What about just using a holster like normal?
Open carry is acceptable under some circumstances. In my book, that is one such example, hiking snowflakes be damned.
I think a positive retention holster is a good idea for several reasons.
A vertical shoulder holster or a horizontal-chest holster should workThe belt of the pack rests on the gun if I wear it on my hip, or the pack covers it if I wear it on my back. Makes it hard to draw, and is uncomfortable. Over belly or chest are the best options.
I carry my G20 in a Kenai rig. It's pretty comfortable and really easy and quick to get to.
The belt of the pack rests on the gun if I wear it on my hip, or the pack covers it if I wear it on my back. Makes it hard to draw, and is uncomfortable. Over belly or chest are the best options.
This, it helps to even some weight.Hill People Gear Kit Bag, reasonably priced, very comfortable under a pack, and large enough for some basic survival items as well, should you be separated from your main pack.
I found out the hard way about the waist strap pushing on the OWB holster...... I am also looking for options. I don't like the idea of the chest rigs just adding another strap going over my shoulders.. I do like the idea of mounting a holster to the hip strap of the backpack though.
Also, where are your favorite backpacking trails?
Also, where are your favorite backpacking trails?