Fanny pack

Historically, the bag was positioned in front of the body, so people could protect themselves from bandits. Bags attached to belts have been in use since antiquity in many cultures. One origin was the Native American buffalo pouch which was used instead of sewing pockets into clothing. Buffalo pouches may also be worn on the wrist or carried on the front of the chest via a neck strap or lanyard. Ötzi had a belt pouch 5,000 years ago. The European medieval belt-pouch is another antecedent which was superseded as clothing came to have pockets. The Scottish sporran is a similar belted pouch that survived because of the impracticality of pockets in a kilt. ==Use==

Mobile devices (and USB charging cables and backup batteries), bottles of water, snacks, tissue paper, first aid, isopropyl alcohol, contact lenses, and pepper spray are among some of the most common items stored in the bag. Fanny packs designed for concealed carry of a weapon are available. Unlike handbags, they do not have to be carried, and unlike backpacks, they do not put undue strain on the back. Often referred to as "waist bags", they tend to be worn "cross body" rather than around the waist. Fashion houses such as Chanel and Gucci are at the forefront of the trend. The practicality of fanny packs is particularly popular in "festival fashion", where outfits tend to be more extravagant. == Fashion ==

In 1954, a skiers leather fanny pack appeared in a Sports Illustrated Christmas shopping guide: "$10. The lightweight leather 'fanny pack' is designed to hold a cross-country skier's wax and lunch. It's also useful for cyclists, hikers, equestrians." In 1962, reportedly, Melba Stone, an Australian widow, inspired by a kangaroo, is sometimes credited with making a fanny pack. "In 1988, Adweek named the fanny pack the product of the year."— i-D The modern version made from nylon and other synthetic materials came into use in the 1980s and they were especially en vogue in the 1990s, but gradually their popularity fell into decline by the mid-2000s. In 2012, calling them "belted satchels" or "hands-free bags", several designer labels sought to bring the accessory back by offering stylish and expensive designs selling for as much as $1,995. In July 2018, The Boston Globe reported that fanny packs were back in vogue with new packs introduced by fashion designers Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. Designer packs retailed for up to $1,500 and were worn by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Jaden Smith, and Russell Westbrook. Vogue magazine reported on the trend by writing "Alas, due to our odd fascination with ugly throwback clothing, the fanny pack has been vindicated." ==Gallery==

File:Fannypack1a.jpg|Artificial leather belt bag with side release buckle, tri-glide slide for adjustment and top-open zipper compartment File:Leather Fanny Pack.JPG|A woman wearing a leather fanny pack File:Hennequin und Herman von) Brüder (Pol Limburg 006.jpg|Medieval painting by the Limbourg brothers showing a lord wearing a belt bag with a bollock dagger, File:Native-American-traditional-dress.jpg|A nineteenth century photograph of a Plains Indian showing a belted bag known as a medicine pouch File:Midjeväska - Nordiska museet - NMA.0097260.jpg|Fanny pack on a Swedish fashion photo, 1937 File:State Street Madison 2022 23.jpg|Fanny pack worn across the chest, 2022 ==See also==