Backpacking Gun

[Tinelement]

I also got the large. Love it. Would buy again without hesitation.

Carnplanenut,
Yes. I always holster my firearm in the pack. Same as any carry, cover the trigger.
As for the zipper. I get what you are saying with it opening all the way around. But, if it did that, the whole front would flop forward and be a pain. Load it up and get out and use it. I think you'll agree why it is set up the way it is.

[carnplanenut]

I also got the large. Love it. Would buy again without hesitation.

Carnplanenut,
Yes. I always holster my firearm in the pack. Same as any carry, cover the trigger.
As for the zipper. I get what you are saying with it opening all the way around. But, if it did that, the whole front would flop forward and be a pain. Load it up and get out and use it. I think you'll agree why it is set up the way it is.

I will let you know. I am preparing to hike the Grand Canyon and will be doing a lot of hiking between now and June (when I have a 3 day permit). I look forward to giving it a good testing before.

Jason

[Gunner]

Heres a pretty good video on the Ribz

[Tinelement]

That's a good one. Crocket20 is another really good one to follow for the Ribz.

[mightiestmouse]

Just another link to a chest type rig for hiking that you can CCW comfortably while having a backpack with waist support: http://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Produc...9/Default.aspx

[carnplanenut]

So, I am back and have recovered from my Grand Canyon Backpacking trip. I wanted to share my experience with my Ribz pack. It was very easy to use and not bulky at all. It was really nice to have everything that I needed access to right in front of me rather than having to remove my pack and getting to it. It also fits a compact firearm in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster very nicely. I was able to carry my hiking food, small survival gear, wallet, camera, etc; all while feeling balanced and not overloaded. A lot of hikers stopped to ask about the pack and being able to unzip the front and let your stomach breathe was nice.

The only two things that I would complain about is that it isn't waterproof and that you do tend to sweat a lot behind the pack on your stomach while wearing it.

I would highly recommend anyone considering this as an option while hunting, camping, hiking, etc. to go ahead and purchase it.

Please see my photo below taken just before traversing down Devil's Corkscrew on the bottom of the Bright Angel Trail.

Jason

[SouthPaw]

I was in the market for a new camping handgun this year after I sold my Alaskan 44mag. I purchased a Gen4 G20. 10mm has plenty of horsepower for anything you may encounter. I slapped a TLR-1s on it and a new OWB holster.

[carnplanenut]

I like my Glock 26 for camping. Although, I also like the 30s too.

Jason

[lex137]

I bought a g20 just for hiking/backpacking! Use to have a .357.

[Ah Pook]

Missed this one the first couple of times.

The only two animals I'm concerned with, in CO, are moose and mt. lions. Two moose encounters in our neighborhood last year.

A S&W 629 .44mag packed with CorBon 320hc is the first choice. G20 with hot fmj 10mm is second. Working on a 10mm HC load.

Ribz looks interesting but with no mesh in the back looks like it would be hot in the summer. Looks a little too deconstructed. Definitely want to play with one though. Not sure if it would replace my beat-to-death Mountainsmith fanny pack or Camelback HAWG.