Ready made simply means the item is already made and is ready to ship. This dramatically cuts down on lead times. Ready made gear usually ships within 1-3 business days. A couple things to keep in mind...Ready made gear...Has limited stock.May be made with alternate fabrics/options (ie: A CoyotePack made with 1.9oz Ripstop instead of Hexon 1.6) that will be listed in the description.Has limited options, generally sold as is.