At that point you might as well just buy an actual plate carrier or even a IIIa vest with SAPI's......I don't see it doing anything a plate carrier/ballistic vest can't, and it does a lot of stuff worse than an actual rig.
For the OP.....
I think that Maxpedition pack will serve you well. I have a
Hill People runner's kit bag that I wear for jogging with the dog while in a free state (I live one mile from PA), and it could also work for you, as well as being a great piece of kit for running, biking, hiking, camping, ect. Either way, between the HPG kit bat or Maxpedition I think you'll be served well.
My take on the situation:
Good on you for recognizing the potential for trouble.
Personally, with where I live I can't carry in the neighborhood, so it's not too much of a concern of mine although I do carry on my property. Our Rottweiler comes with me to the door as well......always....unless it's someone we're expecting. First I look out the windows, and if it's dark I light up the door with my flashlight as I look through the windows...my pistol is in my strong hand. If I decide to open the door, I holster the weapon.
If there was someone on the street that asked me to come outside for help, that's a PRIME indicator of trouble and even if I was still living in Virginia where I could carry in my neighborhood, I'm not coming outside. I'll hand them my cell phone so they can call for help, but that's it unless the person is obviously severely injured or has people chasing them. As always, Argus is by my side, and I'm wearing a gun......but I'm not going outside unless it's a traffic accident with someone likely hurt. At 3am, I wouldn't even be opening the door. We can shout through the windows together at 3am, which for me solves the whole conundrum of needing something to holster up with while not wearing a belt/clothes. If need be, they can ****in wait while I put on clothes and get the leash on Argus.
As it is, Argus is a fantastic deterrent. A well trained, loyal dog with territorial instincts and a low level of agreeableness (so they won't make friends on their own, they have to be introduced by you) is the best protection you can get. I feel safer with Argus and no gun than I do without him and packing. If you're an experienced dog owner, consider getting a Rottweiler puppy. They're absolutely phenomenal dogs, and if properly trained and socialized they also make the most unbelievably affectionate family dogs.
Thanks for all the input gentlemen.
Good thread.