A useful trend that resurged is the fanny pack—an overtly practical bag we made fun of our dads for wearing before we finally embraced them. The best fanny packs and belt bags solve the pesky problem of having to lug around a heavy tote, purse, or weekender bag that can feel like a brick swinging from your arm or having to deal with a backpack when you don’t actually need all that much stuff.
Whether you’re going on a run, commuting, dancing at a music festival, or just want to keep your phone, keys, 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 even fanny packs for new moms that double as diaper bags, and you can wear your fanny pack around your waist in the traditional fashion, over the shoulder, or strap it as a cross-body bag.
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Thanks to many of our favorite brands, including Lululemon, Madewell, Nike, Everlane, Dagne Dover, Jansport, and Girlfriend Collective, there are many gorgeous bum bag and sling bag options on the market in all shapes, sizes, fun colors, and styles. Below are our top picks for the best fanny packs we’ve spotted, so you can find one that truly suits you.
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