What to Put in a Fanny Pack for School

Some bag styles, like fanny packs or belt bags, have made quite the comeback with people finding a newfound appreciation for their practicality. As the trend continues to evolve, so do styles and who's wearing them.

Fanny packs are popular on and off campus as they’re a convenient way to store your things while keeping your hands free. While you may have a backpack, a fanny pack can make your personal belongings more accessible and reduce the need to shuffle your things from your backpack to your purse or bags you use outside of school. Fanny packs can be worn at the same time as a backpack, either crossbody or around the waist or hips. You can even consolidate if needed and slip your fanny pack inside your backpack.

If you’re looking for the best fanny pack for school that turns heads and is functional, say hello to The Pack. With sleek styles like our Cream and Cognac vegan leather options or more playful styles like our luxury Snow Leopard print, you can complete any outfit with The Pack. At Tushbaby, we love options, and know you have plenty when it comes to fanny packs or belt bags for school. Here’s our crash course on choosing the best fanny pack for school.

What to look for in a fanny pack for school

Not to sound like your parents, but practicality matters. We do recognize, though, that it doesn’t trump the need to be fashionable. As you shop fanny packs for school, consider features that can help you keep your things organized, give you enough room to store what you need (or just want to have), and an aesthetic that completes your style. Let’s run through some of the things you can store in your fanny pack to help you track the kind of features you might want to look for.

What’s In Your Fanny Pack for School?

Being prepared for long or short school days can improve your focus and overall confidence. With The Pack’s many storage features and polished aesthetic, you can take your readiness and style game to the next level. Here are some things you can store in The Pack for school.

Phone and portable charger: From communication to a handy resource for finding information or connecting with classmates, you’ll want to keep your cell phone charged and ready. Cell phones can also be used to stream music, podcasts, or other entertainment as you walk to and from school or kill time between classes. The Pack features front and back zippered pockets on the exterior that are ideal for storing your phone. By keeping it separated, you can easily access it and keep it away from things like magnetized cards. The Pack also features a spacious interior zippered pocket to store a battery pack, portable phone charger, cord, and other belongings. Another feature students love is the outer D-ring attachment, perfect for a hanging headphones case, sanitizer, or clip-on accessories to show your style . Access everything you need without breaking stride.
Wallet: Identification and money are two essential things to keep close on hand. Remember, fanny packs or belt bags are worn crossbody or around the waist or hips, which can help you keep your things safe without thinking about them constantly. As we mentioned before, The Pack has zippered pocket on the front and back of the exterior—use one for your phone and the other for your wallet or cardholder, with room to spare. You can also store your wallet in the main interior zippered pocket if you prefer.
Snack: Brainpower is always critical at school. Keep a snack or two at your fingertips with The Pack. Think small packs of trail mix, protein bars, salad wraps, cheese and cracker trays and other small bites.
Gum: Gum is a common thing for students to have in their bags. Instead of digging through your backpack, store it in one of The Pack’s zippered pockets on the exterior or interior. Stay fresh for your classmates or awake for the dull times.
Chapstick: Dry lips are distracting, right? Slip your favorite chapstick in one of The Pack’s exterior zippered pockets for the easiest access, or store it in the interior zippered pocket. Alternatively, with a hanging pouch, you can store your chapstick on the outer D-ring of The Pack or attach it to the interior elastic strap.
Hand Sanitizer: Germs can interfere with our education if we get sick. From shared desks to elevator buttons, we come in contact with plenty of germs at school. Keep your hand sanitizer ready to play defense by hanging it on the outer D-ring attachment of The Pack or in one of the zippered pockets.
Small notebook and pen/pencil: Sure, you have a phone or other electronics, but pen and paper is irreplaceable for some of us. From daily to-do lists to schedules, keeping a notebook and pen/pencil handy can help us keep up with the chaos of school. The Pack is one of the larger fanny packs or belt bags, designed to store a little or a lot. Don’t miss a note—store your handy dandy notebook and pen/pencil in The Pack.
Water bottle: Reusable water bottles are part of everyday fashion at this point, as is a belt bag or fanny pack. The Pack features a hideable water bottle holder to keep your water bottle or other beverages handy and can be tucked away when not in use. No more spilled water on your school books.
Keys: Ensuring your keys are accessible can help you get in your car or house quicker. Keys buried in your purse or backpack can leave you in a dark parking garage or on your doorstep searching. The Pack features an interior elastic strap to hook your keys to so you always know where they’re at.