{"id":3193,"date":"2024-04-27T04:32:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-27T04:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=3193"},"modified":"2024-04-27T04:32:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-27T04:32:26","slug":"things-that-dont-suck-vertx-socp-fanny-pack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=3193","title":{"rendered":"Things That Don&#8217;t Suck &#8211; Vertx SOCP Fanny Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642.jpg\" data-caption=\"The SOCP Fanny pack is perfect for concealed carry (Travis Pike for TTAG)\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642-696x522.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222700642.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\" title=\"PXL_20240420_222700642\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The SOCP Fanny pack is perfect for concealed carry (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A wave of 1980s nostalgia hit us in 2016 and still hasn\u2019t let up. The 1980s are still considered cool, and I\u2019d like to see us pull some of the more valuable things out of the 1980s. Like gas prices, a lack of the Hughes Amendment and fanny packs. The good news is that we get one of the three, and that\u2019s fanny packs. In 1988, fanny packs were hailed as the product of the year, and in 2024, we have a small but growing market of fanny pack options for concealed carriers. One of these modern options is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ddZyYS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vertx SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There was a time when the all-black <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-ka-bar-tdi-fanny-pack\/#comments\">fanny pack<\/a> was considered a CCW tell. If a random guy had one conspicuously close to his right hand, he was carrying a gun. They were the photographer\u2019s vest of their era. With fanny packs falling out of style and the arrival of hundreds of concealed carry holsters, I think that perception has faded.<\/p>\n<p>I also think products like the SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack aren\u2019t the best for everyday carry. Concealed carry fanny packs are another tool for the toolbox, which leads us to explain why the fanny pack could be a valuable choice for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Fanny Packs<\/h2>\n<p>I landed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ddZyYS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vertx SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack<\/a> after researching ways to carry it while I worked out. That led to me looking for an option to carry a firearm in all sorts of unusual situations. How do I carry when I take my kids to the beach? Or to a water park? What about when I mow the yard? That led to numerous alternative options but ultimately had me settle on the fanny pack.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_546294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546294\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546294\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221742035.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-546294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don\u2019t call it out of style. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The concealed carry fanny pack offers you an extreme degree of concealment. If you pick an adequately sized fanny pack, you can hide a full-sized handgun without a problem. Your fanny pack is still a pack. It can carry your gun, a reload, a knife, a light, a cell phone, medical gear, bug spray, sunscreen, chapstick, wallet and so on. In those odd situations, it becomes quite valuable beyond even the gun.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_546301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546301\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546301 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546301\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222146670.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-546301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I use my fanny pack for more than guns. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I live in the middle of nowhere in Florida, which is essentially Australia junior when it comes to things that can kill you. When I work outdoors, hike, run, etc., I stay strapped, and the fanny pack dominates concealment, security and retention. The downside is a slow draw that requires practice, but I think it\u2019s worth the effort.<\/p>\n<h2>Why the Vertx SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack<\/h2>\n<p>There are many fanny packs out there, and many are aimed at the tactical and concealed carry market. I\u2019ve tried a few, but after finding the Vertx SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack, I stopped looking. It offered me everything I could want, including a massive dedicated concealed carry pouch at the rear of the pack.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_546297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546297\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546297 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546297\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222428943.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-546297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bag can be worn as a cross body option. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The concealed carry pouch opens completely for easy access to your firearm. Inside that pouch, Vertx includes a holster retainer that allows you to attach your standard belt holster to the retainer. The retainer attaches to the loop material on the inside of the pouch. Using your standard holster is quite nice, and you aren\u2019t reliant on a quasi-universal design. This improves safety and makes the gun quicker to draw and get on target.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_546302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546302\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546302 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546302\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222106873.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-546302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fanny pack allows you to carry some spare goodies with ease. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The pocket can hold a full-sized gun, but it would be tight. I\u2019d stick to Glock 19 and smaller. I tend to just carry my P365 or a J frame with it.<\/p>\n<h2>Going Fast<\/h2>\n<p>I do wish we had a hot pull option inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ddZyYS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack<\/a>, but the massive Rapid Access Tab does an excellent job of making the weapon accessible. Drawing from a neutral position and getting an accurate shot on target takes about three seconds for me when I start cold. I could get to it under three with practice and with staging the zipper and rapid access tab just right.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_546305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546305\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546305 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546305\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221826667.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-546305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">See how the retainer holds the gun and holster? Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can open the pack, reach in and grip the gun without drawing it. If your spider senses tingle, you can pre-stage your draw and reduce the time to under a second. If your spider senses are wrong, the gun remains concealed. It\u2019s a bit like pocket carry, but obviously, it can be a little more apparent and less casual than pocket carry.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing with one hand presents another interesting challenge that\u2019s also considerably slower than a normal holster. It\u2019s the nature of the beast.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_546304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546304\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546304 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546304\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_221910042.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-546304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drawing isn\u2019t the fastest from a fanny pack. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fanny packs aren\u2019t a great option if a quick draw is your primary goal. This lack of speed is why I think a good, dedicated holster is a better solution in most situations. For activity-specific tasks, the Vertx SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack offers you a capable solution versus heading out unheeled.<\/p>\n<h2>Wearing The Pack<\/h2>\n<p>The thick and very adjustable waist strap makes carrying a heavy gun comfortable. I don\u2019t mind it on my hips as I move and work. It doesn\u2019t beat me up during the day, and I can shift it to my side and forget about it during some dynamic activities.<\/p>\n<p>The belt\u2019s adjustment makes it easy to size the fanny pack into a small cross-body bag. Some people haven\u2019t accepted the superior fashion choice of wearing a fanny pack, so they might prefer to carry the bag across their body. At the end of the fanny pack, where the waistband attaches, sit two micro-sized pockets big enough for a small spare mag or speed loader.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_546300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546300\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546300 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222233309.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-546300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This micor sized pocket allows you to carry a spare magazine. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The external appearance is plain and somewhat muted. It looks a bit more like it\u2019s part of what the kids call \u201cstreet wear\u201d rather than tactical. It\u2019s not overtly tactical, but perception might change from person to person. In my use case, I don\u2019t care what people think while I run, mow, hike or run a chainsaw.<\/p>\n<p>The SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack offers a large admin pocket with plenty of room for extra goodies. There are mesh organizers with internal pockets to make it easy to organize your goodies. The fanny pack also comes with a gear overflow pouch that can be moved around and attached inside the bag.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_546296\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546296\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546296 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546296\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PXL_20240420_222544532.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-546296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The included overflow pouch is a nice touch. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is a dedicated front phone pocket. This pocket can flip forward and act as a nav board, so you can use your phone\u2019s internal GPS and map to navigate. With the pocket in the up position, you can remove an exterior flap and open a window so your phone\u2019s camera is exposed, making it easy to record.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_546306\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546306\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546306 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658.jpeg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-546306\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/received_436366032304658.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-546306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boom, now its a nav board. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>A Fanny Pack Option<\/h2>\n<p>Not everyone needs a fanny pack option for concealed carry. It\u2019s a stand-out attachment, but in many activities, it blends in well. It offers me several pockets full of goodies in a convenient and easy-to-carry package. The appearance is low-key and doesn\u2019t scream tactical. Most importantly, it offers me access to a firearm during some activities that would make wearing a holster uncomfortable, unsafe or impractical.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ddZyYS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tool<\/a> I plan to keep in the box.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/things-that-dont-suck-vertx-socp-fanny-pack\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SOCP Fanny pack is perfect for concealed carry (Travis Pike for TTAG) Next Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6 A wave of 1980s nostalgia hit us in 2016 and still hasn\u2019t let up. The 1980s are still considered cool, and I\u2019d like to see us pull some of the more valuable things out of the 1980s. 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