Another Carry Tip for Hikers

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EXPLORER

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Of course, I don't mean concealed carry unless you are legally allowed. Here it is: ever seen a PHOTOJOURNALIST VEST? I have one made by Banana Republic and it is great. It has at least a dozen pockets and is great around the campsite or for short hikes. You can easily carry bug dope, camera, snacks, sunblock, matches, multitool, etc. Mine has two pockets that seem tailor-made for hi-cap mags. The pockets can easily carry j-frame size revolvers and mid-size Glocks. They can hold even larger/heavier handguns but the "sag" gets to be a bit much. I thought about getting a SWAT-type vest for the same purpose but imagine the reaction from other hikers, even handgunners! My vest was $100 about 5 years ago. One drawback: the fabric of mine is cotton, so it retains moisture if you sweat too much.
 
I have one, also. They are the greatest thing since beer in the can. You could hide a LAWS rocket underneath! It also works well for carrying a camera and lens. LOL

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I completely agree. I've had a vest from Banana Republic for some time.
Although I have a few pistols that I carry in pocket holsters, it's always nice to be able to use a hip holster under the vest. (Besides, It's hot in Kentucky. It's good to have air circulation around the hip holster.)

Will

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At the risk of sounding too yuppified, my wife gave me a real nice one from Orvis. Big & roomy, lotsa pockets, velcro, loops, etc. I can carry small (J-frame or Tomcat) in pockets or wear shoulder rig, SOB, or beltslide very discretely and comfortably. Throw in a pair of cargo shorts and panama hat and I look like a big [dorky] happy camper. I leave cellphone &/or camera/binoculars visible to complete the look. If they only knew!?!
M2
 
Orvis, Mike?

Wow, I thought I saw you talking on the cell phone in the Cigar / Martini Bar.

The vests also work well while fly fishing.
 
I look like a Doofus in one. I tried it on in the store and my child couldn't stop laughing.

No, I don't look like a doofus ordinarily.
Some of my friends wear them and they are lean and tough looking. Not me - sigh.
 
EXPLORER, after reading your post today, I happened to see a tool vest in a Tool Crib of the North catalog that has 15 pockets. It costs $53. Hey, there is even a cowboy hard hat on the same page that would sure look good with it. :)

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[This message has been edited by Keiller TN (edited July 25, 2000).]
 
Greetings fellow campers,
I bought a couple of those canvas tool caddies that attach around a 5 gallon plastic pail to satisfy all my backcountry carry needs. I wear one around each of my massive pumped up muscular thighs, each overflowing with pistols, hi-cap magazines, all types of impressive looking electronic gizmos, and fake grenades. Not only do I look really impressive, but the chicks really dig it out on the trail. (One could hardly blame them. Cell phone rings and.."BAM". Quick draw from the left inner thigh and I'm talking like one of the big dogs. The girls always coo over that move. That having been said, could life possibly get any better...?
SM
 
nothing says GUN like a black fanny pack or a multipocketed vest of any kind. this is never more true than when it is 100+ in the shade and you see guy with one on and a clip type knife in his front pocket.
how do i know? i was wearing one in Wallymart and a teenager came up and said "Excuse me what kind of gun do you carry?" i was taken back and i asked him why he thought that. he said his dad was a cop and told him that guys that wear fannypacks, vests and/or big pocket clip knives usually have a gun on as well. smart a$$ punk.
i only wear my fanny pack when i have on a bathing suit and shirt or jogging pants or i am hikeing. i wear my vest only when it is cool enough to need it for comfort.

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[This message has been edited by riddleofsteel (edited July 25, 2000).]
 
I don't conceal a weapon in my vest because it would be illegal. I agree that wearing this type of vest in a Wally World when it's 100 degrees may not be too bright. I wear it at 10,000-14,000 feet in the rockies. Note I said carry tip for HIKERS.
 
Well, I got one of those Ranger vests in black. Since I'm a photographer anyway-I had my companies name embroidered on the back and 'photographer' embroidered on the front.

works well and with my cameras..never have a raised eyebrow. :)

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