Hiking holsters

[Love Machine]

I'm at a point now where I'm ready for a man purse. I'd like to carry a full size .45 while in hiking, in case of bears. What's a comfortable holster that would still not attract too much attention from other hikers, but be comfortable on long treks? Small of back? Fanny pack? Should I get the cross-shoulder manpurse?

 

[Grendizer138]

Open carry on trails. FTW.

 

[Canndo]

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[MAGA99]

IWB 3-4 o’clock. This is the way.

 

[Picton]

 

[MaverickNH]

Safepacker Concealment Holster

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[Mesatchornug]

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[Marty McFly]

Your location is Provincetown? Judging by your bio.
Lots of bears there . I don't blame you.

But seriously.
I have a backpack with an open side on the back. Easy reach in and grab. It's some cheap basspro pack

 

[milktree]

For hiking I’d want something light, and optimize for comfort. Glock 20, OWB holster that doesn’t interfere with your pack.

 

[SwampYankee42]

Couldn't find a comfortable holster, opted for a fanny pack.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

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That is what i use. I only day hike so it does not interfere with my light pack. A heavier pack with a chest strap may be uncomfortable?
I wear a t shirt then holster and usually a vest or thin button down shirt unless it is hot then i am open carrying with just the t-shirt. All my years hiking and nobody has cared.

 

[In God We Trust]

I'm at a point now where I'm ready for a man purse. I'd like to carry a full size .45 while in hiking, in case of bears. What's a comfortable holster that would still not attract too much attention from other hikers, but be comfortable on long treks? Small of back? Fanny pack? Should I get the cross-shoulder manpurse?

Sling bags or small day packs are good. If you want a fag bag (waist bag?) go with Maxpedition. Amazing quality and basically designed for a gun and some other small crap.

 

[CATI]

backpack IMO is quick enough for bears
So a backpack is my usual
If weather is not very hot I use a GunFighters chest holster under a over shirt/ sweatshirt/ jacket
I don't care about printing when hiking or borderline o/c but I can't deal with the weight owb/iwb when doing miles

 

[Andy in NH]

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+1


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I've also use a HPG Kit Bag for shorter hikes with more weight.



There is a lot of talk about the HPG Kit Bag if you search the Tactical Gear Zoolander Megathread

Also, last October I used a Keeper's Concealment AIWB holster (and an AIFAK) on a hiking trail (seven miles total) in the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Park with no issues.

 

[Andy in NH]

Sling bags or small day packs are good. If you want a fag bag (waist bag?) go with Maxpedition. Amazing quality and basically designed for a gun and some other small crap.

Nut ruck.

 

[Mtn_Guy]

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[LakeTrout]

I’m assuming you’re hiking on the western part of the country if you’re worried about bears. So I would recommend open carrying in a chest rig style holster if your pack’s hip belt is going to interfere with a belt OWB holster. If you’re hiking in New England, I’d recommend saving the weight. But nothing wrong with walking around with a gun if you’re inclined to.

 

[watchman]

Operator style

 

[In God We Trust]

I’m assuming you’re hiking on the western part of the country if you’re worried about bears. So I would recommend open carrying in a chest rig style holster if your pack’s hip belt is going to interfere with a belt OWB holster. If you’re hiking in New England, I’d recommend saving the weight. But nothing wrong with walking around with a gun if you’re inclined to.

If I was worried about black bears, I would just pack an extra douche and some tampons. Nobody with a penis over the age of 13 needs to worry about black bears.

I have literally shared a pizza with one at fort drum.

 

[Mtn_Guy]

Operator style

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That picture of @Reptile creeps me out every time

 

[LakeTrout]

If I was worried about black bears, I would just pack an extra douche and some tampons. Nobody with a penis over the age of 13 needs to worry about black bears.

I have literally shared a pizza with one at fort drum.

I’ve come across them on the trail. Yes, even the dreaded mom and cubs. They’re a non issue. If I was “hiking” on some popular suburban trail where the crackheads and muggers might be hanging out then I’d carry. But if I’m in the real woods, I’d rather not have the weight. I do carry out west in the woods. But it’s a whole lot more than a 45 auto.

 

[Snora]

Fanny pack with a full size .45 on a long trek sounds miserable. Personally I just toss a small revolver in one of my water bottle pockets on the outside of my pack. Recommendations might depend on what you typically wear on these hikes since presumably you're bringing food and water with you.

 

[Reptile]

I'm at a point now where I'm ready for a man purse. I'd like to carry a full size .45 while in hiking, in case of bears. What's a comfortable holster that would still not attract too much attention from other hikers, but be comfortable on long treks? Small of back? Fanny pack? Should I get the cross-shoulder manpurse?

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Operator style

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That picture of @Reptile creeps me out every time

That picture of me is so old.

I can't believe that old photo I took 20 years ago is still around!

 

[G4Y4HK]

What 45? A 45ACP will just tickle a bear. If you must, Buffalo Bore hard cast or Black Hills.

I wear the Helikon Tex man purse sling when I wanna carry a bit more than my summertime little clutch bag gun purse.


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[Knob Creek]

Crossbreed Chest Holster:

The Chest Rig

 

[pupchow]

Hiking, like scrambling up rocks? Or "hiking" walking trails? For the latter, I use one of those cheap OWB Blackhawk retention holsters. It stays put very well.

 

[sig shooter]

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I second this. I have the original full size and the runners kit bag. The original is very versatile, I use it for a fly fishing chest pack.

 

[LakeTrout]

What 45? A 45ACP will just tickle a bear. If you must, Buffalo Bore hard cast or Black Hills.https://youtu.be/SWGZMbFXG8w

This has been beaten to death, but 45 ACP will do just fine if you put it where it needs to go.

 

[AFAR/PFAR]

The Medium Runner's Kit Bag from HPG will fit a G20 with a light.

Small footprint so you aren't sweating your ass off, won't interfere with a pack, and is easy to work in.

 

[ChevyGuy91]

HPG.