Sorry for the late post, but I was searching for any new, low profile, solutions since there are so many new running and trail running belts and vests out here these days. I am curious to hear if anyone has better solutions, but here is what I have found best these days:
Most comfortable option - for trail running and hiking, the left chest pocket of the REI Flash 15 holds a micro 9mm great (I keep it in a holster or pocket holster for extra safety). I don’t expect to quick draw but it is the most comfortable and convenient I can find. I would prefer a better hydration vest, such as a Salomon Adv Skin 12 (my choice when doing a real race/unarmed), but it is pretty much see-through.
For running low profile, the old school Pistol Wear seems to be the most comfortable of the belt options I have found. Worn under tee shirt and washed as needed. But it still bounces like most waist options.
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For the fanny pack options, the ESS Marathon Pack is great. It still bounces and is annoying like most other belt type options, but the back is grippy and holds better against your clothing. Also the bottles help disguise the pack. My issue is it is not as bomb proof as traditional nylon tactical gear, and also the nylon clip of the belt does not have a “safety” button like some brands do to defend against someone unclipping it.
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However with trail running becoming more popular, I wonder if any of you have any solutions from hydration packs or belts from the big brands - Salomon, Naked, Ultimate Direction, etc - would love to hear which items conceal well, allow for draw draw, and do not bounce that bad.