Right here at WIRED, we love fanny packs (or waist belts, bum luggage, no matter you wish to name them). Earlier than the resurgence of all issues the Nineties, this may need been an unpopular confession. However now, we’re simply completely satisfied to share our affection with a wider viewers.
Fanny packs do not make your again sweat or twist your backbone. You possibly can carry the load in your entrance, swing it round to the again, or sling it over a shoulder. They will go from the mountaineering path to the bar with out skipping a beat, and so they can maintain your prepare ticket and match right into a backpack whereas touring. Better of all, they’re a lot extra handy than attempting to suit your huge telephone right into a pants pocket. These are our favorites. You are welcome.
Up to date July 2023: We added the Bontrager waist pack, the Second Lengthy Weekend, and the Beis diaper pack.
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