Why are people wearing fanny packs?

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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“Everyone is going to use a fanny pack because you need your hands free, you need to move around.” Walcott points to safety as another reason to turn to a fanny pack in a crowded setting.

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Whether you think of these accessories as a fresh trend or just fanny packs re-branded, with #beltbag collecting more than 265 million views on TikTok, it's fair to say these accessories are back in style again. “I think they are making a comeback because people wanted something easy during Covid.

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One of the more popular trends in 2023 is wearing fanny packs as crossbody bags.

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Fanny Packs are in style because leggings are also in style. Leggings don't have pockets so you need a place to carry your wallet and keys, so the fanny pack. Safety and convenience.

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A waist bag, fanny pack, belt bag, moon bag, belly bag (American English), or bumbag (British English) is a small fabric pouch worn like a belt around the waist by use of a strap above the hips that is secured usually with some sort of buckle.

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The Fanny Pack became a beloved item in the 80s, and in 1988, it was called, “the hottest product of the year” by Adweek Magazine. But Fanny Packs were not popular because they were fashionable. Fanny Packs served a purpose. They were small and easy to carry around.

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Once associated with 80s tourism and outdated fashion, fanny packs have reinvented themselves and risen from the ashes. This trend renaissance saw influencers, celebrities, and fashion-forward individuals incorporating them into their outfits, propelling the hip accessory back into mainstream fashion.

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How to Wear a Fanny Pack
  1. 1 Wear your fanny pack around your waist for a classic style.
  2. 2 Sling the bag across your chest for a more modern style.
  3. 3 Let your fanny pack stand out by layering it over your clothes.
  4. 4 Wear your fanny pack under a jacket for a chic look.
  5. 5 Use a solid-colored fanny pack for casual outfits.


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Fanny packs were first made fashionable in the late 1990's. At the time, they were worn by a peculiar type of consumer who was unafraid of taking fashion risks. Today, people begin to embrace the fanny pack again because they offer a cleaner silhouette.

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Traditionally, fanny packs are worn around the waist almost as a convenient pocket replacement. Recently though, fashionable people have reimagined the look by styling the bag over the shoulder. This creates a sporty, minimalist, look suitable to aficionados of the health goth or norm core trends.

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In July 2018, The Boston Globe reported that fanny packs are back in vogue with new packs introduced by fashion designers Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. The designer packs retail for up to $1,500 and are being worn by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Jaden Smith, and Russell Westbrook.

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How should you wear a fanny pack or belt bag? Rather than wearing them around your waist, many folks are starting to style them across their chest (like a crossbody purse) for a more trend-driven look.

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Whether it's a night out on the town or a trek through the woods, a fanny pack can help keep your essentials safe. Once given the reputation of being “uncool,” fanny packs today are anything but. They are now a must-have item for anyone from hikers to travelers.

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Base Weight is the weight of everything you are carrying excluding your Consumable Weight and your Worn Weight. If you're carrying a fanny pack or have things in your pockets, these all count towards your Base Weight too.

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How you wear a fanny pack is entirely up to your personal preference and style. While they are designed to be worn around your waist, most can also be slung across your body or carried over your shoulder. Some can even be worn under your clothes for added theft protection.

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Fanny Packs Don't Count as Carry-On Luggage In fact, because you wear your fanny pack, it's considered personal attire, and thus it's not part of your carry-on entourage. It doesn't get weighed, analyzed, or even glanced at.

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