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Blue Force Gear – ÖTZI Belt Pouch System

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

This is really more of a sneak peek but it’s got such a great backstory that I’ve got to share it. Tucked in a corner on a shelf in the Blue Force Gear booth at SHOT Show was a pouch with a belt running through its attachment system. Behind it was a brochure with the name ÖTZI Belt Pouch System.

From the brochure:
The naming of Blue Force Gear’s new belt pouch innovation was inspired by Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old Copper Age traveler discovered in the Alps and proclaimed the oldest and best-pre-served, naturally mummified human ever documented. Preserved in glacial ice, Otzi was found wearing a modular belt outfitted with equipment like a knife sheath, food/medicine pouch, and fire-start-ing kit. It stands as the earliest known example of a tactical belt, a testament to how long warriors have trusted a well-built waist rig to keep mission-critical gear exactly where it needs to be.

With attachments designed to accommodate their Law Enforcement Duty Belts and BFG CHLK /GRID / ISH Belts, there two mounting options. Molded belt loops for more traditional belts and direct attachment plate for belts with mounting holes. Both use nuts and bolts to secure the pouch and attachment together. In the case of the mounting plate option, it’s going to be a very low profile system.

Coming soon from blueforcegear.com

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SHOT Show 26 – Snakestaff Systems Violent Incident Stabilization/ Response Panel

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

Snakestaff Systems exhibited in the booth of their sister company Flux Defense. Their name for their new Violent Incident Stabilization/ Response Panel is quite appropriate as it’s designed to be mounted to a vehicle sun visor.

The VIS/R transforms the driver and passenger sun visors in your vehicle into a streamlined trauma response platform.

Its modular mounting system accommodates a wide range of vehicle makes and models.

Offering one-handed access to two tourniquets and a full trauma kit via quick-deploy tabs, the the trauma kit stays suspended directly in front of the user, similar to an oxygen mask on an airplane.

The tourniquet deploy tabs can be removed and attached to a casualty to indicate that a tourniquet has been applied, and the main trauma kit deploy tab can be detached and used as a TCCC casualty card for gathering critical patient and intervention information.

Additionally, the entire kit can be rapidly separated from the mounting platform and taken with you to respond to an incident outside your vehicle.

Coming soon.

www.snakestaffsystems.com

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Massif Combat Sleeve – ATAK (Non-FR)

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

One of the items I discussed at SHOT Show but did not take photos of is the new Combat Sleeve from Massif. There are plenty of half jackets in the market but this one stands out because it has been adapted to the adoption of ATAK.

This non-FR garment is a cropped jacket that integrates with body armor as well as chest mounted End User Devices and can quickly be donned and doffed. It includes a stowable helmet compatible three-point adjustable hood and built-in stuff sack for portability. The fabric is an encapsulated durable weather barrier shell by EPIC by Nextec with durable 40D ripstop lining and Polartec Alpha along with Primaloft Active insulation.

Features:

Fully insulated cropped jacket with inner storm fly
Upper center front zipper closure
ATAK opening with elastic strap/hook closure
Helmet-compatible three-point adjustable hood
Dual Front chest elastic slip
Velcro® loop configuration: Right/Left Sleeves
Front torso cummerbund attachments keep garment in
place during movement
Adjustable elastic drawcord system at bottom hem
Durable 330D nylon reinforced elbows and lower back
Internal back zipper pocket compresses into stuff sack
Gusseted sleeve hems with Velcro® closure cuff tabs

Available in OCP in sizes XS-3XL.

www.massif.com/product/massif-combat-sleeve-atak

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SHOT Show 26 – Alpineaire

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

If you’re looking for freeze dried menus for hunting and camping trips or to supplement your field rations or survival stocks, check out Alpineaire. Their menu line up will definitely offer some variety to your diet.

Founded in 1979, Alpineaire is part of the Katadyn Group which is well known across the globe for its war purification systems.

Alpineaire Menu for 2026:

• Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal (NEW 2026)

• Chicken Chow Mein (NEW 2026)

• Chicken Tikka Masala (NEW 2026)

• Thai Chicken Green Curry (NEW 2026)

• Three Bean Trailblazin’ Chili with Beef

• Hearty Beef Stew

• Creamy Beef and Noodles with Mushrooms

• Kung Pao Beef

• Forever Young Mac and Cheese

• Mexican Style Beef Bowl

• Mexican Style Veggie Bowl (with Rice and Beans)

• Ginger Stir Fried Rice with Beef

• Country Potato Soup with Cheddar and Chives

• Pork Jambalaya

• Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Rice

• Al Pastor with Cilantro Lime Rice

Spicy African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

• Spicy Sausage Pasta

• Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo

• Pork Pad Thai

• Tuscan Style Pasta Roma

• Chilaquiles Verdes with Carnitas

• Three Bean Chili Pasta

• Rustic Three Cheese Sausage Lasagna

• Pasta Primavera with Grilled Chicken

• Spicy Sausage Bolognese

• Grilled Chicken with Spinach Alfredo Pasta

• Strawberry Granola with Milk

• Spicy Grilled Chicken Curry

• Vaquero Scramble

• Grilled Chicken Jambalaya

• Grilled Chicken and Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf

• Sweet and Sour Grilled Chicken

• Caramel Cheesecake Pudding with Granola

• Kung Pao Grilled Chicken

• Chocolate Mudslide

• Grilled Chicken Pad Thai

• Cinnamon Apple Crisp

• Mexican Style Grilled Chicken Bowl

• Vanilla Peach Crumble

• Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie

• Nana’s Banana Pudding

www.katadyngroup.com/us/en/brands/Alpineaire~b4911/overview

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SHOT Show 26 – Expandable Jump Bag Medium from Ferro Concepts

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

Ferro Concept’s booth was packed with visitors as well as new products. One that it is ready to go and can be put into service quickly with MFF jumpers is the Expandable Jump Bag – Medium.

For many years, military freefall jumpers have placed their armor, load carriage, and packs within a jump bag to help streamline their bodies and avoid hazards from equipment being hung up while inside or exiting the aircraft. This can also help protect equipment on landing. One item that generally remains handy is the individual weapon. Ferro Concept took on the challenge to create a new bag which can be expanded, via a spiral zipper, as needed to contain the jumper’a individual equipment.

As you can see, the interior is quite large and has ample space for the individual’s vest and pack. The foam is not used operationally but rather to maintain the form of the bag while empty for exhibition. Straps on the exterior allow the jumper to cinch the bag tight around the load.

Here you can see how the jumper’s weapon attaches to the Jump Bag. It can quickly be removed and placed into action.

It attaches to the Equipment D Ring via snap shackles (Pelican Clips).

Once on terra firma, the Jump Bag will contain the parachute and harness as well as any other air items for either turn-in or caching prior to transitioning to overland movement. It incorporates shoulder straps.

I’ll wrap this up by pointing out that the product’s name indicates there are other sizes in the works and we’ll cover those once they are available.

ferroconcepts.com

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Mystery Ranch Announces Carry Forward Line at SHOT Show 26

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

As the long-standing leader in military load carriage, MYSTERY RANCH designs and builds packs for the mission and they haven’t stopped.

At SHOT Show, the brand introduced Carry Forward, a collection that reflects an important and intentional evolution but remains rooted in the brand’s core. Rather than a departure from MYSTERY RANCH’s military DNA, Carry Fordward is an extension of it.

The Carry Forward collection exists because proven designs don’t lose relevance when the uniform comes off. You’ll see some familiar silhouettes, styles that have been trusted by mission users for years. Some will exhibit expanded color offerings while other designs have been refined for this new role. All feature a common thread; these are the packs MYSTERY RANCH believes in enough to keep building, supporting, and evolving.

Two products in particular stood out.

The Blitz 30 returns with redesign, shifting away from overt external PALS webbing toward a sleeker exterior. Modularity hasn’t been removed, it’s been moved inside. Internal PALS and hook-and-loop fields allow users to configure their load without advertising it, a smart update that reflects how many people actually use these packs today.

The newest addition is the Rip Ruck 24, built around the same proven Rip-Zip opening that made the original successful. What’s changed is restraint. Cleaner lines, simplified external pocketing, and a more streamlined profile make it a quieter, more refined version of a pack that already worked.

The Carry Forward collection isn’t about chasing trends or compromising capability. It’s about recognizing that the best designs don’t need to be reinvented, just respected, refined, and carried into what comes next.

See the entire line at www.mysteryranch.com/Packs/Everyday-Carry/New.

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SHOT Show 26 – DFND Tahoe Wool Mesh Baselayer

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

We’ve mentioned DFND’s Tahoe Wool Mesh Baselayer in the past but it’s starting to gain traction.

Mesh baselayers have long been used in the Nordic countries but haven’t caught on in the US. However, as US troops work more with our NATO allies on the Northern Front, they have been exposed to this time tested technology.

DFND has invested in the ability to manufacture these garments in the US so, combined with US sourced wool, we now have a Berry compliant supply chain. The top and bottom are seamless for comfort and offered in sizes Small – XXLarge in Black and Coyote.

dfndusa.com/collections/wool-base-layers

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SHOT Show 26 – SureFire M64OT PRO High-Candela Weaponlight

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

SureFire exhibited their new M64OT PRO High-Candela Weaponlight.

This Turbo weaponlight is IPX7 rated and offers 700 lumens / 70,000 cadelas for a 1.5 hour runtime. The body incorporates the Low-Profile Mount (LPM). Offered in Black and Tan versions.

No pricing yet.

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