The Fanny Packs Our Editors Wear on Flights, Walks and Weekend Errands

Famous for its best-selling diaper bag, Fawn Design's fanny pack impressed GH Textiles Lab pros. Made with premium faux leather and gold metal hardware, you can customize this pick with a different strap for a chic look. Our pros love that it has a roomy interior without looking massive for a versatile piece that can easily be worn out at night or on your daily walk.

Director of Editorial Commerce Brie Schwartz is a personal fan of this Amazon pick. It comes in several fun colors, and while it can hold a smartphone and a couple other essentials, it’s slim and sits more flush against your body. We love that the buckled belt that can adjust from 24 inches to 42 inches long. There’s a hole for your headphones too.

For a more elevated look (that comes pretty close to a purse), we love this option from Clare V. The rattan pattern is perfect for spring and summer, and the leather, metal zippers, and hardware on the straps make it feel more luxe than your everyday bag. You can choose from five different colors.

With a bit more structure than others on this list, the Athleta belt bag adopts a rectangular silhouette that seamlessly stashes wallets and phones. It's also easier to peek inside and spot belongings without any falling out. "The Athleta belt bag followed my mom on her European travels, toting her passport, phone, sunglasses and on,” one of our staffers said. “By the end of it, it only needed some spot cleaning."

Made with Dagne Dover's signature neoprene fabric, this fanny pack is ideal for travel as it has a spacious interior and excellent organizational pockets for easy access. One of our staffers loves this pack, saying it's "such a compliment-getter" and that it's “not only super chic, but it’s durable: I’ve had it for over two years, and it still looks brand new!” If the bag's dirty after a long vacation, you can hand wash this pick to keep it fresh trip after trip.

Editors and analysts alike are proud wearers of Free People's sling-style bags. This fun bag emulates the shape of a fanny pack but wears like a crossbody. It's available in 14 vivid shades, including hot pink, lime green and fiery red. Online reviewers rave that it even replaced their favorite belt bags. One wrote: "Got this bag right before a trip to Spain, and it was perfect! I wanted a stylish crossbody that could hold a lot of stuff, and it definitely did the job!"

Perfect for summer exploring, this water-resistant fanny pack from Fjallraven comes in six shades and has multiple pockets, keeping everything you need secure and accessible. GH fiber scientists appreciate that the material is not only easy to clean, but stays in great shape even after extensive use. Testers have worn this pack to outdoor music festivals, on long hikes and on international vacations, loving that it can be dressed up or down.

With a GH Fitness Award under its belt, this pouch is the perfect companion for runners who can't be weighed down by pockets or armbands. Our testers were impressed by the sheer amount that fit inside the deceptively small running belt. One marathon runner said, “I really love how convenient and secure this belt is. It surprisingly fits a lot in its stretchy compartment. It is extremely lightweight, which is perfect for my runs!”

The Baggu marries fashion and practicality. Its outer nylon fabric safely stashed belongings for our staffers. One GH editor was equally impressed by its roomy compartments. She even fit a book and snacks, with room to spare. “I appreciate the zippered interior pocket for storing more precious items you don't want to lose (i.e. your ID card),” our staffer says. “It is a little bulky compared to other fanny pack styles, but you'll still be able to squish it down to pack away in your suitcase.”

Fanny packs continue to impress style experts, but they also serve a functional purpose for outdoor adventures. Staying properly hydrated is a must when hitting the trails, and this pick from Waterfly has two compartments to hold water bottles. The large interior can hold an impressive amount of items, according to Amazon reviewers. GH pros cannot wait to put this style to the test!

Some concert venues and festivals only allow clear bags, so this clear fanny pack from Wododo on Amazon is ideal as it'll hold necessities for the event while keeping you hands-free. The water-resistant PU material will also keep your items protected from splashes at the beach or pool. One tester loved that this fanny pack was a "music festival game-changer," as it made check-in through security super easy.