The lumbar padding adds comfort with mesh fabric that keeps it breathable enough for all-season use. It’s more banana-shaped than rectangular, so it doesn’t bounce around or pull down on the hips when loaded (compression straps help keep it snug), and the waistband doesn’t loosen while hiking. Pockets: One main compartment and one front zippered pocketįor days on the trail when you want to give your shoulders a rest or it’s just too damn hot to wear a backpack, the Patagonia Black Hole Waist Pack has enough internal storage to carry hiking essentials, two mesh water bottle pockets. (Photo: Ebony Roberts) Patagonia Black Hole Waist Pack ($69) Best for Day Hikes It keeps small day-trip items close at hand, and it has major style points. It’s especially great for camera gear because of the fully padded internal pocket. Other four-liter packs can be bulky, but the Allpa has a comfortable dome-like shape with side-release buckles that compress it to fit the contents.

If you’re using it as part of a travel system, the strap tucks away from sight in the back panel, allowing it to double as a Dopp kit. The discreet back panel security pocket is large enough for a passport, cards, and travel docs, while the butterfly-style opening (when unzipped, the pack lays out like a book) makes packing and finding your stuff more manageable. The Allpa X hip pack is a two-compartment fanny pack with multiple mesh internal pockets that makes organizing travel items a cinch. Pockets: Two large compartments and one security pocket The Ulvö has enough room to carry what you need for a quick hike, running errands, or traveling through the airport, but if space is a concern, there’s a larger four liter version ($65).Ĭotopaxi Allpa X Hip Pack ($75) Best for Travel The durable material is waterproof enough should you get caught in the rain, and though the zipper isn’t watertight, there’s a storm flap for added protection. The main compartment has a two-way zipper and an internal mesh sleeve for organization, and the zippered security pocket on the back keeps important items like cards or a passport safe. The unique shape lays comfortably against the body, and looks good worn crossbody or on the waist. It’s functional without feeling over-designed and comes in solid muted colors that will never go out of style. Pockets: One main compartment and one security pocketįor carrying everyday essentials, the Ulvö is the only fanny pack you’d ever need. (Photo: Ebony Roberts) Fjällräven Ulvö Medium Hip Pack ($55) Best for Everyday For whatever you like to do, here are the ten best fanny packs that get the job done-and look good doing it. A nice size for everyday essentials is in the one to three-liter range, and for moderate day outings, three to five liters is typically enough volume. A good fanny pack should sit nicely against the body, not pull down (or ride up), pinch, or rub, and it should have the right features and capacity for whatever you plan to do with it. But for such a ubiquitous piece of gear, they’re not all created equally. I’ll still reach for a backpack when I’m going for a long hike or have my kid with me, but for most quick outings, I think a fanny pack is the way to go. We’re bringing you the most on-trend fanny pack styles, so whether you're into basics, sports luxe or glam metallic, there’s a bum bag waiting for you right here at PrettyLittleThing.The answer to the question, “ Are fanny packs still cool?” will always be a resounding yes for me-I’m Team Hip Pack all the way (though I am aware that others are not so sure). For added sass and fashion blogger vibes, throw your waist bag over your shoulder and across the chest and pair with everything from a skin-tight midi dress to a cropped hoodie with high-waisted cycling shorts.

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