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

Great value for a solid waist pack. Perfect size for a short hike or trekking around local suburban trails. The main compartment will easily hold two 16oz water bottles and an assortment of power/candy bars or snackage. This frees up the water bottle holders for whatever you want to be more accessible (or more water). I keep the shoulder straps in one of the front zippered pockets in case I'm carrying more than a couple water bottles. The material is appropriately lightweight and durable. Surprisingly good quality and features for the price point.

Best purchase I made for hiking the Camino. Multiple storage options with side and front pockets. Easy access for water bottles. Nice, large capacity pouch for storming foldable jacket and snacks. A inner zippered pocket inside the pouch was perfect for stashing and protecting a passport. Another mesh pocket on the opposite side was perfect for easy access to a map and keys. Zippers and sturdy belt ties on the outside pockets kept items secure. Durable fabric, too. Can be worn with or without the suspenders and can be worn in the front or back without the suspenders. We are ditching our day packs and using these for day hikes! I wore mine in front without the suspenders. Others in our group wore on back with the suspenders and another wore on back without suspenders. Love having options. Create value, too!

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!!

What this bag is not. It’s not a overnight or through hike bag. It’s a day pack. I purchased it as I rarely ever camp out anymore and don’t need a full size bag for day hikes. Backpacks are larger, heavier, hotter and don’t offer the organization I am seeking. With that out of the way, I purchased the BP Vision Pack to replace my Gregory 40l bag for day hikes. The look reminds me of a 1990’s version of NorthFace Waist bag I owned in many ways. The bag has 8 pockets: two small on the sides of the waist. 1, open on both ends, tucked into the lumbar (more of a sleeve). 1 main zippered compartment with an internal stretch divider and separate zippered section. 2 smaller zippered pockets and the 2 water bottle holders. The shoulder straps are lightweight. They are not going to withstand heavy abuse. I have considered possibly upgrading them- time will tell- but I also want the lighter weight and cooler option (temperature not look) afforded by this configuration. Finally I added a sternum strap which I bought through Amazon. I think this should be included by default and made the bag more comfortable. What love about the bag: 1. Variety of carry options: waist bag, shoulder sling or waist bag with shoulder harness 2. Size: As others have commented, the bag holds way more it appears it should 3. Fit: I am 6’5” tall and 220 lbs, 34” waist. The bag fits me well and could easily accommodate larger waist sizes 4. Organization: The large pocket contains the aforementioned internal divider and zippered pocket, the lumbar slip is great when paired with a zip lock or other bag to keep this from getting wet from sweat. The smaller waist pockets are sized for single use sized items, and the two smaller pockets, outside of the main pocket, are surprisingly larger than then appear 5. Easily accessible water bottle holders 6. Lightweight with ample storage 7. Cooler option and better suited for day hikes or shorter versus frame backpack What could be better: 1. Water bottle holders could be deeper, they can hold a Camelbak Chute. Also their positioning allows for easy access to your water bottles while wearing the bag. However due to the size of the bottles I’m using and the design of the pockets- it’s harder, but not impossible, to reinsert water bottles while wearing. I’m not deducting a star from this as I am using larger bottles and smaller ones would not be an issue 2. The cinch strap not all that useful. Modified as has been suggested by others may be better. I don’t particularly need this space but I do find it useful and use it to hold the shoulder straps when I hang up my bag. 3. I find wearing the bag, fully loaded without shoulder straps to be a bit uncomfortable. The bag tips away from my back when only worn with the waist straps. This may be due to the position of the waist straps on the bag, or possibly all the gear I have, a combination of or for some other reason. For me- this is informational only and doesn’t change my rating as I purchased this bag to use with the shoulder straps 4. The center buckle of the shoulder straps, slightly, ever so slightly, brushes my back 5. Inclusion of a sternum strap I strongly recommend this bag for most casual hikers and those not needing an overnight bag, maybe one night cowboy camping or with a hammock. It can also double as a good day pack with on vacation at the beach or even sight seeing. I’m considering another one to keep as my dad bag for the everyday carry required with a toddler.

I made the switch from a standard backpack to this waist pack and have been using it regularly for 3 years now. It's so great that I just ordered another in case something happens to it. Thankfully, they are still available. Items sold on Amazon are often hit or miss - you never know if you're going to get quality or junk. But I'm happy to report that this pack is holding up beautifully and it's exceeding expectations. Not only is the quality proving to be impeccable, but the utility is next level. I am able to carry everything that was in my full-size backpack, but it's all nicely organized in sensible compartments. Nearly every inch of space on this pack is usable. Additionally, there are loops and rings that allow you to secure to items with carabiners, including an inside clip that you can attach your keys to (if anyone has ever lost their keys in the woods when there are leaves on the ground, they know how invaluable this clip is). The belt is also wide enough that you can loop additional items onto it, such as binoculars and a foraging pouch. My pack is HEAVY - probably too heavy, and yet it's holding up to the abuse. Still, it sits so comfortably on my hips that it's like an exension of me. And I do wear it with the pouch to the back. When access is needed, you just twist it around to the front then twist it back. Easy! This pack is a game-changer.

I bring two leashes on my walks with my dogs, one's a 5ft for neighborhood, and then first quarter mile on the beach. THEN, after a certain point, I bring a 30ft for a little more freedom, and I can leave it on them til they can be let loose and tear up the beach and each other. Pros: -pockets for days. I do like how many pockets this has, the side pockets do fit the poop bags nicely. THOUGH not my keys. -Straps. Love there are straps that you can use if you over stuff and can't close the main compartment. Cons: -Feels cheap -Water bottle holder is a joke. It might fit a 20oz one use bottle but it's not fitting anything larger. -Less space than it appears. Couldn't fit 2 30ft leads in here. Also the water bottle holder was a huge disappointment. Conclusion: You get what you pay for. There is some decent flexibility, but I wouldn't trust it with much more than jogging pack. Definitely not "OUTDOORS"/CAMPING rated.

Even after reading dozens of reviews about this bag and its capabilities, my first reaction when mine arrived was that it looked smaller than most people described it. But I loaded it up, and sure enough, it’s bigger than it looks. It’s not large enough for an all-day adventure, but it’s a perfect urban assault pack for short hikes, dog walking, a bike ride, or any activity where you don’t want to be weighed down by a large, sweaty backpack or a hydration system. As an urban rattlesnake relocator, I will use this bag for short but frequent hikes to release and photograph snakes. The downside is that the bag barely holds my SLR camera with a medium-length lens, leaving very little room for food or additional supplies. Basically, I can take my camera or I can take my lunch, but I can’t take both. One option would be to use this pack as a camera bag and wear a small hydration pack for food and water. But then I might as well just wear a backpack, thereby eliminating the need for this bag. Or I could use a smaller point-and-shoot camera. Many reviewers objected to the number of straps on such a small bag and actually cut some of them off, and I agree that compression straps on a bag this size are unnecessary. But, as luck would have it, I had two water bottles with loops that keep the lids attached. The compression straps go straight through these loops and prevent the bottles from jumping out of the shallow bottle holders, which is a problem I’ve had with other lumbar packs. This is a definite plus if you can find bottles like these (see photo). The downside is that you have to remove the pack to unbuckle the straps and take a drink. Or, I suppose you could wear the pack in front. The straps can also be tucked into the loops on the bottom of the bag (see photo). Another useful feature is the daisy chains that allow for the attachment of small or frequently-accessed items on the outside of the pack. I use Nite-ize mini carabineers for this purpose, and I was able to add a third water bottle this way (see photo). PROS: Appears to be well-made with no obvious flaws in the fabric or workmanship Shoulder straps add stability and keep the pack from sliding down or sagging Great value for the price Love the color (orange and gray) CONS: Clunky center section with drawstring is too small to be practical Bottle holders are too shallow for anything but the smallest bottles (but they make great lens holders) Belt pockets sit too far back to be accessed without removing the pack Shoulder straps could use some padding To the manufacturer: A larger version of this bag would be awesome!

This is my second purchase of this fine bag. Since owning the first bag I have had to do a couple small repairs(straps at side pouch can loose on the stitched end-bag side) and I also sewed the straps directly to the bag with the three point attachment. The clips were in the way and rubbed on my back when I was riding my bike. Otherwise this thing has been solid as I’ve needed it to be. Carries water, dog treats/bags, snacks, keys, inhaler, first aid kit, extra tissues TLDR: Very versatile and a good size. Would buy again