Did you see this old thread? Tommy’s and Hawke get mentioned regularly.
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....ny-packs/page3
I run with an hpg runners kit bag a lot. Doing trail runs and on the road. I like it a lot. It’s really not bad at all running. But I get the not having stuff on your chest. I ran with a fanny pack and it wasn’t for me.
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I tried a bunch of bags for running. None work well due to bouncing IMO and I am not a pounder. I do run on difficult terrain often.
Ultimately my best solution is a sturdy belt (Wilderness or such) with OWB holster around 4:00 (Raven Perun or such). Put regular nylon shorts and running shirt on top. This rig allows for up to G19 weight guns in my experience and works even more comfortably with lighter guns.
But heck, if you find the definitive bag please let us know. I am pretty happy with this solution and gave up buying bags.
Thinking about it for running after reading the other posts, I agree I wouldn’t want to run with the HPG, Tommy’s, or others I’ve tried. You certainly can run ok with it, but I don’t think I’d want to put in miles on a regular basis. If I were to start running again and wanted to carry a gun, I would personally use the chest version or just appendix carry.
The HPG seems about as good as it gets for a dedicated gun fanny pack/sling bag but I personally wouldn’t choose it for fitness running.
I haven't used either product, but run a decent amount and have tried to carry in thr past. Now I just run with a knife.
Of those 2 id definitely go for the HPG bag due to the wider straps and thin pocket specifically made for carrying a gun.
I have the Pistol Wear bellyband type carrier. It works OK for small and slim guns, definitely not good with a Glock 19.
Ultimately I gave up on carrying a gun if I'm going for an actual run. I typically wear an Ultimate Direction utility belt for longer or more remote runs where I want to carry a phone and or other gear. You could probably carry a small 380 or j frame in one but I haven't tried. Its also not adjustable. Its very low profile, breathable, and generally awesome though. Its the only belt type accessory I've ever been able to run with and not feel like I was adjusting my cadence to manage bounce.
What gun are you going to carry in it?
Both of those options have the belt toward the top of the bag, and neither have the small compression straps from the outer front part of the bag back to the belt.
I'd rather have the belt more midline (to avoid flopping) of the bag and I really like the compression straps (again, to pull it in tight & be more stable).
I've never used a "gun specific" model but have used several regular old outdoors type with various guns, velcro'd a light holster inside.
I only use them now for rainy days but they've worked pretty well for me. With 5" & 3 1/2" steel 1911's and scandium N-frame. The 5" gun is more work to get right.