Once again I was really impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of this bag. I got it in a matching custom fabric combination to the Fanny Pack and added the small Deluxe Drop Pocket for a really compact EDC crossbody bag to use on days where a fanny pack wouldn’t hold all my gear or fit the dress code.

In fact, I liked the Rickshaw Bags Fanny Pack so much I had to try their iPad Zero Messenger bag. Rickshaw Bags iPad Zero Messenger (US$69) Other than that I have to say this is my favorite fanny pack I’ve ever used. I ended up grabbing a pair of elastic hair bands and I’m using those to keep the extra webbing in place on long walks. I wish they’d included a webbing catcher or elastic to hold up the extra webbing. That sort of thing drives me a bit crazy. But when it’s worn around the waist there is a lot of extra webbing that dangles about. The belt webbing is long so it can be worn across the chest or back and still be tightened enough to be worn around the waist. The only other change I would make is adding some sort of webbing catchers. I would like to see a second one of the exact same slim, inside pockets added to the padded inside side as well since they don’t take up any space and it would give me an additional option for carrying along an ebook reader stashed away farther from where I’d clip my keys. I really love this bag and it’s almost always the bag I grab when I’m looking for something to carry so I can keep my pockets empty.ĭesign-wise, I appreciate how simple and open this bag is. But if you live the modular bag life I like to do, you won’t find a bag with better craftsmanship. If you’re looking for crossbody bags that have tons of built-in organization, this is not the bag for you. It’s not filled with a bunch of extra pockets, leaving plenty of room for bulkier items like a small water bottle, pack jacket, travel towel, big paperback, etc., or several organizational pouches. The main compartment has a D-ring for attaching keys and a slim pocket that runs the width of the bag. There’s a zipper pocket on the outside which easily holds even the largest smartphones. The design maximizes the space inside the bag, allowing for a lot of storage for such a small footprint of just 5″ x 9″ x 3″. It’s just a simple fanny pack, but the fit and finish are among the best I’ve seen on any bag. When the bag arrived, the first thing I noticed was the craftsmanship. I got their Fanny Pack in White Camo X-Pac with a Bahama Blue X-Pac liner.

So if you’re looking for some crazy color combination or something sporty, more business-like, etc., the options are all there. They have over 50 different fabric choices and hundreds of combinations available. They make custom messenger bags right here in the USA. I’ve had my eye on Rickshaw Bags for a couple of years, but hadn’t had the chance to see one in person until a few months ago. Main compartment measurements: 9″ x 5″ x 3″ I didn’t have high hopes of finding a men’s crossbody bag that would really impress me, but after some digging and a few months of testing, I’ve found nine crossbody bags that I really enjoy using – especially when I’m just bringing along the essentials. Since I’m taking very little with me I started looking into the world of ultra-compact crossbody bags and fanny packs. Most of the time I’m leaving the house these days it’s for long walks or socially distant meetings outside with friends or clients. Now with the current travel restrictions, sadly I’m traveling less and less. Anyone who’s seen my articles about one-bag travel knows I love to travel light.

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