At SHOT Show 2025, Snakestaff Systems introduced the Gen 2 ETQ Tourniquet, refining their popular everyday tourniquet (ETQ) with improved materials, enhanced durability, and a more user-friendly design.
Key Upgrades in the Gen 2 ETQ
The most notable improvement is the redesigned windlass, which now features a triangular shape. This ensures that no matter how the user grips it, they always get a secure purchase on two flat surfaces. This helps reduce the risk of slipping no matter the conditions.
A steel ring has been added beneath the windlass to create a mechanical advantage. This makes it easier to tighten the tourniquet, especially with one-handed application.
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The spring-loaded gate system remains but has been slightly widened to provide more room for securing the windlass. A properly secured windlass means less chance of accidental loosening during patient transport.
A Shift in Aesthetic
While the materials remain the same, the Gen 2 ETQ now features a gray color scheme. This is a deliberate shift from the more tactical appearance of the original.
The goal is to make the device more appealing to a broader audience, including hikers, school staff, and everyday citizens, rather than just military, law enforcement, and the EDC crowd.
This design choice also helps reduce scrutiny in places like TSA checkpoints where tactical-looking items might draw unnecessary attention. By presenting itself more as a medical device rather than a piece of tactical gear, the Gen 2 ETQ becomes more inconspicuous for daily carry.
Conclusion
With its enhanced functionality and more civilian-friendly appearance, the Gen 2 ETQ from Snakestaff Systems builds on the success of its predecessor while aiming to bring lifesaving medical gear to a wider audience. Whether for prepared citizens or professionals, the new design ensures that effective hemorrhage control remains discreet, efficient, and easy to use.
The Gen2 will drop in March but if you can’t wait, the Gen1 is still available on the Snakestaff Systems website. Both have a price of around $35.
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