Flying Circle Gear

What Flying Circle Gear does

Flying Circle Gear is a second-generation, family-owned manufacturer of tactical bags and related accessories, founded in 1988 by Jim and Joy Chittim on their Texas ranch in Boerne, where the original family barn has been retrofitted into the company's production facility. The company designs, produces, and sells durable bags under its own brand, with products organized across six categories: Military Bags, Travel Bags, Tech Cases & Bags, Tactical Gun Cases, Travel Accessories, and Emergency Kit Bags. Today the business is run by the founders' son Jimmy Chittim (President) and his wife Christi Chittim (CEO), who also oversees the sister company Mint (children's bags). The company holds WBENC, WOSB, and HUBZone certifications.

The product line is built around rugged material specifications — primarily 900 denier polyester for tactical bags, 1680 denier polyester for business-oriented products, and 600D poly-cotton MultiCam fabric for camouflage variants. Functional features include MOLLE webbing for modular accessory attachment, hydration bladder compatibility (exclusively integrated with Hydrapak 3L reservoirs), concealed-carry pass-through compartments, padded laptop sleeves, and optional monogramming across multiple fonts and 14 thread colors. Products are backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, and the company states 99.9% of bags never require a warranty claim.

The revenue model is unit-based hardware sales priced from $2.99 (patches) to $212.95 (rolling duffels), with most core bags in the $50-$210 range and optional monogramming at $12 per bag. Distribution runs through three primary channels: U.S. Military Exchange stores (AAFES, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard exchanges) as the primary outlet, direct-to-consumer e-commerce on flyingcirclegear.com, and a dealer network via the Faire wholesale marketplace. Customer segments span active-duty military personnel, civilian firearm owners, outdoor enthusiasts, business professionals, and military families.

Name

Flying Circle Gear

Legal name

Flying Circle Gear

Website

https://flyingcirclegear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Flying Circle Gear is a second-generation, family-owned tactical bag manufacturer founded in 1988, designing and selling military, travel, concealed-carry, and tech bags through U.S. Military Exchanges, DTC e-commerce, and dealer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Bags & Military Luggage

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

akta.pro primary industry

Backpacks & Travel Bags (CRAAAJAB)

Keywords

• Tactical backpacks
• Military bags
• Concealed carry
• Tactical gun cases
• Hydration packs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boerne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tactical and Military Bag Sales: Primary revenue stream from designing and selling tactical backpacks, military bags, helmet bags, flight bags, gun cases, and accessories to military personnel, law enforcement, and outdoor enthusiasts. Products are sold through military exchanges and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Flying Circle Gear designs, manufactures, and sells durable tactical bags, military luggage, and travel accessories including military backpacks, helmet bags, flight bags, tactical duffels, rolling duffels, business backpacks, concealed carry bags, and gun cases. Products are constructed from water-resistant 900/1680 denier polyester and MultiCam fabrics with MOLLE webbing, hydration compatibility, and concealed carry compartments, all backed by a lifetime warranty.

Product overview

Flying Circle Gear is a second-generation family-owned business (since 1988) specializing in tactical, military, and travel bags and accessories. The product portfolio is organized into six main categories: Military Bags (Military Backpacks, Hydration Backpacks, Tactical Laptop Backpacks, Helmet Bags, Flight Bags), Travel Bags (Business Backpacks, Tactical Duffel Bags, Rolling Duffel Bags, Garment Bags, Travel Totes, Crossbody Bags, Sling Bags, Waist Packs, Children's Bags), Tech Cases & Bags (Military iPad Cases, Tactical Laptop Bags, Tactical Padfolios), Tactical Gun Cases (Soft Gun Cases, Concealed Carry Bags, Tactical Range Bags), Travel Accessories (Travel Toiletry Bags, Patches, Hydration Reservoirs), and Emergency Kit Bags. The company also offers curated Bundles with savings and monogramming options. Featured named products include the GTFO Top Load Duffel Backpack (convertible duffel/backpack), Presidio Tactical Assault Backpack, Deluxe Helmet Bag Backpack, Business Backpack, Brazos Concealed Carry Tactical Backpack, Jumbo Flyer's Kit Backpack, and Custom Camo Grilling Apron. Products are constructed from durable materials including 900 denier polyester, 1680 denier polyester, and MultiCam® fabrics, and backed by a lifetime warranty. The company serves U.S. Military Exchange stores, Marine Corps/Navy/Coast Guard Exchanges, dealers worldwide, and civilian outdoor enthusiasts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Military Backpacks

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% of bags never need a warranty claim
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TBI Warrior FoundationminorOthers · 1 January 2022Since 2022, Flying Circle has served as presenting sponsor for TBI Warrior Foundation's Honor the Brave event celebrating Veterans. Veteran honorees receive gifts including customized Flying Circle bags.
• Niece MotorsportsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership with Niece Motorsports supporting Austin Wayne Self and the No. 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team. Flying Circle provides sponsorship beginning with the JEGS 200 at Dover International Speedway in May 2018.
• Media LodgeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Flying Circle joined Fieldcraft: Destination Africa series as Supporting Sponsor with category exclusive agreement to outfit the cast and crew with Brazos Backpacks and Semi-Rigid Scoped Rifle Cases. Series produced in partnership with Media Lodge and Barrett Firearms.
• Barrett Firearms ManufacturingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Title sponsor of Fieldcraft: Destination Africa series with Flying Circle as supporting sponsor outfitting cast and crew with tactical gear.
• Military TimesminorOthers · 1 January 2014Since 2014, Flying Circle has provided customized bags to Military Times Service Members of the Year award winners across all branches of service.
• FairecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnered with Faire wholesale marketplace to offer retailers easy online ordering with exclusive benefits for dealer purchasing.
• HydrapakcoreTechnology or IntegrationHydrapak serves as the exclusive hydration reservoir provider for Flying Circle's complete hydration backpack systems. The company offers Hydrapak 3-liter reservoir compatibility across their hydration backpack line.
• Child Legacy InternationalminorOthersFlying Circle provides warehouse space for Child Legacy International's supplies, helping them distribute life-changing resources to communities in Africa as part of Operation Full Circle charitable initiatives.
• San Antonio Sports (Pull For Kids)minorOthersFor eight years, Flying Circle has supported Pull For Kids, an annual sporting clays tournament hosted by San Antonio Sports to raise funds for local youth sports programs, donating specially decorated backpacks and duffels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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