Hiking/backpacking holster

[Koda]

@Red_beard @Koda Thanks guys, much appreciated. One last question...how's the water resistance if any? Guessing I could always treat it with Nikwax or something.

Water resistence is great but keep in mind where its used is fairly protected from rain. In cold or bad weather I wear it next to my baselayer shirt so any softshell or rain jacket is over it. The only caution to this way if when I zip up the jacket over it makes me look like I got huge tits and become the butt of all the jokes from my hunting buddies which is fine but the odd situation was the funny look from some other hunter dude I ran into in the woods...

 

[Geardo]

Cool stuff. Was checking out the Recon Kit Bag, as it is a better fit for the equipment, I choose to carry. How breathable/hot are these items in the summer?

Not too bad.

 

[Geardo]

Water resistence is great but keep in mind where its used is fairly protected from rain. In cold or bad weather I wear it next to my baselayer shirt so any softshell or rain jacket is over it. The only caution to this way if when I zip up the jacket over it makes me look like I got huge tits and become the butt of all the jokes from my hunting buddies which is fine but the odd situation was the funny look from some other hunter dude I ran into in the woods...

 

[Koda]

Now dont be gawking at another mans chest pack...

 

[Timbertodd]

Water resistence is great but keep in mind where its used is fairly protected from rain. In cold or bad weather I wear it next to my baselayer shirt so any softshell or rain jacket is over it. The only caution to this way if when I zip up the jacket over it makes me look like I got huge tits and become the butt of all the jokes from my hunting buddies which is fine but the odd situation was the funny look from some other hunter dude I ran into in the woods...

Just as long as he didn't smile and say Yur kinda purty

 

[bbailey]

What holster(s) are you using for carry while hiking or backpacking? My Kingtuk doesnt handshake well with the waist straps of my packs. That being the case, I need suggestions. I would prefer to keep on my person instead of in/on my pack for obvious reasons. Guns to be carried are P229 or SP101.

Thank you in advance

I hike with a Blade-Tech IWB holster clipped to my shoulder strap and carry a Springfield XD-S. Works just fine! I operate under the assumption that should I run into a "4 Legged" not so friendly... The report alone from this .45 ACP will send them running...

 

[Mister Bisley]

I hike with a Blade-Tech IWB holster clipped to my shoulder strap and carry a Springfield XD-S. Works just fine! I operate under the assumption that should I run into a "4 Legged" not so friendly... The report alone from this .45 ACP will send them running...

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Welcome to the forum...good first post. That might work with a big cat, but I personally wouldn't expect a black bear with cubs or a bull elk to respond in that manner.

 

[bbailey]

Welcome to the forum...good first post. That might work with a big cat, but I personally wouldn't expect a black bear with cubs or a bull elk to respond in that manner.

Thank you sir. I have been an active reader of this forum for a year or so. I subscribe to the "Better to have an not need, than need and not have..." Philosophy. I ain't Davy Crockett and won't be rasslin' bears with my bare hands...

 

[JadeFox]

Pa runs with a 3" Model 629 in a cross draw. Son wears this with his Glock 20:
G-bears are out there. and p*ssed off mooses can be a problem too.

 

[DirectDrive]

Discreet :
Hill People Gear

Open :
Diamond D chest rig

 

[Mister Bisley]

I ain't Davy Crockett and won't be rasslin' bears with my bare hands...

You should try it sometime...it's kinda fun

 

[DirectDrive]

You should try it sometime...it's kinda fun

My best move is a head butt.
Drops 'em like a box o' rocks.
They squeal like pigs when you get 'em good.

 

[Mister Bisley]

Discreet :
Hill People Gear

Open :
Diamond D chest rig

I think I'm very much in this camp.

I would love to have a Barranti NW Hunter Rig....but I cant afford a $400 holster
Barranti Leather Co. custom leather holsters

 

[Flopsweat]

I think I'm very much in this camp.

I would love to have a Barranti NW Hunter Rig....but I cant afford a $400 holster
Barranti Leather Co. custom leather holsters

LOL, I've got a .357 I paid about that for. It's going in a $100 or less holster or bag. Those hill folk are on to something.

 

[Mister Bisley]

I hear ya Flop. I also dig the 7X Leather chest rig, still pricy but a good bit less than a Barranti

7X Leather - Chest Holster Handgun Carry Made Comfortable Click on the lower right hand corner of pics to enlarge click here for Order info Chest Holster System$295 Complete system is all inclusive Included with every outfit: Holster (L or R handed) tooling/stampingavailable Complete Harness(all leather) 6 Round Cartridge Slide (designed for harness) Please add $20 for Magazine Pouch Earplug Case (designed to fit harness) Earplugs Leather maintenance Cream Money back on new holster if not happy Full workmanship Guarantee for Life! If you tear one of these holsters up I'll repair or replace it for Free(if you survive the wreck and share the story with me)

 

[Flopsweat]

I hear ya Flop. I also dig the 7X Leather chest rig, still pricy but a good bit less than a Barranti

7X Leather - Chest Holster Handgun Carry Made Comfortable Click on the lower right hand corner of pics to enlarge click here for Order info Chest Holster System$295 Complete system is all inclusive Included with every outfit: Holster (L or R handed) tooling/stampingavailable Complete Harness(all leather) 6 Round Cartridge Slide (designed for harness) Please add $20 for Magazine Pouch Earplug Case (designed to fit harness) Earplugs Leather maintenance Cream Money back on new holster if not happy Full workmanship Guarantee for Life! If you tear one of these holsters up I'll repair or replace it for Free(if you survive the wreck and share the story with me)

That's beautiful. Maybe if I buy a .44 magnum I can justify spending that much on a holster. A little twisted, I know - spend more to feel OK about spending more.

 

[Defense Minister]

Check out the Blade-Tech holsters with the Tek-Lok attachment. If there's any way your pack waistbelt will accommodate this, that's your ticket, and it can be easily moved from pack to belt once in camp.

 

[raylo]

What holster(s) are you using for carry while hiking or backpacking? My Kingtuk doesnt handshake well with the waist straps of my packs. That being the case, I need suggestions. I would prefer to keep on my person instead of in/on my pack for obvious reasons. Guns to be carried are P229 or SP101.

Thank you in advance

I used to carry an airweight SW in a soft holster attached to my chest strap basically with the pistol in front of my heart easy to grab right handed. When friends planned a 3 day hike at upper Priest Falls on the ID/Canadia border in griz country I thought it foolish to even bother with the .38. I started carrying a SW 44mag stainless with 6 in barrel (although the Mountain Gun is a nice model for this purpose) and to avoid adding all the extra weight on my back I got a soft fabric thigh holster. Worked great. Fortunately we only encountered griz tracks and no griz. Even with a 44mag I would still have concerns about a griz re-enacting a scene from 'The Revenant' on me but I'd rather have it than not.
I rarely backpack these days but if/when I go out again I will go with one of the two described options.

 

[osprey]

I know blade tech doesn't make a holster for my Redhawk but has anybody adapted a holster to the tek lok system for a heavier da revolver? I guess I will test out the tek lok system with my G20 first and see if may be suitable for the weight of a RH. I like the idea of being able to move holster to different belts and packs easily.

 

[Defense Minister]

I know blade tech doesn't make a holster for my Redhawk but has anybody adapted a holster to the tek lok system for a heavier da revolver? I guess I will test out the tek lok system with my G20 first and see if may be suitable for the weight of a RH. I like the idea of being able to move holster to different belts and packs easily.

The Tek-Lok itself can be purchased separately and has numerous holes in it that can be used to attach it to any holster system with a rigid backing. Shop around, use your imagination, test the balance to be sure the Tek-Lok is attached high enough to keep the center of balance on the heavy gun low, and you should be GTG.