When we reach certain milestones in life our priorities change. Some of us decide to tone down the partying once we graduate from school, and concentrate on our careers. Others sell our sports cars to buy minivans and crossovers to better facilitate life with children. For most of us, the list of changes and compromises grows each passing year.
I am turning 65 this year. I have come to realize I am no longer young, hip or culturally relevant. I look old, I’m bald, I don’t wear skinny jeans or other trendy attire. My gear does not have to be “that brand” Don’t much care about labels anymore. I’m too old to be cool, just an old Boomer.
These days I gravitate toward what is comfortable, functional and practical. Big emphasis on comfortable. Did I mention that practically every part of my body hurts in some way or another? It is becoming increasingly uncomfortable and, in some instances, downright painful to carry anything but a micro compact in a pocket holster. IWB an AIWB just kill me. Can’t do it anymore. OWB in anything but a range holster is becoming more and more difficult. I am sure it is only going to get worse as time goes by.
While I am not yet ready for a “Stairmaster” or a “Hoveround” I believe I am ready to pursue the “Art of the Fanny Pack”! At least I hope there is an art to it.
What to buy, how to wear it comfortably. How to draw quickly and safely. Ways to train. I don’t want to look tactical and don’t care if I look like a dork. I just want to have a G19 or 3” revolver readily accessible as comfortably as practical.
I already have a 5.11 fanny pack and there is room for a G19 in it but nothing else. It’s OK but I am sure I can do better.
Do any of you use a “fanny pack” or something similar successfully? Any sage advice out there? I would hate to have a drawer full of fanny packs next to my drawer full of holsters.