Trail running pistol carry options

[packgoatguy]

My wife and I enjoy running the miles of trails behind our house... but it's country that has been known for coyotes, lions, and even wolves from time to time. I haven't been able to convince her to carry a pistol for protection when she runs alone... she is quite petite and the few carry options she has tried all have bounced too much. She has options to carry my sigp365 or keltec p17 22lr, or even a bear spray would be better than nothing... any suggestions?

 

[ProRoad]

I use a West Slope Pro 180 slim chest pack w water bladder. I carry my S&W Shield. The front pocket is a phone holder for video taping a run or ride. Its very stable on the body. If I were to buy again, I would choose the option without the phone video window. https://westslopegear.com/?country=US

 

[Wprinkle]

Glock 42 with an IWB holster with FabriClip was recommended to me and it is fantastic!! Wear it when running every day.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I have a few of the HPG chest packs, my wife (5'2 115lbs) has the smaller version and hikes/runs/skis with it all the time.

I have one as well I leave by the door, it has one my my 10mms, toilet paper, other stuff I might need. I put it on any time I'm headed out from home.

 

[P Carter]

Bear spray in the water-bottle holder of any running vest or running belt.