Summer Carry : Fanny Pack Set-Up

[@OptimusJedi]

I just recently gave up any tenuous grasp on fashion sense that I may have misguidedly still laid claim to and bought two concealed carry fanny packs. After my soul finished screaming it’s last desperate gasp into the ether, lamenting how I’d never be cool again if indeed I ever was, I received my Blackhawk fanny pack 2 days ago. The thing is huge! Definitely seems like you could fit a full size in it but haven’t tested anything out just yet. I also grabbed a Helikon-Tex in the flecktarn camo scheme in one of those truly pathetic attempts to try and retain even the slightest modicum of coolness. I’m reliably advised it’ll arrive sometime between next month and never. Hope this gave someone a laugh 😆

[@digitalpunk5365]

I bought one for my daughter. I’ve been playing with it to see what I can fit into it. It’s my daughters.

[@bradduvall4599]

Fanny packs have been in style for a little while now. I grew up in the 80s when they were big but I just can never bring myself to wear one now.

[@jessstone7486]

It did. Thx. I'm also somewhat about' the look'. I mean, if I'm going to defend myself and/or k*ll someone, I want to look good, doing it!

[@Noone-gs9yq]

U gavbe meea struke

[@tlock4616]

I take carrying seriously. I carry everyday, even in my house. I have caught a lot of crap over it from family and friends. Funny thing though, a couple of weeks ago my dog started freaking out and my doorbell rang. The young lady that lives down the road from me was standing on my front porch, bleeding and with and obviously broken arm. Her brother attacked her with a baseball bat. I got her inside, closed and deadbolt the door, called the police... who didn't arrive for 15 to 20 minutes. The whole time I figured I may have to use my ccw to protect us. Luckily nothing happened, but you never know when something might. Better to have it than need it.

[@st3rox]

It only takes one second to go from "That would never-" to "I never thought-"

[@jackieeastom8758]

Be prepared is the absolute best instruction I’ve ever received,it is the scout motto and worth adherence

[@paulbunyun3663]

i would have got in your car and drive her to the ER? dah

[@kylewood8327]

I carry my .38 revolver in the house and my .357 when going out. Like you said you just never know what might go down!

[@commentingisdangerous7530]

got to ask your family and friends if they would get mad at your for having a fire extinguisher in your house and car in case of emergencies...

[@deeboo1122]

I thinks its odd,..they finally made very small guns that can be easily concealed...But instead of understanding that everything is a trade off...We take that slim small easily concealed gun and then extend the mag,..extend the barrel length with a comp,..add a ŕed dot,...then all of a sudden,..its a full size gun...

[@elguapo.1234]

It'd called options

[@jdl9679]

Not really. A regular p365 with threaded barrel extended 12 rounded red dot light is still smaller and slim then a Glock 19

[@Jkp1321]

Started fanny pack carrying last month. It's been extremely advantageous for being able to dress however and wherever I wish without any concern of printing or otherwise having my gun show. In addition to comfortably carrying all my normal EDC, I've been able to carry other nice things like sunglasses. The Vanquest Dendrite is the best CCW pack because it has all the organization for a gun and such but without the tactical look

[@doublem1402]

I'm partial to the cheap Walmart style packs in common color something you'd see a homeless person carrying no od green or fancy battle patches

[@Z7d3nR4]

I do, as well. I have a few of the black "Essentials" packs. Been cc carrying them for years.

[@SmilingGator96]

Why wouldn't a homeless person or a normal person carry a green bag?

[@doublem1402]

@@SmilingGator96 use your sense of perception, they certainly might but averages come into play

[@tinfoilsombrero1439]

I wear mine only when I hike up my white socks and wear sandals.

[@VictoryOrValhalla14]

🔥

[@RustyX2010]

Then I use the urinals while wearing socks and sandals

[@chuckoaks6756]

You're the man. I didn't think anybody carried like me.

[@Graydog-sx6le]

I’ve been carrying a Fannie pack for years. I’ve got smaller ones and a bigger one that carries more. Good video.

[@nmr6988]

I like having a gun-purposed waist pack or sling bag. Even the very small ones easily hold my EDC.

[@andreasnitsch8119]

I got a sling bag , very happy with that , 6 Euro; aliexpress.

[@gingerehrhardt843]

I so enjoy your bloopers, after the video. They make me chuckle n put me in a good mood.

[@shaylow988]

I just downsized and got a p365 and I’m loving it and it fits nicely in my purse!

[@a.braggs4294]

Man, I love my fanny pack. It's funny because being 49 years old, I can look geeky with a fanny pack on and the whole time I have my "burner" on me. It's great! Very inconspicuous!

[@RadDadisRad]

The Hellcat RDP is pretty sweet. Love the muzzle device self keying feature.

[@cdlady54_95]

One thing that is very vital when using a fanny pack, is the holster position. The muzzle be pointed down per safety rules. If its facing to the left or to the right and you are not alone in a closet, your firearm is violating rules. Check the pack to make sure it can accommodate your muzzle facing down. Thank you for sharing and be safe.

[@curtispatrick4137]

I have had mine for about 6 months... Love it!!! So easy to carry and conceal!!!

[@Mr.Ut21]

I carried a glock 48 in a major water park this last weekend. Smart carry. Wore it under my trunks and over my undershorts. Sewn in a internal 'belt loop' to keep the smart carry strap from riding up the back. Went down water slides and everything. Walked it right through security. Crap out if the pockets after it went off. Its really easy people.

[@wolfhawkfield2k]

@ Ryan Taylor: “Crap out if the pockets after it went off” What were you trying to say? I don’t understand. Typo?

[@dmanspadge]

Sootch is either a "big fan" or "not a big fan" of everything

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

I've been carrying for over 40 years in every conceivable manner from small-of-back, shoulder, appendix, cross-draw, pocket, ankle, fanny pack, and now, for the last 12 years in a shoulder sling pack. For ME it's more versatile although, admittedly, not the most efficient or fast. I try to make up for the lack of speed by being ultra-aware whenever I'm out. I have many friends and family that are in LE and I associate with LE on a pretty regular basis. My point is, I've never had any of them question, "what's in the pack???" So off-body carry is a legit option.

[@Bill11812]

I use one of the Maxpedition Fatboys. It carries everything and slings right over my shoulder with no issues. Nobody seems to even notice it or care that I have it. I've put everything from a Glock 19 to a Ruger LCP II in the back pocket.

[@davidleavitt835]

Love this video. In Australia coozys are called stubby holders, and fanny packs are called bum bags. 🙂♥️

[@jessstone7486]

I love the references in OZ. Have a friend in South Oz who told me several: a person who's just traveling around, or basically lives in car parks, is called a "blow-in".

[@chuckoaks6756]

We had the fanny pack discussion with friends in Australia. It has a sexual connotation. Bum bag is what they suggested to us as well.

[@randallkelley3599]

The 5-11 fanny, shoulder pack is excellent for me. I saw an employee at 5-11 with one and I got the blue gray one.

[@kawikadee9670]

That bag is huge!

[@richardhobin2813]

Good video. I use to wear fanny packs all over south east asia when I taught english in Japan. Why did they go out of fashion they are excellent for conceal carry.

[@dammitjesse6553]

Love the SC cozy. I can hear the bluejays talking in the background. SC💪🏼

[@davidpyle7333]

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[@MiamiMidwest]

I just bought that same pack in black, you made the video I was looking for! Thank you sir!

[@ninob411]

I clicked because of the palmetto koozie. OD green pack with the word "tactical" on it screams CCW. I watched the entire video when I realized this is the I carry back ups for my back ups- Vaseline cotton ball guy. I'm really surprised he only had one book and one koozie.

[@Castleknight]

Yea, the OD green is a bad choice for a grayman look. The comp on the CCW is overkill, to me, as well. I wonder how much money Don has wasted on so MUCH edc, prepper and fire arm stuff? His yearly income, must be well north of $250,000 a year. He probably could retire, if he'd reduce his monthly expenditures.

[@pieceofparadise9338]

I use a helikon Tex possum Fanny pack and I LOVE IT. I carry my Glock 43x with a mission first trigger guard holster tethered to the inside of the main compartment. It’s a great option for carrying a pistol without wearing a belt.

[@theantil7]

Was kiting my wife around at a Marshall's, saw the Highland Tactical and decided to buy it. Never imagined it could work as a CC. I drive all day so appendix gets really annoying. And I drive into pretty suspicious areas, even at night. So this might be the perfect set up.

[@kiltedbill7594]

CAN'T HELP BUT NOTICE WHAT YOU ARE READING, GREAT BOOK. I HAVE READ ALL MR RAWLES BOOKS.

[@adamwhite9665]

Fanny packs are back in awesome

[@J-A-Y-P-E-E]

The Blue Oyster Bar called.....they want their leather fanny pack to be returned. Good video....the bloopers are funny.

[@briancarroll8382]

Ahhhhhh, we’ve come full circle to the Merse! Love the channel and thanks for the great content as always.

[@ExecutiveProtection51]

Great video, Sir! Thank you!!!

[@wehrmeister]

I've used a fanny pack from the moment I conceal carried. I tend to use tactical style packs, with more pouches and other attachments, including molle on top so I have my flashlight available. I'm able to carry my pistol, couple extra mags, and all of my EDC stuff. I started out with leather, but found pistol and mags wore out the fabric dividers and liners too quickly.

[@billyboy7989]

So I did a thing! And got me a bag 💼 too!!!!!!

[@presentowner3198]

Mindbuildingsolutions approved! Excellent video and content.

[@Kyle.Hoskins.Official]

Literally got that same Highland Tactical fannypack a year ago at Burlington Coat Factory, of all places 😂. Still amazes me I found it in there for about $15

[@MichaelR58]

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@outdoorsaddiction1085]

I have this same exact Fanny pack and it’s awesome!!! $15 at Ross is where I bought mine.

[@americandude3825]

I got a highland tactical back pack from Rosses (cheap store) years ago and let me tell you it has held up as good as my old ruck sacs.

[@rlm2010az]

Great idea

[@pawadventures5544]

Good video, I like those two bigger packs. 😎👍🏻

[@mtnshooter2487]

The one thing against a fanny pack is most people know what is in them.

[@TheTyrial86]

Chap sticks and disposable camera's???

[@alimfuzzy]

A fanny? 🤣

[@columbiariverpussycat3769]

Hard candies and a travel size bottle of sun block?

[@largemarge1603]

Meds for asthma?

[@toml.8210]

I would fill mine with Skittles or M&Ms... 😁

[@jtns2845]

my ccw beach fanny pack has only my handgun and reloads in it. my wallet, keys & cell phone ride in another fanny pack. if i need to grab my handgun i dont want other stuff in the way. all my fanny packs are small and totally untactical looking.

[@americandude3825]

Highland tactical is A LOT A LOT less expensive at rosses and Burlington. That Fanny pack was $14 yesterday. Almost got it. Their bag is solid too. I’ve had it about four years. A solid as my 5.11 or voodoo tactical stuff.

[@bosse641]

So cool the Hellcat.

[@johnguilbert1349]

Liking the Fiocchi Ouchie's in the background! Way better than the Fauci Ouuchie!

[@smokinjoe2539]

Get yourself a Kindle and carry hundreds of books with you in a size that's smaller than the book in your video.

[@RadDadisRad]

Kindle is life support against boredom.

[@nmr6988]

We love our Kindle. But i try to keep it far from nature and close to an electrical outlet.

[@tinfoilsombrero1439]

@@nullface_YT You’re holding yourself out as the virtue standard while typing your message from a Chinese made device?

[@chuckoaks6756]

@@nullface_YT imagine if you will, using an i phone.

[@commentingisdangerous7530]

if the fanny pack isn't casual looking it will stand out too. you want one in fun, social and fashionable colors. not black, grey, military green with tactical designs...

[@manimalcok9938]

taking a play from a book by A. American I'm trying out a Maxpedition Versa-Pack. Using a QVO velcro holster adapter I have my Safariland holster in the gun pocket. The pack also has a full IFAK and water and other small items. Can wear the pack so it's in front of you with the gun pocket zipper open.

[@tobytyler4223]

Nice choice of books by James Wesley Rawles.

[@andreasnitsch8119]

Normaly i like your vidios . But it is it now more Business?

[@tonyanderson2269]

Yes, I concur with you. He is now does a lot of promotions for the company he associates with.

[@joetexas1546]

Going Full-Nutnfancy!👍

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

Nice! I like that SOG MT, may have to get one and give it a try.

[@hawkknight4564]

Great video as always man. God bless you.

[@deeboo1122]

Love ur vids sootch,..keep up the Good work and God Bless The fanny pack def works,.I do the same thing,..except i use a tiny sling pack,..just so its a pack,..and not a fanny pack

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

I have been looking for a decent fanny pack that doesn't cost too much and yours looks like the thing. Where should I look for one?

[@andreasnitsch8119]

Ok . When i go swimming i know what to look for .

[@craigbond5879]

I have a Bagmaster Fanny pack I wear out when I have shorts on and out and about , I carry a Glock 19 with a spare magazine, IFAK, Knife and cell phone and most times don’t even know I have it on !

[@fatman7100]

I have a Knott's Berry Farm fanny pack setup.

[@22640cal]

Nutnfancy was ahead of the curve on this one lol

[@ninob411]

You should warm people that if they Put a beer in that koozie with a weapon in the pack they are committing a crime.

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

If I could find a slimmer or thinner pack that would hold G19X w/ a Holosun Optic on it. I might go to a pack. I think it would come in handy for my fishing days while out in the kayak. I don't want something to bulky basically

[@bosse641]

Very nice that pouch.

[@johnjames218]

Fanny packs work great for cycling

[@pine0981]

Good Video, however I'm on a security team at my church. Can you show some options such as a bible cut out models? or more conceivable less obvious options. Something that will blend in a family environment.

[@johnbellinger2494]

Would like your opinion on the Alien gear low pro belly band holster. Seems to fill that niche when a belt is not viable.

[@columbiariverpussycat3769]

If your thin it'll probably be great. If your fat your gun might stick out like a sore thumb lol

[@rays.5764]

Taking advice from James Reeves, I see. Pocket carry over fanny packs all day.

[@bustabass9025]

The main purpose for a fanny pack in my opinion, is to carry a concealed weapon, a spare mag, and identification. Used as such, it provides safe, reliable, and sure security access, should you have to use the weapon. Most phones come with their own carrying clip. As far as anything else like books, drink holders, etc., they are best carried elsewhere or left at home.

[@bustabass9025]

@Guerilla Radio My point is they are an available option made for carrying your phone separately from where you're carry your gun. That's much better, safer, and makes a hellava lot more sense. You'd think an experienced CCW holder would know that. I guess not.

[@largemarge1603]

For several decades, I cc fanny-packs made by 'Anderson©'... fabricated by a family in Sonora, California. I visited their store-front shop, and watched the mom and granny constructing my packs to-order. . Unfortunately, they closed around 2012 or so. Fortunately, I buy bulk, so I had probably five in various sizes. I own more than one because with my 24/7/360° use, I wear them out. . One advantage to their design: * the belt works like a standard belt holding-up your trousers, a complete circle, and the pack hangs on the belt With that system, the pistol compartment lays flat(ter) instead of forced into the arc of my torso. . After Anderson closed, I experimented with other packs, but nothing is built for the comfort, durability, and utility of an Anderson.

[@MyPammer]

When I walk in our safe suburban neighborhood, my husband still insists I take my carry with me. I'm small so it's small (Bodyguard), however exercise wear does not lend itself to carrying. My friend gave me a small over the shoulder bag. Hubs said I wouldn't be able to find my firearm. I said I can just use it in the bag if I have to, but I've never had trouble finding it.

[@Georgiaonmymind862]

She Equipts Herself can show you some clothing that you could use for this purpose.

[@MegaDysart]

@@Georgiaonmymind862 second this, her channel is great. My wife carries all the time now because of her channel, thank god

[@vitogriffin6575]

A quality holster with ulticlip instead of soft loops works great with exercise clothes.

[@MyPammer]

@@vitogriffin6575 thanks! I'll check into that.

[@bobbymalcich63]

thanks sootchoo for the video!!!

[@softballsoccerball]

Thanks

[@PandaFG]

I use a fanny pack holster combo for more loot space

[@DavidHain-TX]

Nice review. Thanks.

[@grasshopper8621]

I know I’ve asked this heaps before I’m sorry Hi sootch do you have an idiots or not so clever video on putting and packing a bob or ghb for the beginner in all of us like what and where to pack it in the bag

[@sfcrmsa]

The lighter the better and more compact the better when it comes to your firearm. I know the die hard 1911 fan's out there, that can conceal carry a 1911 in their sock. Carrying a full size 1911 in a waist pack while walking will be fun for about an hour, or less. The weight on the waist in relation to the fanny pack carry, is not fun.

[@alpha6tango860]

That color pack screams gun

[@Castleknight]

I'm surprised SP went with this color. He had a brain fart.

[@highbrass3749]

That’s why mine is tie dye. I wear it with my short shorts and boomer sneakers from Costco. Sorry boomers don’t hate me.

[@chuckoaks6756]

@@highbrass3749 i hate you.... I only wear high sox with sandals.

[@chuckoaks6756]

Just put a mini mouse patch on it.

[@jessstone7486]

@@highbrass3749 Nothin' wrong with "camo"!!!

[@warpedone2]

Nice set up & pack

[@SAVY_JAX]

You might as well carry a backpack if you’re gonna lug around all that stuff. At this point, it’s really just a small backpack on your hip and would probably look ridiculous.

[@beargreasebrigade]

I've found that the Highland Tactical side release buckles may become loose over a short time and will pull open unexpected - replaced mine with a military grade buckle, cheap and available enough to try a few.

[@kylewood8327]

I don’t know man, that pack is screaming tactical Timmy! It’s really big for a fanny, I think I would prefer something a tad smaller and not military in color.

[@MatthewinGooseneck]

It seems like it is not safe to keep a pistol inside a pack with out some sort of trigger guard.

[@RustyX2010]

While at the beach too

[@NickZirille]

Guns don't just go off on their own

[@largemarge1603]

I cc in fanny-packs for decades. This's the first I heard of a tethered trigger-guard. Thought I knew everything...

[@mikejones6711]

*nutnfancy has entered the chat*

[@blackpistolcompany3482]

Depending on state law once you put that bag down then its no longer on your person which can be an issue.

[@HFVidShotz]

Bumbag. Do concealed carry centered fanny packs exist? Thanks for the info!

[@ryewhiskeyfan5946]

Use my Helikon Tex bandicoot often. Good for when I carry just the essentials.

[@columbiariverpussycat3769]

You mean Crash Bandicoot?

[@ryewhiskeyfan5946]

@@columbiariverpussycat3769 Nope.

[@pop_rocks21y99]

Do you have a link for the trigger guard?

[@phillipmerritt1428]

Rating, Concealed carry fanny packs.

[@warlockcommandcenter]

Sootch I have a Blackhawk CCW Fanny pack it has a Velcro hold closed so you can in zip the pack if a threat is approaching your area q

[@sofloflow]

I use a 5.11 LV6 at times for my Glock G29

[@chrisbrunk5541]

Have a couple different packs in different sizes myself. Yea I take some jokes but so what

[@duckman3394]

Yeah I carry. What gun?

[@Hero-hs4gt]

The Shield SMSC vs The Hex Wasp, you’ve used both red dots on the Hellcat in different configurations. Which one is better?

[@raceneely8185]

Hi, are you not recommending maxpedition anymore?

[@MrMorgorth]

Find one fully water proof for beaches or swimming pool areas able to be dumped into Water and not leave it behind with someone needed to watch it and still go swimming and so on either way.

[@Castleknight]

I couldn't get the neomag mag carrier to work for me. Getting the mag holder onto and off my pants was a pain in the butt. I sent mine back for a refund.

[@Xrayblazer3595]

What is the highest law of the land? It is the constitution (which is based on natural law). Any laws like state laws that infringe on our constitutional rights is an illegitimate law. We have no obligation to obey illegitimate unconstitutional laws. Like the law that you reference about some states require a carry permit. No one should waist the time or the money to comply with tyrannical state governments who want to deprive you of your rights. FIGHT THE POWER. FIGHT FOR WHATS RIGHT DON'T COMPLY! DISOBEY AND REBEL!

[@jessstone7486]

Exactly! And I shake my head over those who bought protection, and allowed their names to be put on a federal database. What an epic fail, that is. The guv is the last place you want to be tagged as a 'protection' owner.

[@jefflauracook]

So it's a man purse.