfort
NEMO’s furniture collection receives significant updates headlined by a fully redesigned Moonlite™ and updated Stargaze™ EVO-X.
The redesigned Moonlite™ delivers a more comfortable and intuitive experience through a refined seat patterning and reclining mechanism, ergonomic corner mounts, forged aluminum hubs, increased seat height, and a higher 350-pound weight capacity. A new stabilizing platform (included) improves performance on soft surfaces such as sand and loose soil.
Stargaze™ EVO-X builds on NEMO’s signature swinging and reclining design with a lighter, more portable package. Updated hardware and streamlined construction reduce packed size while increasing comfort, support, and weight capacity to 350 pounds.
Extending the Life of Outdoor Gear
Further advancing its Adventure Forever® mission, NEMO will become the exclusive U.S. distributor of Storm Care Solutions, a U.K.-based leader in outdoor gear cleaning and waterproofing products. The partnership gives outdoor enthusiasts access to proven maintenance solutions that help apparel, footwear, tents, sleeping bags, and other gear perform better and last longer.
The 2027 collection reflects NEMO’s enduring commitment to Innovation, community, and sustainability, the principles that have guided the company since its founding. To learn more about NEMO’s 2027 collection, please click here.
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
When the call comes, you go. The FirstSpear EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCE PACK™ is a true assault pack engineered for exigent moments, purpose-built for entry teams, breachers, and SWAT operators who need fast access to masks, grenades, and breach tools without slowing the stack. Carry it as a traditional backpack or convert it to single-strap mode to keep your rifle shoulder pocket clear for a clean weapon mount and unobstructed transitions.
At its core, the EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCE PACK™ is built around three working zones: an exterior shock-cord flap that expands to carry a helmet or positive-air breathing system, an internal flap pocket sized for the Avon M53 Series Protective Mask with an integrated elastic daisy chain for grenade retention, and a rear main compartment that accepts hydration up to 3 liters or an optional internal frame. At 16 liters and just over two pounds, it carries lean, opens fast, and reconfigures to whatever the mission requires. The EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCE PACK is available in Black, Coyote, Manatee Grey, MultiCam, Ranger Green, and MultiCam Black. $350.00.
Built for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and prepared professionals who demand reliable equipment, the EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCE PACK™ delivers mission-ready organization without sacrificing speed or access. Small enough to stay out of the way. Tough enough to earn a permanent spot in your kit rotation. 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.
Salt Lake City, UT – June 24, 2026 – Flux Defense and Ferro Concepts are proud to announce the new PLATE PACK Covert Backpack. The PLATE PACK is a covert, go-fast backpack that rapidly be worn as a front facing plate carrier. Designed to carry up to Level IV armor, a full fighting load, and a PDW like the Flux Raider or Sig Rattler, it keeps you prepared without drawing attention. When the job’s done, stow it and blend back into the environment. Built for mobility. Designed for the unknown.
“This new bag has been designed from studying PDW applications within clandestine operations and first responder use cases,” said Alex Aubrey, Chief Marketing Officer at Flux Defense. “We remain totally dedicated to the PDW concept for all users and building out a proper and professional ecosystem for our Raider platforms is of utmost importance. We teamed up with Ferro Concepts for their expertise to bring this solution to market. This is not just another bag, this is a new and better tool for first responders to use to win the fight”
Key Features:
PRICE: $349.99 PLATE PACK
The PLATE PACK is available now via www.fluxdefense.com and through select dealers soon.
You read that right..Raider Green. At SOF Select we got a sneak peek of two new pack variants from Mystery Ranch which are destined for MARSOC.
The 3 Day Assault Pack and Mountain Ruck feature a two-tone color way with Raider Green being paired with Coyote buckles and zippers.
Why Raider Green? Back in October, 2024, MARSOC announced it would be ditching MultiCam and reverting to a more traditional Green color scheme. This is the result.
