From scenic walks on a towpath to intense treks on high-incline trails, taking the proper gear with you will keep you prepared for unexpectedly long days, temperature changes, and inclement weather.

Like most people born in the 1980s, I have maintained a love/hate relationship with fanny packs over the decades. First, they were cool and looked great with my neon striped biker shorts and crop top.

If you’re searching for the best fanny pack for women, there are no shortage of options: Fanny packs—otherwise known as belt bags—have come a long way since their ‘80s heyday, when these hip-slung ...

You may have noticed that fanny packs are everywhere on hiking trails now. These convenient bags are half the size of a daypack and sling over your shoulder or around your waist for easy access to ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Arguably my biggest pet peeve is lugging around a heavy tote bag during a day ...

The answer to the question, “Are fanny packs still cool?” will always be a resounding yes for me—I’m Team Hip Pack all the way (though I am aware that others are not so sure). I’ll still reach for a ...

There are days when a backpack feels like too much, but pockets alone won’t cut it. That’s where Osprey’s Tempest 6 (women’s) and Talon 6 (men’s) hip packs come in. Built for fast, light missions on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From scenic walks on a towpath to intense treks on high-incline trails, taking the proper gear with you ...

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Belt bags, fanny packs, slings. Whatever you call ...

Fanny packs, waist packs, hip packs — whatever you call them, the ubiquitous 1990s accessory is back. While fashion designers may be incorporating them into their runway shows, the real place the hip ...