Bummer

i will admit that recently i tired to cheat on Tom Bihn and most notably with Evergoods. the reality is Tom Bihn is just better. the designs just offer superior functionally for someone actually using a bag on a regular basis. this is a classic example. it’s admittedly not much to look at, but it just works. i use this as a fanny pack if not daily then every weekend when out with my dog. it seems to always hold just what i need and it’s never uncomfortable. for context, i am 6’3, 240lbs. finally, as with all my tom bihn bags, it’s overbuilt and made for the long haul. i have had this thing covered in mud and dust from being out hiking and all of it just wipes off. i don’t recall its weather rating, but it’s also been subjected to the rain (typical PNW rain and not torrential downpour) and i have never had any water intrusion. YMMV.

i liked this one well enough to order a second as a backup for other gear (that i want to keep clean from dog treats and other dog related stuff).

i have tried several other options and keep coming back to this one. you won’t regret this if you’re set on using it as an actual fanny pack.