I thought it might be useful to have a thread dedicated to small waist bag size carry options for those who might be interested in pursuing this option now or down the road a bit. I hope those of you who have experience, good, bad or indifferent with small waist size carry options will chime in and add your thoughts, tips and tricks to this thread for the benefit of the members and visitors to MDS.
I'll kick off with the first go---
I recently purchased an Eberlestock "Bando Bag" to provide an option for concealed carry when a holster may not be the most viable option for concealment or comfort. The Bando Bag retails for $50.00 and is available in several different color choices. A link to the product:
https://eberlestock.com/collections/edc-packs/products/bando-bag?variant=43120339779820
Eberlestock's Bando bag is manufactured in Vietnam and was designed with concealed carry in mind-- it features a rear compartment dedicated for concealed carry of a compact or sub-compact firearm. A movable elastic strap provides a way to limit the movement of the firearm within the compartment and allows you to minimally adjust the position of the firearm within the compartment. A secure loop in either lower corner of the compartment will allow for a trigger guard lanyard to be strung through the loop to provide a measure of safety and protection of the trigger.
I've included photos of the Bando bag w/the SIG P365 XL W/R Zero and Glock 43X located in the dedicated firearm rear compartment with an extra mag to provide a good idea of the size of the bag relative to these sized firearms.
As seen below, a full length zipper provides access to a hooded cargo pocket that features an elastic strap suitable for securing a flashlight, tourniquet, spare magazine etc.. The cargo compartment also has an internal netted zipper pocket to facilitate separation of items and prevent bunching.
Two other smaller open divider pockets allow for further separation of items within the pocket.
Side view of the Bando bag loaded:
-Concealed firearm compartment: Glock 43X and spare magazine
Hooded cargo compartment:
-Flashlight w/spare battery; CAT tourniquet; hemostatic bandage; 2xSCW bandage; 1pair vinyl gloves; surgical tape; and flip knife
Outside zip pocket:
-Money clip wallet and car keys
Bottom Line: Plenty of room to carry a few essential items w/some space left over. The zippers are medium duty with nice rubberized pull loops. Getting access to the firearm isn't speed draw quick and will require some planning ahead and practice if a stealthy removal is required.
I'll kick off with the first go---
I recently purchased an Eberlestock "Bando Bag" to provide an option for concealed carry when a holster may not be the most viable option for concealment or comfort. The Bando Bag retails for $50.00 and is available in several different color choices. A link to the product:
https://eberlestock.com/collections/edc-packs/products/bando-bag?variant=43120339779820
Eberlestock's Bando bag is manufactured in Vietnam and was designed with concealed carry in mind-- it features a rear compartment dedicated for concealed carry of a compact or sub-compact firearm. A movable elastic strap provides a way to limit the movement of the firearm within the compartment and allows you to minimally adjust the position of the firearm within the compartment. A secure loop in either lower corner of the compartment will allow for a trigger guard lanyard to be strung through the loop to provide a measure of safety and protection of the trigger.
I've included photos of the Bando bag w/the SIG P365 XL W/R Zero and Glock 43X located in the dedicated firearm rear compartment with an extra mag to provide a good idea of the size of the bag relative to these sized firearms.
As seen below, a full length zipper provides access to a hooded cargo pocket that features an elastic strap suitable for securing a flashlight, tourniquet, spare magazine etc.. The cargo compartment also has an internal netted zipper pocket to facilitate separation of items and prevent bunching.
Two other smaller open divider pockets allow for further separation of items within the pocket.
Side view of the Bando bag loaded:
-Concealed firearm compartment: Glock 43X and spare magazine
Hooded cargo compartment:
-Flashlight w/spare battery; CAT tourniquet; hemostatic bandage; 2xSCW bandage; 1pair vinyl gloves; surgical tape; and flip knife
Outside zip pocket:
-Money clip wallet and car keys
Bottom Line: Plenty of room to carry a few essential items w/some space left over. The zippers are medium duty with nice rubberized pull loops. Getting access to the firearm isn't speed draw quick and will require some planning ahead and practice if a stealthy removal is required.
