Fanny Packs? A thing of the past or ultralight gear for the future?

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Why should you carry a piece of gear that clearly should have died in the late 80's?
Here's a few good reasons:

1. Easy access to frequently used items like phone, camera, lip balm, sunscreen, compass, sunglasses, etc.

2. Great alternative to a traditional hip belt. Detachable options mean increased versatility.

3. Safe place to store electronics, cash, car key, and wallet. Not waterproof, but HIGHLY water resistant.

4. Perfect for carrying items while in town.

5. You'll look cool. Everybody knows the eighties are making a comeback. So rock some crazy bright colors, flip up that color, and sport those super short running shorts.

If that sounds like your Jam, there are plenty of great cottage companies making fanny packs of all shapes, sizes, and colors.

So, where do stand?

Proud fanny pack lover?

Like the idea, but just to cool?

Hate the idea, and wouldn't be caught dead using a fanny pack?

OR.....

Do you prefer an alternative, and if so, what is it?

Let us know in the comments!

Always listening. Always learning.

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GEAR that I use and recommend:
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BACKPACKS
LiteAF "Multi" Day Pack:
LiteAF Curve 35 UL backpack:
LiteAF Fanny Pack:
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SHELTER SYSTEM
Zpacks Duplex Dyneema Tent:
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo:
Paria Sanctuary Tarp:
Polycryo Ground Sheet:
Vargo Titanium Tent Stake:
MSR Groundhog Tent Stakes:
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SLEEP SYSTEM
Katabatic Gear Alsek 22 Quilt:
Paria 15 and 30 Degree Backpacking Quilts:
Thermarest Vesper 20/32/45 Degree Quilt:
Thermarest Uberlite Sleeping Pad:
Klymit Static V Ultralite SL Sleeping Pad:
Thermarest Zlite CCF Sleeping Pad:
Thermarest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad:
Thermarest Xtherm Sleeping Pad:
SeatoSummit Pillow:
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RAIN GEAR
3F UL Gear Rain Skirt:
Frogg Toggs UL2 Rain Jacket:
Mountain Warehouse Rainpants:
Six Moon Designs Umbrella:
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KITCHEN
BRS-3000T Ultralight titanium Stove:
MSR PocketRocket 2 Ultralight Stove:
TOAKS Titanium 750ml Pot:
EVERNEW 900ml Titanium Pot:
GSI Outdoors Infinity Mug:
TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon:
Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee:
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Clothing
Altra Lone Peak 4 Trailrunners:
Columbia Silver Ridge Lite Shirt:
Darn Tough Crew Light Sock:
ExOfficio Men's Give-N-Go Boxer Brief
Buff Original:
Mountain Hardwear 1/2 Zip Fleece:
Appalachian Gear Co Hoodie:
32 DEG UL Down Hooded Jacket:
MH Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket:

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Ultralight is all about hiking with only the things you really need and nothing else. Approach your gear choices the same way.
Don't just lighten your pack, lighten your footprint!
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[TheUltralightMindset]

Ok, fanny pack lover or fanny pack hater? Let's here it! LOL

[kevans]

I love them for the versatility. I have an awesome one from Red Paw Packs and I use it as a chest pack, a sling bag, a fanny pack, and a hip belt. I carries a water bottle on top, tons of stuff inside, has a pocket on the front that holds a note 9 phone, two smaller side pockets for keys, knife, lip balm and a stretch holder underneath for an ultralight jacket. Love it !!!! Matt custom makes these and he's a great guy.

[texashikeaholicsadventures]

I just recently started using one and love it. I can keep frequently needed items accessible without taking my pack off!!

[jpriddle]

I became a fanny pack believer pretty quickly. My ditty and FAK is now split. All of the regularly used items are in the fanny pack, always on me, and the just in case stuff inside the pack. It’s so nice having that stuff always at hand. Then the phone and charger get added to it at night and the whole thing goes into the quilt to stay warm or next to my head for easy access in the shelter.

[allenrowley]

I have been using the Zpacks Chest Pouch in exactly this way for a few years and like that it can attach to both shoulder straps as well or used as Fanny or shoulder bag when in town. Keeps IDs, valuables, meds, and electronics all in one spot and easy to detach and leave my backpack at the door.

[ZacDeclerck]

I designed and made myself a pack with universal fanny pack attachments so all fanny packs work as a hipbelt without the need to change straps. It's worked well for a few hundred miles, so I'll be posting about it soon. Hopefully you'll be using it in the future

[robertkerner]

They offer options. For example, a place to keep your essential items (knife, light, map, phone, snack) so they are always with you, even when you remove your pack. And they can move with you from activity-to-activity. Mine comes with me hiking, cycling and skiing. I rather have that stuff in a pouch, dorky as it may look, than shoved into my pockets or stashed somewhere I cannot get to quickly.

[philamongthehills]

I have a few which I have used for years when they were actually meant to be on your Fanny. These days I love a small one in front with a backpack.

[davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Nice piece of gear. I have the z packs multi pack and really like it.

[andrewmcgaha]

I like to keep my electronics bag, wallet, keys, and a couple candy bars, in my thru-pack UL Summit Bum. I really like having the electronics bag in their because it is one of the heavier items in my pack and that put's the weight 100% on my hips.

[aurtisanminer]

I used to have a fluorescent green one when I was about 6-7 years old.

[glendabaghian]

I carry two fanny packs: my left pocket and right pocket. I won't hate on fanny packs, but a duplicate item for me especially with zippered shorts pockets, hip belt pockets, shoulder strap pockets, water bottle side pockets... I last used one in the late 80s through Europe, but mostly then to avoid pickpockets. Hey HYOH though. Probably helpful for larger cameras if you don't have a shoulder strap clip.