The 28 Best Fanny Packs and Belt Bags for Hands-Free Adventures-1
One of our favorite resurged trends is the fanny pack—an overtly practical bag we once made fun of our dads for wearing. Let's face it: The best fanny packs and belt bags solve the pesky problem of having to lug around a heavy tote, purse, gym bag, or weekender bag. These bulkier bags can feel like a brick swinging from your arm, and having to deal with a backpack when you don't actually need all that much stuff is never fun.
Whether you're going on a run, commuting, dancing at a music festival, or just want to keep your phone, keys, water bottle, and cash close, the very best fanny packs stow your essentials close to your body while leaving you hands-free and unfettered by baggage. There are tons of ways to wear fanny packs, you can wear them around your waist in the traditional fashion, over the shoulder, or strap them as a crossbody bag. There are even fanny packs for new moms that double as diaper bags.
Below are our top picks for the best fanny packs we've spotted, so you can find one that truly suits you.
1. Dagne Dover Ace Water Resistant Neoprene Belt Bag
We're longtime fans of Dagne Dover's high-quality backpacks and gym bags, which are made with their signature neoprene and are carefully designed with compartments and zips for every last item. This fanny pack follows suit: The back cleverly includes a card slot, where you could keep a fare card or a credit card, and the inside also has an attached card case, a loop to secure lip balm, and a key ring.
2. Everlane Renew Transit Bag
Here's a subtle belt bag from Everlane that would look great paired with a classic, professional wardrobe. Made of recycled bottles, the sleek pack has two outside zip pockets and an internal divider for organization within the main compartment.
3. Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack
Whether you're trail running or just running errands, this multi-color fanny pack from outdoor-experts Patagonia does the job and, when it's not in use, stuffs into a small pouch for portability.
4. Kibou Diaper Bag
New mom gift alert: Instagram is all about the Kibou, which looks like a fashionable fanny pack but is actually a diaper bag. It's made of vegan leather and the perfect size for the mom on the go. It sneakily has a waterproof pocket that holds wet wipes, a detachable changing pad that unfolds from the back, card and cash slots, and even a key or pacifier hook.
5. REI Co-op Trail 2 Waistpack
Outdoor gear brand REI's products are known for its quality and its affordable price point. This grid-patterned waist pack is no different. It fits snugly to the body, and it's easy to unzip the bucket-style top to access your essentials. Plus there are outer and inner stash pockets (for added security).
6. Lululemon Fast and Free Running Belt
For the cardio lovers who love to go the distance without being weighed down, this one is for you. It's about as compact as you could hope for and holds only the essentials (including small snacks).
7. Athleta Excursion Mini Belt Bag
Perhaps it's just us, but we like to get the most out of our bags. That is, we use them through thick and thin. This mini belt bag from Athleta is made of recycled nylon, so you can easily wipe it clean when need be.
