It made a comeback some time ago and is now a firm fixture on our streets: the bum bag. Once considered mainly a practical accessory for tourists, the fanny pack is now an absolute fashion must-have. And we can see why! A bum bag is lightweight, incredibly practical and keeps your valuables safe and close at hand. Whether you’re heading to a festival, going for a hike or exploring the city, a bum bag lets you move around freely.
The great thing about a modern bum bag is that you can style and wear it in several different ways:
1. Across your chest (crossbody) The most popular way to wear it right now! Wearing the bag diagonally across your shoulder and chest instantly gives your outfit a sporty, streetwear feel. Plus, all your essentials are right there at chest level, within easy reach.
2. Traditionally around your waist or hips Going for a hike, heading out for a run or simply want to keep your hands completely free? Wear the bag snugly around your waist or hips. That way, nothing gets in the way while you’re on the move.
3. On your back Prefer to keep your bag out of sight when cycling or hiking? Simply slide it around to your back.
Ultra-lightweight: You only take what you really need with you: your phone, keys, sunglasses and wallet. No unnecessary weight on your shoulders.
Ideal as a ‘personal item’ on a plane: With most airlines, a bum bag doesn’t even count as an extra piece of hand luggage if you wear it under your jacket or jumper, or it easily fits inside your other bag.
Compared to both a backpack and a handbag, a bum bag has numerous advantages. During more active treks, it’s nice that you never carry the weight on your shoulders and that you have all your things within easy reach. Because volume is limited, you also have to make choices. That way, you never take too much with you. And the lighter you can travel, the more comfortable your trek will be.
The biggest advantage compared to a handbag, during a festival or when travelling, for example, is that they are much more theft-proof. You can even wear the smallest ones under your clothing. And for those for whom looks matter: hip packs have once again become a true trend. You can pair them incredibly well with your favourite outfits. A timeless black bag, one with glitter, or in a metallic to fluorescent pink colour: you choose!
You can wear bum bags around your hips, around your waist, or on your back while on hiking and cycling trips. Wear them crossbody, diagonally around your shoulders, at a festival or on a night out.
What you choose depends entirely on what you’re in the mood for. Just know that if you stuff the hip pack full and wear it around your hips, it may shake or shift against your back. You won’t be as bothered by that if you wear it diagonally across your upper body. But on the other hand, that’s less convenient for exercising because you don’t want it to bounce up into your face. So, how you should wear it really all depends on your plans!
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