Spiritus Systems Company Inc

What Spiritus Systems Company Inc does

Spiritus Systems Company Inc is a privately held US manufacturer of tactical nylon load-bearing equipment and related operator gear, headquartered and produced at a single facility in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Founded in 2013 by military veterans whose product concepts originated during combat deployments in the Hindu Kush, the company designs and builds modular MOLLE-compatible platforms centered on the LV-120 plate carrier system and the Micro Fight chest rig chassis (current generation MK5/MK6). The catalog spans plate carriers, chest rigs, an extensive modular pouch ecosystem (general purpose, munitions, radio, sub-abdominal, water bottle, medical, and specialty pouches), ballistic protection via an exclusive resale arrangement with Hesco, medical equipment including the Delta Bag assault-medic platform, water-security items, operator apparel, and lifestyle merchandise. All products are Berry Amendment compliant, meaning they are made in America using US-sourced materials and labor — a hard prerequisite for many federal procurement channels.

The company monetizes through unit-priced direct-to-consumer e-commerce, a network of authorized stocking dealers in the US (Brownells, OPTactical, Tactical Distributors, Weapon Outfitters, Westside Gun Club) and internationally (Tactical Kit UK, SDTAC in Canada, Brownells as official global distributor for Europe/Canada/Asia), a dedicated government sales team handling tax-exempt procurement, and listing on the GSA Advantage marketplace. Customer segments are military personnel, law enforcement officers, first responders, and the tactical-enthusiast community, with the first two flagged as primary. The unit-pricing model ranges from roughly $30 entry-level pouches to $300-$778 ballistic plates, with stated per-customer caps on selected medical and armor items indicating a distributed long-tail customer base rather than concentrated enterprise contracts.

Spiritus Systems operates with 11-50 employees and is closely held by its founder/CEO Zane Vogel, with no disclosed venture or private-equity backing. Recent strategic activity is concentrated in product-platform extensions (2022 Micro Fight MKV launch, 2025 Pouch Somewhere and Reverso Sling releases), operator-content infrastructure (guides for LV-120, Reactive Cummerbund, and Mk 6 chassis), channel expansion via Brownells (2022) and GSA Advantage, and a 2022 business-development hire (Adam Thrower) with prior federal law-enforcement experience to scale enterprise/government sales.

Name

Spiritus Systems Company Inc

Legal name

Spiritus Systems Company, Inc.

Website

https://spiritussystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spiritus Systems is a US veteran-owned manufacturer of Berry-Compliant modular tactical nylon equipment, including plate carriers, chest rigs, pouches, and Hesco ballistic plates, serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and tactical consumers via direct e-commerce, dealers, and GSA Advantage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

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, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Retail sales through company website for individual consumers purchasing tactical nylon equipment, plate carriers, chest rigs, pouches, medical gear, armor, and accessories.
2. Dealer Network Distribution: Wholesale distribution through authorized dealers including Brownells, tactical retailers, and international distributors.
3. Government/Military Sales: Direct government procurement for tax-exempt official purchases by military units, law enforcement agencies, and first responder organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Spiritus Systems designs, manufactures, and sells modular tactical nylon equipment and load-bearing systems for military, law enforcement, and professional operators. Its core product platform centers on the LV-120 plate carrier, Micro Fight chest rig chassis, and a unified ecosystem of MOLLE-compatible pouches, body armor (Hesco plates), medical bags, weapon accessories, and apparel. All products are Berry Amendment compliant, made in America from US-sourced materials at its Aberdeen, North Carolina manufacturing facility.

Product overview

Spiritus Systems is a tactical equipment manufacturer specializing in modular carrying systems and ballistic protection for military, law enforcement, and professional operators. The company produces a unified platform of MOLLE-compatible tactical nylon products centered around the LV-120 plate carrier system, Micro Fight chest rig chassis (MK5/MK6/MKV), and modular pouch ecosystem. The product portfolio includes plate carriers and plate bags (LV-119, LV-120), chest rigs and accessories (Micro Fight, 34 Alpha, Split Rig), a comprehensive pouch system (General Purpose, Mutant, TKO, JSTA, CCS, SPUD, Flashbang, Radio, Munitions, Water Bottle, Pouch Somewhere), body armor plates (Hesco brand - Level III/III+/IV/Special Threat ratings), medical equipment (Delta Bag, Trauma Kits, Med Components), water security products, weapon accessories, and professional apparel. Products are Berry Amendment compliant and manufactured in the USA using US-made materials. The company sells direct-to-consumer and through government procurement channels including GSA Advantage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LV-120 Plate Carrier Primary plate carrier platform designed to house ballistic plates and MOLLE-compatible accessories. Features modular placard system, back panels, and accessories with reactive cummerbund and MOLLE tubes technology. Sold to military, law enforcement, and professional operators.
• LV-119 OVERT Front/Rear Plate Bags Plate bags designed to hold ballistic armor plates, available in front and rear configurations for use with the Spiritus plate carrier system. Sold to tactical operators requiring modular armor integration.
• Micro Fight Chest Rig Chassis (MK5/MK6/MKV) Compact chest rig chassis serving as the central hub in an ever-growing system of components that can be configured into various plate carrier setups. Includes modular components like magazine inserts, TAPS upgrade, and sustainment pouches. Sold to military and law enforcement operators.
• 34 Alpha Chest Rig Chest rig platform designed for tactical operations with MOLLE-compatible attachment points, sold as a standalone platform for operators requiring a fixed load-out configuration.
• Split Rig Chest Rig System Chest rig system with split design for modular configuration, compatible with the Spiritus pouch and panel ecosystem. Sold to tactical operators.
• Delta Bag Assault Medic Bag Compact assault medic bag designed to be worn over a plate carrier. Features clamshell design with loop fields for hook-backed accessories and three-compartment front pocket with diagonal zipper access. Priced at $329.95 MSRP. Sold to medics, first responders, and tactical operators. Maximum 5 units per purchase.
• Reverso Sling Rifle sling with reversed design, sold as a single unit. A weapon accessory product for tactical operators and firearm owners. Launched August 2025.
• Pouch Somewhere Hook-backed organizer pouch with clear vinyl front for easy content identification. Can mount to any loop field. Dimensions: 7in L x 7.5in W x 2.5in D. Priced at $32.95 (Red color NOT Berry Compliant). Sold to tactical operators.
• Mutant Pouch Multi-purpose sustainment storage solution with two compartments. Main compartment holds high-capacity radio batteries, 5x 5.56 STANAG magazines, or similar items. Secondary compartment holds handheld radios via elastic retention. Compatible with Harris 152, Persistent Systems MPU5, Baofeng, and Motorola radios. Priced at $87.95.
• TKO Pouch Low-profile on-body storage for tourniquets, Kestrel devices, and similar items. Features hook & loop top closure and side lashing points. Internal dimensions: 5-7in H x 1.5in L x 1.5in W. Priced at $31.95. Sold to tactical medics and operators.
• Side Armor Bag Caps Caps for Side Armor Bags that combine hard plate and soft armor storage, reducing bulk and user load. Sold in pairs. Sizes: S (5x7in), M (5x9in), L (5x11in), XL (5x14in). Priced at $29.95-$49.95 depending on size. Maximum 10 units per purchase.
• Liberty Dynamic Flashbang Pouch
• Hesco Ballistic Armor Plates Ballistic armor plates from Hesco including Level III, Level III+, Level IV, and Special Threat ratings. Models include 3810, 3802C, 4403, 4601, 4800, L110, L211, M210, U210. Sold as standalone plates with individual pricing per model and size (e.g., HESCO 4101LV at $302, HESCO L110 at $125, HESCO 4601 at $654-$778).
• CCS Sustainment Pouch Sustainment pouch for the Micro Fight chest rig system, holding additional equipment and magazines. Sold as a standalone pouch. Launched February 2022.
• Mission Rugby Shirt Professional-grade rugby shirt designed for durability and functionality in tactical operations, sold as a standalone apparel item.
• Lifestyle Merchandise Non-tactical lifestyle merchandise including stickers, patches, flags, hats, shirts, hoodies, water bottles, and limited drops. Sold to the tactical community and brand enthusiasts through the e-commerce storefront.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products ship within 2-3 business days
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brownells InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 June 2022Brownells is the official global Spiritus Systems product distributor for international markets including Europe, Canada, Asia and other international regions. Distribution through brownells.eu for European customers and brownells.com for North American sales.
• OPTacticalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured stocking dealer for Spiritus Systems tactical nylon products in the US market.
• Tactical Kit UKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based stocking dealer for Spiritus Systems products serving European customers.
• SDTAC (skdtac.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian stocking dealer. Canadian customers can purchase select Spiritus equipment directly from sdtac.ca/en.
• Tactical DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured stocking dealer for Spiritus Systems tactical nylon products.
• Weapon OutfittersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured stocking dealer for Spiritus Systems tactical nylon products.
• Westside Gun ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured stocking dealer for Spiritus Systems tactical nylon products.
• Brownells USminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based dealer for Spiritus Systems products available through brownells.com.
• HescocoreTechnology or IntegrationHesco is the exclusive body armor plate manufacturer sold through Spiritus Systems. Products include Level III, Level III+, and Level IV plates including 4601, 4403, 4800, 3810, L211, U210, M210, L110, and 4101 models.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Haley Strategic Partners: Operator-founded tactical gear brand (D3CRX chest rig, Strategic General Purpose Pouch) — very similar founder-profile and product-line overlap with Spiritus's chest rig and pouch catalog.
• Blue Force Gear: Manufacturer of MOLLE-compatible plate carriers, pouches, and belts using proprietary Helium Whisper attachment — competing directly with Spiritus in the modular tactical nylon category for the same operator buyer.
• Crye Precision: Premium maker of plate carriers (AVS, JPC), combat apparel, and modular load-bearing equipment — directly overlapping with Spiritus's LV-120 / Micro Fight chassis offering to the same military and law enforcement buyer.
• FirstSpear: Maker of premium plate carriers (AAC, Strandhögg) and Tube-based modular pouches that compete head-to-head with Spiritus's Reactive MOLLE Tubes cummerbund and Micro Fight ecosystem.
• Velocity Systems: Specialty plate carrier and chest rig maker (Operator Mod System, Jungle Kit) — a like-sized direct competitor with comparable low-vis / modular positioning targeting military and law enforcement end users.
• LBT (London Bridge Trading): Long-standing manufacturer of military plate carriers, pouches, and load-bearing equipment with deep DoD procurement history — directly comparable product portfolio and similar operator-first design philosophy.
• T.REX ARMS: Tactical gear manufacturer and content-driven brand built around concealed-carry and low-profile plate carriers (AC1, AC Lite) — overlaps with Spiritus's operator/tactical community customer base and DTC-led model.

Others

• Hesco: Exclusive ballistic plate supplier for Spiritus and a leading standalone body armor manufacturer — adjacent rather than competitive, but represents a concentrated supplier dependency for Spiritus's integrated loadout offering.

Broad incumbents

• 5.11 Tactical: Mass-market tactical apparel, plate carriers, and gear brand with broad law enforcement and civilian distribution — competes with Spiritus across price points but lacks Spiritus's niche operator credibility.
• Safariland: Diversified public-safety and defense equipment manufacturer whose portfolio includes body armor (through Point Blank), tactical gear, and holsters — overlaps Spiritus's armor integration offering at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/spiritussystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spiritus-systems

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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