holster arrangement when backpacking

[XD357grandpa]

I do a lot of backpacking and have yet to find a comfortable way to open carry with a backpack on. Does anyone know of a harness/holster arrangement where I can carry my XD on my chest without interferrence from my pack straps? I would prefer this to a drop down tactical holster on my leg.

 

[SGB]

Guides Choice Chest Holster, Original Alaskan Holster

 

[eagleeyes]

how about an iwb holster kept at like 1 or 2 oclock?

 

[XD357grandpa]

Thanks SGB, that's exactly what I am looking for.

And Rich_s, a simple question in a carry forum, not a debate on the merits of bear spray vs firearms.

 

[Andrew17]

You can get a Voodoo Tactical chest platform, a nylon chest platform with Molle, and basically attach any Molle compatible holster to it.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Thanks SGB, that's exactly what I am looking for.

And Rich_s, a simple question in a carry forum, not a debate on the merits of bear spray vs firearms.

Am I missing something? I did not see Rich_S post in this thread....

 

[MatieA]

Am I missing something? I did not see Rich_S post in this thread....

I believe he was reading the SGB's sig.

 

[Deserteagle]

I have the same dilemma, so I came to 2 solutions.

Carry cross-draw OWB. Or carry on thigh holster.

When it comes down to it, you need to set some priorities. My gun is my first priority, so I put my gun where I want it, and make everything else work around it. If your gun is a low priority, put it in your backpack...

 

[Mainsail]

I cannot imagine hiking or backpacking with a thigh holster. That might work for a stroll around the park, but it would get pretty tiring after several miles and a few thousand feet of elevation gain.

Try this:

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[JohnD13]

Maxpedition make a real nice pack with a pistol pocket that you can access from the outside with ease.