Fanny Packs - Page 2

MrsFosforos · March 2nd, 2008, 11:49 PM

Is she sold on using a fanny pack? I use this IWB from WRBUSA.com with my tomcat -- it's invisible and easy to get to.

Paymeister · March 2nd, 2008, 11:51 PM

Bought a green Tommy's Original Gun Pack for my wife - the belt is very wide and gobs more comfortable for her than a standard pack, and the opening trick is fast and easy-to-use. To be sure, an SP101 is a tad heavier than a Tomcat so the belt width may not be as imporant for your wife, but we really like the pack. The different colors also reduce the "hey, dudes - I'm carrying" effect.

AutoFan · March 3rd, 2008, 12:46 AM

A fanny pack does not say "shoot me first", unless it is black and leather (even then, not so much). Me, I think a bulge on the waist under clothes screams "I've got a gun" (or "I've got a colostomy bag").

Everyone agrees that you can't outdraw a BG with the drop on you, so the fact it isn't as fast as a holster really isn't a problem.

Bottom line, carrying in a fanny pack is better than not carrying.

Warren · March 3rd, 2008, 01:43 AM

Fanny packs can be a good option.

Where I live it seems 10% of the population wears one so mine does not stand out. And when I wear my longer shirts it is hidden away for even more concealment.

I like my Tommy's Pack it allows fast access and is well made, which is the exact opposite of the Uncle Mike's pack. That was just a pile of crap. The belt was too thin the closure was velcro which was hard to open and impossible to open quietly. And the velcro did not allow for a uniform closing it would end up all puckered off line. Just a horrible pack, avoid it.

AZ Husker · March 3rd, 2008, 03:08 AM

Fanny packs are easier to steal than a wallet for a pickpocket. Most have a nylon snap devise which can be easily undone. Even if you feel it coming off, it's gone unless you can outrun and fight the thief.

Saint77 · March 3rd, 2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ Husker

Fanny packs are easier to steal than a wallet for a pickpocket. Most have a nylon snap devise which can be easily undone. Even if you feel it coming off, it's gone unless you can outrun and fight the thief.

My wifes Coronado has a strap on the backside that you put your belt through. Serves to porposes, keeps it from being swiped, and lets the belt bare some weight.

AZ Husker · March 3rd, 2008, 03:45 AM

That's a great design. I love Coronado Leather's stuff. My girlfriend bought a dedicated holster purse from them at the SHOT Show. The straps have a braided steel cable sewn into them so nobody can cut the strap and run off.

kelsey · March 3rd, 2008, 07:49 AM

Thanks everyone for the feedback. The fanny pack would be for spring to fall when she is wearing her summer clothing. Most of what she wears in the summer make it impossible to hide the Tomcat in her pocket and she can't stand carrying on her hip. Many women around here wear a fanny pack in the summer, especially mothers. We just weren't sure who made quality fanny packs for women carrying.

LenS · March 3rd, 2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Eirerogue

Having been an LEO during the Fanny Pack craze, I have a very definite opinion on fanny packs. DON'T.

Fanny packs are LEO wear. Period. For bad guys, all they signify is "Shoot me first". Give me an IWB or Ankle holster if you're going to carry CCW. Being "made" is alot more than imprinting.

I'm not a Fanny Pack fan.

Somehow I think this depends greatly on what part of the Country you are in. Fanny packs here don't seem to get a second look. We get a lot of European visitors who carry their wallets/papers in some sort of fanny pack or across the shoulder bag (both males and females). LEOs here rarely carry off-duty (strongly discouraged by department policies), etc.

RJ Stewart · March 3rd, 2008, 08:38 PM

Another vote for Tommys Gun Pack. I have worn my several times, nobody has given it a second glance. I carry wallet, keys, etc in the front compartments. It's great for hiking.

I'm sorry, but I don't buy the advice about not wearing fanny packs, vests, etc. I've tried all of them on different occasions and nobody has ever second glanced any of them, not even LEOs. The key is to get something that you can also carry your wallet, keys, necessary medications, etc in and noone will notice.

March 3rd, 2008, 03:08 AM	#15
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	Fanny packs are easier to steal than a wallet for a pickpocket. Most have a nylon snap devise which can be easily undone. Even if you feel it coming off, it's gone unless you can outrun and fight the thief. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

March 3rd, 2008, 03:45 AM	#17
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	That's a great design. I love Coronado Leather's stuff. My girlfriend bought a dedicated holster purse from them at the SHOT Show. The straps have a braided steel cable sewn into them so nobody can cut the strap and run off. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

March 3rd, 2008, 08:38 PM	#20
RJ Stewart Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 47	Another vote for Tommys Gun Pack. I have worn my several times, nobody has given it a second glance. I carry wallet, keys, etc in the front compartments. It's great for hiking. I'm sorry, but I don't buy the advice about not wearing fanny packs, vests, etc. I've tried all of them on different occasions and nobody has ever second glanced any of them, not even LEOs. The key is to get something that you can also carry your wallet, keys, necessary medications, etc in and noone will notice. __________________ Robert John Stewart, The Lost King of Scotland

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March 2nd, 2008, 11:49 PM	#11
MrsFosforos Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 80	Is she sold on using a fanny pack? I use this IWB from WRBUSA.com with my tomcat -- it's invisible and easy to get to.

March 2nd, 2008, 11:51 PM	#12
Paymeister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 962	Bought a green Tommy's Original Gun Pack for my wife - the belt is very wide and gobs more comfortable for her than a standard pack, and the opening trick is fast and easy-to-use. To be sure, an SP101 is a tad heavier than a Tomcat so the belt width may not be as imporant for your wife, but we really like the pack. The different colors also reduce the "hey, dudes - I'm carrying" effect.

March 3rd, 2008, 12:46 AM	#13
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 1,143	A fanny pack does not say "shoot me first", unless it is black and leather (even then, not so much). Me, I think a bulge on the waist under clothes screams "I've got a gun" (or "I've got a colostomy bag"). Everyone agrees that you can't outdraw a BG with the drop on you, so the fact it isn't as fast as a holster really isn't a problem. Bottom line, carrying in a fanny pack is better than not carrying.

March 3rd, 2008, 01:43 AM	#14
Warren Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 122	Fanny packs can be a good option. Where I live it seems 10% of the population wears one so mine does not stand out. And when I wear my longer shirts it is hidden away for even more concealment. I like my Tommy's Pack it allows fast access and is well made, which is the exact opposite of the Uncle Mike's pack. That was just a pile of crap. The belt was too thin the closure was velcro which was hard to open and impossible to open quietly. And the velcro did not allow for a uniform closing it would end up all puckered off line. Just a horrible pack, avoid it.

March 3rd, 2008, 07:49 AM	#18
kelsey Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lockport, N.Y. Posts: 81	Thanks everyone for the feedback. The fanny pack would be for spring to fall when she is wearing her summer clothing. Most of what she wears in the summer make it impossible to hide the Tomcat in her pocket and she can't stand carrying on her hip. Many women around here wear a fanny pack in the summer, especially mothers. We just weren't sure who made quality fanny packs for women carrying.