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Can you wear a bum bag on a roller coaster?

For most of the rides, you'll likely be able to just leave the bag around your waist, but for the ones that have a lap bar or over the shoulder harness that would make that uncomfortable, you'll be able to either keep your bag in a small storage area or just down at your feet.



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Wear a fanny pack or use a VERY secure pocket that zips closed. The coasters are intense. A cross body bag would make it very difficult to secure the harnesses on the rides. Plus it would likely fly up and smack you in the face.

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As long as it doesn't interfere with the safety restraints, it shouldn't be an issue.

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Some attractions, especially coasters, have a small net pocket on the back of the seat in front of you for storing your bag. Rock-n-Roller Coaster is one example of an attraction that uses this method. With this attraction, you would not be able to fit a large backpack in the net, but you could fit a small purse.

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A lot of men are now choosing to wear bum bags instead of carrying a wallet or phone in their pocket. Bum bags are a great way to keep your belongings safe and secure, and they also look cool and stylish. Wearing a bum bag has many advantages. It frees up your hands, so you can carry more things or do more things.

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They're packable. While bum bags are excellent for hands-free airport navigation, they also take up minimal space in a carry-on or checked bag, Fiske points out. That's why she always packs a few.

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Wear a fanny pack or use a VERY secure pocket that zips closed. The coasters are intense. A cross body bag would make it very difficult to secure the harnesses on the rides. Plus it would likely fly up and smack you in the face.

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Keep your bag in a dedicated pouch located inside your ride vehicle. Many attractions with jostling or rapid movements incorporate a mesh pouch inside the vehicle into which you may place your bags. Some pouches may be smaller than your bag.

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What to Wear & NOT Wear at the Amusement Park
  • Do wear appropriate shoes. ...
  • DO NOT wear heels or sandals. ...
  • Do wear material that's breathable and comfortable — not to mention (and this isn't just for the amusement park) find material that fits your body. ...
  • Do Not wear material that you can see through when it gets wet.


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So even if a park doesn't make you go through metal detectors at a coaster's queue, stow the phone anyway. And that means leaving it at the station, in a locker, or at the very least inside a closed pocket where it can't fly out during the ride. That goes for anything you're carrying with you in the park, too.

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A firm fitting buckled up sandal strapped around the ankle would be allowed. The most rejected are footwear that can come loose like flip flops and slip ons. Helpful? If you wear sandals, it's wise to take them off before any of the death defying rides.

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Note: If you're going to the amusement park on your own, you may be fine without bringing a bag. Generally, I only ever take my ID, phone, and keys (and payment if I anticipate buying anything). But, if you have more items that you need or would like to bring, then you'll want to take a bag.

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Tote bags can also be great to bring, as long as you don't overfill them. Make sure your tote bag has a zipper on the top, so your belongings will be safe when you go on roller coasters. If you are going on multiple theme park trips locally in a short period of time, you may want to even keep this bag packed.

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If you just have a small purse or bag, some of the rides will have a pouch or place to put that while you ride. Sometimes there are cubbies or shelves to place your bags as well. If you have large items, I recommend getting a locker.

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Are cross-body bags the same as bum bags? Cross-body bags and bum-bags (or fanny-packs) are the same, it just depends on whatever feels more comfortable for you to wear, either across your body or around your waist. Using the adjustable straps helps fit them however you like.

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A bumbag/fanny pack is an accessory, like a backpack or a lady's purse/handbag, and you should be prepared for it to be treated as such. That said, Mrs DC8 always wears a bumbag when travelling and it has never been an issue on any airline including the likes of Ryanair and Easyjet.

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There are many benefits of using a fanny pack. This small, hands-free bag is the perfect size for a cellphone, some hand sanitizer and a lipstick. It's become a choice bag to pair with exercise clothes and bring along on hikes or sling over the shoulder while biking or jogging.

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