How & What I Carry In Grizzly Bear Country

In this video, Steven breaks down why the Sig Xten Comp is his go-to sidearm when hunting in grizzly bear country. Steven goes over reliability, ammo choices and the mistakes he made. Learn about the holster setup how it fits under the kifaru pocket, how the XTEN handles in real-world conditions, and why it’s the perfect companion for backcountry hunts. Whether you’re hunting or just exploring bear country, understanding your gear could make all the difference.
Keywords: Sig Xten Comp, bear country handgun, grizzly bear protection, hunting sidearm, backcountry hunting gear, handgun for bear defense, self-defense in the wild, outdoor hunting tips, best gun for bear country, holster setup for hunting.

[@tomkehrer9899]

I use a Gun Fighters chest holster and find it comfortable under my binos, but here is a compromise: get an kydex iwb holster, they way nothing, clip it on your pack then when you dump your pack for a stalk stick it in your waist band and reholster your pistol. That way your gun is always on you whether glassing, stalking or shooting a deuce .

[@way-up-west-outdoors]

That’s a good idea. Might have to play with that!

[@JohnJerde]

Thanks!

[@way-up-west-outdoors]

You bet John!

[@SPO311-FFS]

I am the same way I leave my pistol on my hip belt and if I drop my pack it stays. Good luck for the rest of your hunts

[@dustinpetri5612]

Dude I stack my 10 mm clips the same. I call it the poke and tear system. I live in Wyoming and hunt grizzly country quite a bit.

[@way-up-west-outdoors]

Poke and tear 😂😂 I’m using that for now on! Glad to hear the way I went about it was the same as a resident griz country hunter.