Shimonfly Hiking Waist Pack

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This waist pack is a great size for a day hike or short outings. It carries a full size water bottle and has a few pockets for key, change and snacks. I actually am thinking about using it with my HAM radio. This way I have easier access to it while moving around but still have it out of the way when I don’t need to be handling it. 

The waist pack is light weight and seems easy to keep clean. It has a few reflective ribbons on it which helps add to the safety of the wearer when it is dark. The whole back side of it is a semi firm foam pad with holes it so that it is breathable. The waist strap is gets small enough that I can comfortably wear it (size 30 waist) since both sides have the sliding loops that keep the extra strap length out of the way so it is not hanging down which is a common problem I have with other bags.

This bag also comes with a 18 inch by 9 inch tube of cloth that can can be used in many configurations of bandana wear. I look at this as more of a perk or add-on more than part of the packaged deal since some of the configurations like th fairbad is way too bulky to actually do in my opinion. Also as a bonus you get a free e-book about "Filled with fitness basics, tips for packing efficiently and traveling on a budget, and info on family camping, you will return home from your travels with great adventure stories." i did not download this because they want you to sign up to receive it through email. I don't like signing up for these kinds of things and would much more prefer just being able to access is as a download with out having to give my information.

If you are carrying this bag behind you it will be hard to just put a water bottle back into its spot without having to move the bag to the front to put it in. In my opinion if you are using the the cord around the top of the bottle then carrying it behind you really doesn't work anyways if you want frequent access to it. If a change was to be made to this bag I think that the bottle holder should be more firm and that this bag should come with a water bottle that fits snugly inside. This would get rid of the need for the cord around the top and allow the bottle to access and replaced easily while wearing it behind you. I realize that making this change is exchanging convenience to the lightweight that it is so this could be why it is made the way it is.

Over all great compact product. 5 stars!

Note: I received this product for free or at a significant discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. This review is entirely based on my honest assessment and opinion after using the product and not influenced in any way by receiving a discount. All opinions are my own.



Here is some information from Amazon.com if you are interesting in this product.

Shimonfly Hiking Waist Pack - Waterproof Fanny Pack with Water Bottle Holder and Pockets for Large Smartphones - Waist Bag for Women and Men

Price: $ 15.02

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