Waist bags and messenger bags are two different bags, but in many cases, a fanny pack can also be used as a messenger bag on the chest, and some messenger bags can also be hung on the waist. In addition, their styles are similar, and they are all casual. It is sporty, so many people will confuse the waist bag and the messenger bag, so what is the difference between the custom backpack manufacturer fanny bag and messenger bag?

1. The position of the back is different.

As the name suggests, the fanny pack is carried on the waist. Although it can also be worn cross-body, its original design is to carry it on the front or side of the waist; the cross-body bag is carried on the chest or behind the shoulder.

2. Different sizes

Relatively speaking, the volume of the fanny pack is smaller than that of the messenger bag, mainly because the fanny pack is fixed on the waist. If it is too large and carries a lot of things, it will cause a greater burden on the waist. The weight on the body is relatively dispersed, and the design is usually larger.

3. Different strap lengths

The waist bag is usually carried on the waist, so the length of its strap is generally the size of a normal person’s waist, and there is not much room for adjustment; while the messenger bag is worn on the body, the length of the strap is generally longer than that of the waist bag, and can be adjusted.  The range is also larger.

4. Applicable occasions are different.

Because of their small size and light weight, waist bags are generally used to hold relatively light and small valuables such as mobile phones, cash, and documents. They are suitable for outdoor running, sports, mountain climbing and other activities; messenger bags are practical, durable, and more suitable for daily carrying or traveling.