The bag comes with multiple compartments which are perfect for organising travel documents, and the pop of pink inside offers a style element that the first bum bag lacked. Our Small Fanny was designed to be the perfect size to hold the necessities without weighing you down. Finally, we had 10 Wirecutter staffers, with heights ranging from 5-foot-2 to 6-foot-2 and weights ranging from 105 to 200 pounds (and with differing preferences for wearing the packs crossbody or around the waist), take the packs home for continued testing.

Choose from classic black, elegant cream white or opt for vibrant colours that reflect your unique style. Because this info isn’t ON the product page, I recommend asking support for the waist strap length on their bags before purchasing!For something more roomy our range of backpacks are perfect for hiking, and for the city commute take a look at our bags designed for laptops .

For people who are curious about fanny packs or don’t want to spend a lot, this is a great starter bag. With the festival season on going throughout the year, our leather bum bags, white bum bags and festival bum bags are our favourite picks right now! They may be known as the ultimate festival accessory, but trust us, you don't need to be heading to a festival to rock a bum bag. I stumbled across Society 6 ads when putting together my guide to plus size fanny packs, and, real talk, I didn’t even know that Society 6 offers fanny packs? The Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack is just right for people who want an accessory that’s as much a fashion flex as it is a useful carry pack.Understandably, not everyone is willing to make the transition from a regular handbag to a fanny pack if it means leaving some of their beloved gear behind in the process. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. The Dagne Dover fanny pack is sturdy and well constructed; it doesn’t start bulging when it’s stuffed full, and it keeps its contents nicely cushioned and protected. During testing, the Road Runner Bags fanny pack had enough space for a small paperback, a wallet, a smartphone, keys, and a snack-size bag of chips.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Unlike the previous model, this newer one is, per Patagonia, “highly water resistant,” and its body fabric, lining, and webbing are made of recycled materials. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. We tried the small Fila Fanny Pack, the Herschel Fifteen Hip Pack, and the KAVU Spectator, but they weren’t as stylish and comfortable as our picks.

On the back of the pack, you’ll find a 5-inch-wide U-lock holster that holds most bike locks, including Wirecutter’s top pick, the Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-7.

The waterproof fanny pack, such as the hiking fanny pack, is suitable for sports, such as hiking, biking, and jogging. com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Position the bag in front of you or slightly to the side for easy access to your belongings while keeping your hands free.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. The Patagonia Black Hole Waist Pack 5L was the largest pack we tested, and it was too big to feel comfortable. The Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack 1L is a slight redesign of one of the original picks in this guide, the Patagonia Lightweight Travel Mini Hip Pack. The cross body fanny pack can be worn on the waist, across your chest, or on the shoulder for on-the-go travel. For everyday use, secure a Calvin Klein bum bag around your waist or wear it as a belt bag as a practical accessory.