Ultimate Guide to EDC Hip Packs! // Top Five Fanny Packs You Would Actually Wear 2023

Use this comment to shame Jamie for the Batman example he used😂!

I sense a progression here: edc pocket organizers, edc fanny packs, next episode will edc backpacks, ultimately the series will culminate with the best U-Haul trailer system for our edc gear!

The top shirt button does not get buttoned without a tie.

Been using one as an edc med kit for years, perfect on hikes.

A good showing, thanks. Having used "Fanny Packs"(actualy true side waist bags) way back in the early 80s thru the early 90s while still 195lbs at 6'3", and again in my late 50s to my current age of 64 - now 280lbs and all that goes with that, one major issue I've had with these kinds of packs is that while off the body, they have copious room to put things in and are easily accessed. But once put on the body and they take the shape of the waist curve, that space is seriously diminished with items harder to insert and retrieve. And while worn, accessing most Zippers is often a struggle requiring both hands , one on the zipper, one on the bag at sometimes a weird angle. And what is now an issue is that with my smaller sized "Spare Tire" that has come with age, these bags are way to high under it making it hard to use them successfully too, so a slightly lower slung design would be preferable too. I felt this issue was just as valid when I was younger and skinnier. What I want and as yet haven't seen is one that compensates for these issues and is still not a military style "Butt Pack" in the end but rather a side waist bag. Would like any ideas and recommendations...

I’ve been using the “Fanny pack” for two years in summer. I wear thinner shorts in summer and I hate things in pocket. It’s also great to be an edc organizer. I just put things in and go. I don’t have to load and unload my stuff coming and going. And if I don’t need it I get what I need and slide it under a seat. It’s also a way to carry medical stuff, epipens and allergy meds.

I just must appraciate the choice of locations for the backrounds. You do a amazing job choosing different visually interesting spots, which is much more enjoyable than just talking in some studio, like for example Taylor from Best Damn EDC uses... it gets really boring real fast, when you watch dozens or hundereds of videos in the same location. So props to you both Zac and Jamie !!! ❤

I have a bunch of different pouch sizes (mostly as tool organizers for specialized activities or hip belt attachments for my pack). On their own I mostly use a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack, because I can carry a lot of tools around the woodlot (Big Boy Silky Saw, Staple Gun, etc) that wouldn't fit in a tiny pouch but aren't enough to require a backpack.

I do hate objects in my pockets and I’ve tried the smaller Fanny packs but the lack of organization and CCW carry made me try the larger hip packs that I can carry water bottles for long walks. They work OK but now you’ve introduced me to the belt pack option and I’m gonna have to check those out. Great video Zach! 👍

The Pathfinder water bottle sling I feel is great for short hikes or some outdoor events like a Ren fair so you always have water with you and your hands are free.

Ow goodie! A new Zac in the wild video while I’m tweaking my edc 🥰 Bum bags/ fanny packs are awesome for those few extras bits and bobs especially on hot summer days when you don’t want a backpack making you all sweaty. I think you’ll like the Helikon SERE pouch. Plenty of organisation, multiple carry options 500D Cordura and it’s about $40 (£20-£30) from memory. And no freaking Velcro!! The Grayl BottleLock Hip Pack looks fantastic.

I normally love loading my jeans but I’m the summer I gotta wear shorts and I hate stuff in the pockets! So I’ve been embracing the Fanny Pack with open arms!

Great video, informative, and it lays down the information so we can pick it up easily. There’s a reason I look forward to a Zac in the Wild episode each week. Would love to see a video someday about notebooks, from pocket size to backpack size, and the philosophy behind them. Seeing how you carry different ones, the way you use them, and how you have found them handy would be great. Thanks for the entertainment and learning.

I just got a NutSac TacSac 13 and I absolutely love it. I was going to get the Alpaka Bravo Waist Pack but decided on the NutSac for me to carry more for my personal things and also my wife and daughters stuff as well

I was all set to get the Patagonia Black Hole, but once in the store I ended up with the Fjallraven High Coast hip pack. Just slightly bigger, but has two way zippers. As a lefty that was worth it.

I love the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bum Bag. It is the perfect size for me. I use mine everyday since I first got it. I even have one outfitted for TSA and air travel because I fly for work.

I am not a fan of fanny/hip packs but I do sometimes carry a "tactical man bag". A 5.11 over the shoulder satchel thing. It carries a full IFAK, knives, my EDC pistol, spare mags, flashlight, wallet, etc.

I've been using Helikon-Tex Bandicoot since march 2022 and it is still in a very good shape. What could be useful here is some way to compress it when it is not fully packed. But still I can recommend this without hesitation. You can also take a look at smaller option - Helikon-Tex Possum.

All great options for sure, but the Grayl bottle lock hip pack is my favorite. Plus it solves the issue with how to carry water, especially in the summer! Love mine!

I've been using a small camera pouch on my belt for years. It small enough to stay out of the way and not be to noticeable. Keep my letterman sidekick with my additional bit kit I modified to fit, a pen the pocket tool from worksharp, some band aids and a few othe small things. Been working out perfect.