Fanny Packs for concealed carry

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Does anyone have any experience with using fanny packs for concealed carry? I am going to be hiking in the Appalachians next month, and am looking for a fanny pack that not only can hold a Glock 34, but also hold some small gear, like compass, map, etc.

I don't want something that looks like a holster. I want it to look like a plain old fanny pack. I would like the gun compartment to be seperate from the main storage compartment.
 
Fanny pack that doesn't secure the trigger + Glock = :what:

Try a Safepacker or Camelbak Demon.
 
A few years ago a friend used a fanny pack to carry his Beretta 96d. At WalMart a kid walked up to him and asked what kind of gun that he was carrying. If a kid can spot it, then I guess that BGs can also.;)
 
I use one daily, and it works quite well because i can easily take it off and put it into a desk drawer without any worries about flashing the gun at work.

Be sure to use a fannypack with an internal holster (that covers the trigger).

I got a regular fannypack and sewed in some velcro strips to attach a kydex pocket holster (also fitted with velcro)
 
Hundreds of thousands of people hike with fanny packs. Most of them don't carry guns. So who's gonna spot the few on the trail whose pack holds a gun?

The one I use for a 3" S&W 66 is gray and maroon, with a couple of extra pockets for small stuff. The quick opening main pocket has holster built into it. The rig is comfortable, and nobody'd make it for a gun carrier. It was made by Anderson Enterprises, but there are lots of others around. I especially like it in the summer, to keep perspiration away from the gun.

Highly recommended.
 
I've used a fanny pack often when wearing sweats or something like that. Usually either a Kel-Tec P-11, or a Makarov in it. It's the kind with an internal holster, and a couple of pockets that are handy for a spare magazine, wallet, pocket knife, etc.

Nobody ever ran screaming and yelling "It's a fat guy with a fanny pack. He must have a gun."

Good choice I'd think for what you're talking about if you get the proper type for your Glock.

Edited to add: When looking for one, look for one that has a good strong belt. It will be a lot more comfortable and won't be sliding all over the place. The one I've got is a small, inexpensive one, made for smaller, lighter guns, like the Kel-Tec. The inexpensive ones just have a light nylon belt that doesn't offer much support.
 
I looked at and tried a LOT of fanny pack gun carriers until I finally decided the Blackhawk Weapon Carry Case was the best:

http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=60WF

This used to be known as the "5-5-10" because you can draw the gun and fire 5 shots in 5 seconds at 10 yards.

Unlike most gun packs, this one doesn't look like a gun pack. It's smaller and more compact then the usual huge gun packs, and looks like any hiker's fanny pack.

The gun compartment is in the back, and is opened with an ambidextrous "rip cord" pull cord. Inside the gun compartment the rear face is covered with loop Velcro so any holster or accessory can be attached.
The front side of the compartment has two elastic magazine carriers.

The front pocket covers the rear gun compartment and holds your wallet etc.
There are two "wing" compartments for smaller accessories.
This is an absolutely first class quality pack, made of the best materials and has a "finished" look even inside.

To actually position the gun, the pack comes with a "one size fits all" holster with a thumb break, but any makers nylon fanny pack holster will attach to the Velcro.

Above all, this pack is FAST. With a little practice you can draw nearly as fast as you can from an IWB belt holster.
Unlike the packs that close with Velcro, the nylon zippers won't open, exposing the gun, or worse allowing it to fall out, and it's quiet to open.

Of all the fanny pack gun carriers, this is the fastest, most secure, highest quality, and least "gun" looking pack I ever saw.
 
Camelbak makes the Goblin and it has a breakaway gun compartment with holster vercro'd inside. It also has a water bladder inside. I use mine for bike riding. It's not big enough for a real 'hike', but if you aren't going far it should be OK.

EDIT: Let me add that there are no zippers to access the gun, you simply push the pack away from you and the velcro tears open and two snaps pop to reveal the gun. Unlike the all black ones, this looks least like a gun pack.

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I hate to say this, but don't people realize they look silly walking around with a fanny pack on? Hiking with it is one thing, but just being out and about with one looks very odd.

Perhaps I'm just too young and fashion conscious so I care about such things.
 
CORONADO leather, BUT

call first and make sure the zippers have the BIG LOOP on the end.

My last one I had to return cause it had the small loop the zipper kept getting caught.
 
To address a few questions that have been raised...

First, I know full well that the Glock trigger needs to be well protected. I have seen some fanny packs that have a slot built in that protects the trigger area, but I don't remember the brand. Also, I can use a Saf-T-Block if I dont think the trigger is protected enough, or just leave the gun un-chambered.

Second, the appearance of fanny packs I agree is bad, but I am talking about walking around on trails in the mountains, not trying to look good at the mall. The only people likely to see me in it are my wife, who is stuck with me no matter how bad it looks, and my kids, who think I am great no matter what.
 
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hate to say this, but don't people realize they look silly walking around with a fanny pack on? Hiking with it is one thing, but just being out and about with one looks very odd.

Perhaps I'm just too young and fashion conscious so I care about such things
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Well most people who carry concealed care about staying alive in the face of a violent encounter not trying to impress the girls who walk by .

If the laws allowed open carry we wouldn't have to bother but since it says concealed it has to be so no matter how we do it or look doing it .

On a 95 degree day I imagine most would rather have everyone know they have a gun vs not or having a mouse gun just so it can be concealed with few clothes on .

Personally I find what most people wear just to stay up with the so called fashion of the day often look pretty stupid or uncomfortable or both .
 
Second, the appearance of fanny packs I agree is bad, but I am talking about walking around on trails in the mountains, not trying to look good at the mall. The only people likely to see me in it are my wife, who is stuck with me no matter how bad it looks, and my kids, who think I am great no matter what.
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Yeah, I find no fault in fanny packs when hiking. I actually like that Camelbak posted and wouldn't mind carrying it around in the woods.

I suppose a fanny pack would be different once older and married though. I'm 25 and single, so I still care about impressing women. I mean, what's the point of being young if you can't take advantage of attractive young women?
 
I hike and have had some success with the Belt Pistol Pack by Bagmaster. I use the largest size (see pic) but do not use a super large gun. This allows me to carry and still have room to carry other important "stuff" too.
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A variation I also employ is seen in the next pic.
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I use 3" split rings fastened to the belt loops on the Pistol Pack and then attach an over the shoulder rig. Makes for a real handy carry and I like it somewhat better than belt carry when I hike. Hope this helps some;)
 
"Taking advantage" of anyone implies a lack of character. I hope you didnt mean it that way.
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I definitely didn't mean it that way. I suppose I should have said, "what's the point of being young if you can't attract young women," or something similar to that.
 
Open carry a better choice. Fanny packs IMO are not for the masculine types. If you are a tourist or french you can get away with it.
 
Open carry isn't legal in all states -- and fanny packs don't scream gun if you wear one with exercise clothes, while hiking or jogging.

pax
 
Open carry a better choice.
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I agree, but going to jail for it sort of makes it not worthwhile.

I don't care about whether a fanny pack makes one look macho. I am trying to carry a gun and a small amount of gear on hiking trails in the mountains. I don't want to be burdened with a backpack. Carrying a weapon discreetly is a must.

If possible, I would like input from people who have used waist packs for the scenario I have described. I want to know what works best. I am not interested in opinions about how dorky and ugly fanny packs are. That really isn't going to help me make my decision.
 
I use Tommy's gun pack routinely. It works well. There are 3 compartments - the one for the gun [doesn't have trigger guard, I carry 1911], the storage compartment - won't fit a map, but will fit a compass, wallet, a couple of mags, blade, and the narrow front compartment - I use it for I-Pod and USB drive.

The gun compartment is secured, in addition to zipper, by a buckle - this affords both extra-security and ease of retrieval.

I use this for general carry and for jogging - again, works well.

As far as "being made" - it all has to do with a context. There are no pockets on my work uniform so funny pack seems very natural. Similarly, fanny packs are common on the trails, bike routes and with runners - as long as one stays away from "tactical colors", it should be OK.
 
The fanny pack holsters kinda stnad out...I've picked out a couple. I would find a diff't mode of carry
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I regularly pickout guys trying to conceal under a shirt or under a pants leg. What's your point? If you or I have picked one out then no one should carry that way?

I've lived in Florida and Arizona and everyone wears them in those places, even today. If you have hippies, tourists, or heat where you live, it is probably an ok method of carry. If lived in more northerly places where no one wore them, but in those places it was cool enough to wear a gun on in inside the belt.

One clear advantage of a bag is that you can keep id, spare mag, small light, and other necessary items with you at all times. It's a real pain in the arse to wear a full batbelt full of crap everyday. Last thing I want to do is wear batbelt at night also.
 
Lone Gunman:

I would actually make it look a little “Goofy”. You can take the run of the mill “Black” fanny pack I actually suggest another color if you can find one, and disguise it a bit by putting either 2 or 3 patches on it (the ones you buy in a gift shop) or you could copy what I’ve done and put a dozen or so pins on the front. One or two from Disneyland, and 4 or 5 others from places I’ve visited. Look the tourist who cares at least you will be prepared. If I were going to buy another one I would by the Wilderness Safe Packer.

This one might work well for you.

http://thewilderness.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=64

Good Luck
 
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