Everest Signature Waist Pack - Medium, Navy, One Size,044MD-NY

Third time ordering, this time for using while traveling. I wanted something to hold quick-access items on a flight. My previous two were for outdoor activities (short hikes, runs). This new one is improved! I love the navy blue color. The size seems to be almost an inch larger than the old ones, with bigger zippers and a new mesh divider in the larger capacity main pocket. The fabric is quite nice - not as utilitarian in appearance as the older ones. It is soft and flexible without being floppy - it will hold its shape. I loaded it with all the small items I might want (wallet, snacks, passport, phone, etc.) and it is perfect. Most "sling" bags are way too big and expensive for my needs. It substitutes nicely as a small hands-free bag for either gender. This holds the amount needed for short trips to the pool, beach, shopping, or touring. It can hang across your chest or around your waist. In a pinch, it can hold a smaller plastic water bottle (8oz). along with most everything else. The bag itself is light. The zippers and strap are sturdy.

This waist pack is amazing! The quality is excellent, and it is big enough to carry quite a few things. I bought it to wear on a motorcycle trip to an amusement park. For the motorcycle trip, it was perfect. I was able to keep my pockets empty (for more comfort while riding) and put my wallet, phone, keys (when not in use), and even had plenty of room for my Ruger LCR concealed carry revolver. That was a big plus, because it was very comfortable to carry while being quickly and easily accessible at all times, without being suspicious. While riding the motorcycle, the pack would rest in the center of my lap and it felt very secure (although I was always very careful to adjust the strap and make sure it was fastened well). I was also wearing a backpack, but I often stop to take pictures with my phone and I wanted something more accessible that would allow me to keep my pockets mostly empty. If you're like me, you have stayed far away from "fanny packs" for years because they just aren't "cool". Well personally, I feel like those days are long gone, and this is the perfect balance between convenience and comfort. This waist pack (much better name than "fanny"!) is way more comfortable than a backpack, and is a great way to carry water or other bulky objects (too big for your pockets) with you without hampering your movement much. The main downside was that the amusement park (Carowinds in Charlotte, NC) would not allow these kind of bags on the rides, so I still had to drop it off in the bin each time, which made me put my keys/wallet/phone back in my pockets again. That was pretty annoying, but was not the fault of the waist pack. So cargo pants would probably have been better for inside the park, but the waist pack is perfect for motorcycle trips or hiking, etc. I haven't tried using it while running or biking, but I imagine it would be great for longer trips where you need water. I can't wait to use it again!

I would love this if it had nylon pulls and didn't clang constantly as the metal tabs clink together. Very annoying. Another reviewer mentioned that they put their own nylon pulls on and cut off the metal ones. As soon as I can find nylon pulls, I'll do the same. Otherwise, it's a nice durable material. It's a little larger than I anticipated, but this is actually a good thing. I use this for dog training and it easily holds a ziplock baggie of treats, a squeaky tennis ball, a spare roll of poo bags, and I recently discovered that I can also fit a bottle of water for longer training sessions. Inside the main big pocket there's also a mesh pocket where I put dry treats. The pocket along the back is thin and holds my drivers license and phone. The smaller front pocket holds my car keys, sometimes my phone. Fully loaded with the bottle of water, it's a little heavy and droops but not totally uncomfortably. It's definitely got a long enough strap. I need to cut about a foot or so off in order to shorten it, but just haven't gotten around to it.

Great waist pack use it for international travels to keep m 2 cellphones, p&s camera, wallet, ear phones, pen, some notebook, passport, travel documents (boarding pass etc.), keys, tic-tacs... Very easy to go through security checks since you can just put the waist pack in the scanner and step in as you know you dont have electronics/metal stuff on your pockets. Very sturdy built. As many pointed out minor complaints are the belt is too long. You can adjust it easily but still there'd be ample free length hanging. Zips are big and some times they do 'cling' together a bit. UPDATE1: After more than one and half years with multiple long trips to multiple continents this thing still going strong. As mentioned before the belt for the waist was really long, so I cut of the extra bit and put a little bit of sewing. Although some people may think it's a bit odd to have a fanny pack or its old school, for those people I say try using one on the next long distance air travel (especially a one with multiple security checks at multiple layovers) and then decide!

I'll add my two cents to all the other positive reviews. It's a very well made and conveniently designed fanny pack. No real negatives from my view. Good zippers, good pulls, and a tough and positive snap buckle. If I was really picky, I'd say the tough fabric is a bit stiff and would chaff uncovered skin (take note nudists). It's plenty roomy for a bottle of water and other stuff, not too small and not too large. Everest has an Extra-Large model identical in design, just much larger. The fabric has an inside coating that I would thing would make it somewhat "waterproof" in a shower, thus protecting electronics or camera until you could take cover. That's not to say you could drop it in a lake and expect no leaks. All in all it's a bargain.

As a wheelchair user I need somewhere accessible to store my wallet, keys, phone etc. This bum bag is brilliant. There’s plenty of space in the pockets for everything I need and the quality is great. I’m particularly pleased with the length of the waist strap, not that I use it all but with other bum bags my wife has had to add an additional section so it’ll fit me. Overall I’m really pleased with this purchase.

Bought this because I’m going on vacation but I wore it today for the first time and it’s the best. It’s spacious, good size and looks stylish. I did get another one but it’s bigger and that one is just as good as this one. The price is great too.

Firme y muy amplia...

Me gustó muy amplio. Busque varias opciones y está fue la que más me agrado, el tiempo de entregar es razonable ya me lo enviaron desde USA. Lo único que no me gustó fue que el cordon viene demasiado largo y se tiene que mandar a arreglar.

Everything is safe and at the ready by my hip. Protects your cell phone from scratches and keeps your hands free. Good for holidays for example Camera, Water, Food, Sun Tan Lotion.