When you think of EDC you probably don't think about fanny-packs. Well you probably haven't thought much about a fanny-pack since 90s, but it's making an unexpected comeback.
Although, it's an outdated staple, a fanny pack is slowing making it's way back into our lives. Now, that it's making a comeback can it be used for our EDC gear?
In this article, we'll take an in-depth look at fanny-packs to see if it's a carry option for EDC gear.
Advantages of an EDC Fanny-Pack
One of the biggest advantages of a fanny pack is it's capacity to carry more of your essential EDC gear.
Read more about the most common EDC essential gear!
It typically has multiple compartments to store all your EDC gear such as handguns, pocket knives, cellphones, wallets and more.
It also has an unmatched versatility, which allows you to carry a fanny-pack any time you want without having to worry about wearing the right EDC belt or proper garment.
You can carry a fanny-pack on your hips or over the shoulder!
No more are the days of leaving your essential EDC gear behind behind as long as you carry a fanny-pack.
Carry all your gear anytime and anyway you want! Also, checkout the why an EDC backpack is a must!
Disadvantages of an EDC Fanny-Pack
Although a fanny-pack may have the capacity to carry more, this comes at a price.
One of the most obvious disadvantage of a fanny-pack is it's somewhat bulky size and weight, especially if you carry too much.
Another disadvantage of an EDC fanny-pack that accessing your EDC essentials, such as a handgun, may be delayed due to zipper locks. Replacing zippers with Velcro will typically solve this problem.
Lastly, keeping the fanny pack on you at all times is another disadvantage of an EDC fanny-pack.
Typically, for a thief, any items left unsecure is an easy target. A fanny-pack is not your typical bag.
It may contain all your important essentials that include firearms, wallets, cellphones, etc. You don't want to loose all these essential items!
Who Can Carry an EDC Fanny-Pack
An EDC fanny-pack is great for men and women. It's not above any gender and it simply works for everyone and all lifestyles, after all we all need a bag to carry our essentials!
When to Carry an EDC Fanny-Pack
Tips for Carrying a EDC Fanny-Pack
Final Thoughts
Finally, we have an excuse to wear fanny-packs. For those who live the EDC lifestyle a fanny-pack is good option for carrying all your essential gear.
It's versatility is unmatched and it works in situations where the typical way of carrying EDC gear inside pockets, just doesn't work.
