Bum Bags & Crossbody Bags for Hiking

Handy and always within reach, a hiking and trekking bag keeps the essentials accessible without having to open your rucksack. Bum bag, shoulder bag or hip pouch, lightweight and compact: here's how to choose the right one for you.

What's a hiking pouch for?

Out on the trail, you're constantly reaching for your phone, map, a snack or your keys - and digging through the full rucksack every time soon gets tiresome. A hiking pouch solves this: worn on the hip belt, across the body or clipped to a rucksack strap, it keeps your essentials within instant reach. Light and compact, it helps you stay organised and lets you carry your small kit without weighing down your walk, whether you're out for the day or on a longer trek. Worn close to the body, it cuts down on bouncing weight and keeps everything accessible at every stage of the adventure.

Bum bag, shoulder bag or hip pouch?

There are several formats depending on how you use it. The bum bag sits at the waist or across the chest for super-quick access. The shoulder bag, a touch larger, holds more kit for longer outings. The hip pouch clips onto your rucksack's hip belt for an all-in-one setup. All of them favour lightness and just the right volume - enough for the essentials (a few litres is plenty) without ever getting in the way of your stride. A lightweight technical fabric keeps the weight to a minimum.

Light, hardwearing and well organised: protecting and storing your kit

A good hiking pouch relies on a light, hardwearing fabric, often water-repellent to protect its contents from a sudden shower. Compartments and zipped pockets keep your small kit organised and your phone secure. An adjustable strap and a breathable back panel ensure comfortable carrying, even outdoors in warm weather. Compact once packed away, this little pouch tucks effortlessly into the bottom of your rucksack whenever you don't need it.

Gear up properly

The hiking pouch is the perfect companion to your hiking rucksack and the rest of your hiking gear. Handy for keeping what you need within reach at every moment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's a hiking satchel for?

It keeps the essentials (phone, card, keys, snacks) instantly accessible without having to open your rucksack. Worn at the waist, across the body or clipped to a shoulder strap, it helps keep things organised and saves you from stopping again and again to rummage through your bag.

Bum bag or shoulder bag for hiking?

Worn around your waist or across your body, the bum bag offers the quickest access for a small amount of kit. The shoulder bag, roomier still, carries more gear for longer days out. The choice comes down to how much you want within easy reach.

Is a hip pack waterproof?

Many pannier bags use a water-repellent fabric that protects the contents from light showers. For complete waterproofing in heavy rain, check for taped seams or slip your phone into a protective pouch inside.

How to carry your bag while trekking?

Worn at the waist for quick access, across the body for more capacity, or clipped onto your rucksack's belt for an all-in-one setup. Adjust the strap so the bag stays put and doesn't bounce around as you walk.

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