On Using a Modern Day Fanny Pack a.k.a. a Waist Pack Belt

The fanny pack has come a long way & on days like today, where stretching one's legs outdoors is much more an incentive for staying healthy than inclement weather days, the modern day fanny pack, or any of its cousins, if not a necessity, is at least extremely welcome.

Years ago, as a gift, I received a first generation of the Waist Pack Belt pictured here. The first generation version has only one zippered slot & a looser spandex so as the fabric on mine has more of a sag, especially when phone, keys, etc. are weighing on it.

The improvements made to this one, at least those discussed in its Amazon description touch on those features which I'm aware are keen to be improved upon from the model (not the same brand) as I'd been gifted.

"DUAL EXPANDABLE POCKETS- made of lightweight spandex with a weatherproof liner and zipper to keep your valuables dry while on the run. The dual pocket design allows you to distribute and balance the weight of your waist pack for a BOUNCE FREE and comfortable fit."

The dual pockets I'd especially appreciate as I'm typically concerned that my car key might inhibit some part of my smartphone while resting next to it. Even when I place the phone case side out & then put the key against the case - which is a lot of effort, especially when utilizing my smartphone at the same time - such as using the clock app for the timer & laps feature.

"Each large capacity pocket EXPANDS TO 8" x 6" x 4 to easily accommodate the latest smartphones with screen sizes from 4.3" to 5.5" with enough room left for your keys, money, wallet, inhaler, ID, Credit Cards or other essential items you want to take with you."

"COMFORTABLE Soft elastic belt prevents chaffing and is fully adjustable to ACCOMMODATE WAISTS SIZES OF 24 TO 42 inches."

"Built for FUNCTIONALITY AND CONVENIENCE, running belt features secure inner key clip, built in headphone or ear bud access and elastic accessory holsters for quick access items like gel packs or lip balms."

I like to run in silence or with organic sounds, so this wouldn't be a feature for which I'd take notice, though I'm aware that cords often get in the way (think pumping arms with poor form where the forearm is more across the center of the body rather than straight out), & earbuds are often too big or too small & likely to fall out. (There's been features on how each person's ear is different & therefore, for a true fit, it'd be best for a personal mold to be designed.)

"Accommodates the latest smartphones including iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6, iPhone SE, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Galaxy Note 5 and All Other Phones less than 8 X 6 inches, even when using bulkier cases from Otterbox, Lifeproof, Supcase, Urban Armor , Etc."

Basically that any "typical" smartphone would be easily accommodated using this running "modern day fanny pack" accessory. And it comes in purple as well as black.