Where to put all your stuff when you are out on the trail is an ongoing puzzle that every hiker is constantly trying to solve.
The lighter the gear the less space you have and Ultra-Light backpacks are notoriously simple.
While you are hiking there are things you want in the pack; those things are unnecessary until reaching camp, but there are also several items that one may want while they are on the move; some snacks, a map, a phone, etc.
Also, there is a wallet problem. The question of where to keep your wallet while walking is a tough egg to crack. My wallet felt more like a liability because I didn’t have a place to put it and so it was never really put away, just kind of put “somewhere”. I felt like I was always on the verge of losing it.
The single sweeping solution to these problems is a fanny pack. And hey, thanks to Stranger Things, the 80s are in and that means we can sport vibrant fanny packs around. Something hikers definitely do. I like to wear mine in “tactical” mode, which means it is worn over one shoulder and under the other arm, but other hikers may prefer to wear theirs in “dad” mode.
However you wear it, we all can agree that the fanny pack is a necessary addition to any hiker’s repertoire. It makes those trips into town smoother. When you get to a grocery store you can just leave your pack out front without having to dig through your stuff to find your wallet.
We love our Chicken Tramper uL fanny packs. They are even waterproof so we don’t have to worry about soggy snacks or a ruined phone. We got 2.5 liters which was the perfect size for us. It fit our snacks and valuables perfectly.
We use our Fannypacks everyday both on and off the trail.
from the other side 