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SHOT Show 2026 brought no shortage of medical gear, but the ReadyMed Hybrid stood out for its modular approach to concealed medical carry. I spoke with Jefferson at the Snakestaff booth to break down how this hybrid IFAK is designed to fit into everyday carry.
A Modular Hybrid IFAK Platform
The ReadyMed Pro is a hybrid IFAK built for both inside-the-waistband and outside-the-waistband use. The system allows the end user to configure a medical loadout based on comfort, environment, and personal preference. Inside the waistband, the kit can carry a magazine directly attached to the unit, along with medical tools like trauma shears, a decompression needle, marker, or small light.
The kit mounts using Discreet Carry Concepts clips, keeping the profile compact and stable. The goal is a single, consolidated medical package rather than multiple loose items spread across the belt line.
One-Handed Deployment
Deployment follows a single-hand pull-tab design. The user pulls up, drops the kit, and the IFAK remains tethered to the body via a lanyard. The kit is also fully detachable if needed. Integrated trauma shears are actively retained yet quickly accessible.
The pull tab itself doubles as a TCCC-style instruction/history card. That allows patient information to stay with the equipment and follow the casualty to higher care.
Magazine or Tourniquet Flexibility
Another option is to swap the magazine for a tourniquet. If you choose not to carry a spare mag, the magazine slot can hold a tourniquet instead. Jefferson explained that if users run a tourniquet in the accessory wing, placing it inboard improves access from either hand.
This design reflects a broader shift away from spare magazines in some concealed carry setups. The ReadyMed Pro uses that same belt real estate for medical priority instead.
The ReadyMed Hybrid is fully modular. Users can carry whatever fits and whatever they are trained to use. The configuration shown included two packs of wound packing gauze, gloves, HyFin Compact chest seals, and space for additional items.
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The main deploy tab includes lashing holes. These allow users to secure extra gear, such as a pressure dressing, using shock cord.
Availability Timeline
Pricing is not yet finalized, but Snakestaff expects the ReadyMed Hybrid to launch in Q2 2026, with Q3 as the latest target window.
The ReadyMed Hybrid positions itself as a flexible medical carry option for users who want control over how and where lifesaving gear rides every day.
Be sure to keep an eye on the Snakestaff Systems website for the release of the ReadyMed Hybrid.
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