What Crye Precision does

Crye Precision is a Brooklyn, New York-based manufacturer of high-performance tactical apparel and protective equipment for military personnel, Special Operations Forces, and law enforcement operators. Founded in 2002 and operating from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the company designs and produces combat uniforms in successive generations (G3, G3.5, G4) with specialty variants for female fit, arctic, and aviation use; a broad plate carrier portfolio (R-Series, JPC, LVS, AVS, CPC, SPC, LPV) developed in collaboration with SOF; outerwear under the ATO (All Conditions) line; headborne systems including the AirFrame helmet; modular belt systems; and packs/pouches. The company's most distinctive asset is the proprietary MultiCam camouflage pattern and brand, which has become an industry standard and is also licensed into consumer apparel, hats, accessories, and eyewear.

Crye Precision generates revenue primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce on cryeprecision.com, selling globally with a transactional, unit-pricing model that spans $14 accessories up to $1,011.80 for the LVS Base Vest, with combat uniforms typically priced at $200–$500 per set and military-grade outerwear above $750. A secondary revenue layer comes from defense procurement and named international customers such as the Israeli Defense Forces, though no contract values are disclosed. The company maintains social channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) for brand engagement and emphasizes USA manufacturing and operator-driven design as core brand pillars.

The firm is a privately held LLC with no disclosed venture, growth equity, or institutional investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Management disclosure is limited to co-founders Gregg Thompson and Caleb Crye, with no detailed executive team provided in the source data. Crye Precision operates alongside other military manufacturers on city-owned property at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, an arrangement that has drawn activist scrutiny. No revenue, funding, headcount trend, or M&A data is publicly disclosed, limiting financial visibility into the business.

Name

Crye Precision

Legal name

Crye Precision LLC

Website

https://cryeprecision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Crye Precision is a Brooklyn-based manufacturer of tactical combat apparel, plate carriers, and protective equipment for military, Special Operations Forces, and law enforcement, sold globally via direct-to-consumer e-commerce and supplemented by defense procurement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Military and Law Enforcement Equipment

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Safety & Law Enforcement Uniforms (CRAAALAC)

Keywords

• Tactical combat uniforms
• Ballistic plate carriers
• Military outerwear apparel
• Modular load carriage gear
• Multicam camouflage pattern

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Crye Precision generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of tactical uniforms, vests, outerwear, headborne systems, belts, and packs & pouches via their e-commerce platform. Products are sold at various price points from accessories under $50 to complete plate carrier systems exceeding $1,000. The company sells globally through their online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crye Precision designs, manufactures, and sells Made-in-USA tactical equipment for military and law enforcement operators, including combat uniforms, plate carrier vests (R-Series, JPC, AVS, LVS, CPC, SPC, LPV), tactical outerwear, headborne/helmet systems, load-bearing belts, and modular packs and pouches. The company also owns and licenses the proprietary MultiCam camouflage pattern, which is applied across its product portfolio. Products are sold primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and to government defense customers.

Product overview

Crye Precision is a tactical equipment manufacturer specializing in high-performance military and law enforcement gear. The product portfolio is organized into several core categories: Uniforms (G3, G3.5, G4 generations plus Female Fit and Specialty variants), Vests (R-Series, JPC, LVS, AVS, CPC, SPC, and LPV plate carrier systems with accompanying Armor Add-ons), Outerwear (ATO jackets and pants, baselayers), Headborne Systems (AirFrame ballistic helmets and accessories), Belts (MCS, AirLite SLC, and AVS systems), and Packs & Pouches. The company also owns the MultiCam camouflage pattern brand, offered across all product lines, and sells branded merchandise. Products are manufactured in the USA and sold primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Crye Precision operates from Brooklyn, NY (Building 128B, Brooklyn Navy Yard) and is noted for supplying equipment to military and special operations forces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MultiCam: Proprietary camouflage pattern brand sold through dedicated MultiCam Brand Store featuring apparel, hats, accessories, eyewear, and collaborations

Products and services

• Tactical Combat Uniforms Combat uniforms (combat shirts, combat pants, field shirts, field pants) for military and law enforcement personnel, available in G3, G3.5, and G4 generations with specialty variants for arctic and aviation operations and dedicated female-fit cuts.
• Tactical Plate Carriers and Vests Ballistic and tactical plate carrier systems including the R-Series (SOF-developed), JPC, LVS, AVS, CPC, SPC, and LPV platforms, plus modular armor add-ons such as contoured deltoid armor, abdomen panels, and side plate pouches for enhanced mobility and protection.
• Tactical Outerwear Performance tactical jackets, pants, and baselayers including the ATO (All Conditions) line with High Loft and Mid Loft options, plus merino wool baselayers (HotWool, WoolNet) for cold and extreme weather operations.
• Headborne Systems Ballistic helmet platform (AirFrame) with helmet covers, rails, pad sets, and accessories such as NightCap, SkullCap, and Boonie Hat for tactical operators.
• Tactical Belt Systems Load-bearing tactical belt systems including the MCS (Modular Combat Belt) Load Rated Belt and AirLite SLC Blast Belt, designed to increase wearer comfort and structural support when carrying heavy gear.
• Packs and Pouches Modular tactical packs, magazine and radio pouches, zip-on panels, SPS items, and maritime-specific packs and pouches for configurable load carriage.
• Joint Protection Pads AirFlex Impact Combat and Field knee and elbow pads designed to protect operator joints while preserving mobility.
• MultiCam Brand Store Apparel and Accessories Apparel, hats, accessories, eyewear, and collaborations featuring the proprietary MultiCam camouflage pattern family (MultiCam, MultiCam Black, MultiCam Arid, MultiCam Tropic, MultiCam Alpine).
• Crye Precision Branded Merchandise Branded Crye Precision apparel, hats, and accessories sold to consumers seeking authentic Crye-branded merchandise outside the operator product line.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Israeli Defense ForcesminorOthersCrye Precision supplies tactical equipment to the Israeli Defense Forces. The company operates at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and has been the subject of activist campaigns calling for their eviction from city-owned property by organizations including Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard and PAL-Awda.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 5.11 Tactical: 5.11 Tactical is a leading tactical apparel and gear manufacturer offering uniforms, plate carriers, packs, and footwear to military, law enforcement, and civilian markets. It is the most direct competitor to Crye Precision, with overlapping product categories and a similar end-user base, but at materially larger scale and broader retail distribution.
• Propper International: Propper is a long-established U.S. manufacturer of military uniforms and tactical apparel, supplying the U.S. Department of Defense and law enforcement. It directly competes with Crye Precision in combat uniforms and BDU-style garments, particularly for large-scale military procurement contracts.
• Safariland Group: Safariland (including Safariland, Bianchi, and related brands) manufactures body armor, plate carriers, holsters, and tactical gear for law enforcement and military. It is a direct competitor in Crye's plate carrier and vest categories, particularly for LE procurement programs.
• Point Blank Enterprises: Point Blank Enterprises is a major U.S. manufacturer of body armor and protective systems for military and law enforcement. It competes directly with Crye in ballistic vest and plate carrier platforms, with deeper exposure to large LE agency contracts.
• Blackhawk Products Group: Blackhawk is a tactical gear manufacturer producing plate carriers, holsters, belts, packs, and accessories for military, LE, and outdoor markets. It competes with Crye across multiple product categories including vests, belts, and packs/pouches.
• FirstSpear: FirstSpear designs and manufactures premium tactical gear, plate carriers, and load-carrying equipment with deep SOF relationships. It is a focused, high-end peer competing directly with Crye's R-Series and other plate carrier systems among elite operators.
• Mystery Ranch: Mystery Ranch manufactures military and tactical packs and load-carrying systems, including SOF-validated rucksacks. It is a direct peer in Crye's Packs & Pouches category, sharing a similar SOF-oriented customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Arc'teryx LEAF: Arc'teryx LEAF is the tactical/military product line of Arc'teryx, offering premium outerwear, packs, and protective apparel for military and LE. It competes with Crye's outerwear and pack lines as a broader-incumbent premium brand with parent-company distribution scale.

Regional players

• UF Pro: UF Pro is a European tactical apparel manufacturer producing combat uniforms, outerwear, and knee/elbow protection for military and law enforcement. Comparable to Crye's uniform and joint protection offerings, but primarily serving European customers.
• Helikon-Tex: Helikon-Tex is a Polish tactical and outdoor apparel manufacturer offering combat shirts, pants, and field gear to military, LE, and civilian markets. Comparable to Crye's uniform category but positioned as a value-tier regional competitor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cryeprecision
• Facebookfacebook.com/CryeOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/cryeofficial
• Xx.com/CryeOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crye-precision-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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