Fanny Packs for concealed carry

[Lone_Gunman]

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.

[jlbraun]

Fanny pack that doesn't secure the trigger + Glock = :what:

Try a Safepacker or Camelbak Demon.

[obiwan1]

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.;)

[UglyGlock]

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)

[Golddog]

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.

[CajunBass]

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.

[dfariswheel]

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.

[Mainsail]

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.

http://www.copquest.com/57-3820.jpg

[Nil]

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.

[dhoomonyou]

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.

[Lone_Gunman]

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.

[BigO01]

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

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 .

[10-Ring]

The fanny pack holsters kinda stnad out...I've picked out a couple. I would find a diff't mode of carry

[spacecoastguy]

Check out Merlin conceal carry fanny packs i have one and it doesn't scream gun. www.selfdefenseproducts.com/police/merlin.htm

[Nil]

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.

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?

[Lone_Gunman]

what's the point of being young if you can't take advantage of attractive young women?

"Taking advantage" of anyone implies a lack of character. I hope you didnt mean it that way.

[dairycreek]

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.
https://www.bagmaster.com/website/cart/images/products/BPP-XL-blkWEBL.jpg

A variation I also employ is seen in the next pic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/dairycreek/BAGMASTERPIC.jpg
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;)

[Nil]

"Taking advantage" of anyone implies a lack of character. I hope you didnt mean it that way.

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.

[sb350hp]

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.

[pax]

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

[Lone_Gunman]

Open carry a better choice.

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.

[YK]

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.

[nemoaz]

The fanny pack holsters kinda stnad out...I've picked out a couple. I would find a diff't mode of carry

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.

[dfariswheel]

Since you're looking for a wilderness pack, you don't necessarily need a fast gun pocket.
You do want to carry more gear than the typical fanny pack will hold.

The Maxpedition Versa-Packs might be just what you're looking for:

http://maxpedition.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=4

The Fatboy and Jumbo seem to be quite popular.

[GoBrush]

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

[runninmike]

I think carrying for defense is a reasonable thing to do in these ages and wish I could too here in Ca, but I can't help but to make fun of the guy who is wearing a big blue or red or black fanny pack right in the middle of his front side along with a photographer's vest, pocket clip knife (I carry 1), & trucker's wallet with chain while ordering a burger from the local burger joint, and then to watch him carry his meal to a table constantly casing his surroundings while he loads up his ketchup and soda.
But, like I said, I think it is all good and healthy and I wish those who carry the best, but if I was allowed to carry concealed in my state, I would be more discreet. The fellow who said to put pins & patches on your fanny pack, that is a good idea, I would think that person was indeed a tourist, but the guys who carry dead center in their front, in the convenience store or home depot, this is good humor for me. Now watch, after my voicing all that above, some fanny- packer will inadvertantly save me from a robbery! Too funny.
Seriously, fanny packs are not even very comfy on your back side, I've carried one on hikes before and also biking, and for me they create alot of heat, so I would opt for one of those under-the seat bags for my bike, and just a compact holster of some type for concealed carry, or carry a camera bag with a strap that will also hold my piece.
Best-MC

[BedPimp]

At one point folks were buying pink Million Mom March fanny packs that were clearance on the Brady website. Misdirection at it's finest, if you ask me. ;)

[tn-dave]

I've got a nice quality fanny pack that is a compact disc player case. My
Kel-Tec P3at fits just perfect behind the cd player and it has side pockets for a spare magazine and batteries.

Wearing a pair of headphones around my neck helps it blend in better than just a regular GUN!! fanny pack. Drawing is pretty slow and the little Kel-Tec is just as easily pocket carried. But it's another carry option with tunes as a bonus.

[jlbraun]

Here (http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=214405&highlight=safepacker)is my review of the Safepacker un-holster. It's the best thing I've found for hiking.

[Jkwas]

I work in a car dealership. There was a guy having his car worked on, strolling around the service area. He had a fanny pack wrapped around his shoulder like a bandolier. I pointed him out to my friend at work. He noticed it as well. The guy was obviously carrying. All of his other "stuff" was outside the bag. His cell phone had a holder, his pockets were stuffed as well.
When I see an adult with a fanny pack, as do most people I know, the first thing you try to figure out is "Does he have a gun?"
I read somewhere in these threads that some CCW using a Bible case. That's a pretty good idea, or even a day-planner.

[packingdressagerider]

I need to replace my Uncle Mike's Sidekick. Is there something similar to that? Or is the Sidekick still available? I have a S&W 586, so I need something for that.

Stanzi

[Lone_Gunman]

When I see an adult with a fanny pack, as do most people I know, the first thing you try to figure out is "Does he have a gun?"

Do you think that if you saw someone on a mountain trail with a day pack on his back and a fanny pack around his waist you would still think he had a gun?

If you have ever hiked in the Appalachians you will see a lot of people wearing backpacks and fanny packs.

I am not talking about wearing one in town to the mall. I made that pretty clear in the initial post, but people seem to be skipping over the fact that I am talking about using a fanny pack while hiking in remote areas. I would like the gun covered and protected.

Walking in the mountains with a Bible case or Day Planner in your hand would seem more out of place to me than a fanny pack, but maybe you disagree.

[Jkwas]

Lone_Gunman

You're right.

[mjrodney]

I am curious as to why the suspicion over a belly bag is thought to be such a negative thing.

I don't carry that often, but when I do, I simply drop a Airweight J-frame and a pocket holster into my right front pocket.

It doesn't "print", per se, but one can easily tell from the way it pulls on the material that I have something heavier than a wallet in there.

As long as I am in a place that doesn't specifically prohibit firearms, I've never given much thought about someone suspecting that I was carrying a one.

If it's legal, it's legal, and I go about my business.

I'm sure I have been spotted by LEO's in the past, but without incident.

I would also think that if a bad guy suspects that I have a firearm in my pocket, it would not be anything that would attract him TO me.

Thoughts?

[fogdor]

If anybody ever has the chutzpah to ask what's in your fanny pack. Tell them it's got your colostomy bag in there. I bet that'll end the conversation quickly.

[Prince Yamato]

Fanny packs haven't been in style for at least 15-20 years. Why don't you just get a pair of bell-bottoms and an anke holster? For hiking, ok, but for everyday wear? No. Get a smaller gun and do IWB carry.

[mljdeckard]

I use a black leather fanny pack all the time. It does cover the trigger, and frankly, I don't care who knows it's a gun. In my state, it isn't even a law to keep them concealed. Cops don't care, and bad guys would do well to know that I am armed.

I use it because I can snap it on over a pair of sweats, and not have to put on a pair of pants with a heavy belt or a concealment garment all of the time.

[field70]

frankly, I don't care who knows it's a gun.

That's exactly how I feel about it. I have a Galco escort, if it screams "gun", it don't bother me.

[MD_Willington]

First thing I think when I see them, "Wonder what they are packing"...

[SunRunner]

Personally I think some of the other packs already mentioned would better fit your application but here’s one we have and it works pretty good for bike riding etc. The medium fits my 1911 Commander and my wife carries her SP101 in it. It is leather and may/may not be good for the trail. Don’t know about the fashion part either. Might upset one of the local squirrels along the trail. At least you will not have to worry if it threatens you.

It comes with an internal holster.

http://www.reddiamondonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=1012

[Lonestar.45]

There's absolutely nothing wrong or out of place with a fanny pack when actually hiking. No one is going to give you a second look or think it screams "gun" when you're on the trail, probably with other hiking gear on or about you.

It's all about blending into your environment. Yes, I think it screams "gun" when you're walking around the local stop and rob or Walllyworld. But out on the trail? Please. Almost everyone has a pack of some kind when you're out hiking. You almost look more out of place WITHOUT one. Is it worth it to get one just for such occasions? Maybe, maybe not, depends on how often you'll use it. Mine mostly sits in the closet, but when I use it, I'm in an activity where I'll be blending in.

I have one I wear when mountain biking or out hiking with the dog. Lots and lots of mountain bikers wear them. Trust me, it doesn't scream "gun" in those situations (unless you think those whole earth granola eatin' mountain bikers are all packin' in their packs--doubtful). In my neck of the woods, unfortunately it probably screams "Hey, I've got a bag of weed".

[SRYnidan]

Let me preface this with the fact that I currently live and work in Las Vegas.
First when it’s 115 the fanny pack is a real viable alternative.
There is a note that has been touched on here but not flat out said, and here it is, get something big enough, if it looks overstuffed with just the gun it is to small. Second whether it is a vest or a fanny pack or a man purse, the following holds true, if you carry it and don’t us it looks fake. If you wear a belt bag or photographers vest and then everything comes off your belt or out of a pocket some folks will wonder that the rig is for. If your wallet, checkbook, sunglasses, cell phone, pocket knife, car keys come out of the vest / belt bag folks think they know what you wear it for.

On the same note if you wear a tucker that is visible on the outside of your belt it needs to have a reason for it’s existence i.e. it holds your cell phone.

[TexasRifleman]

Every time this thread comes up I have to post this thing.

I got one a couple of years ago and it's great. Carrying water sort of removes the "dorky fanny pack" look and it will holster about anything you want.

I've carried a 1911 in it a couple of times.

To access the holster you pull down on that grey handle and what you end up with is the water bag dropping down and the belt and holster remaining in place. It's not just a bag you stick the gun in, there is an actual holster inside.

Hard to describe but I can draw from this faster than I can IWB. Plus I have some water :)

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/safetyglassesusa_1939_124450664

[Mandirigma]

Texasrifleman,

thanks for posting that. I had been considering getting one for some time, but I was waiting until I could put my hands on one to see how big a gun it'll hold.

I was wondering when you said 1911, did you mean the 5" or one of the smaller variants?

[TexasRifleman]

No I mean any size 1911 you wanna stuff in there.

I shoved a 5" Dan Wesson Razorback into the thing. There was room for more.

It's huge inside the thing.
Now the holster thing is covered in velcro so you can reposition it for different sized weapons and it was pretty snug on the 1911.

That said, it was way too heavy but I did make it work.

I keep saying "thing" because until you see inside it and play with it you can't understand how it actually functions.

[grampster]

Uncle Mike's Sidekicker fanny pack. Has two zippered storage areas, one smaller and one larger plus a velcro constrained storage for the firearm.

[Exmasonite]

just make sure you don't go anywhere in the appalachians that includes "national park" since then CCW is illegal. annoying, yes. i've missed out on some great hikes b/c of that dumb law.

[WeThePeople]

I have the Maxpedition Jumbo which has a concealed carry slot in the back. It is not the quickest draw out there, but I do a lot of hiking and this easily fits my GPS, H20, map, keys, sunscreen, sunglasses, cell phone, sandwiches, and almost anything else I need for a day on the trail.

The concealed carry slot fits the (optional) Maxpedition Universal Holster which you can adjust almost any way that you might want. I pack my Taurus PT 145 in here with a lot of room to spare. It easily fits my much larger S&W Sigma 9mm, but I just like carrying the .45 better.

My favorite thing about the pack is that it doesn't look anything like a fanny pack. When I was in the Army, I had a map case that I used to carry around daily. This pack looks like a more modern version of that pack so I don't feel strange carrying it around town either.

Those "in the know" probably realize that I am carrying but who cares? As long as I don't trigger a couple of hystrionic libs into calling the police about a guy with a gun, I'm happy.

[MD_Willington]

Just so everyone doesn't get excited over my previous comment... I carry a murse, man-bag, purse, whatever you want to call it when I don't carry IWB... It's actually like a camera bag...

I carry in what works for me, I'm not reading in to it as something to do with social stature or any of that other social taboo junk etcetera, if it works, it just works... The only person I need to impress is my wife, and since she's my wife, I must have already impressed her enough to stick with me...

MD

[GCW5]

One thing to remember in all this is that a fanny pack may "Screem Gun" to us gun types, but most folks wouldn't know the difference.

I was on vacation in South Texas a couple weeks ago, carrying a navy blue DeSantis Gunney Sack (very comfortable too). About 1/3 of the people we saw were carrying fanny packs, so I blended in well (the over 50 crowd anyway). I had 4 different guys ask what kind of pack I had, and only 1 ask what kind of gun I was carrying (he also was carrying in a gunny sack and a XD-40 too).

[outofbattery]

I carry an East German RPD ammo bag everwhere- it's just a little camo satchel with a shoulder strap.I usually have a book or magazine visably poking out the top and with my mp3 player earphones leading to it,it's not even worth a second look for most people.I usually carry a G19 or P239 IWB but when I'm walking some place I'll throw one of them,a G22 or P226 in my bag and be on my happy way.

As far as what people wear and what others think of them: when most people see the average middleaged white guy ( lets be honest about who most people that carry are) with a vest or fanny pack they just think " over the hill guy that's lost whatever sense of style he might've had".Gunny types can spot a 5.11 vest or concealment fannypack 50 meters from their 6- most people don't care.I had a woman in line at the supermaket turn to me and make a comment about " people just think they need to go everywhere with a gun these days" and I thought I was printing or something- she was actually talking about the off duty cop in shorts and tshirt with a G27 on his hip that was leaving the checkout for the door.Nobody was freaking out,no cellphones were pulled - just one comment and that was that.I'd be willing to say that it would never even have crossed her mind to look at my own waist to see if I might be carrying.

[Hook686]

March 13th, 2007, 07:02 PM #15

Nil wrote:

... I mean, what's the point of being young if you can't take advantage of attractive young women?



Whoa ! Slow down young fella. Some of us old men still take advantage of an attractive young woman some times .... if our doctor lets us, and our meds are current. :eek:

I use a jagwear Pac 3, for my S&W 3913. I find it does not carry that 'fanny pack' look, from my view any way. ... and bottom line is that is all that matters.

http://www.jagwear.com/jagwr2-3.htm

[DAdams]

Pale Horse Holsters by Ron Graham.
http://www.palehorseholsters.com/belt.htm

http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/grahamholsters/?action=view&current=IMGP0162.flv

Here is the quick draw video.

Here are a couple of belt bag alternatives I have.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=263942

Many on this thread are superior since they are designed with the intent of CCW. I had no idea there were so many available.
I'm going to have to go shopping again. That Orvis bag as shown has some merit though having the piece chest high. Orvis has some others along that line.

[field70]

I use a jagwear Pac 3, for my S&W 3913

I like that. Which size do you have for your 3913? That's my primary. Thanks.

[T. Bracker]

What is the model of the Camelbak pack that has been posted? I looked at their site and didn't see one like that? Thanks.

[deputy tom]

I carry a Galco Escort every spring,summer,fall.I really don't care what the general populace thinks about my appearance.I blend in with the crowd at flea markets,swap meets,gun shows,hiking,biking,etc.I wouldn't wear it at a formal affair but in casual/recreational settings the fanny pack still rules.YMMV.tom.:cool:

[Hook686]

field70 asked:

Hook686 wrote:
"I use a jagwear Pac 3, for my S&W 3913"

I like that. Which size do you have for your 3913? That's my primary. Thanks.

I ordered a brown medium. It is a nice moderate sized 'camera/cell phone pouch' I wear on my belt.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/dmchinnock/Fuji%20S7000/DSCF1333.jpg

[field70]

Thanks HOOK....I think I'm going to get one like that.

[Babalouie]

Uncle Mike's Gunrunner is great. I use it all the time. Has a secret type divider that is very effective. I've used this holster for about 8 years and would buy it again.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=511380

[Mainsail]

Many of the suggestions in here have nothing to do with what the OP was asking about.

In addition, many of the pouches here appear to open with a zipper, which I would find unacceptably slow. The CamelBak I and another person mentioned uses a breakaway release (velcro and snaps) to access the handgun.

[DAdams]

Someone is looking for the Camelback Bag...



http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m22/dadams111/GoblinAll.jpg

Loplop writes:

"It is mighty cool! I had a laugh when the store rep (gun store where I bought it) couldn't even find the holster. It's mighty crafty."

Go to Camelbak.com

Click "Law Enforcement"

Click "Hydration Packs"

Click "Concealed Weapons"

"the Goblin" is the name of the bag.

Thanks to Loplop from the 642 Club for the information and review.

[spacecoastguy]

I could care less if fanny pack is not macho the only thing i feel uncomfortable about is my fire arm point horizonally and breaking the rule never point your firearm in a unsafe direction, now a pack that will fit and point my S&W 386pd in a safe direction i will buy in a heartbeat, as it hot and humid and i dont want to carry under a shirt against my skin, also here in Flordia fanny packs are seen alot.
Sapcecoastguy:)

[Jkwas]

Actually that Jagwear pack looks pretty nice.

[Mainsail]

I could care less if fanny pack is not macho the only thing i feel uncomfortable about is my fire arm point horizonally and breaking the rule never point your firearm in a unsafe direction....Sapcecoastguy

First off, the rule doesn't apply when the gun is holstered or we'd never carry one. Anytime you’re carrying, the gun is pointed at something. I don’t think I’m violating the rule when my Sig is in its Versa Max holster and is pointed down at my butt. Since cartridges do not spontaneously combust, the gun isn’t going to go off.

Anyway, the CamelBak Goblin has a holster that is held in place by velcro, so you can position the gun any way you like, straight down, canted, even upside-down.