Outdoor Fanny Pack Hiking Fishing Waist bag 2 Water Bottle Holder Lumbar Pack

For the money you cannot go wrong.Zipper quality is fine,Build Quality is good not great,Not waterproof so I picked up a small rain fly,Storage is decent but even better on the outside,Strap strength is super for jackets, extra cargo.

So far so good. It’s well made and handled my to 30oz water bottles no problem. I do wish there were some loops to connect the over the shoulder strap. Right now I just clip the connectors to the waist belt and it works. Overall happy with with the pack.

Great value considering what's included and the thought through design. The shoulder straps worked better than I expected so you can carry a lot of weight like fluids and distribute the weight evenly or however you want. Has straps on top to strap down clothing or whatever else. I was able to put my phone in one of the side bottle holders and it was secure and easy to access. I've only used it twice but it seems very well made and durable.

Enough room and separate pockets inside & out for most uses. I carry two bottles of water, a windbreaker jacket, a spare soft ankle brace and an "ace bandage", whistle, a little trail food, lip balm, identification, spare keys, bandages, small sunscreen, and more, with a bit of room left over! Well balanced with water on both sides. I use the dual straps over the shoulders, as it distributes weight well, but is not as hot as a full backpack on the back, which makes my back really sweaty! The only downside inherent to using the shoulder straps is you can't move the pack around from your backside to your front while walking to get to the water or things inside, & all but the smaller waistband pockets...you (or at least I) have to stop and take off the pack. But you CAN move it around if you decide not to use the shoulder straps. I generally like the shoulder strap assistance for weight distribution, as I have some constant low back pain due to lumbar issues. There are a few slight "cons", which are not big deals: 1. The shoulder straps are fairly narrow and not padded, so if only wearing a tank top, etc., they can dig into your skin a bit if you wear them cinched tightly: It would be a nice design change in another iteration to pad the straps better. Nor is there a strap for across the chest, from one shoulder strap to the other, which keeps the shoulder straps more even (but hardly necessary with this fanny pack design). 2. The design used for the waist strap adjustment is poor making them hard to adjust quickly, like when taking a jacket off & needing to tighten the waist strap more, or vice-versa: The simpler compression strap design, used both on the bottle side straps and the straps over the top of the pack top, are quick and easy to use, and would render the waist strap more usable. Why in the world they chose to use the design they have on the waist strap is unknown, but it's lousy. 3. Putting a couple of loops on the front of the waist straps would be very useful for attaching carabiners to hold something else, even if that added $1-2 to the price. It IS handy that they put pockets in the waist straps, though...nice design! One comment complained about 'extra' compression straps over the main compartment, but one can put a jacket, scarf, towel, back brace, or whatever there, in addition to the using the main compartment, & for easier access on those days when you get too hot, then too cool, then too hot, which occurs quite often in Spring & Autumn, or the wind varies; or for putting a damp towel or shorts on the outside of the pack to dry, after a swim. So overall, this is a well-made, well designed, great little pack for the money!! But I'm taking off 1 star for the lack of padded straps and poor waist strap adjustment method. I had my first one 5 years before I had to replace it, and I chose the VISCNE, though my identical first one was a BP Vision. I noticed the side pockets on the newer VISCNE are an inch deeper than my original BP, which is a BIG plus holding my bottles in place. I have noticed some weak threading, and a small tear in one bottle mesh pocket had to be clued almost right away. The place where the straps attach fine just broke, which is why I bought a new one, but about a year prior a cinch strap on a bottle pocket broke, as well. So the sewing could definitely be better, which is a bummer, as the material is quite strong overall, and with better threading the pack might have lasted years longer!!

I really like this pack. For those short trails or outings it's just perfect. I generally use it for extra camera lens, bottles of water, pocket knife and first aid items. You know, stuff you might need on a short hike. It looks great and while its light weight it does it's job well. I actually have another one that I like but no matter how tight make it it still rides down and drives me crazy! My favorite thing about this one is the included shoulder straps! Wow, what a difference they make. This will be my go-to now. Love it!

Great pack. Perfect for my hiking needs. It has enough room to peel off one layer of clothing and stash it in the pack. It also has small zip compartments as well as areas for two water bottles.

I got this over some other options, mainly due to the suspender straps. I haven't used them yet, but can recommend this pack

The lumbar pack is not bad. The fabric seems to be tough, but is not bushwhacking quality. The only problem I have is the shoulder harness, but that is to be expected at this price point.I bought this just to see if I would like this kind of lumbar pack for hiking. I decided I do, and will now go spend the money on something like a Mountainsmith Tour Pack.