how to carry while backpacking

friesepferd · August 22nd, 2007, 05:37 PM

going backpacking this weekend

just got my permit yesterday

Have no idea how i can carry concealed with a backpack on in a place i can get to without having to take off backpack

MattLarson · August 22nd, 2007, 05:41 PM

For me, the Wilderness Safepacker does very well with the backpack:

http://store.thewilderness.com/index...14c72808cfe2eb

havegunjoe · August 22nd, 2007, 05:43 PM

First, do you have to carry concealed where you are going? Sometimes in areas that are also used for hunting you don't have to conceal. If you must conceal why won't your normal mode of carry work? The backpack is after all on your back. It does restrict your arm movement but not entirely. It would mean some practice to get adjusted to it but I don't think it is unusable that way.

By the way, congratulations on getting your permit.

mike28w · August 22nd, 2007, 06:05 PM

I've struggled with this... to no avail. That darned hip belt on the backpack was always in the wrong place.
I finally just gave up and bought a nylon (Uncle MIke's type) holster with a retaining strap and attached it the my backpack hip belt. I positioned at ~ 4 :30 . This kept it "mostly" out of view to all of the casual lookers.... Just my experience.... mike

wmhawth · August 22nd, 2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattLarson

For me, the Wilderness Safepacker does very well with the backpack:

http://store.thewilderness.com/index...14c72808cfe2eb

Matt, is the safepacker carried fanny pack style, attached to your belt?? I've bee interested in this thing for hiking and backpacking but the info on the website doesn't make it clear to me.

MattLarson · August 22nd, 2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmhawth

Matt, is the safepacker carried fanny pack style, attached to your belt?? I've bee interested in this thing for hiking and backpacking but the info on the website doesn't make it clear to me.

It has a large adjustable loop on the back. It fits well on the hip belt of both of my large packs.

Matt

kylebce · August 22nd, 2007, 07:10 PM

I have an internal frame pack that has a wide hip belt. On the outside of the belt is a zipper mesh pouch that can store a small auto. Other times I just carry OWB.

rocky · August 22nd, 2007, 07:57 PM

I carry non concealed, but us a drop leg holster. Any decent backpack belt strap will ride right about where a hip holster will fit. The safepacker looks like a good option. Shoulder rigs are difficult a access the gun.

bzdog · August 22nd, 2007, 09:13 PM

I've been wearing the UCComfort holster tee with Sig P239 for several weeks now. I wear a daypack and they don't seem to get in each other's way.

I'm also curious if their new EXP Waistband Holster might work in this role.

-john

Janq · August 22nd, 2007, 09:52 PM

Look into a UC Comfort Holster or a Camelbak 'Goblin' FTcompletely concealed carryW.

- Janq

August 22nd, 2007, 05:37 PM	#1
friesepferd Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: what used to be the state of Franklin (look it up) Posts: 1,719	how to carry while backpacking going backpacking this weekend just got my permit yesterday Have no idea how i can carry concealed with a backpack on in a place i can get to without having to take off backpack

August 22nd, 2007, 05:41 PM	#2
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August 22nd, 2007, 05:43 PM	#3
havegunjoe VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,025	First, do you have to carry concealed where you are going? Sometimes in areas that are also used for hunting you don't have to conceal. If you must conceal why won't your normal mode of carry work? The backpack is after all on your back. It does restrict your arm movement but not entirely. It would mean some practice to get adjusted to it but I don't think it is unusable that way. By the way, congratulations on getting your permit. __________________ DEMOCRACY IS TWO WOLVES AND A LAMB VOTING ON WHAT TO HAVE FOR LUNCH. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE. Certified Instructor for Minnesota Carry Permit NRA Pistol and Personal Protection Insrtuctor Utah Permit Certified Instructor

August 22nd, 2007, 07:10 PM	#7
kylebce Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 415	I have an internal frame pack that has a wide hip belt. On the outside of the belt is a zipper mesh pouch that can store a small auto. Other times I just carry OWB. __________________ G-27 .40 (Every Day Carry) G-19 9mm G-29 10mm Springfield XD .45 Compact Les Baer Thunder Ranch 5"

August 22nd, 2007, 07:57 PM	#8
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,080	I carry non concealed, but us a drop leg holster. Any decent backpack belt strap will ride right about where a hip holster will fit. The safepacker looks like a good option. Shoulder rigs are difficult a access the gun. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

August 22nd, 2007, 06:05 PM	#4
mike28w Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: utah Posts: 131	I've struggled with this... to no avail. That darned hip belt on the backpack was always in the wrong place. I finally just gave up and bought a nylon (Uncle MIke's type) holster with a retaining strap and attached it the my backpack hip belt. I positioned at ~ 4 :30 . This kept it "mostly" out of view to all of the casual lookers.... Just my experience.... mike

August 22nd, 2007, 09:13 PM	#9
bzdog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle(ish), WA Posts: 571	I've been wearing the UCComfort holster tee with Sig P239 for several weeks now. I wear a daypack and they don't seem to get in each other's way. I'm also curious if their new EXP Waistband Holster might work in this role. -john

August 22nd, 2007, 09:52 PM	#10
Janq VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,526	Look into a UC Comfort Holster or a Camelbak 'Goblin' FTcompletely concealed carryW. - Janq __________________ "Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy Monday, March 12, 2007 -- Op Ed -- The Washington Post

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