Charlie Panel

Finally—a product made for breachers, by breachers.

The Charlie Panel isn’t limited to one role. I’ve used the hidden pocket for maps, admin items, and other mission-essential gear with no issues.

Where this panel really stands out is its modularity. The elastic flaps allow me to scale your loadout, whether that’s initiators, magazines, demo, or throwables like flashbangs. Everything stays secure, organized, and easily accessible.

I just finished putting mine through an eight-week CQB course, and it held up to hard, consistent use without failure. It’s durable, streamlined, and actually solves real problems instead of just adding bulk.

I’ve run similar products across the market—this is the only one I’ll use moving forward.

This is not a blue force gear copy cat. Anyone who thinks that is dumb. This is a lot more versatile than a BFG 10 speed pouch. Why I really liked this specific panel was the pass through. It is so convenient for Non-EL as well as maps, GRGs, notebooks, etc. It doesn’t really affect the magazine pouches either which is super nice. I ended up purchasing the Charlie flaps for all three of the magazine pouches which makes a great place to throw initiators, tools, magazines, notebook, chemists, etc. My only singular complaint about the Charlie panel is that within 10 days of usage, which I will argue active duty military usage is not always the kindest, it did start to come apart. I will include photos to try to show what I am frustrated with. That’s the only reason I will be leaving a 4 star review. I spent a lot of money and really was expecting the same if not even better durability than a BFG ten speed pouch, which is what I replaced when I bought the Charlie panel. I do really like this panel was just really frustrated when it started to come apart after I kid you not, maybe 10 days of usage, which I will say was hard military usage but if this product is used as it was marketed, which is what I have been doing, I would like to see better durability.

I love this thing!!! It looks great and functions very well. The main part that sold me is that it allows flaps that are separate from the main placard. I’m able to have items secured in the front but not cover the mags in the back. Quality is also great and shipping was super quick! Would definitely recommend!!!

Charlie panel kinda bussying, already like it more than the BFG I used to have

This is just not another ''triple elastic pouch''
I'm running it on top of an MkV placard and the footprint is slick as hell even with the pass through. Perfect rigidity on the whole panel, the ''birthing effect'' is very minimal on smaller item(s) inside the pouch slots. I employ the pass through to store a Nestout 15k powerbank for the Juggernaut induction charger.

The shipping was extremely quick; purchased on Dec 17 received on Dec 22 !!

Shit's awesome

Seems well made. It didn’t work for what I wanted and I had already destroyed the packaging so couldn’t return it. I know people who run this panel and they love it.

The pass-through pocket is genius!

This product surpassed all expectations. A must have for all assaulters. The panel lays flat and out of the way when not in use, surprisingly low profile considering the addition of the pass through pocket.
The pass through was the feature that I never knew I needed. I use it primarily to secure NONEL in a way that keeps it from getting tangled and out of the way until I need it. But also found myself tucking GRGs, quick reference cards, etc. in there also.
The retention on the elastic front pouches is great, I use them primarily for initiators but also for flash bangs and magazines. Adding the Charlie Flap or bungee retainers to them gives you that extra insurance policy you won’t yard sale anything during air ops.
Overall, highly recommend and several people I work with now also use it after seeing it in action on my kit.

The pass through is the best part of this. I mostly use it for NONEL, but have also found that it's a useful space to stuff just about anything extra that I'm using including notebooks, maps, gloves, etc. I also end up using the marker holders more than expected and the retention has been great.

The Charlie panel has incredible build quality. I was shocked by how much structural integrity it has. I expected it to be somewhat flimsy/floppy and was worried that it would sag when loaded. This IS NOT the case at all. The wizards at Forge managed to create a perfectly structured elastic panel. I was impressed that I could load the front pockets and still easily access and utilize the pass through without interference. The Charlie panel is truly one of my most useful pieces of kit. I run my Charlie Panel on a Shaw ArcV4 placard and Ferro KTS placard insert. No sag or “forward tip” even when fully loaded. For my purposes, I don’t typically run 6 mags stacked on the front of my carrier. Instead I use the Charlie panel as a modular third hand. Depending on the needs for that day, I will change out what I’m carrying in the front mag pockets. Anything from bangs, flashlight, tools, or flexcuffs. I have zippers on my pass through, and typically use it as a catch all or a stuff pocket. Frequently after using small breaching tools, like the BRB, I don’t have time to try to get it put away correctly so I just slide it in there. Even with the BRB, flexcuffs, and evidence bags all stuffed into the pass through, I can still run mags and other equipment out of the mag slots. The Charlie panel has quickly become my most used piece of gear.

I ran the Charlie panel during a very strenuous course. The panel fixes a problem, modularity to our own detriment, that a lot of gear has now. There’s no extra add ons or extra pieces you need to make yourself combat effective (outside of the standard flaps). The slick build of the panel keeps your workspace clean and tidy, all while allowing you to carry the extra equipment needed to facilitate any breaching problem. The pass through offers a compartment for admin items (with axl advanced zippers), a nice place to keep a small breaching tool (Jimmy) or its initial purpose, the best way to stow individual nonel for a breaching problem. I would and have recommended this panel to anyone I know. The creators developed this panel for a fixed purpose. It is a staple on my kit moving forward.

Great product.

The biggest thing that stands out is how low profile it is. It doesn’t add unnecessary bulk to the front of the kit, which is huge if you’re trying to stay streamlined and not feel overloaded.
The pass-through design is probably the most useful feature so far. It gives you the ability to scale your load without committing to a bulky admin pouch or extra layer. Overall, early impression is that it’s a well-thought-out piece of kit that balances simplicity, scalability, and low-vis footprint. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up with sustained use.

Like many dudes I've ran BFG tenspeeds on my chest for a few years and my issue has always been lack of retention, the Charlie panel fixed that and gave me way more flexibility for carriage of items. the ability to run flaps of my choosing (i opted for 2 spiritus pangolins and one Charlie flap) the passthrough that i use to carry the BRB breaching tool, GRGs, VS17 panels and various other shit are some of my favorite features. I've now purchased more forge products and they are fitting perfectly into my kit. as i get more time on them ill leave a review but i cannot recommend the Charlie panel enough to anyone who runs similar BFG pouches and wants a better, more secure and more durable solution.

Went from the blue force panel to this and I’ll never go back. This is better quality, and more thought out.

Replaced a legacy triple elastic mag pouch with this one. I've always liked having one on the front of my placard for extra mags, TQs, bangers, or whatever miscellaneous items. Aside from that, the Charlie panel's passthrough provides the perfect spot for maps and documents that don't fit in an admin or even GP pouch but shouldn't go into a pack either, all while not requiring changes to the rest of my kit which is exactly what I've been looking for.

Using the Charlie panel in a LE capacity for X- breaching. The pass through is amazing for nonex and panel disappears when you don’t need it in the way.

The versatility of this panel is incredible. I utilize this panel everyday for work for multiple purposes from storing the brb to using the Charlie flap to secure my taser. Highly recommend

I love the concept of this design!

My intended use was a Taser, a TQ and a bang.

I replaced a panel with a similar 3 mag elastic design which fit the above items perfectly.

Unfortunately, the Charlie panel was too tight and shallow to securely fit my taser.

Also, with items in the panel, I found the back sleeve was so tight, I couldn't even fit a phone.

It's a great concept and the modularity is very forward thinking, but for my intended use, it didn't pan out.

I'm going to use this pouch on a chest rig set up as an overwatch/DM rig.

I'm not fan of bulk in the front of my kit when it's not needed and this solves that. Ability to carry a heavier load or utility items when needed and hold smaller items such as GRGs is a great addition. Easy recommendation to other dudes on the team.

Awesome modular 5.55 mag pouch, several options for mag retention, friction, flat and bungi!
Please make a version for 7.62x51/6.5cm mags! I'd purchase a second one when its offered