Why we like it

It’s hard to not like the products from TOPO Designs, and the Mountain Waist Pack is one of the more petite products the company has debuted as the sling bag to do it all during my travels.

The TOPO Designs Mountain Waist Pack is designed specifically for outdoor adventures: it’s a heavy duty and made-to-last type of sling bag with all the sturdy trimmings.

At its 1L capacity, it’s not big: but it provides good storage for hiking and biking essentials like my phone, a slim wallet, my keys and a granola bar. The webbed strap allows for comfortable over-shoulder or waist wear, and I like to wear my Mountain Waist Pack both ways, depending on the activity I’m doing while I’m on a trip.

It’s the perfect outdoor fanny pack, and like all TOPO Designs products, it’s unisex and I can share it with Dan, or lend it to someone else in the family for their travels (I’ve done this before!).

For its size, it packs a punch, and that’s what I like about the Mountain Waist Pack. I also am a fan of this brand, having gotten to know the quality and style of TOPO products through the TOPO Designs 30L travel backpack that Dan and I got years ago.

Considerations

The outdoorsy design may not be best for more upscale occasions–definintely not for business travel, and not for city travel when I mostly want to look chic and put-together. Nevertheless, the TOPO Mountain Waist Pack is a favorite fanny pack of mine because of how it holds everything together when I’m biking, hiking, walking outdoors or in transit, like in the airport or on a road trip. Simple!

Then, the price: it’s truly not terribly expensive, but you certainly will find cheaper travel fanny packs out there these days. In any case, the price reflects a GOOD brand that I value for the materials (and especially the zippers!) that TOPO uses.

Many people including me will find that this is an outdoorsy travel fanny pack, but it can also be great for city sightseeing, urban travel, cruises, resort travel and family travel. It is multi-use and it’s the type of travel accessory that’ll get a ton of use over the years.

About TOPO Designs

TOPO Designs creates outdoor gear with a focus on sustainability and functionality. The brand is dedicated to sustainability, incorporating responsibly-sourced organic cotton and recycled materials into their products.

Hikers, bikers and hardcore travelers trust TOPO for the top quality, craftsmanship and warranty/repair guarantee, which is a value-add when you buy from TOPO.