Let’s talk sustainable fanny packs. Or belt bags, or hip packs, or bum bags, or whatever you want to call this delightful 90s revival. I have a few myself, some of which get daily use, like my “Sustainable S*** Only” pack from Grant Blvd (mentioned here and here). Some, admittedly, not so much, like a beautiful leather fanny pack I purchased from a talented Etsy seller, that just happened to look comically enormous on me. I still wear it when I have a lot to carry, though! Most recently, our new member MAIKA sent me their recycled canvas fanny pack (featured in the line up below) to try. It’s the perfect size, super functional, and a pretty pop of color–but more details to come when I officially include it in the rotation.
All that to say, as someone who walks a lot, takes public transpo, and hates carrying more than I need to, fanny packs are a must for my wardrobe. I also like how many ways you can wear them, across the chest or back, or 90s style around the waist. It all depends on the look you’re trying to achieve.
From left to right, top to bottom: Cotopaxi Kapai Hip Bag | MAIKA Recycled Canvas Fanny Pack | Maria Maleta Leather Bum Bag Mint Blue | Grant Blvd Sustainable Shit Only Fanny Pack | Maria Maleta Recycled Mini Bucket Bag | ABLE Nara Leather Belt Bag | MAIKA Echo Tangerine Recycled Canvas Fanny Pack | Baggu Recycled Nylon Ditsy Floral Fanny Pack | Girlfriend Recycled, Recyclable Water Resistant Fanny Pack | ABLE Delilah Leather Belt Bag | Mustard Bum Bag from Recycled Water Bottles | Raffia Belt Bag | Green Leather Fanny Pack by Nubuckcuir | Grant Blvd Distruptor Upcycled Fanny Pack | Floral Handmade Fanny Pack (from curtain fabric!) by UKUBAG | Reef Ocean Plastic Sustainable Fanny Pack | Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Mini Hip Pack 1L | Keep Nature Wild Blush Fanny Pack
Above, we’ve rounded up alllll of the best sustainable fanny packs we could find, from the athletic (hello Seattle hikers!) to quirky and fun to chic and minimal. They’re all so functional, which is the fanny pack’s MO, right? I especially like that Girlfriend fanny packs are water resistant and I’m so looking forward to paddle boarding and kayaking (very near the shore, but regardless) this summer. And not to promote impulse buys of any kind, but I totally just purchased that upcycled floral tapestry bag from Etsy as I wrote this up. I just know it’ll soon be a staple.
All of the bags made with leather have been noted in the titles above, for those of you who prefer not to use this material. I’ve only included leather fanny packs from brands that value craftsmanship and sustainability in their business practices as a whole, utilizing leather as a by-product of the meat industry. Like many of you, I’ve found that searching for vegan bags often equates to incredible greenwashing and use of non-renewable materials. But please do let us know if you come across anything unsavory that I’ve missed above!
Which fanny packs do you own?
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