Who do we like for fanny packs?

[LSP552]

My Eagle Industries fanny pack has finally died and I'm looking for options. Tommy's Original Gun Pack, Galco Escort Waistpack.,....something else?


Thanks

[BK14]

Are you looking for CCW or for use as a medkit/breaching with armor? I'm a 20-something year old, so if I were to CCW with one, I'd be looking for something not purpose built, in a "cool" pattern or color to blend in with the other college age kids. Like:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009146PR8/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1430369083&sr=1-10&pi=SL140_CR0,0,140,140

If you're looking for one more like the Eagle, check out Emdom, and 5.11 tactical.

http://www.emdomusa.com/Emdom-Recon-Waist-Bag-p/eu047a.htm

http://www.511tactical.com/select-carry-pistol-pouch.html

I wouldn't personally use one like the galco, because for CCW use it screams gun for me/my demographic. But you may be in a different situation.

-Cole

[Totem Polar]

Chuck Haggard? Nyeti? Or did you mean a manufacturer?

[Haraise]

I find it hard to believe people like fanny packs.

[JHC]

I find it hard to believe people like fanny packs.

I don't like them like them. Just like them when they are useful to carry something I cannot secure under a cover garment or keeping auxillary stuff handy.

[Chuck Haggard]

I've used the Galco for many years, I still have a blue one that is less tactical-er than the black version, but they quit making anything but black. Lately I've been using a Tommy's pack and I like it, even though there are some things I'd change about it.

The Galco has more of a holster on the inside with the neoprene insert to hold the gun, and pretty decent waterproofing type coating on the inside of the material, I've been wearing one while caught in a complete monsoon rain dump in a rain forest and had the gun stay completely dry.

The Tommy's is made of somewhat thicker material and appears to be more durable in the long run, but I haven't proofed that yet.


I use a fanny pack for when I am wearing gym clothes, or stuff like board shorts when I am on vacation in warm wet places. They are also very nice vs regular carry gear if you are backpacking. Nyeti and I have noted that they make a great, easy access "anti-car jack holster" that isn't one of the purpose built belt holsters that I think are for the most part a waste of time.

The Tommy's, which I have a large and a medium, are sometimes being used lately for my extra roadtrip pistol or other specialized work. On some road trips, or on low profile gigs like when I was in Ferguson on a protection detail, I have the large pack with a G17, four mags, two CATs, an Izzy dressing and a couple of the old GI "battlefield wound dressings, and a SureFire light and a multi tool. It's kind of a mini bail-out bag in that role.
The medium can still fit a G19, two extra mags, a light, a CAT and an Izzy.

[LSP552]

I find it hard to believe people like fanny packs.

It's a speciality thing for me, not my normal mode of carry. I use one in gym clothes, and it makes a great way to carry a 2nd gun along with other supplies. They also work well while driving depending on your car seat configuration. There are work environments where I pocket carry a j-frame but always keep a fanny pack and real gun with extra mags in the car. A fanny pack is a great grab and go tool.

I also like to sling it across my chest when talking out the garbage at night. I fish and own a bay boat. The fanny pack makes a great way to keep a real pistol and gear accessible but protected while dinking around salt water.

[LSP552]

I've used the Galco for many years, I still have a blue one that is less tactical-er than the black version, but they quit making anything but black. Lately I've been using a Tommy's pack and I like it, even though there are some thing I'd change about it.

The Galco has more of a holster on the inside with the neoprene insert to hold the gun, and pretty decent waterproofing type coating on the inside of the material, I've been wearing one while caught in a complete monsoon rain dump in a rain forest and had the gun stay completely dry.

The Tommy's is made what thicker material and appears to be more durable in the long run, but I have proofed that yet.


I use a fanny pack for when I am wearing gym clothes, or stuff like board shorts when I am on vacation warm wet places. They are also very nice vs regular carry gear if you are backpacking. Nyeti and I have noted that they make a great, easy access "anti-car jack holster" that isn't one of the purpose built belt holsters that I think are for the most part a waste of time.

The Tommy's, which I have a large and a medium, are sometimes being used lately for my extra roadtrip pistol or other specialized work. On some road trips, or on low profile gigs like when I was in Ferguson on a protection detail, I have the large pack with a G17, four mags, two CATs, an Izzy dressing and a couple of the old GI "battlefield wound dressing, and a SureFire light and a multi tool. It's kind of a mini bail-out bag in that role.
The medium can still fit a G19, two extra mags, a light, a CAT and an Izzy.

Thanks Chuck, great info as always!

[Chuck Haggard]

BTW, if you are wondering, that Galco is not waterproof if you have the whole package dumped into the Atlantic Ocean when you get hit by a large-ish breaker and the bungee on your kayak breaks, and you then have to snorkel into 20-ish feet of water to get it back.

[oldtexan]

I have a Blackhawk, size large IIRC, that has given me good service for several years. The pack easily accomodates a G19 (slide vertical) in a FIST kydex pocket holster in its own compartment, plus phone, spare mag, keys, garage door opener, etc in other compartments. I wish it weren't black, but I don't think it's available in any other color. I don't know if it's waterproof, but I doubt it.

I use it for my morning walk, about 3.75 miles, around my neighborhood, which is entirely residential. My attire is elastic waist shorts and t-shirt, and I just can't figure out how to make an IWB holster work in that situation. I understand that this thing screams gun to some folks, but it's unlikely that I'll run into strangers in my neighborhood who would/could get close enough to do a gun grab. I typically don't wear the pack out where strangers could get close enough to grab my gun.

[BehindBlueI's]

I've used a cheapy Uncle Mikes for many years while bicycling or jogging. It doesn't look like a gun bag, but has a hidden compartment in the back that's accessed by just pulling hard on the front. I've had it for probably 15 years now and its ragged but functional. I even went down on my bike and skidded a small hole in it in '06. I've carried a j-frame/LCR in it for the most part, but a Sig P245 is what currently resides there. I've had to access it quickly one time when a pit bull decided I looked tasty and got me on the left arm. Even under surprise and with an angry dog to contend with it was quick to access and let me deal with the situation quickly.

I have no experience with any other fanny pack.

[Chuck Haggard]

Being able to throw a fanny pack on bandoleer style across the chest is another nice thing, easy gab and go for things like waking up and needing to check things out. I tend to use mine for that role when doing things like camping or other places where I am not sleeping at home.

[RoyGBiv]

+1 for Tommys.
Sign up for their email list. They have them on major discount regularly.
IIRC, I paid $30-$35 the last time I bought one. Medium fits my P2000SK, small did not.

[Josh Runkle]

Anyone have any tips on a waterproof fanny pack? Like, 10m depth, underwater for a long time, truly waterproof, bag?

[Cecil Burch]

I have been using the Tommy's for a bit, but man, could they have made it a little less "frumpy"? I know it will never be cool, but for those purpose specific situations as has been previously mentioned, it would be nice if it just blended in a bit better.

[jnc36rcpd]

An alternative for some uses is the Hill People Gear kit bags. I think you'd look odd at the movies or out to dinner with one, but they are viable in outdoor recreation and workout venues.
http://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Products/tabid/762/CategoryID/1/Default.aspx

[LSP552]

I have been using the Tommy's for a bit, but man, could they have made it a little less "frumpy"? I know it will never be cool, but for those purpose specific situations as has been previously mentioned, it would be nice if it just blended in a bit better.

At my age, "frumpy" is useful camouflage.:)

[LSP552]

Thanks everyone!

I just ordered a med Tommy's for my Glock 19.

[Dagga Boy]

I am an unapologetic cop fanny pack lover. I have some Eagle's hoarded as they were by far the best of all of them. Lately I have also been using a 5.11 one that is pretty discreet with a snub revolver and a couple speedloaders. It color matches to my Texas A&M basketball shorts I walk in. Only issue is it doesn't hold anything else.

2 things with fanny packs. People carry some little j frame give me crap while I have a duty size pistol and reload (and with Glocks it was a 33 round reload)' restraints, multi tool, flashlight,mid, and various other junk. It allows me to carry big guns in a little gun attaire.

The other thing....crooks who make it leave me alone. Nobody asks for change, want directions, etc. in my old A/O, the big black fanny pack not only said cop,,but said cop with a real gun. Kept the crooks away, young people think you are lame or gay and leave you alone, and others think you are from Europe and leave you alone. No downsides at all. They are also comfortable for long drives.

Hey, Hulk hogan is never without his (which has a gun in it), and Matthew McConneghy has brought the fashion back.....;).

[Chuck Haggard]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/19/matthew-mcconaughey-fanny-pack_n_5691982.html

[RoyGBiv]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/19/matthew-mcconaughey-fanny-pack_n_5691982.html

with video: http://nypost.com/2014/08/18/mcconaughey-fanny-pack-is-perfect-fenway-park-attire/

[Drang]

The Tommy's is made of somewhat thicker material and appears to be more durable in the long run, but I haven't proofed that yet.

Blew out the zipper on my first Tommy Pack, asked the local distributer about repair and he handed me a new one.

[Byron]

Count me as another unapologetic lover of the fanny pack... especially since I'm married and don't care if I look dorky ;)

Even if you're not toting a pistol, another huge benefit of fanny packs is air travel. I no longer board a flight without one. It makes security the easiest thing in the world: unbuckle, drop in bucket for x-ray, put back on. Boom: done. No fishing in pockets. No taking off belts. No worrying that your wallet gets "lost" in the x-ray bucket. Everything you need is right up front in one easy-to-access spot. No more patting yourself down to remember which pocket holds your boarding pass. Even once you get on the flight you don't have to wriggle around in the child-sized seats to get something out of a pocket. It makes everything so damn convenient.

I have both a large and small Tommy pack. I like them a fair bit, but they're also pretty damn bulky. I recently picked up a Quicksilver fanny pack (http://www.quiksilver.com/traveler-EQYBA00018.html?dwvar_EQYBA00018_color=kvj0). It's obviously not designed for a pistol, but far less bulky than the Tommy pack and lower profile. I think I'll keep looking around on the market for a happy in-between (i.e. a more gun-friendly pack that still looks outdoorsy).

I also have a HPG Runner's Kit Bag (http://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Products/tabid/762/CategoryID/1/ProductID/2/Default.aspx). I like some things about it, but find it a pain in the ass to put on and take off: the opposite of a regular fanny pack. My wife also says that I look like a "suicide bomber" while wearing it.

Some people will say that a fanny pack screams "GUN!" Maybe that's true in some areas of the country, but not around me. Where I live it screams "tourist," "dork," or "dad to young kids." I'm fine with any of those labels.

[Wondering Beard]

I have an old Eagle fanny pack that has seen better days but has always been useful in very warm environments (always contained a G19 and reload).

I also use a Coronado Leather waistpack (http://coronadoleather.com/i-6865181-slim-locking-cc-waist-pack-sale.html) every so often that, as far as I'm concerned, doesn't scream gun at all (also for a G19).

[Mr_White]

The other thing....crooks who make it leave me alone. Nobody asks for change, want directions, etc. in my old A/O, the big black fanny pack not only said cop,,but said cop with a real gun. Kept the crooks away, young people think you are lame or gay and leave you alone, and others think you are from Europe and leave you alone.

Awesome, I love it!


Matthew McConneghy has brought the fashion back.....;).


Count me as another unapologetic lover of the fanny pack... especially since I'm married and don't care if I look dorky ;)

Heh, my wife basically lacks that gene that causes people to unreasonably interfere with their spouses...but two things my wife hates a LOT: fanny packs and Matthew McConaughey. I don't think I would get away with it. You have no idea how happy she was when I switched to AIWB and changed the clothes I wore to look a lot less tactical. I don't think I could inflict a fanny pack on her now. Actually, maybe this would make a good prank to pull on her...

[greyghost]

I'd love to see the Galco Escort in Blue or Green again.

It is one of the only fanny packs that I can get a decently quick draw from.

Paul Gomez has a good video on drawing from a fanny pack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yku7c0GO58g

The one he is using is from http://www.kgproducts.com/index.html

[TAZ]

I too have been on the lookout for a decent fanny pack for those occasions when I'm not wearing a belt or other means of holster attachment. Generally when I'm biking, hiking or at the gym. To date I have used a camelback jobber that has a CCW pocket along with bladder and a small snivel gear pocket. I think it was called the goblin. It works well for outdoor activity but at the gym it's pretty useless. I've tried a couple of commercial units from REI and Mountain Smith, but ended up returning them. They either offered very difficult access to the gun (g42) or the unit and gun flopped around like crazy. Thought about trying a HawkePack, but haven't really pulled the trigger. Ideally something along the lines of the Amphipod concept would be cool. Small discrete pack for the gun, wallet, keys and iPhone/music player and then you can slap a couple water bottles on if you want and you blend in.

[RoyGBiv]

Anyone know what brand pack this is in the photo?

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1973860/thumbs/o-MM-FP-570.jpg?10

[RoyGBiv]

Anyone use the 5.11?
Comments about draw from this one?

Are you able to wear it offset from center line or does the muzzle poke you in the hip?

This looks like a G17 sized gun.... big space.
http://ep.yimg.com/ay/security2020/511-tactical-select-carry-pistol-pouch-model-58604-11.jpg

[Byron]

Anyone use the 5.11?
Wow - I had completely forgotten that I own a HawkePaks Micro GunPak (http://www.skdtac.com/HawkePaks-Micro-GunPak-p/hkp.501.htm) until you posted that picture.

Not the exact same thing, but pretty damn close.

Pro: it only looks like it could fit a j-frame inside, when in fact it can indeed tote a full sized pistol like a G17.
Con: it absolutely sucks for carrying anything in addition to the pistol + mags. Can't even fit my phone in the non-gun pockets.

If you just want to carry a pistol in a deceptively small package, these setups are great. If you actually want to carry some other stuff (wallet, keys, phone, flashlight, or whatever), they suck. That's why mine is sitting around collecting dust and I forgot I even owned it.

You can indeed wear it offset without problem: the muzzle won't poke you.

[LSP552]

Wow - I had completely forgotten that I own a HawkePaks Micro GunPak (http://www.skdtac.com/HawkePaks-Micro-GunPak-p/hkp.501.htm) until you posted that picture.

Not the exact same thing, but pretty damn close.

Pro: it only looks like it could fit a j-frame inside, when in fact it can indeed tote a full sized pistol like a G17.
Con: it absolutely sucks for carrying anything in addition to the pistol + mags. Can't even fit my phone in the non-gun pockets.

If you just want to carry a pistol in a deceptively small package, these setups are great. If you actually want to carry some other stuff (wallet, keys, phone, flashlight, or whatever), they suck. That's why mine is sitting around collecting dust and I forgot I even owned it.

You can indeed wear it offset without problem: the muzzle won't poke you.

I looked at the HawkePaks but thought carrying other stuff might be problematic. Thanks for confirming that.

[jnc36rcpd]

The HawkePaks Micro is a great bag, but Byron is spot on. I can fit my 226R in the Micro (after finally figuring the pack out. That said, the only other items are by badge case, keys, and handcuffs. It's great to wear when working out, but not for day-to-day.

While I don't usually use a fanny pack, the scene in "The Fugitive" where Deputy U.S. Marshal San Gerard pulls a full-size Glock out of a fanny pack assures its coolness factor for me.

[LHS]

I've been using Tommy packs for a decade or so, and my experience pretty well mirrors Chuck's. Great kit. In fact, I'm wearing one right now with a full-size Beretta 92, spare mag and roll of dog shit bags. As Nyeti says, I can thus carry a real gun while wearing a T-shirt and gym shorts, say, while walking the dog.

Definitely get on the mailing list, they are stupid expensive retail but offer deep discounts on frequent sales.

[SeriousStudent]

I have three of the Eagle packs, in different colors. They have logos from North Face, Jansport and Mountainsmith sewn on them, to blend in a bit more.

They are handy for the nightly dog walk, or as a "grab and go".

If you look, they still come up on eBay periodically.

[Spurholder]

My green Galco Escort's over 20 years old...and surprisingly, still serviceable! Holds a G17 and an extra mag snugly, and even the two little outside pockets are somewhat useful.

Why did they kill all the colors but black??

[LSP552]

My green Galco Escort's over 20 years old...and surprisingly, still serviceable! Holds a G17 and an extra mag snugly, and even the two little outside pockets are somewhat useful.

Why did they kill all the colors but black??

Good question, but figured into my decision to go with Tommy's. I much prefer a green pack to black for my fashion accessories.

[Chuck Whitlock]

Anyone use the 5.11?
Comments about draw from this one?

Are you able to wear it offset from center line or does the muzzle poke you in the hip?

This looks like a G17 sized gun.... big space.
http://ep.yimg.com/ay/security2020/511-tactical-select-carry-pistol-pouch-model-58604-11.jpg

Used to have one, and traded it off before I figured this out: DON'T put spare mags on the flap!! It makes the whole package stupid thick. Instead, place one or two in the opposite muzzle opening than your pistol is occupying, with/without a mag pouch, depending on design. Basically works like horizontal mag pouches on a duty belt.

[Chuck Whitlock]

http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-TDI-Enforcement-Fanny-Pack/dp/B001H53QB2

I have one of these that I used to take to the gym. The spare-mag-on-the-offside thing works really well with it.

I got a 3-pack deal (S/M/L) of the Tommy Gun Packs, but haven't done anything with them yet.

[Byron]

If you look, they still come up on eBay periodically.
Is this the Eagle pack that many of you are talking about?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oldschool-Eagle-Ind-Concealed-Carry-Holster-Fanny-Pack-Small-Utility-Pouch-/131499579060

[SeriousStudent]

Byron - yes, that is the one. I have two mediums and a large.

[Frank R]

http://www.code3tactical.com/voodoo-tactical-hide-a-weapon-fannypack.aspx

Decent pack for the money.

[Dagga Boy]

Used to have one, and traded it off before I figured this out: DON'T put spare mags on the flap!! It makes the whole package stupid thick. Instead, place one or two in the opposite muzzle opening than your pistol is occupying, with/without a mag pouch, depending on design. Basically works like horizontal mag pouches on a duty belt.

I use it for walking in gym shorts. I carry a revolver in it with speedloaders in the little zipper pouches. Good for what I do with it, but doesn't hold anything else.

Thanks for the Vodoo link, it looks close to the Eagle.

[jnc36rcpd]

My protocol for locating lost or misplaced items is to order another one which will guarantee the original gear reappears before FedEx delivers the replacement. Not being able to locate my Eagle fanny pack (I thought it was among the gear shipped to the South after Katrina), I ordered a 5.11 pack. Chuck is right about sliding the magazines horizontally into the space behind the grips of the pistol. You can fit a fairly large pistol into the bag. That said, you're not going to fit much of anything else in the 5.11 bag. You might be able to fit keys into one of the side pockets, but I would be concerned that they might slip into the compartment with the trigger of the pistol.

Quality bag, but I think my Eagle or my Hawkepak will serve for my fanny pack roles.

[Byron]

...but two things my wife hates a LOT: fanny packs and Matthew McConaughey.

Went jogging with my wife yesterday. Just before we left the house, she pulled this out of her closet and threw in some assorted items...

http://byrong.com/misc/yuyu-fannypack.jpg

I gave her a high five and some props. She said she's had the thing for 15-20 years.

She really is the perfect partner for me :D

[Cecil Burch]

Went jogging with my wife yesterday. Just before we left the house, she pulled this out of her closet and threw in some assorted items...

http://byrong.com/misc/yuyu-fannypack.jpg

I gave her a high five and some props. She said she's had the thing for 15-20 years.

She really is the perfect partner for me :D

She rocks!

[LSP552]

Thanks for all of the feedback. My medium size Tommy's Original in OD arrived today. The fit with the G19 is a a bit tight on the draw, but I knew that based on website measurement info. It's workable, it's just that the bottom zipper catches the butt of the grip and doesn't release all the way down without a good tug. Same with a P228. Obviously, the G26 and P239 fit well in the medium. I need to work the draw a bit more, just going off lunch-time at the house practice time, since it came in the mail today.

Construction, padding, all of that stuff is top notch and I'll likely buy a large for bigger gun stuff.

Thanks again.

[Chuck Haggard]

Thanks for all of the feedback. My medium size Tommy's Original in OD arrived today. The fit with the G19 is a a bit tight on the draw, but I knew that based on website measurement info. It's workable, it's just that the bottom zipper catches the butt of the grip and doesn't release all the way down without a good tug. Same with a P228. Obviously, the G26 and P239 fit well in the medium. I need to work the draw a bit more, just going off lunch-time at the house practice time, since it came in the mail today.

Construction, padding, all of that stuff is top notch and I'll likely buy a large for bigger gun stuff.

Thanks again.

I added a +2 to one of my 15 round mags, makes the gun ride better and cleans up the draw, sounds odd, but it works way more gooder for me.

[LSP552]

I added a +2 to one of my 15 round mags, makes the gun ride better and cleans up the draw, sounds odd, but it works way more gooder for me.

Thanks Chuck. I wouldn't have thought to try that. So, who's +2 do we like?

[LSP972]

Thanks Chuck. I wouldn't have thought to try that. So, who's +2 do we like?

I've got a couple of OEM +2s laying idle if you want to try it out before buying.

.

[Chuck Haggard]

Thanks Chuck. I wouldn't have thought to try that. So, who's +2 do we like?

Glock +2, I don't use anything else.

[LSP552]

Glock +2, I don't use anything else.

Thanks Chuck, appreciate it.

[Chuck Haggard]

I've done drop tests on the Pierce and such, they explode into ammo and mag guts all over the floor, the OEM +2 doesn't do that in my testing

[LSP552]

I've got a couple of OEM +2s laying idle if you want to try it out before buying.

.

Thanks Steve,

If you think about it, throw them in the car tomorrow and maybe we can grab lunch.

K

[LSP972]

Sending myself an e-mail now.

Like nuking the site from orbit, its the only way to be sure, these days.:(

Now that I think about it, they're on magazines; maybe a 19 and a 17? You want to try both, or just the 15 rounders?

.

[Suvorov]

I've used a Galco Green fanny pack since the 1990s. I know they get busted on the internet and a couple of my friends tell me that they will "make" you, but here in the Bay Area you see plenty of dorks walking around with them or sling bags an I KNOW that the vast majority of them are not carrying.

[Chuck Haggard]

True story;

I was meeting my wife at a local BBQ place, gal there new her from past business there and they would talk sometimes. One day I show up after being at the gym, in shorts and T-shirt, wearing my fanny pack of death.

Gal asks my wife later "Is that your husband?", then when she finds out we were in fact married, gal confides to my wife that she thought at first from the fanny pack that I was her gay friend, as she assumed all men wearing fanny packs were gay.

Fanny pack does not equal gun in many people's minds.

I'm OK with that.

[LSP552]

Sending myself an e-mail now.

Like nuking the site from orbit, its the only way to be sure, these days.:(

Now that I think about it, they're on magazines; maybe a 19 and a 17? You want to try both, or just the 15 rounders?

.

15 only. Already confirmed that a 17 mag is too long. Thanks!

[LSP552]

I added a +2 to one of my 15 round mags, makes the gun ride better and cleans up the draw, sounds odd, but it works way more gooder for me.

Chuck,

You are a genius. I borrowed a +2 G19 mag from LSP972 today and damn if it does't work. The angle of the base tilts a G19 enough to clear the zipper and makes for a clean draw.

Thanks again. I never would have tried that without your suggestion.

Ken

[Chuck Haggard]

Chuck,

You are a genius. I borrowed a +2 G19 mag from LSP972 today and damn if it does't work. The angle of the base tilts a G19 enough to clear the zipper and makes for a clean draw.

Thanks again. I never would have tried that without your suggestion.

Ken

Glad that worked for you. I dunno about genius, more like the blind pig and acorn thing at work.

[LHS]

I'll see if I can get some photos of it, but I carry a spare mag in the front compartment of my Tommy rather than in the loops inside the middle section. I put a key ring on the front zipper, so I can just rip it open and get the mag fast. Mag is horizontal, bullets down, feed lips on the weak side.

[Chuck Haggard]

Tommy's on-line sale today;

https://www.tommysgunpack.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TGP-072-SALE-2

[LSP552]

Anyone know off the top of their head if a G26 will fit in a Tommy's small?

I am very happy with the med and the G19 with +2 base per Chuck's suggestion. There are times when I might like a bit smaller package.

Thanks

[Chuck Whitlock]

Anyone know off the top of their head if a G26 will fit in a Tommy's small?

I am very happy with the med and the G19 with +2 base per Chuck's suggestion. There are times when I might like a bit smaller package.

Thanks

I no longer have a G26, but I just tried and a Kahr CW9 fits just fine in a small Tommy's. As the Kahr has the same barrel length and a longer (although skinnier) grip as the G26, it should work well. My Ruger SP101 also fit, although the butt of the grip was nearly snugged up to the zipper...the Kahr had ample room.

[jnc36rcpd]

Anyone use a DeSantis Roadrunner? While I doubt the HPG chest pack alarms anyone in my liberal community, the Roadrunner looks more akin to a standard fanny pack or athletic bag.

http://www.desantisholster.com/ROAD-RUNNER

[RJ]

This is the longest of the three threads I found with :"fanny" in the title, so I hope it's ok to bump this with a few questions on fanny packs.

I'm new to carry, starting in July with my Walther PPS M2. I travel a bit, but am mostly in cargo shorts and XL T shirts around home, being retired. I walk the dog several times a day, and would like to explore the option of carrying the M2 in a fanny pack.

That way, I could leave the gun in the pack, and just grab it and click it in place around my waist, put the lead on the dog and head out.

Few questions?

I have a common-garden variety WalMart Fanny pack that will hold the Walter with a six round magazine inserted. Dunno about the seven, but the six fits fine.

Do I need the gun in a holster, in the pack?

I have a spare JM CK holster (RH, I'm a lefty) as it turns out. I could remove the clip, and have a holster shell for the M2. But, this would not attach to anything.

I suppose I could ty-wrap it through the pack, if I drilled a hole in the bottom of the kydex, maybe. But do I need to? It is ok to carry the pistol that way?

What orientation is the gun in the pack?

This kind of bothers me. I am so careful around muzzle awareness 100% of the time, that to have the gun sit, more or less upright, pointing forward, kind of bothers me.

Do I need to worry about how the gun sits in the pack or do I just place it in the pack and rock on?

[RoyGBiv]

It's critical (IMO) that the only thing in the pocket where the gun is kept is the gun.
Keys, coins, knife, whatever you might want to carry.... should absolutely not be in the same pocket.
If you can manage this, then an additional holster will only slow you down.

Tommy's gun pack has 3 pockets. A front zip pocket for wallet/keys. Middle pocket for spare magazines. Rearmost pocket for the gun, with a separate way to access the gun quickly, rather than having to reach into the top zipper of a generic pack. Purpose built is better than generic when it comes to guns, IMO, but, a generic pack will work if you are careful.

[blues]

I have a couple of these Eagle Industries packs from the 90's. One sized for the Glock 19, the other for a 26. As RoyGBiv stated, the firearm should not be commingled with any other gear. There is a main pocket and two accessory "wing" pockets to store additional items.

I do like the holster as the gun rides in it but is not snapped in or otherwise secured. I always know where the grip is going to be if I need to draw in a hurry. (I removed the extra velcro strips which act as a thumb break. They are optional.)

I still occasionally use them for late night dog walks when I'm too lazy to put something on which could hold up a gun. (I have also removed the "POLICE" ID which attach to the bags via velcro.)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/DFSSAPD/ButtPack1.jpg

[RJ]

^^^ Ok, thanks guys.

So, if the Walther were held in place around the muzzle in the pack with a velcro strap, it'd be good to go?

Meaning I would not need a 'hard' kydex around the trigger guard while it was in the pack?

I guess this is the key question I have, I can probably deal with the pistol pointing towards weak side at a 45 degree angle down when standing upright.

[blues]

Rich, if you can secure the gun in the bag it'd be good but I think I'd personally rather have something around it.

Why not velcro or glue a Remora holster inside the main part of the bag and slip the gun into it. Then it will always be held in the same position all the time.

Plus, Remora is always having sales on their holsters and they're located in your area. Just a thought.

[LHS]

Sadly, the company making the Tommy pack is going out of business. Get yours while they're still available

[RJ]

Rich, if you can secure the gun in the bag it'd be good but I think I'd personally rather have something around it.

Why not velcro or glue a Remora holster inside the main part of the bag and slip the gun into it. Then it will always be held in the same position all the time.

Plus, Remora is always having sales on their holsters and they're located in your area. Just a thought.

Thanks Blues, appreciated.

I just took my PPS M2, the spare holster shell, and the fanny pack I was contemplating. No worky. Although it just fits in the pack, with no good means (by which I mean, fail safe even for me :cool:) of securing the holster shell to the pack, it's not going to work.

Plus I have the whole, these zippers aren't really conducive to a rapid draw from concealment.

Plus I looked in the mirror when I had the pack on. I think the only way I would not be noticed would be if I was to be among the sea of tourists getting off the bus at Mather's Point at the Grand Canyon -- it just looks odd. :)

Anyway, thanks and I will definitely look into the Remora holster option. Yes, they are on sale ($12.50 vs. $25) and yes, being fabric, there is a good chance my Clever Wife could sew it into the pack.

But then, I'd still be dealing with the zippers on the pack I have...

Ok, I think I've convince myself that this is an option, but not one I want to explore with a 'roll your own' solution, so I'll look and see what options are out there these days for dog-walk carry.

[Clusterfrack]

I avoid fanny pack carry if at all possible, but here's what I've settled on when nothing else will work:
Velcro loop sewn into a Patagonia fanny pack, with a Crossbreed* Ohai holster attached
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/Product/Ohai-Modular-Holster

*the only Crossbreed product that I find remotely useful

[blues]

Rich, if it's a dual zipper setup, bring the two zippers close but not together completely on your shooting side. (I think you mentioned you're a lefty.)

The gap should be enough to get your fingers into which should spread apart as your hand pushes in to grip the gun.

There are ways to slick up the zipper tracks which you can find online. I think there are a few so spend a couple minutes and maybe experiment with whichever one might work best on your bag.

Keep us posted.

[BillSWPA]

Tommy's Gun Pack is the best overall. In the small size, it does a reasonably good job of looking like a standard fanny pack. The draw is as good as it gets with a fanny pack. There is plenty of room for a wallet, keys, cell phone, and light. It is machine washable. The wide strap adds to the comfort.

Machine washable is important to me because the only time I wear a fanny pack is while exercising or doing work that is likely to cause me to sweat over everything. The gun remains reasonably well protected.

If cleaning the pack is not an issue for your use, Coronado leather makes some of my favorite packs. The small size in particular makes a very convincing impression of a standard fanny pack, and is unsurpassed by any other fanny pack in terms of discretion. Drawing the gun is reasonably fast and easy. There is some, but not much, room to carry other things in other pockets of the pack. I have used this pack in multiple soft NPE environments with no issues.



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[Rex G]

With this thread being revived, I thought I would mention a couple of related high-quality products, the first being the Safepacker, from The Wilderness dot com. While it is not a "fanny pack," itself, an accessory will convert all but perhaps the smallest and largest sizes of the Safepacker to be a fanny pack. Some of my SafePackers date from the Eighties. About the only thing that wears-out is the Velcro, which though of a very good grade, cannot last forever.

Some oppose fanny packs and belt pouches for tactical reasons. I have found this to be like anything else; be realistically street-smart about it. Just because I have a weapon inside a pack/pouch does not mean it is my only weapon, and looking like I am obviously carrying is more a matter of my overall appearance.

Being in the twilight of my LEO-ing days, it is about time for me to order a new Safepacker, left-hand, for large-gripped revolvers; perhaps several, in various colors. The big iron will be on my left side, because I abused my right hand with too many Magnums, fired from too-large N-Frames, in the Eighties. "Gun Junior" can be positioned for right-hand access. (Yes, revolver. My formerly-"stronger" right hand does not always do what I want it to do, such as grasp a pistol's slide properly.)

The second product, which I saw mentioned earlier in this thread, is the Hill People Gear Kit Bag. When running, cycling, hiking, or walking at an exercising pace, it seems to fit right in, even in urban areas. Even the version with the external webbing attachment points seems OK with passers-by, especially when I have attached some photography accessories or innocuous-appearing external pouches.

[mmc45414]

Do I need the gun in a holster, in the pack?
I have a spare JM CK holster (RH, I'm a lefty) as it turns out. I could remove the clip, and have a holster shell for the M2. But, this would not attach to anything.

I used to use an Eagle like shown:
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But instead of using the Velcro encrusted holster I used an IWB Kydex holster with a plastic clip on it clipped onto the strap. The gun would draw out of the holster just fine, it was held in position, and the bonus is that I had a holster that could be easily pulled out of the fanny bag and slipped into my waistband if I wanted/needed to transition to a more proper carry position.

[Chef]

I use an REI pack i got several years ago. it is form fitting and if a light load is carried it is not noticeable under a shirt. It really is only good for smaller firearms, I carry a shield 9mm in in sometimes or a 642. I usually use for reloads or other ancillary gear.

[Willard]

For those interested, the Tommy's gun "All-American" fanny pack is marked down from 137.99 to $99.99 on their site, but if you go to eBay, it appears the same folks are offering the same pack for $59.99 (no shipping). The email and telephone number on the pay pal receipt (I don't have an account, but you have to use them to process your card) shows the same email and telephone number as the company's website. I have no affiliation with said company, but bought one as a result of this and another thread indicating the company was going out of business, and wanted to pass along to anyone considering a purchase.

[RoyGBiv]

For those interested, the Tommy's gun "All-American" fanny pack is marked down from 137.99 to $99.99 on their site, but if you go to eBay, it appears the same folks are offering the same pack for $59.99 (no shipping). The email and telephone number on the pay pal receipt (I don't have an account, but you have to use them to process your card) shows the same email and telephone number as the company's website. I have no affiliation with said company, but bought one as a result of this and another thread indicating the company was going out of business, and wanted to pass along to anyone considering a purchase.
Suggest searching "Tommy's Gun Fanny Pack" and leave out the "all American" search term... You'll get more hits with the various sizes.
Searching with "all American" only gave me the one size fits all hits...

FYI... Small is SMALL.
My P2KSK needs a medium. It just barely doesn't fit in a small.

[Willard]

Correct. Also, on some of the packs, they don't specify size, left/right hand, and you have to read the lengthy text to find size. I bought a large, but they do have the small and mediums also.

[Talking Monkey]

My friend has been using a "Don't Tread On Me" cordura fanny pack (https://www.amazon.com/SMALL-Concealed-Carry-Cordura--Black/dp/B00DQYJVXE/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475175245&sr=8-3-fkmr2&keywords=cc-s+gun+fanny+pack) for EDC for at least two or three years now and it has held up and served him well. My wife ended up getting one about a year ago to use while biking/hiking and she is really happy with it. She loves all the zippered compartments that keep her items separate and organized. It’s a nice design, quite durable, and it’s not very expensive at all. My friend manages to fit an XD sub-compact in the small while my wife uses the same size for her LCP.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41n8lB-o5XL.jpg

[CSW]

I won one on the Karma giveaway that my wife uses. It's an Uncle mikes, and fits the 642, or the G26 just fine, with other room for 'wimmens stuffs'.

[Chuck Haggard]

Sadly, Tommy's is e-mailing that they are going out of business at the end of the year.

[JAD]

Dale Fricke will quickly and cheaply make you a Zaccheus for your pistol:
http://dalefrickeholsters.com/product/zacchaeus-concealment-holster/

Put a loop in any fanny pack (or any other bag you want to carry a loaded gun in) so that you can tie off the rip cord. Apply the Zacc, stuff it in there, off you go.

I have one for any non-1911 pistol I buy.

[RoyGBiv]

Fanny packs in the news......

Kim Kardashian Experiences Result of Strict Gun Control in Paris (http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/10/03/kim-kardashian-experiences-result-strict-gun-control-paris/)

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[TAZ]

Fanny packs in the news......

Kim Kardashian Experiences Result of Strict Gun Control in Paris (http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/10/03/kim-kardashian-experiences-result-strict-gun-control-paris/)

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Did those bad men steal the poor little insurance fraudsters shirt as well?? Anyone know if she's dating Ryan Lochte of late.

[RJ]

So: I bought a 5.11 Tactical Select Carry Pistol Pouch, $35.31 and Free Shipping on Amazon Prime.

Shown open and closed over a P30SK with 10 round mag with pinky extension.

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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161021/ea041a4abc4705237ba0f92a85cca0b6.jpg

Bag seems sturdy and well made. As a lefty, I appreciated it is ambidextrous.

The 5.11 logo is pretty subdued. I got the charcoal/black. It fits well and really, as far as fanny packs go, it is fairly unobtrusive. I like it.

What interested me about this pack is the two "cross" straps at each upper corner. You select a strap (left for me) and place the strap "up" and out of the way. The strap attaches to a velcro conveniently placed there (clever). You then zip both zippers to the corner of the strap you are using.

To deploy, you grab the strap and rip down and away, at the same time achieving a master grip on the pistol. I went through the motions after an initial fitting, and I can see how this might be quick, maybe not AIWB quick but perhaps quicker than strong side hip.

The side pockets seems pretty useless, unless maybe if you were Frodo Baggins, and have hobbit-sized keys, knife, etc. They are SMALL. I can't see putting much more than say a Quarter, or a couple dimes, in them. Ok so maybe a very small SAK. Or a single AAA penlight. But that's about it.

I don't plan to carry anything besides the pistol, for now.

I have a Dale Fricke Zaccheus shroud on the way from Bozeman MT as I want to have a Kydex sheath around the trigger guard.

Primary use for this is RVing, traveling in the truck, fuel stops, way stations, etc. I'm pretty much on my feet standing / sitting / walking and I think this will help.

Plus for dog walking, taking trash out, dumping RV tanks; just connect it up and go.

[Dave Williams]

I have experience carrying a G22 in a similar pack,the TDI fanny pack, Rich.

I also have experience using this one:

http://www.theconcealmentshop.com/aepacks.php

It works very well, with a pretty fast draw.

[entropy]

I have both a blue Jansport and an Eddie Bauer pack that the wifey sewed fuzzy velcro on the inside of the main compartment. A simple cheap Galco stow-n-go with the hook material completes it. I carried this for a number of years in some of the most non-permissive environments you could imagine. (Legally). Not a single time was it either given a second glance nor did it ever fail to keep the weapon (a compact sized auto) secure. I still use them on occasion.

[Chuck Whitlock]

Rich,
I had one of those 5.11 packs. Works well.
My only issue with it was that the other pockets were unusable. I always felt that the "illusion" of the pack would fall apart when I fetched wallet/keys/etc. from somewhere other than the pack. Probably all in my head.

When I first got the TDI pack, my keys and flip phone did fit in the side pockets, and ID in the front pocket.

[Dagga Boy]

I use the 5.11 pack for dog walking with a S&W 386. Speed strips are in the side pockets. Biggest gripe is it is pretty much a gun pack with zero place for anything else.

[RJ]

Chuck, DB, yep, after having the 5.11 for a few days, it sure is small.

If this fanny pack were a Hotel Room, you'd have to step outside to change your mind. :cool:

I received my Zaccheus holster from Dale Fricke today. Fit is great. I will spend a bit of time setting this up for the 5.11. I wanted something to cover the trigger guard, and this looks like it will do the trick.


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161025/6c2d389aec309f7712d26ca51e69e6be.jpg

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

I just read through this thread for my better half who is interested for certain activities, but I am left scratching my head about where to look. The Dale Fricke Zack with the 5.11 Carry Pack seems like a good option, though a bit much for a lady to wear IMO and the black is not a good color either... lighter colors much preferred.

I liked Clusterfrack's idea about the fanny pack with the Crossbreed Ohai modular holster attached with hook and loop to the inside. Seems like this might be the most secure, but I wonder how well it will draw from inside fanny pack.

https://www.crossbreedholsters.com/ohai-modular-holster.html.

[frozentundra]

Hill People Gear is now making a fanny pack based off their runners kit bag.

http://jerkingthetrigger.com/2019/08/16/sneak-peek-hill-people-gear-fanny-pack/

[Cory]

Never used one, but Spiritus Systems just sent me an email that their fanny pack was back in stock. It's available in a splatter paint color that looks like it's inspired by every cool mom from the 90s.

I'll probably pick one up eventually. Actually, looks like it sold out already. That's usually a sign of quality.
https://www.spiritussystems.com/fanny-sack-mk2/

-Cory

[RoyGBiv]

Never used one, but Spiritus Systems just sent me an email that their fanny pack was back in stock. It's available in a splatter paint color that looks like it's inspired by every cool mom from the 90s.

I'll probably pick one up eventually. Actually, looks like it sold out already. That's usually a sign of quality.
https://www.spiritussystems.com/fanny-sack-mk2/

-Cory
Unavailable except for multicam.
+Likes for the external TQ bungees!

[BK14]

Never used one, but Spiritus Systems just sent me an email that their fanny pack was back in stock. It's available in a splatter paint color that looks like it's inspired by every cool mom from the 90s.

I'll probably pick one up eventually. Actually, looks like it sold out already. That's usually a sign of quality.
https://www.spiritussystems.com/fanny-sack-mk2/

-Cory

I think it sold out in that color in the first 2 minutes of going back in stock... I tried and failed to get one.

[oregon45]

I can't wait to get ahold of one of those Hill People Gear bags.

[BehindBlueI's]

Hill People Gear is now making a fanny pack based off their runners kit bag.

http://jerkingthetrigger.com/2019/08/16/sneak-peek-hill-people-gear-fanny-pack/

I'd prefer a single color and subdued/no logo version but looks interesting.

[GearFondler]

I'd prefer a single color and subdued/no logo version but looks interesting.A thread ripper or even a sharp and careful knife will remove that tag without any damage to the bag... No way I would leave it on there.

[iveschris]

I went to one of these for the lowest possible profile and have found it great. They make at least two sizes. I have both. Mods I've posted the link from Amazon if it's not inappropriate for Arcteryx Make 2 waist pack


https://www.amazon.com/Arcteryx-Maka-2-Waistpack-Black/dp/B0145YQCVW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=MZVTAUJ5SXK7&keywords=arcteryx+fanny+pack&qid=1566222806&s=gateway&sprefix=arcteryx+fans+pack%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=ANDZ1NH55NWZM&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSzRFVUFXRVNDQzRWJ mVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDA0ODUxM0RPN1BZVEU2TFFaNSZlbmN yeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzQ2Nzc4MTg0WlJCNTI0VUU3VyZ3aWRnZ XROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05 vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[frozentundra]

I'd prefer a single color and subdued/no logo version but looks interesting.

I'm sure they will make a subdued version. The Hills know many people want lower profile concealed carry gear, so they offer most versions of their kit bags (the ones that aren't covered in webbing) in Manatee trimmed with black or a very grey looking foliage color. I can't remember if they come in straight black.

I'd be shocked if they didn't offer at least those staple color
options for the fanny packs.

[Mirolynmonbro]

I wish Tommy's Gun Pack and KG Products would make a comeback. That HPG bag looks good tho

[BillSWPA]

I wish Tommy's Gun Pack and KG Products would make a comeback. That HPG bag looks good tho

Yes, the most recent iterations of Tommy's Gun Pack were excellent packs for use while exercising. The small size had plenty of room for a Glock 26 or Sig P365, wallet, keys, smart phone, and handheld light, and was sized similarly to a conventional fanny pack.

[NEPAKevin]

Was browsing Amazon and saw this Pet Sling thing (https://smile.amazon.com/Lukovee-Adjustable-Breathable-Shoulder-Carrying/dp/B07QF4QJ35/ref=gbps_img_s-5_b5d1_13fad2e6?smid=AGWJMGBKE4LCG&pf_rd_p=473a0caf-eecb-4c73-92a7-1e27f89fb5d1&pf_rd_s=slot-5&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=7X6Z85PFH1C749JM8FXK). Of course the first thing that pops into my head is, is that you could easily stash a full size duty gun, mags, and God knows what else, in addition to an attack tactical ankle biter in that thing.

[4given]

I'm using the 5.11 fanny pack to carry my G19 in certain situations. It is small and does not scream gun IMHO. The downside is it does not carry much more than the pistol itself. For safety reasons I use a kydex trigger guard holster with the lanyard shortened and fastened inside the pack. On the draw I can rip the pack open with the nylon tab, grab the grip and pull the pistol free of the pack and the trigger guard holster.

[blues]

Some might argue that the 5.11 logo on the main compartment is the tell. Whether that constitutes a "scream" or not is subject to debate I suppose.

[entropy]

The little logo in of itself may not be an issue. The “tactical low infrared heat signature” material, the 2” belt webbing, and the extra pouches festooned with pull tabs may however, stand out a bit. :p

The best solution for me on this was to modify a standard Eastpak cordura pouch. Had the Mrs sew heavy duty velcro onto the inside back of the pouch. I then used either a similarly modified Galco TuckThis, or a velcro strap system from another “more tactical” pouch. It’s blue, looks dorky, and over many years of use never got a second look. I would loop the strap through a belt loop and/or around my belt to get a bit of security from theft. Never wore it with a tux either. That would have looked really, really dorky....

[4given]

Some might argue that the 5.11 logo on the main compartment is the tell. Whether that constitutes a "scream" or not is subject to debate I suppose.
That’s true but only gun folks are familiar with the 5.11 brand. A knife or pair of scissors takes care of that.

[blues]

That’s true but only gun folks are familiar with the 5.11 brand. A knife or pair of scissors takes care of that.

Back in the late 80's, (in Miami), the easiest way to spot a DEA agent or other Fed was by the leather man purse they carried. It was an interesting time to be sure. Some bad guys make it their business to know what to look for. The others don't usually last as long.

[SAWBONES]

That’s true but only gun folks are familiar with the 5.11 brand. A knife or pair of scissors takes care of that.

I went even farther than that.

Once upon a time, over 25 years ago, I had a DeSantis "gunny sack" fanny pack.

I not only cut off the DeSantis label on the front, and had my wife sew on a Jansport label instead. Camoflage! :cool:

[blues]

I went even farther than that.

Once upon a time, over 25 years ago, I had a DeSantis "gunny sack" fanny pack.

I not only cut off the DeSantis label on the front, and had my wife sew on a Jansport label instead. Camoflage! :cool:

If you were really astute you'd have affixed a label saying "No Guns On Board". :p

[4given]

Back in the late 80's, (in Miami), the easiest way to spot a DEA agent or other Fed was by the leather man purse they carried. It was an interesting time to be sure. Some bad guys make it their business to know what to look for. The others don't usually last as long.

OK maybe it "whispers" gun .. LOL

You are right, I am suspicious of all fanny packs. I had a leather Galco fanny pack back in the early 90's. I think is was the large size. I carried a G17 Gen 1 in it for awhile. One day 7-Eleven employee "made" me when I was at the counter making a purchase. He commented on my nice fanny pack holster and asked what handgun I carried inside. I didn't use it much longer ....

[SAWBONES]

If you were really astute you'd have affixed a label saying "No Guns On Board". :p

Not only am I not astute, I'm too old and curmudgeonly to care any longer about what anybody else may think or assume about what I wear. :rolleyes:


The Tommy's gun packs, which I have in several sizes, are fairly obvious pistol-carrying sacks (or at least they definitely don't look like typical "fanny packs"), and though I don't use them all that often, they're certainly handy for wearing with running shorts and other athletic garb, so if someone who sees me with one assumes that I'm armed, so be it!

[blues]

Not only am I not astute, I'm too old and curmudgeonly to care any longer about what anybody else may think or assume about what I wear. :rolleyes:


The Tommy's gun packs, which I have in several sizes, are fairly obvious pistol-carrying sacks (or at least they definitely don't look like typical "fanny packs"), and though I don't use them all that often, they're certainly handy for wearing with running shorts and other athletic garb, so if someone who sees me with one assumes that I'm armed, so be it!

I never owned the Tommy, (came close once), and I know they are well liked, I just never cared for not having a "holster" inside covering the trigger.

The only gun fanny packs I have are Eagles I've owned since forever. One for the Glock 26 and one for the 19. They have holsters inside that both orient the gun and cover the trigger.

[4given]

OK maybe it "whispers" gun .. LOL

You are right, I am suspicious of all fanny packs. I had a leather Galco fanny pack back in the early 90's. I think is was the large size. I carried a G17 Gen 1 in it for awhile. One day 7-Eleven employee "made" me when I was at the counter making a purchase. He commented on my nice fanny pack holster and asked what handgun I carried inside. I didn't use it much longer ....

After that I went back to my Star PD .45 ACP in a Milt Sparks Summer Special.

[BillSWPA]

Not only am I not astute, I'm too old and curmudgeonly to care any longer about what anybody else may think or assume about what I wear. :rolleyes:


The Tommy's gun packs, which I have in several sizes, are fairly obvious pistol-carrying sacks (or at least they definitely don't look like typical "fanny packs"), and though I don't use them all that often, they're certainly handy for wearing with running shorts and other athletic garb, so if someone who sees me with one assumes that I'm armed, so be it!

I have used these in small while exercising, including running in populated areas and lifting weights a a gym, with no one ever commenting on it except one person looking for a pack for hiking.



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[Gun Nerd]

I had an Israeli-made fanny pack back in the ‘90s that was pretty solid. I didn’t like it for running so I sold it to Todd Green. He was working for Beretta and it was big enough to carry a full size 92.

Mine was blue but they came in a bunch of colors. Anyone remember a brand name? Now that I’m an old guy I might look for one on eBay.

[paherne]

I had an Israeli-made fanny pack back in the ‘90s that was pretty solid. I didn’t like it for running so I sold it to Todd Green. He was working for Beretta and it was big enough to carry a full size 92.

Mine was blue but they came in a bunch of colors. Anyone remember a brand name? Now that I’m an old guy I might look for one on eBay.

Is it this one:

https://zahal.org/product/marom-dolphin-concealed-carry-fanny-pack/

[Gun Nerd]

Is it this one:

https://zahal.org/product/marom-dolphin-concealed-carry-fanny-pack/

Thanks for the lead. Mine didn’t have the front flap. It might have been this one: http://www.policesupplyonline.com/coar50macowa.html - which unfortunately seems to be out of stock everywhere.

[frozentundra]

Hill People Gear has released a fanny pack-ish version of their kit bags called the 'Belt Pack'.


https://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1/ProductID/129


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwur3WemVc4

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

Hill People Gear has released a fanny pack-ish version of their kit bags called the 'Belt Pack'.


https://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1/ProductID/129


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwur3WemVc4

Thanks for the heads up, just ordered one of these in the 'Elk' color for the better half. They look perfect, but DANG they are pricey!

[CLaw]

Thanks for the heads up, just ordered one of these in the 'Elk' color for the better half. They look perfect, but DANG they are pricey!

Thinking about ordering one. What holsters are people using in these, and what do people find is the best way to secure them in the pack?

[BobM]

I've never used a holster in my kit bags but some people like to use a dummy corded trigger guard cover style holster.

[pangloss]

I've never used a holster in my kit bags but some people like to use a dummy corded trigger guard cover style holster.I use the one that Dale Fricke makes. I bought mine directly from Dale, but I think HPG sells them too.

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[Savage Hands]

I decided to pass on the Belt Pack due to the thickness and went with the thinner Runners Kit bag for now. I thought this was going to replace my Hawke Pack but it’s about as thick. I’ll probably change my mind and go with one anyways.

[Savage Hands]

Changed my mind and ordered one today 🤷🏻

[RAM Engineer]

My 25+ year old Galco Escort is not long for this world. The only thing I'm seeing that compares to it is the Blackhawk and maybe the Zahal Marom Dolphin for the ability to rip it open one handed and it still retain the gun. Seems like everything being recommended these days are just zippered pouches with no sort of holster or ability to retain the gun.

I'm open to suggestions.

[Half Moon]

My 25+ year old Galco Escort is not long for this world. The only thing I'm seeing that compares to it is the Blackhawk and maybe the Zahal Marom Dolphin for the ability to rip it open one handed and it still retain the gun. Seems like everything being recommended these days are just zippered pouches with no sort of holster or ability to retain the gun.

I'm open to suggestions.

I've had decent luck with the DTOM medium suede fanny pack the last couple years. A little on the larger side but not excessively so. My main usage is hiking and the multiple pockets allow carrying a variety of things like a basic trauma kit, small flashlight, SAK, etc. Retention is just a wide elastic strap but it does fine.

http://dtomholster.com/fanny_packs_all.html

Don't know if it's still true but ordering from their website was glitchy at the time. Ended up ordering off Amazon instead.

[Half Moon]

Here's a pic (minus the Swiss Champ which I forgot is on my belt right now so didn't make it in):

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[GearFondler]

Here's what I came up with for my wife... The 5.11 Carry Pack with my own Kydex insert bolted into it for stability and retention.
The way the muzzle inserts into the "side pocket" creates the optical illusion that there is definitely not a full size gun inside... Perhaps a .380 or Snubby but definitely not a G48.


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[RAM Engineer]

Here's what I came up with for my wife... The 5.11 Carry Pack with my own Kydex insert bolted into it for stability and retention.
The way the muzzle inserts into the "side pocket" creates the optical illusion that there is definitely not a full size gun inside... Perhaps a .380 or Snubby but definitely not a G48.

Anything holding the insert in besides that single bolt?

[GearFondler]

Anything holding the insert in besides that single bolt?

Yes actually, the insert itself is sized to fit tightly into the sleeve creating a surprising stable anchor to draw from... When worn there is no sagging or shifting of the pistol when drawing. The bolt is there mostly to prevent the Kydex from coming out with the pistol. I would not risk jumping around with the flap open, but closed up, no problems. Note that one could add a second anchor bolt closer to the muzzle if so desired but I didn't feel it was necessary. Also note, I failed to mention that I secured the anchor bolt through both sides of the bag for security, and that I removed the zip pulls from the useless side pockets as they were just additional clutter.
Crappy pics to maybe help explain:

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[CDFIII]

I enjoy the occasional Fanny pack.
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[CSW]

I enjoy the occasional Fanny pack.
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Want... STACCATO.... Badly.....