Hiking Carry Pistol

[carnplanenut]

I like to hike. I have hiked the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim , Zion, and Alaska. I have carried a pocket revolver, a large frame revolver, and a Glock.

I had this discussion with a police officer friend of mine and he had some strong opinions about whether you are carrying for the 2-legged animal vs the 4-legged animal.

What do you carry when you hike and why?

[Irving]

Whatever I carry every day. I'm not saying I put any thought into it though.

[brutal]

What kind of opinion?

WTF is the difference? A threat is a threat and you have the God given right (human right for those that prefer) to defend yourself, your loved ones, and perhaps others in imminent danger if the situation warrants.

I carry every day, every damn place I am able, unless flying or otherwise prohibited. I'm carrying now in my home.

[hurley842002]

I just carry whatever I carry on a daily basis, which is (at this time) an M&P Shield 9, coincidentally the Shield is a light, comfortable pistol, so good for hiking IMO. I get the idea surrounding "hand cannons" for woods carry, but I just don't venture into areas where Grizzlies or Polar bears are an issue, and am still more concerned with 2 legged critters than anything.

[encorehunter]

I usually carry my 1911 when I am hiking. I dont feel the need to conceal as much, but my jacket or shirt do normally cover it. It carries .450 SMC rounds with bonded bullets. It is "fairly" lightweight, especially with the right holster.

[ray1970]

I typically just carry a decent knife.

I?m a gambler that way I guess.

[blacklabel]

I just carry a knife as well. I haven't found a way to carry comfortably on trail and usually don't want to deal with the weight.

[Grant H.]

Usually my 1911 or if I know there are bigger critters around something in 10mm.

[RobertJordan]

I carry a G19 in the woods. I would like to get a G20 as I start to spend more time in the back country.

[SouthPaw]

When camping, I usually take a 12g loaded with Winchester PDX1 shells for the truck/campsite gun.

For hiking, I carry a G20.4 loaded with a mix of 1/1 Underammo 220g hard cast and 200g XTP Jacketed HP's. With both rounds at about 1300fps and just under 700 ft/lb of muzzle energy, I am pretty confident I can stop any two legged or four legged creature that is a threat. I have a small hiking backpack that I have rigged up for an OWB Alien Gear Holster to sit on the outside that is easily accessible. Sometimes I wear it on the hip but just depends on how far we are hiking and where we are at.