ETQ™ GEN 2 - Regular - High Vis Orange
Next-Generation Hemorrhage Control in a Pocket-Sized Form Factor
The ETQ™ Gen 2 from Snakestaff Systems is a patent-pending, everyday carry tourniquet engineered from field feedback to deliver faster, more reliable bleeding control. Designed for professionals and prepared civilians, it combines compact size with features that improve torque, control, and application speed when seconds count.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Power Curve Technology
Curved slot distributes pressure evenly, reducing tissue damage versus straight-slot designs.
Tri-Grip Windlass
Aerospace-grade composite with flat grip surfaces for superior control and leverage.
Windlass Ring
Reinforced ring increases torque control and eases tightening under stress.
Optimized Body & Routing
Keeps band straighter under load to reduce user error.
Larger Carabiner Opening
Simplifies windlass stowage after multiple twists.
Webbing-Backed Hook & Loop
Resists folding and self-adherence for faster deployment.
Integrated Instruction & Training Access
Printed steps on the TQ plus QR code linking to video guidance.
Trusted by first responders, overlanders, and tactical professionals, the ETQ™ Gen 2 delivers the strength, speed, and reliability required in high-stakes environments. Its 35% smaller footprint makes it ideal for EDC, mag pouches, or IFAKs, without sacrificing performance. Designed to exceed prior TCCC guidelines and aligned with current DoD working group requirements, it’s mission-ready gear for anyone serious about bleeding control
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Length | 37.5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1 in |
| Weight | Compact EDC size (35% smaller than standard TQs) |
| Materials | Mil-Spec 4088 webbing, UV-stable polymer hardware |
| Limb Compatibility | Works on adults, children, and K9s (minimum limb size: 1 in) |
| Environment | All-weather, water-resistant construction |
| Training Option | Blue Trainer version available separately |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
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Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.
Authenticated
Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.
Supported
Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.
American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
EVERYDAY CARRY TOURNIQUETS
Preserving life — Conserva Vitam. EDC tourniquets 65% smaller than industry standard.
Snakestaff Systems is an FDA-registered medical device manufacturer based in South Salt Lake, Utah — makers of the Everyday Carry Tourniquet (ETQ), engineered to be 65% smaller than the industry standard so it actually fits in a pocket, wallet pouch, or flat-packed IFAK. The design was built around feedback from U.S. military, Special Operations, law enforcement, EMTs, and outdoor professionals — the people who already carry tourniquets every day and know exactly what doesn't work about the standard ones. Proudly made in the U.S.A.
- Headquartered in South Salt Lake, Utah
- FDA-registered medical device manufacturer
- ETQ — 65% smaller than the industry standard tourniquet
- Designed with U.S. Military, SOF, LE, and EMS feedback
- Proudly made in the U.S.A.
The service here was excellent. The owner hooked me up after I made the wrong order for the holder. Great customer service!
My pleasure! It was great taking care of you sir!
-Charles, Owner
Easy to order. Fast shipping
Great customer service and product. Shipped quickly and extremely easy to deal with
Thank you Gary! Always happy to be of service.
Very impressive! Will get more.
Everything arrived quickly and correctly. I would definitely recommend Stay Ready Outdoors to anyone looking for the products they sell.
Amazing tourniquet. Half the size of a standard tourniquet, but works just the same. Perfect for EDC.
I keep a couple on me at all times....you never know....
-Charles
I bought the widest Wide and you sent me the regular one. So it's difficult.
Hello Gustavo,
I apologize for the mixup on your order! As stated in my reply email, I will be sending you out the correct ETQ size. Our sincerest apologies.
Great low profile tourniquet!
Hard to argue with that! I keep one in each vehicle, my EDC bag, etc.
I will be replacing all of my old TQ’s with these.
Very impressed!
Thank you! Pro tip: keep your old TQ's as trainers.
Best EDC tourniquet, even compared to CAT.
Thank you Brendan! Definitely a must have EDC item.
Amazing product, way easier to carry everyday than my old CAT.
I have searched for a reputable compact tourniquet for quite some time and came across the ETQ. This checks all the boxes. Rated for use on kids, compact to easily fit in a diaper bag, works with Snakeskin Pro sleeve that can be clipped to belt or pocket for every day carry, and has the chem light feature which is pretty awesome. I hope to never have to use the ETQ but, I have a little more peace of mind knowing I have this at the ready incase anything were to happen to my son. Standard TQ's are great but oversized for the little ones, the ETQ bridges that gap.
I would also give another 5 star rating to Charles Quarto, the founder and my main point of contact when inquiring about this product. He is very helpful, responsive and, answered all of my questions before purchasing. Keep up the great work and I look forward to doing business with you again in the future!
Stay safe!
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
How long can a tourniquet stay applied?
Note the time of application and get the patient to definitive medical care as quickly as possible. A tourniquet should not be loosened or removed in the field by an untrained responder. Follow your training and your local protocols.
Do I need training to use it?
Yes. A tourniquet is a life-safety device and applying one correctly under stress takes hands-on practice. Snakestaff makes a blue ETQ Trainer built to the same dimensions so you can drill repeatedly without wearing out the unit you actually carry.
What is the difference between Regular and Wide?
The Wide uses a 1.5 in compression band for a broader wrap surface. The Regular keeps a narrower profile for tighter carry. Both share the same Gen 2 mechanism and pocket-sized footprint, and each has its own matching sleeve size.
How long does shipping take?
Most in-stock orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, not counting weekends and federal holidays. Special-order, dealer-direct, custom, and LYNX Survival Systems orders can take longer. Lead times shown on product pages are estimates, not guarantees.
Typical carrier transit after that: Economy 5 to 7 business days, Expedited 2 to 3, Overnight 1. These are carrier estimates, not guarantees. Some items, such as lithium batteries, aerosols, and safety matches, may be limited to ground shipping.
Free Economy shipping on qualifying orders over $150 to the contiguous US, on eligible products. Oversized, heavy, freight, hazardous-material, dealer-direct, custom-built, and special-order items may be excluded. Oversized and freight items, such as rooftop tents, recovery equipment, and Pro Eagle products, may carry extra shipping charges. If extra charges apply, we'll let you know before the order ships.
Some items ship directly from the manufacturer or a supplier partner on their own schedule, so an order can arrive in more than one package with more than one tracking number. Full details: Shipping Policy.
What’s your return policy?
You have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return on eligible items. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com with your order number, the item, and the reason, and wait for return authorization before you ship anything back. Returns sent without authorization may be refused.
Items must come back in like-new condition: unused, unmodified, unworn, unwashed, and free of odors, dirt, stains, pet hair, and damage, with all original packaging, manuals, accessories, and tags, plus proof of purchase.
For standard parcel items, you pay return shipping unless the return is due to our error, shipping damage, or a verified defect. If we provide a prepaid label, its cost may be deducted from your refund. For oversized, freight, dealer-direct, and special-order items, you pay return shipping unless the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect. Original shipping charges aren't refunded. Some items may carry a restocking fee of up to 15%, and we'll tell you during authorization.
Some items are fulfilled by third-party suppliers and follow that supplier's return policy, so eligibility, refund timing, return shipping, and restocking fees may differ.
Approved refunds go to your original payment method. Allow up to 10 business days after approval, and your bank may take longer to post it. Full details: Return & Refund Policy.
What can’t I return?
These can't be returned or refunded, except where the law requires it:
- Engraved, personalized, customized, and built-to-order products, and special-order products obtained specifically for you
- LYNX Survival Systems survival kits, custom IFAKs, and custom medical kits
- Agency, government, organizational, and contract-built orders
- Gift cards, and sale or clearance items marked final sale
- Food, drink, and other perishable products, including emergency food
- Personal care, hygiene, and beauty products
- Hazardous materials, and flammable liquids or gases
- Opened or used medical products
- Opened water treatment or purification products with broken factory seals
- Anything marked non-returnable on its product page
For built-to-order, custom, and special-order items, exceptions may be made only for verified manufacturing defects, shipping damage, or fulfillment errors. For food and drink, replacements may be issued only for verified manufacturing defects or shipping damage reported within 5 days of delivery, with photos.
Not sure whether an item qualifies? Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com before you order.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories aren't eligible for free shipping, and extra freight charges may apply. If your order needs a shipping quote, we'll contact you before it ships. If you decline the quote, the order may be canceled and refunded. APO/FPO addresses are also excluded from free shipping.
International shipping is available on select products and destinations, and some products may be restricted from international shipping. You're responsible for import duties, taxes, customs fees, brokerage fees, and meeting your country's import rules.
Full details: Shipping Policy.
My package arrived damaged. What now?
Inspect your order when it arrives. If anything is damaged, defective, or wrong, email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery (5 days for food and drink) with your order number, a short description, and photos of the item and the packaging.
You don't pay return shipping on items that arrived damaged or wrong, or with a verified defect. Some items fulfilled by third-party suppliers follow that supplier's policy instead. Reporting after 7 days may limit our ability to pursue a claim with the carrier, and while we may help with a carrier claim, approval is up to the carrier.
Package lost or never arrived? Contact us within 7 days of the expected delivery date. For freight deliveries, inspect the shipment before you sign and note any visible damage on the carrier's delivery receipt.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Call (562) 294-6269, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time, or email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com. We reply within one business day.
We'd rather talk you out of a kit that doesn't fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Current and former U.S. military, military spouses and dependents, and first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can save up to 10% on most of our products through GovX ID.
Verify on our GovX discount page and you'll get a single-use code to enter at checkout. For later orders, log in with GovX ID for a new code (limit one code per day). The GovX code can't be combined with other discounts.