Fanny pack for hiking
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Thomas Mayberry
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Have a look at the safepacker
https://www.thewilderness.com/safepacker-concealment-holster/
https://www.thewilderness.com/safepacker-concealment-holster/
toivo
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Gun Gear makes good, solid, no-nonsense packs. I use one when I'm mountain biking.
https://www.gungear.com/fanny-packs
https://www.gungear.com/fanny-packs
zaitcev
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The round-bottom gun show pack, like Cordura, fails completely as a fanny pack. Even if it made with a good quality zippers and opens reliably, it will have a mess in the other compartment. Also, it's far too large for P365. I carried a Glock 30 in one of those!
A vertical carry pack like an oversized Sneaky Pete is a dubious idea too. Remember that you can only carry it on your hip. If you're okay with that idea, buy the actual Sneaky Pete instead. At least it will be sized for P365.
I think the only time I saw a gun pack that was worth putting on was the 5.11 Rapid. Unfortunately, that thing is huge for a P365: 3L size.
So, I am of opinion that you want a civilian pack of good quality. Something like Drago is phenomenal. It has an outside pocket that fits P365 perfectly and its zippers are more rugged and more reliable than anything Cordura can offer. The material is tough and resists wear and abrasions. It is not large. Just try to run or climb with one on, you'll see. SafePac 100 is also great (SafePac 200 is too large). There's a big problem with those, however: none is made anymore. They appear once in a while though. You have to be on the lookout for these items constantly, for years.
The second best call is to take something out of Coleman catalog and modify it, like in the very old nutnfancy video. You'll have to buy in person, in order to ascertain the potential. My best catch in that category was a square Coleman 1901 that I bought in Japan of all places. But yes, all of them must be modded with the backing, velcro, etc. It is extra work that you have to put in, but it's pretty much unavoidable in the current market for fanny packs.
A vertical carry pack like an oversized Sneaky Pete is a dubious idea too. Remember that you can only carry it on your hip. If you're okay with that idea, buy the actual Sneaky Pete instead. At least it will be sized for P365.
I think the only time I saw a gun pack that was worth putting on was the 5.11 Rapid. Unfortunately, that thing is huge for a P365: 3L size.
So, I am of opinion that you want a civilian pack of good quality. Something like Drago is phenomenal. It has an outside pocket that fits P365 perfectly and its zippers are more rugged and more reliable than anything Cordura can offer. The material is tough and resists wear and abrasions. It is not large. Just try to run or climb with one on, you'll see. SafePac 100 is also great (SafePac 200 is too large). There's a big problem with those, however: none is made anymore. They appear once in a while though. You have to be on the lookout for these items constantly, for years.
The second best call is to take something out of Coleman catalog and modify it, like in the very old nutnfancy video. You'll have to buy in person, in order to ascertain the potential. My best catch in that category was a square Coleman 1901 that I bought in Japan of all places. But yes, all of them must be modded with the backing, velcro, etc. It is extra work that you have to put in, but it's pretty much unavoidable in the current market for fanny packs.
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It's not a fanny pack, but I second the Wilderness SafePacker. I use them all the time.
For hiking with a backpack that has a waist belt (or a large fanny pack for my gear) I use the 1" carry strap and thread the backpack belt through the Safepacker. If I want to take the pack off, the Safepacker is retained on my person. If I'm not using a waist belt on my pack, I have the Safepacker strong side hip.
I have them ranging from the G26 size, to the Large Revolver size (which I can squeeze a 5.5" barreled Redhawk into along with two speed loaders). With practice the draw isn't as slow as one might imagine.
For hiking with a backpack that has a waist belt (or a large fanny pack for my gear) I use the 1" carry strap and thread the backpack belt through the Safepacker. If I want to take the pack off, the Safepacker is retained on my person. If I'm not using a waist belt on my pack, I have the Safepacker strong side hip.
I have them ranging from the G26 size, to the Large Revolver size (which I can squeeze a 5.5" barreled Redhawk into along with two speed loaders). With practice the draw isn't as slow as one might imagine.
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Need more info. Hiking...??? With another pack or not?
I have a normal old fannypack. Red and black, asked for it for Christmas 10+ years ago to replace another I had modified, but worn out.
This one has two compartments, front and back. Both just zippered yes, but two compartments, which is important. I put the gun in the back so I can use the pack for other stuff. Above suspicion then, as I am the guy at the gym etc with my wallet, keys, snacks, mask, etc in the fannypack. So the items suggested above are good and comfy but can be a bit obvious; not necessarily "gun!" obvious but not normal so may stick out.
Critically, the gun does not just get tossed into the pack! It is in it's own holder. In the past I have made them myself, but mostly and now I just have a holster that I do not like much (today's is a crossbreed) that is either the same size as the compartment or is secured somehow to the fannypack body so it doesn't move around, and the gun doesn't wear on things. Also in that compartment, secured to/with the holster, a spare mag, a flashlight, and a small TQ.
I have a normal old fannypack. Red and black, asked for it for Christmas 10+ years ago to replace another I had modified, but worn out.
This one has two compartments, front and back. Both just zippered yes, but two compartments, which is important. I put the gun in the back so I can use the pack for other stuff. Above suspicion then, as I am the guy at the gym etc with my wallet, keys, snacks, mask, etc in the fannypack. So the items suggested above are good and comfy but can be a bit obvious; not necessarily "gun!" obvious but not normal so may stick out.
Critically, the gun does not just get tossed into the pack! It is in it's own holder. In the past I have made them myself, but mostly and now I just have a holster that I do not like much (today's is a crossbreed) that is either the same size as the compartment or is secured somehow to the fannypack body so it doesn't move around, and the gun doesn't wear on things. Also in that compartment, secured to/with the holster, a spare mag, a flashlight, and a small TQ.
These aren't cheap, but what I recommend and use. Fanny packs always sag with much weight in them. This chest pack is secure, and can also be used along with a regular pack. There are 2 zippered compartments, the one in the front I keep some snacks etc. in and the gun goes in the larger compartments.
If someone asks about the pack I unzip the front pocket to show them. No one will know you're carrying unless you tell them. If you leave the corner slightly unzipped it can be opened quickly with one hand while the other draws the weapon. Illustrated in the 2nd photo.
Watch video at the bottom page of the link.
Hill People Gear | Real use gear for backcountry travelers
If someone asks about the pack I unzip the front pocket to show them. No one will know you're carrying unless you tell them. If you leave the corner slightly unzipped it can be opened quickly with one hand while the other draws the weapon. Illustrated in the 2nd photo.
Watch video at the bottom page of the link.
Hill People Gear | Real use gear for backcountry travelers
Mainsail
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That second picture demonstrates exactly why I won't own one of those.
- The picture shows the off-side arm unnaturally elbow-high, and in an emergency it's doubtful that you will have that contortion happening. It's likely your off-side arm will be directly in line with the barrel.
- Second, it takes two hands to effect the draw, something I don't want to depend on.
- If you're hiking long distances over steep terrain, you get hot, and your back gets sweaty under the backpack. The open front allows you to vent off some heat, but that front pack will block it.
- Lastly, the Bianchi M12 military holster protects the gun very well (50' fall into a ravine with a heavy overnight pack once- gun was fine), far more comfortable, it allows a 1-handed draw, you won't likely be sweeping any part of your body when drawing in a panic situation, and they can be found for $20 to $30 tops.
The M12 will also allow you to carry a suitable handgun, not a belly-gun that's not meant for field use.
- The picture shows the off-side arm unnaturally elbow-high, and in an emergency it's doubtful that you will have that contortion happening. It's likely your off-side arm will be directly in line with the barrel.
- Second, it takes two hands to effect the draw, something I don't want to depend on.
- If you're hiking long distances over steep terrain, you get hot, and your back gets sweaty under the backpack. The open front allows you to vent off some heat, but that front pack will block it.
- Lastly, the Bianchi M12 military holster protects the gun very well (50' fall into a ravine with a heavy overnight pack once- gun was fine), far more comfortable, it allows a 1-handed draw, you won't likely be sweeping any part of your body when drawing in a panic situation, and they can be found for $20 to $30 tops.
The M12 will also allow you to carry a suitable handgun, not a belly-gun that's not meant for field use.
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