September bipod news: a new Compact model and a recent comparison
The new Compact model is aimed at PRS, PRS-22 and NRL shooters, among others. MDT specifies a height range of approximately 117 to 302 mm and a weight of around 567 g for the AP-head version. Its launch in the US, Canada and Europe was announced for 4 September.

MDT introduced the CKYE-POD GEN3 Compact on 8 September 2026.
The new Compact model is aimed at PRS, PRS-22 and NRL shooters, among others. MDT specifies a height range of approximately 117 to 302 mm and a weight of around 567 g for the AP-head version. Its launch in the US, Canada and Europe was announced for 4 September.
John B. Snow compared several bipods in Outdoor Life on 23 September. His comparison includes the generation 2 CKYE-POD.
Further information:
https://www.theoutdoorwire.com/releases/2026/09/mdt-releases-the-ckye-pod-gen3-compact-bipod-and-a-12-28-titanium-hunt-brake/
