fanny pack

Belt-mounted storage bag

A fanny pack is a small pouch worn on a belt around the waist, used for carrying personal items hands-free.

Popular in the 1980s and 90s, then mocked as unfashionable, they've cycled back into style.

In British English, where *fanny* means vulva rather than buttocks, the term is *bum bag*.

travel

tourism

Leisure travel sector

airport · day trip · walking tour · theme park · cruise · backpacking · anti-theft · vacation

accessory

belt bag

Pouch worn at waist

sling bag · zipper pouch · nylon bag · leather pouch · adjustable strap · body bag · waist belt · fashion accessory · streetwear · patterned

retro

nineties

1990-1999

old-school · neon colors · vintage · revival · kitsch · comeback · thrift store

athletic

jogging

Slow-paced locomotion exercise

gym · workout · marathon · fitness · athleisure · exercise · trail running · dog walking · outdoor activity · sports gear

convenience

hands-free

Operable without holding

compact · portable · adjustable fit · phone holder · card slot · water-resistant · everyday carry · grab-and-go

Categories
Opposites
bag size and capacity

fanny packsteamer trunk

Large rigid voyage luggage

luggage · suitcase · backpack · duffel bag · rucksack

fashion status and perception

fanny packBirkin bag

Elite French leather handbag

designer handbag · clutch · evening bag · designer tote

carrying method and body placement

fanny packbackpack

Strapped bag worn dorsally

shoulder bag · handbag · briefcase · messenger bag · tote bag

Family

fancy, fantasy, backpack, fanatic, fanciful, fanny, knapsack, fancier, fanatical

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G