The fanny pack came back, and the concealed carry fanny pack came back with it. For running, hiking, gym shorts, and any outfit with no belt, it is the most natural off-body carry there is, because it is on your body and everyone is wearing one. This guide covers the HIP Gunner we sell, what separates a real gun pack from a fanny pack with a gun in it, and the draw.
What a concealed carry fanny pack needs
- A dedicated gun compartment that nothing else goes in.
- Fast opening. A zipper you fumble is a bad day. A rip cord that opens the front in one pull is the standard.
- An internal holster that covers the trigger and keeps the grip in the same place every time.
- Room for a magazine and your phone, so it is the only bag you carry.
- Looks like a fanny pack. Plain fabric, plain colors.
The fanny pack
Elite Survival Systems HIP Gunner Concealed Carry Fanny Pack
A slim pack, 9.5 by 5 by 2 inches in the gun compartment, with a rip-cord front that opens the compartment in one pull. It ships with two ambidextrous holsters so you pick the one that fits your gun, up to a full-size pistol. The front pocket has two elastic magazine loops and room for a phone and keys. The waist strap is 53 inches with a quick-release buckle and works on the waist or cross-body as a sling. Mesh backing, water-resistant fabric, in black, heather gray or stripe canvas. $45.47.
The draw
- Wear it in front, slightly off-center toward your strong side.
- Support hand grabs the pack from below and holds it against you.
- Strong hand pulls the rip cord. The front drops open.
- Grip, draw, extend. The holster stays in the pack.
Practice it dry a hundred times. The whole sequence is under two seconds once the rip cord is a habit.
Alternatives
If you want a bag built entirely around the gun, the Avenger Gun Pack carries on a belt or strap with a main compartment that is the holster. If you would rather keep the gun on your body without a belt at all, the STRAPT-TAC belly band holds a real kydex holster and draws like a belt holster.
Frequently asked questions
Is a fanny pack a good way to carry a gun?
For beltless days, yes. It is on your body, it draws in two motions, and it looks like a fanny pack.
Does the HIP Gunner fit a Glock 19?
Yes. The holsters fit up to a full-size pistol.
Does it come with a holster?
Two, so you can pick the one that fits your gun.
Can I wear it as a sling?
Yes. The 53-inch strap goes cross-body.
Can I run with it?
Yes. Snug it down and wear it in front.
The bottom line
The HIP Gunner is a fanny pack with a rip cord and a holster, which is exactly what a concealed carry fanny pack should be. Practice the pull.
Related reading
Beltless concealed carry: every option
Best tactical sling bags for a pistol
Best belly band holster for men
