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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Is there a more divisive accessory than the fanny pack?

Call it a fanny pack, a belt bag, bum bag, or a waist pack — I’ve owned many options over the years, and I love the hands-free style deeply. Fanny packs are so versatile that I have one with me almost ...

Listen, we can dance around what to call the best fanny packs—a.k.a. sling bags, crossbody bags, bum bags, shoulder bags, etc. But let’s not kid ourselves about what they are. Even the best fanny ...