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If you want maximum organization and a water-resistant everyday hip pack, choose holanew Fanny Pack Belt; if you need a bold statement piece with a headphone jack for music on the move, choose THLKLDKSZX Fanny Pack.
• holanew Fanny Pack Belt — biggest strength: Six zippered compartments (five visible plus a hidden security pocket) and a water-resistant nylon build that shrugs off splashes and light rain.
• holanew Fanny Pack Belt — biggest trade-off: It's plain black and purely functional, so if you want your bag to be part of your outfit, it won't be.
• THLKLDKSZX Fanny Pack — biggest strength: A 3D-printed skull design that stands out, plus a headphone jack and machine-washable polyester.
• THLKLDKSZX Fanny Pack — biggest trade-off: It's not water resistant and lists only one pocket, so wet weather and heavy organization are not its strengths.
• Who each pick is for: holanew for runners, hikers and travelers who need to carry a lot and keep it dry; THLKLDKSZX for festival-goers, dog walkers and anyone who wants a graphic bumbag for light loads.
The holanew Fanny Pack Belt is, in my opinion, the more practical of the two. The headline number is six zippered compartments: five pockets of different sizes plus a hidden zipper pocket designed to keep valuables out of easy reach. That hidden pocket is the detail I keep coming back to. If you've ever had a bag where your cards and cash sit in the same open compartment as your keys, you know why separating "important" from "everything else" matters.
The main body measures 16.14" long, 1.97" wide and 6.3" high, and the largest pocket is sized to hold a standard water bottle. That's a genuinely unusual claim for a waist pack and it shapes who this bag is for. Combine it with the nylon shell — described as water resistant, able to take splashes and raindrops but not intended for swimming — and you have a bag aimed at people who are outside for hours at a time.
The strap adjusts from 31" to 45" and the buckle is reinforced, so the belt stays put rather than sliding around while you move. You can wear it on the front or back of the waist, across the shoulder, as a small sling, or as a chest bag. There's a headphone jack too, so your phone stays zipped inside while you listen. At 0.17 kg it's light enough to forget you're wearing it.
Buy it if you run, hike, bike, travel or shop with a phone, keys, sunglasses, cards, cash and a water bottle, and you want them organized and protected from a bit of weather. Skip it if you want a bag that makes a visual statement, or if you need to carry something larger than a bottle-sized load — the 1.97" depth keeps it slim.
The THLKLDKSZX Fanny Pack goes the other direction: it leads with looks. The outer fabric is a 3D-printed pattern on polyester, and the title calls out a Halloween skull design. This is a bag you wear as part of an outfit — to a festival, a costume event, a Halloween party, or just as a graphic accessory on a dog walk. The unisex styling means it isn't aimed at one half of the market.
Functionally, it covers the basics: a headphone jack so you can stay plugged in while your phone is stowed, secure zip pockets, and an adjustable strap that the brand says gives a custom fit for different body types. It's lightweight and built from polyester that the description frames as resistant to daily wear and tear. Machine washable care instructions are a real plus for a bag that's likely to see mud, dust and festival grounds.
Now the honest trade-offs, and they're the mirror image of the holanew's strengths. The water resistance level is listed as not water resistant, so a sudden downpour is a genuine risk to whatever is inside. The pocket count is listed as just one, so this is a single-compartment bag — you won't get the separation between valuables and everyday items that the holanew offers. The exterior dimensions are 13.7" long, 5.5" wide and 5.5" high, with a 30-inch strap. It weighs 4.64 ounces.
Buy it if you want a lightweight, washable, eye-catching bumbag for light loads — phone, keys, a card or two — at festivals, on walks or as a costume accessory. Skip it if you're heading out in unpredictable weather, need serious pocket organization, or want to carry a water bottle.
• Best for organization → holanew Fanny Pack Belt. Six zippered compartments, including a hidden security pocket, versus one listed pocket on the THLKLDKSZX.
• Best for wet-weather confidence → holanew Fanny Pack Belt. It's water resistant; the THLKLDKSZX is explicitly not water resistant.
• Best for carrying a water bottle → holanew Fanny Pack Belt. Its largest pocket is sized for a standard bottle, which the THLKLDKSZX's single compartment can't match.
• Best for style and self-expression → THLKLDKSZX Fanny Pack. The 3D-printed skull pattern is the whole point of this bag; the holanew is plain black.
• Best for easy cleaning → THLKLDKSZX Fanny Pack. Its care instructions say machine wash, which suits muddy walks and festival weekends.
• Best for larger waists → holanew Fanny Pack Belt. Its strap adjusts from 31" to 45", while the THLKLDKSZX strap is listed at 30 inches.
• Best for a light, streamlined carry → THLKLDKSZX Fanny Pack. At 4.64 ounces with a single pocket, it's the simpler, less bulky option.
• Best for gifting → either, depending on the person. holanew positions its bag as a Thanksgiving, birthday or Christmas gift; THLKLDKSZX markets its design for birthdays and holidays too. Match the bag to the person's style.
I'd buy the holanew Fanny Pack Belt. In my opinion, the combination of six zippered compartments, a hidden security pocket, a water-resistant nylon shell, a strap that covers a wide range of waist sizes and room for a water bottle makes it the more useful bag for the way most people actually use a fanny pack — running, hiking, traveling and running errands. The THLKLDKSZX is the better pick if the skull pattern is what you're actually shopping for; it's lighter and machine washable, and style is a legitimate reason to choose a bag. But if you're weighing them purely on function, the holanew wins on storage and weather protection, and that's what I'd put my money on. Check the current price on Amazon for both before you decide, since the gap between them may settle it for you.
No — it's water resistant. The nylon shell handles splashes and raindrops and keeps your belongings protected from moisture, but it isn't meant for swimming. The THLKLDKSZX is listed as not water resistant, so the holanew is the safer choice in rain.
The product information lists one pocket, and the features describe secure zip pockets without breaking out separate compartments. Treat it as a single-compartment bag. The holanew, by contrast, has six zippered compartments including a hidden one.
The holanew's largest pocket is designed to hold a standard water bottle. The THLKLDKSZX has a single smaller compartment, so a bottle isn't a realistic fit there.
For running and hiking I'd lean toward the holanew, because the reinforced buckle and adjustable strap hold the bag firmly in place and the water-resistant fabric suits the outdoors. The THLKLDKSZX also has an adjustable strap and is lighter, so it works for short walks — but without water resistance, I wouldn't trust it with a phone in bad weather.
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