Waterfly Fanny Pack - Review 2023

Feature-packed without breaking the bank.

Of the many fanny packs to come through our critical gaze, this one is the most feature-filled hip bag. Crazy considering how inexpensive it is. It’s a functional belt bag for hiking or cycling that works just as well as a fashion accessory for women.

This belt bag from Waterfly also has two sleeves inside the main compartment. It’s the best place for your phone and cards. Size wise, we fit two water bottles inside and closed it (the Nalgene and Wide mouth Hydro Flask for reference).

This bag is a crazy cheap option that doesn’t look or feel too cheap. It has a good capacity with decent (standard) style in a fairly well made result. It’s immediately obvious why it’s such a success on Amazon, being a best seller.

The Waterfly Fanny Pack offers you an easy-peasy way to listen to your favorite podcast while traveling to work. Its headphone hole can also double for your charging cable. A rubber material secures the top to keep away any water droplets from getting inside the belt bag.

Stay stress-free with the help of the key clip. No need to dig your way through everything to grab your keys. Worst case, you might need to pour it all out during your search. It’s a nightmare that Herschel Fourteen Waist Pack suffers with.

There are no elastic strap keepers in this Waterfly belt bag. But you can hack your way through staying dangle-free. Move the tri-glide adjuster near the fanny pack itself, and it’s all sorted out.

Waterfly Fanny Pack sacrificed having a rear security pocket for the mesh padding. It’s a must-have if you’ll be moving through thick crowds. You might want to take a look at Sportsnew Fanny Pack.

At a very affordable price, this belt bag model gives back a little more than its cost.

And that’s a better deal than wasting your hard-earned money on famous brands. Most of which gives you nothing but a featureless basic fanny pack.

What is it good for?

Waterfly Fanny Pack welcomes you with plenty of space for your everyday and outdoor needs.

Are you itching for some me-tiime in the woods? Pack up that paperback novel you love, a 20 oz. water bottle, mini medkit, and keys. Secure your phone and wallet in the inner pockets. You have a spare room for your pocket knife, a small flashlight, and an emergency whistle in the front pocket.

This belt bag is also an efficient companion if you’re a visiting nurse. Bring your stethoscope, pulse oximeter, thermometer, scissors, and BP cuff everywhere you go. Sneak in a small hand sanitizer, some wet wipes, and your change in the smaller compartment.

It’s more than spacious to accommodate even your bulky Sony A7 III DSLR camera can fit in! Almost as roomy as the colorful 3-liter Cotopaxi Bataan Del Dia Fanny Pack!

But of course, investing in a pricier camera waist pack is the wisest thing to do.

Have plans to dance all night at a rave party? Move through crowded streets while securing your essentials? Use Waterfly Fanny Pack the crossbody way close to your chest. It works well when cycling too.

But if you’re only carrying your wallet, phone and keys most of the time, this Waterfly belt bag is a bit over the top. Or opt for Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack. It’s very compact with only a 1-liter capacity.

How does it compare to other fanny packs?

Nylon is the primary fabric used in Waterfly Fanny Pack. It’s used for outdoor accessories, apparel, and gear all the time. It’s not waterproof, but it can resist drizzles.

But this belt bag from Waterfly does have a polyurethane (PU) coating. It maximizes the fabric’s water-resistant properties. It’s a valuable add-on that waist packs with nothing but face fabric missed. Loot at JanSport Fifth Avenue Fanny Pack.

Although, remember that the top flap doesn’t have a PU coating, making it easier for water to penetrate.

The zips from SBS won’t disappoint you either. They’re one of the top zipper suppliers on the planet along with YKK. They’re seen on large global brands like Adidas, The North Face, and Puma.

But you might need to be mindful when zipping the front pocket since it can catch the flap’s overhanging fabric.

Waterfly Fanny Pack hugs you with a thick strap and mesh padding. You’ll be comfy while carrying this belt bag. It gives you that breathable fit (especially during hot weather). If you sweat a lot, you might want to skip Maxtop Fanny Pack and Herschel Fourteen Waist Pack.

Want a shock-absorbent bum bag? Check out Champion Fanny Pack and its polyethylene padding!

Talking about the stitching, it’s not the best. There are loose threads everywhere. But again, given its price, the stitches are good enough as the fraying doesn’t seem to get worse.

In conclusion, this entry-level belt bag from Waterfly can keep up with your typical demands. It’s by no means the best of the best. But measured against its price, you can count on its quality.

The Company

It’s one of the most popular affordable brands on Amazon and Walmart. Waterfly was a brainchild of Adam Lee. The brand is rooted in his struggles growing up. Deprived of many comforts in life. He’s a passionate outdoor enthusiast who can’t even afford a bag for his adventures.

This dilemma kicked off his drive to bring Waterfly into life.

The company exports outdoor products to different parts of the globe. They focus on giving the market budget-friendly options without throwing quality into the bin.

Crafting new items for their customers’ casual and sporty needs all the time.

Waterfly does not have any recorded sustainability actions. No community projects to lift those in the fringe of the society either. It is on par with Maxtop.

It’s a bit of a downer since both of these companies are big enough to make an impact. Whether environmentally and society-wise like Patagonia and Cotopaxi.