Personally, I can't stand fanny packs unless I'm going for a short hike, in which case a lumbar hydration pack is ideal. But I have the same problems sometimes with all my junk (gun, light, sunglasses, reloads, knife, etc). I was looking at "man-purses" like the Maxpedition VersiPak, but they're still pretty darn big. I saw an Indian-made shoulder pack that is just big enough for a Glock19. It has a fold out flap for IDs and money and a couple outer pockets for knives, lights and other EDC stuff. The best part was its price: $10. I should have bought two, but I bought one in OD. For weekend activities, it's perfect, and I can pack a larger gun than my P3AT (which is how I normally solve my always-carry conundrum). One thing: unless you're used to keeping your bag close by (like women are with their purses), it will take a while to train yourself to not set the bag down and walk away. Good luck!