From the sporrans in Scotland (those hairy things you see on the front of kilts – I’ll emphasise “on the front of” here), to detachable ladies’ pockets and countless other examples from around the world, the bum bag has a long lineage when it comes to carrying small things in a way that’s slightly more convenient than carrying them in your hands. People have been attaching things to their waist with a bit of fabric for centuries. The fanny pack or bum bag (in my native Australia, the former name has some eyebrow-raising connotations) has a long and storied history – going well beyond just being an example of the egregious fashion choices of the ’80s and ’90s. You can’t keep a good idea down – even if people haven’t been down with that idea for decades. Used correctly, they’re about ease as much as they are about fashion (see also: the micro bag trends). Less bulk to manage, fewer pockets to check for whatever it is you’re looking for, and less impulse to fill space. They can also simplify your life as you go about your day. The trend makes sense: sling bags are perfect in warmer weather (no more backpack sweat for you), they’re a more practical alternative to things like tote bags for smaller items, and they provide more ergonomic options than messenger bags (over the shoulder for style, around the waist to distribute some weight). Right now, these bags are surging through Asia, Europe and the US, buoyed with a lot of love from the streetwear scene. And there’s a whole lot more style to it – and in some cases, more pockets and a diverse array of materials. Now imagine you’re wearing it on your back, slung over one shoulder. The crossbody sling bag is a modern tweak of an old idea. And ‘no’ you don’t understand, because they’ve changed a whole bunch and they’re having a resurgence. And yes, before you ask, these are also called ‘fanny packs.’ And ‘yes’, your dad did wear one. And a sling bag – a small bag for the essentials – might be the way to do that. If you’ve crossed that line, it might be time to change things up. That raises a question worth tackling: at what point do the things you’re carrying around to improve your day become a detriment? Have a trawl through and ask yourself if you really need everything, every day, to the point of justifying lugging around a bag.Ĭhances are you don’t. How much are you carrying in your go-to daily bag?
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