IFAK Hip Pouch w/ SnakeStaff ETQ-Wide
Body-worn hemorrhage control, accessible in seconds — no vest required.
What is the IFAK Hip Pouch w/ SnakeStaff ETQ-Wide? A compact belt-mounted trauma kit combining a low-profile hip pouch, a SnakeStaff ETQ-Wide tourniquet, and a choice of QuikClot® BCD hemostatic dressing or Celox Rapid Ribbon. Built for first responders, security personnel, and prepared civilians who need rapid-access bleeding control without occupying MOLLE real estate on a vest or pack.
Key Specifications
| Vendor | MED-TAC International |
| Product Type | IFAK Hip Pouch — Community / Civilian / Tactical |
| Mounting | Belt-mount and MOLLE compatible |
| Tourniquet Included | SnakeStaff ETQ-Wide (in kit options) |
| Hemostatic Options | QuikClot® BCD Bleeding Control Dressing or Celox Rapid Ribbon |
| Variants Available | Pouch Only; Pouch w/Kit + QuikClot; Pouch w/Kit + Celox Rapid Ribbon |
| Primary Use Case | Bleeding control, range use, EDC, tactical / law enforcement |
| CoTCCC Status | QuikClot Combat Gauze is CoTCCC-recommended; Celox is a widely used hemostatic alternative |
Capability On the Body, Not in a Bag
Hemorrhage control within the first three to five minutes of injury is the cornerstone of survivable trauma management. This kit places that capability exactly where it needs to be: on the body, accessible in seconds, without requiring a vest, pack, or plate carrier to stage it. Mounted on the hip or belt, it delivers the Massive Hemorrhage Control element of MARCH-protocol care in a form factor that travels with the user rather than waiting in a bag.
The SnakeStaff ETQ-Wide is a lightweight, wide-band elastic tourniquet designed for rapid single-handed application. Its wider application surface distributes pressure more evenly across the limb than narrow-band designs, reducing peak pressure pain while maintaining effective arterial occlusion. For users who prioritize a compact tourniquet for daily carry alongside their hemostatic gauze, the ETQ-Wide fits within the pouch's low-profile footprint.
Kit variants let users select their preferred hemostatic agent. The QuikClot BCD (Bleeding Control Dressing) option provides kaolin-impregnated gauze suited to wound packing; the Celox Rapid Ribbon option offers chitosan-based hemostasis in a ribbon configuration for irregular wound geometries. Both are established hemostatic technologies with strong clinical track records. The pouch-only option lets users who already own a tourniquet and gauze stage supplies in the hip-mount platform.
Kit Configuration Options
| Variant | Included Contents |
|---|---|
| Pouch Only | Hip pouch / MOLLE mount only — no supplies included |
| Pouch w/Kit + QuikClot BCD | Hip pouch + SnakeStaff ETQ-Wide tourniquet + QuikClot Bleeding Control Dressing + core bleeding control supplies |
| Pouch w/Kit + Celox Rapid Ribbon | Hip pouch + SnakeStaff ETQ-Wide tourniquet + Celox Rapid Ribbon hemostatic gauze + core bleeding control supplies |
Ideal Users
- First responders seeking a body-worn bleeding-control kit independent of a vest or pack
- Range users and firearms instructors who need immediate hemorrhage-control capability
- Security personnel operating in plain clothes or low-profile environments
- Outdoor enthusiasts, overlanders, and prepared civilians
- Law enforcement officers who want bleeding control staged at the hip for immediate self-care
- Tactical emergency medical support (TEMS) personnel as a backup to vest-mounted kits
See also: Tourniquets & Pouches | Massive Hemorrhage Control | IFAK Kits & First Aid
Related searches: hip pouch IFAK, belt-mounted tourniquet kit, SnakeStaff ETQ-Wide, EDC bleeding control hip kit, low-profile trauma pouch.
All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
Available Options:
- Pouch Only
- Pouch w/Kit and QuickClot Bleeding Control Dressing
- Pouch w/Kit Celox Rapid Ribbon
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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