The iconic tourist bag that simply sparked the 80s-90s, and are still to some a style that never goes out. This bum bag, fanny pack, it’s a familiar bag small enough to wrap around your waist with adjustable straps, that fit small necessities that would be carried in a purse, bag, pockets.

Not a First ‘Fan’ of the ‘Fanny Pack’

For me at first was just an “uncool” thing, a style that now is slightly embarrassing.

I often even questioned: ‘why have something around your waist if I can just put it in my pocket or not carry it at all?’

Yet, the functionality of it changed my perspective on this handy pocket. No longer did I fear losing my wallet or phone in my pocket or leaving it in a bag if I had the fanny pack attached to me. I can now enjoy my entire day at an amusement park without the thought of losing or forgetting something (and yes, it could fit on those rollercoaster rides with ease).

Unzipping a part of History

Fanny packs go by several names including the “bum bag, buffalo pouch, belt pack, and, most creatively, the ‘belted satchel,’ by clothing designer Diane Von Furstenberg.” The term ‘fanny pack’ was depicted from the way that it was worn which was “around the waist in the back above the rear.”(https://www.leaf.tv/articles/history-of-the-fanny-pack/)

Although it was a part of the 80s-90s fashion, dates its origins to 15^th century France, where it was considered a “small bag that hung from a belt called a chatelaine.” (https://amuse-i-d.vice.com/a-brief-history-of-the-fannypack/)

Since then they fanny packs mocked by some, and worn by others have been iconic as being the simple bag that keeps everything at hand. It’s also been worn as the actual pack being in the front rather than the back, and also slung over your shoulder.

Finding the Perfect Fit

Fanny packs come in all styles and colors to match with possibly any outfit one can wear. They are also easily, such as looking them up on Amazon.com. Fanny packs have then remade themselves to include water cup holders and a running belt like style as well. Celebrities can be seen wearing fanny packs as well such as Rihanna, Madonna and Matthew McConaughey have worn fanny packs.

Surely, when some think “fanny packs” they think the dad wearing it on his tours to Disney world (or insert an amusement park), but we adapted that term to those particular instances and we shouldn’t necessarily associate fanny packs with only a “dad” style. Everyone can rock a “fanny pack” including my friend who’s goal (and my inspiration to write an article about this) is to get one that comes with a cup holder.