Concealed Carry On Backpack Shoulder Strap

[jyl]

I’m trying to find a way to carry a small spoon on the shoulder strap of my backpack, with the spoon concealed and protected from rain. Spoon size similar to the Glock 26 or S&W 442. Not planning any quick draw games but need it quickly accessible.

Reason: concealed carry on a bike is difficult, especially wearing raingear. Carrying the spoon inside the backpack makes it inaccessible.

Suggestions?

[legion]

Sneaky Pete?

[911boost]

I have an Alien Gear backpack strap holder for their system. It is a bit bulky and definitely not concealed.

Got it for hunting when the danger of a mountain lion is present and I am alone.

You can also get a chest rig, but again it is not concealed.

[red-beard]

I carried for years while cycling. Right hand back pocket of Jersey. I carried a Kel-Tec P3-AT, very small 380ACP. I kept it in a ziplock bag for moisture protection. Sweat is more of an issue than anything else.

It was in a "rug" inside the ziplock. I kept my CC license and some cash in the rug as well, along with a spare mag.

No rain, ziplock open. Rain, ziplock closed.

I pulled out the "rug" and unzipped once. A Pickup truck was "rushing" us from behind on a 4 lane divided road. He did this multiple times before passing around us and turning on a side street.

Technically, I never "brandished" since the pistol was still in the rug.

[jyl]

When riding recreationally, I carry (sometimes) in the jersey pocket in a ziplock.

But when riding around town, I carry a backpack and don't wear a jersey.

There are generic shoulder strap pouches meant for water bottles or radios, but I can't find anything more suitable for a concealed spoon. Surely there must be such a product? The whole CCW thing is such a marketing machine, there are CCW bras and CCW underwear (made those up but I don't doubt), how can there not be a CCW shoulder strap pouch?

Sneaky Pete looks good, they seem made for belt wear, I wonder how secure they are if strapped to a shoulder strap (like, will the spoon fall out).

[stevej37]

Sorry...but I don't understand. Why would you want to carry a hand gun while biking??
Don't they weigh a few lbs.?

I'm constantly trying to shed lbs. while biking....a credit card is about all I carry.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by stevej37

Sorry...but I don't understand. Why would you want to carry a hand gun while biking??
Don't they weigh a few lbs.?

I'm constantly trying to shed lbs. while biking....a credit card is about all I carry.

Portland Oregon area...need I explain more?

(edit) Mentioned by legion..

https://www.sneakypeteholsters.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5eGCkrSw7QIVJh6tBh0F3QivEAAYASA AEgJf0PD_BwE

[red-beard]

If you could add a "twist lock" to the Sneaky Pete, you might have a winner. Of you might look for a camera accessory bag that goes on a strap like that.

The Sneaky Pete uses magnets to keep it closed.

https://amazon.com/HAHIYO-Closure-Install-Instructions-Briefcase/dp/B08CR1DQR1/

[Jeff Higgins]

I went down this road trying to find a holster that would mount to the shoulder straps on my backpack while actually backpacking. I had no reason to try to conceal, but I would have settled for one that did. No luck. One would think there would be a market for such an animal, but apparently there is not. Every darn holster on the market is designed to mount to a horizontal belt, not a vertical one. I tried all manner of dedicated shoulder holster, with their own straps, but found them all uncomfortable with backpack straps going over them. Good luck...

[jyl]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Portland Oregon area...need I explain more?

(edit) Mentioned by legion..

https://www.sneakypeteholsters.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5eGCkrSw7QIVJh6tBh0F3QivEAAYASA AEgJf0PD_BwE

Yeah, some of our bike paths are all but unrideable due to the homeless camps with guys defending their "turf".

[911boost]

Jeff, the polymer Alien Gear system has a mount specifically for backpack straps and you can orientate the draw anyway you want.

[The Synergizer]

Bear spray is a good start before blowing some guys head off...

Not that I really care...

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

I went down this road trying to find a holster that would mount to the shoulder straps on my backpack while actually backpacking. I had no reason to try to conceal, but I would have settled for one that did. No luck. One would think there would be a market for such an animal, but apparently there is not. Every darn holster on the market is designed to mount to a horizontal belt, not a vertical one. I tried all manner of dedicated shoulder holster, with their own straps, but found them all uncomfortable with backpack straps going over them. Good luck...

A good upholstery shop should have the sewing equipment to modify a holster to any fastening method you like. Changing a loop made for horizontal mount to vertical would be a snap.. Speaking of snaps...a pair of snaps to close the loop over a strap...something like that.

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by 911boost

Jeff, the polymer Alien Gear system has a mount specifically for backpack straps and you can orientate the draw anyway you want.

I didn't see any Alien Gear for backpack that were concealed carry. But the idea is good.

A modified Sneaky Pete installed in the same way, but with some extra clasp to ensure the flap stays shut with the pistol sideways. Setup on the left for cross-draw seems like a good way to go.

I like the nylon styles for this with some "innocuous" logo on it, like it is medical gear.

[fanaudical]

Instead of the backpack, would something like a top-tube bag be more accessible?

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=102959&category=269

That kinda flies against the opinion from Alien Gear:

https://aliengearholsters.com/blog/concealed-carry-for-bicycle-commuters-and-recreational-cyclist/

EDIT: After thinking about this some more, I do think having the pistol on the bike is a bad idea. Ignore my first suggestion; you want it on your person somewhere. Visibility vest with an internal pocket?

[911boost]

It is not concealed at all James, but Jeff said he didn’t need that....

[jyl]

I have one of these phone pouches on my right shoulder strap. It is durable, rainproof, and the flap is secured with a huge slab of velcro that won’t come open unless you mean it to. I bet they’d make me a custom pouch sized for the spoon, to go on the left strap. Having two sort of matching pouches, that don’t look “spoony”, might be the way to go.

https://black-star-bags.myshopify.com/collections/accessory-packages/products/cell-phone-holster-in-your-choice-of-color

[abisel]

This guy did something simple. But maybe the addition of a holster attached inside the bag would be a bit more secure.

[KFC911]

Mebbe carry bear spray in a water bottle holder on your bike?

[jyl]

Originally Posted by KC911

Mebbe carry bear spray in a water bottle holder on your bike?

I’m not likely to encounter a bear.