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These fanny packs are ideal for hands-free travel.

A woman wears a black fanny pack

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The strap could be longer to be more inclusive.

There are several discrete interior and exterior pockets for organizing and the stap is easy to adjust.

And the bag comes in seven color options in neoprene and air mesh material.

Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack

Dagne Dover

The puffy design adds a bit of bulkiness.

Calpaks Luka Belt Bag can pretty much fit all of yourtravel essentialsthat are smaller than a laptop.

It also comes in a whopping 19 color options and makes an excellent gift for travelers.

Person wearing the Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack outdoors

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Capacity is somewhat limited and the bag will only fit small essentials.

Plus, the 2.5-liter capacity is big enough to fit the essentials without feeling cumbersome to carry.

The capacity is on the smaller end.

Hand removing a passport from the Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack being worn cross body

The pack cant fit more than a phone or keys.

Some parents may need a bigger diaper bag for longer excursions.

We found it most comfortable to wear as a crossbody bag.

Person wearing the Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack outdoors

you’re able to wear the compact pouch as either a waist or a crossbody bag.

Its better for more leisurely activities.

This Senreve belt bag offers peak quiet luxury thanks to the sleek leather material and elegant gold hardware.

Hand removing a passport from the Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack being worn cross body

Color options are limited.

Travelers, gym-goers, and errand runners will appreciate the versatile design of this larger fanny pack.

It was difficult to snake wired headphones through the hole.

Nordstrom Calpak Luka Belt Bag

Nordstrom

Eddie Bauer Skylar Waist Pack:This fanny pack comes in gorgeous neutral colors and has excellent organizational features.

Its geared toward outdoor enthusiasts, so we think its best for hiking or biking.

The two different names mean the same thing.

Calpak Luka Belt Bag slung over shoulder with living room in background

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A fanny pack can certainly count as a personal item if its being worn while traveling by air.

Anna participated in this test and used her fanny pack to travel and run errands around the city.

Cream colored Calpak Luka Belt Bag with tags on against white material

Close up of strap and buckle on Calpak Luka Belt Bag

Calpak Luka Belt Bag slung over shoulder with living room in background

Cream colored Calpak Luka Belt Bag with tags on against white material

Close up of strap and buckle on Calpak Luka Belt Bag

JanSport Fifth Ave Fanny Pack

Amazon

Hand holds front pocket of JanSport Fifth Ave Fanny Pack open while being worn around waist

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Person wearing JanSport Fifth Ave Fanny Pack around their waist

Hand holds front pocket of JanSport Fifth Ave Fanny Pack open while being worn around waist

Person wearing JanSport Fifth Ave Fanny Pack around their waist

Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L

Lululemon

Black lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag slung across a chest

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Black lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag against blue background

Hand holds open lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag to show inside mesh pockets

Black lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag slung across a chest

Black lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag against blue background

Hand holds open lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag to show inside mesh pockets

Nathan Peak Hydration Waist Pack

Nathan Peak Hydration Belt.© Nathan Sports

A person reaches for waterbottle held in Nathan Peak Hydration Waist Pack

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A water bottle on top of Nathan Peak Hydration Waist Pack on outdoor table

A person reaches for waterbottle held in Nathan Peak Hydration Waist Pack

A water bottle on top of Nathan Peak Hydration Waist Pack on outdoor table

No Reception The Sidekick Fanny Pack

No Reception Club

Person wears No Reception The Sidekick Fanny Pack slung across body while holding child

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No Reception The Sidekick Fanny Pack and accessory laying on brown surface

No Reception The Sidekick Fanny Pack open and full of travel items

Person wears No Reception The Sidekick Fanny Pack slung across body while holding child

No Reception The Sidekick Fanny Pack and accessory laying on brown surface

No Reception The Sidekick Fanny Pack open and full of travel items

Patagonia Ultra-light Black Hole Mini Hip Pack 1L

Patagonia

Person takes photos in mirror with Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack slung across the front of their body

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Hand holds up Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack with front pocket open

Person takes photos in mirror with Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack slung across the front of their body

Hand holds up Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack with front pocket open

Senreve Aria Belt Bag

Senreve

Senreve Aria Belt Bag hangs across the front of a person’s body

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Senreve Aria Belt Bag sits on top of its dust bag

Senreve Aria Belt Bag hangs against a white coat

Senreve Aria Belt Bag hangs across the front of a person’s body

Senreve Aria Belt Bag sits on top of its dust bag

Senreve Aria Belt Bag hangs against a white coat

Alo Explorer Fanny Pack

Alo Yoga

Close up of phone in open side pocket of Alo Explorer Fanny Pack

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Brown Alo Explorer Fanny Pack sits on white surface

Close up of phone in open side pocket of Alo Explorer Fanny Pack

Brown Alo Explorer Fanny Pack sits on white surface

Aikendo Slim Running Belt

Amazon

The headphone port on an Aikendo Slim Running Belt

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Person places sunglasses in an Aikendo Slim Running Belt

Person wearing an Aikendo Slim Running Belt

Person places Purell hand sanitizer in an Aikendo Slim Running Belt

The headphone port on an Aikendo Slim Running Belt

Person places sunglasses in an Aikendo Slim Running Belt

Person wearing an Aikendo Slim Running Belt

Person places Purell hand sanitizer in an Aikendo Slim Running Belt

No Reception The Sidekick Fanny Pack open and full of travel items

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