ccw while hiking?

[wyattd5]

How do some of you carry your ccw while hiking? A day pack is no problem but an extended trip pack with a hip belt is for me. Any other options out there? The ccw needs to be accessible.

[delta69alpha]

in my pack.
Ive yet,ever/never needed to draw down on the trail. When i stop to rest. i set pack down, zipper open, sidearm in reach..and always keeping my awareness up.

[Letsgetreal]

Always, not just for 2 legged critters.......

[bildo6]

this only worked because of the recent weather we had but i wore insulated coveralls past few weekends.

had a standard belt holster on my belt and coveralls over that.  there are pocket holes in coveralls to get to your inside pockets. 

seemed to work fine with a glock 22.

this was on another failed hunting day trip, so i wasnt really tryign to cc, it just worked out that way because of weather.

(now that your winter problem is solved what will you do for summer...coveralls are not it)

[wyattd5]

I seem to be able to carry a 1911 fine with a day pack or any pack that has no hip belt.  However, I can not carry the same way with a heavy pack that requires that I use a hip belt and transfer the weight to my waist. BTW with all this cold weather I got to experiment with a lot of different ways to carry.  I forgot what kind of disadvantage us Florida boys have during the summer time   I have looked at the option of a shoulder holster but with no over shirt that is out.  I'd (for once) like to avoid buying another gun at this time.

[delta69alpha]

fag bag,,about the only way with  a hip belt, or to put a pouch to hold it on the hip belt. no real good way to do it really.

[Letsgetreal]

this only worked because of the recent weather we had but i wore insulated coveralls past few weekends.....(now that your winter problem is solved what will you do for summer...coveralls are not it)

Well, I carry appendix carry( I'm a Gabe Suarez fan).......and don't find it a porblem in the Summer......

[steadysteve]

I would suggest you find a pouch just large enough to fit your favorite piece . A velcro or clip opening is the best, mount it sideways on the loops most packs have on the shoulder straps. The inside of the pouch can be covered on one side with the 'loop' material from velcro. The 'hook' velcro material can be put on an inexpensive nylon holster which will cling to the inside of the pouch. A velcro retention strap can be fitted if desired. This works best with a more compact firearm (J-frame revolver, mini Glock, etc.). With the pouch fitted just above the waist belt on a backpack a natural draw can be achieved. The weapon stays out of sight, can be camoed as a firstaid pouch if desired, and is still readily accessible. I find most of this type of question will have a custom/homemade solution. If you can't sew most dry cleaners have this service and can provid the needed service. Hope this helps.

[Rosco79]

On my large kelty packs I use the Tactical tailor Lunar CC pouch. It uses MALICE clips which fit perfect on my hip belt. Great for hiking!
http://www.tacticaltailor.com/lunarconcealedcarrypouch.aspx

[wyattd5]

A pouch may be a good option, I'll check it out. Thanks

[Evolver]

On my day hikes I carry my man purse and wear cargo shorts with evrything that I might need.
Small first aid kit.
My buddy (9mm) loadedand and two full mags.
Food bars.
Water.
Camera.
Lighter.
Map.
Jacket it the winter.
Cell Phone.
Knife.
Gum.
25' cord.
And I'm good to go. K.I.S. (Keep It Simple) and drop the S for Stupid.

[delta69alpha]

A pouch may be a good option, I'll check it out. Thanks

fwiw there are several tactical places like already posted and a ton of backpacking companies that make pouches/bags that fit on your mid section so hikers can have "camera's" etc at hands reach.
for one example-
http://www.theomm.com/products/packs/TrioChestPouch.html

or you can just hump a fag bag and spend $80  on a tactical murse to try justify it but they wont work well with a full size pack if your doing more than some little stroll down through the county park as a day hike.

[wyattd5]

Update.

Solved the problem with a pocket pistol and carry the big pistol in the pack until camp.

[ehicks727]

Update.

Solved the problem with a pocket pistol and carry the big pistol in the pack until camp.

Good solutions. I've switched to pocket carry full-time now.  I usually wear baggy cargo shorts every day, so I got a Ruger SR-9c and an Uncle Mikes pocket holster and there's only one pair of shorts that the butt of the handle isn't totally concealed.  I'm going to have my wife extend the pocket on those shorts pretty soon.

I feel very comfortable with pocket carry.  I do have to wear a belt though, otherwise my shorts sag too much.

[ActiveShooter]

How do some of you carry your ccw while hiking? A day pack is no problem but an extended trip pack with a hip belt is for me. Any other options out there? The ccw needs to be accessible.

Blackhawk Serpa holster with a paddle.