My Favorite Convertible Fanny Pack For Active Days

I’ve been looking for the perfect convertible fanny pack for traveling, nature walks, and watching our kids’ activities. I knew that Lululemon’s Belt Bag was a well-loved one, but I wanted something bigger for essentials as well as snacks. I also wanted one with plenty of zippered pockets so that I could stay organized. And if it could be worn as a crossbody bag, that would be a nice bonus. Oh, and it needed to be black so that it would look good with all of my activewear. It took a bit of research, but I finally settled on this bag…

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Athleta’s Excursion Waistbag

Athleta’s Excursion Waistbag is a large convertible fanny pack made in water-repellent, snag-resistant recycled nylon/recycled polyester. It was designed to be worn for hikes or trail runs, but I find that it has so many attributes of a great travel bag too (i.e. it has plenty of pockets and is easy to wipe down after a trip).

The Size And Shape

The Excursion Waistbag has a trapezoid shape and is unstructured so it molds to your body. At first, I thought it was too big and a bit awkward, but I think that’s because I’d gotten used to seeing the box-like smaller convertible fanny packs.

If you measure the bag from the back (which is flat) it measures about 15.5″ wide at the top and 9″ wide at the bottom. The middle, which I think gives you a better idea of the usable space, is about 12″. The height of the bag is about 7.5′” measured from the back and about 9″ on the front (to give you room to store bulky items.)

I can carry my phone, keys, wallet, a couple of protein bars, and even a small water bottle in this convertible fanny pack.

It is currently available in gray and black.

The Pocket Details

Inside you’ll find a zippered mesh pocket, two small open pockets, and a cord with a clip for keys. There is one more zippered pocket outside, which is where I actually put my keys, as I don’t want them to scratch up my phone.

The Straps

The straps are easy to adjust so I can convert the bag from a fanny pack to a sling to a crossbody bag even while I’m walking. There’s a metal buckle that is not too heavy and easy to unclasp with a squeeze. There’s an additional strap to carry the bag in your hand and straps on each side that you can tighten, but I haven’t found much of a need for these yet.

More Convertible Fanny Packs

There are a number of other convertible fanny packs that I considered. Here are just a few of those options:

Everlane’s ReNew Transit bag is an affordable option made of recycled polyester. It comes in four colors. It has a similar shape to Athleta’s Excursion Waistbag.

If you’re looking for something small and fun, Lululemon’s Everywhere Fleece Belt Bag is also very affordable. (Hint: perfect gift for a teenager!)

If you prefer outside pockets for easy access, you may like this Hedgren Isla Water Repellent Belt Bag which can also be worn as a crossbody bag.

Wondering if belt bags are even fashionable anymore? Designers think so! Take a look at this Balenciaga Embroidered Canvas Belt Bag (current price: $850.00!)

Do you have a favorite convertible fanny pack? Let me know in the comments below…