Backpacking carry?

[Texpatriate]

As in carrying a pistol while backpacking, not carrying a pistol in a backpack.

How do y'all carry when out in the woods wearing a backpack with a hip strap? I've been wondering about this as my hip strap (when worn above the hipbones as intended) interferes with my normal carry preference, which is OWB at 4:00.

 

[Mainsail]

There's some good info in this thread:

 

[Thernlund]

People love these things...

http://store.thewilderness.com/index.php?cPath=51

I've had one for years. Got it back when the owner of The Wilderness was hand-making them out of his shop on 19th Ave (right next to Legendary Guns).


-T.

 

[wnycollector]

check out these guys http://www.simplyrugged.com/

 

[Thernlund]

Almost forgot, check out Maxpedition for sure.

http://www.maxpedition.com/

I have a Fatboy Versipack that I use almost every day. It's awesome.


-T.

 

[dmazur]

I use an El Paso Saddlery "tanker" holster. This is a shoulder holster like the WWII pilots (and some tank commanders?) used.

http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-96-25-1942-tanker-holster-5-12-to-8-38-barrels.aspx

It has the advantage of being rather slim, so the weight of the pistol doesn't "hang" off your pack straps and bang around. For a R-handed shooter, the holster is typically worn low on the chest at around 10 o'clock. There is a belt tie-down, which can be used or ignored. Security strap for running or bending over a lot, and sometimes I don't use it, either.

I like it a lot. Simple, quality construction.

 

[KBintheSLC]

I open carry with a Kydex paddle holster at 2-3 o'clock on the outside of the waist strap of my backpack. It is very comfy and easy to get to quickly.

You might try a chest rig too. If it does not interfere with your chest strap.

 

[DFW1911]

There are some great rigs for carrying while backpacking.

I use a version of this:

http://www.alaskasportsmanproducts.com/

I carry a 329PD in .44 in a chest holster. Not only do I have quick access to my revolver, I can carry my pack comfortably.

If concealment is an issue, just throw on a light jacket or hiking shirt and there's your concealment garment.

I bet one of the products recommended thus far will serve your purposes just fine!

Good luck and have fun...see you on the trails!

DFW1911