Why I Use a Fanny pack : The Ridger Review

This guide details the setup and use of the 945 Industries Morph Bag for everyday concealed carry. It covers holster installation, firearm placement, compartment organization, and a quick-draw technique. The bag is constructed from durable, water-resistant Cordura and designed for discreet, comfortable off-body carry, offering advantages for left-handed carriers and in public spaces. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes its practicality for various scenarios, including driving.

This video reviews three popular CCW waist packs: the Eberlestock Bando Bag, Vertex Sock P, and Eberlestock Fade Flex. The instructor, Marine X, discusses their features, pros, and cons for off-body concealed carry, particularly in scenarios where on-body carry is impractical. He highlights comfort, capacity, tactical appearance, and specific use cases for each bag, ultimately recommending the Fade Flex for its versatility and adjustability during a recent trip.

This video provides an expert look at the Roaring Fire Ridger Waist Pack from the perspective of a Marine Corps veteran and experienced EDC reviewer. It highlights the pack's practical design for quick access to essentials, including a subcompact firearm, and its versatile carry options (waist pack or cross-body sling). The review also showcases customization possibilities with MOLLE webbing and patch panels.

This video reviews the Eberlestock Fade Flex, a versatile sling bag that can also function as a fanny pack or a standalone pouch. The reviewer highlights its ability to carry full-size pistols, its flexible MOLLE attachment system, and a unique feature that allows the sling strap to be neatly stowed, converting it into a pouch. The bag is compared to other popular options like the Eberlestock Bando and Vertex Sling P, with the Fade Flex praised for its functionality and price point.

This video by former CIA officer Jason Hanson demonstrates four methods for surreptitiously drawing a concealed firearm. Techniques covered include using shoulder holsters, pocket carry (emphasizing proper holsters and pants), ankle carry (best suited for drivers), and off-body carry in bags or purses. The core principle across all methods is to maintain a discreet posture while preparing for a rapid and effective draw when a threat is perceived. Hanson stresses the importance of practice with a safe and empty firearm to ensure proficiency and proper equipment function.

This guide details how to effectively draw and shoot from the Privy tablet case, a method of off-body carry. It emphasizes practicing the draw stroke, adapting to close-quarters versus open scenarios, and ensuring the firearm can be accessed quickly and discreetly. The instructor, a former CIA officer, highlights the importance of training with off-body carry methods.

This video from SensiblePrepper explores survival lessons from the Great Depression, emphasizing resourcefulness, community support, and practical skills. It highlights the importance of gardening, food preservation, bartering, and maintaining manual skills in times of economic hardship. The speaker, with high authority in the prepping community, draws parallels to modern preparedness needs.

This guide outlines 15 essential items for preppers to stockpile for SHTF scenarios, covering hygiene, repairs, fire, power, light, sanitation, shelter, health, food, fuel, and cordage. The video emphasizes practical, durable items with long shelf lives and multiple uses, drawing on the expertise of a well-known figure in the prepping community. Key recommendations include bulk toilet paper, quality duct tape, reliable fire starters, long-life batteries, versatile lighting, heavy-duty bags, tarps, quality socks, salt, heirloom seeds, propane, oil lanterns, paracord, and comprehensive medical supplies.

This video provides an expert-level update on the host's 2020 Everyday Carry (EDC) setup, detailing significant gear evolution over a decade. It emphasizes practical choices for reliability and preparedness, including a Sig Sauer P365 as the primary firearm and an NAA Pug as a backup, alongside essential tools and medical gear. The host, a recognized authority in survival and tactical gear, stresses the importance of a well-rounded EDC for daily readiness.

This guide details 16 survival hacks using common plastic bottles, as demonstrated by Sootch00 on SensiblePrepper. It covers creating improvised bowls, spoons, cups, waterproof containers, funnels, scoops, dispensers, traps, and cordage. The techniques involve cutting and heat-treating plastic, with emphasis on resourcefulness for survival situations.