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Oh you just wear it cross body under your pack? I don’t know why that hadn’t occurred to me. Other than the combo of chest strap and boobs might complicate that. I’ll have to play with that configuration. Might be easiest, as I agree, I’d like to have something antitheft for when I’m in the bigger cities.I hate having additional stuff strapped around my waist. I use a cross-body bag similar to @trecile as it is very secure - I can easily take my backpack off and on, with it still in place. It basically stays on my body everywhere except the shower. I can't imagine that a wristlet arrangement would be secure enough.
For one camino, I made my own bag so that I could get it as small and slim as possible, to hold exactly what I needed - phone, guidebook and daily cash. However, now I have gone slightly bigger, more like a fabric version of this one.
I wear my cross-body bag under my backpack. I wear it so that it's down at my hip, not up high as is "fashionable" these days. It's well under my backpack hip belt.Oh you just wear it cross body under your pack? I don’t know why that hadn’t occurred to me. Other than the combo of chest strap and boobs might complicate that. I’ll have to play with that configuration. Might be easiest, as I agree, I’d like to have something antitheft for when I’m in the bigger cities.
Huh, interesting. I’m definitely going to have to play with this.I wear my cross-body bag under my backpack. I wear it so that it's down at my hip, not up high as is "fashionable" these days. It's well under my backpack hip belt.
Those types of pouches are not meant to be accessed in public. You are supposed to keep valuables that you want to protect, but don't need access to throughout the day in them. You should carry a small amount of cash in an easily accessible pocket or bag.On my first Camino I used an RFID blocking waist pouch from REI made to be worn under your shirt/drawers. It worked great for what I needed (storing passport, extra cash, 1-2 other important docs).
I haven't used it since, but I miss not having my passport on my person at all times. A few downsides with the money pouch: You could store a protein bar or other snack in there, but it won't come out looking the same as when it went it. I found that digging the belt out when I needed it to be awkward (and raised eyebrows a few times when I needed to unbutton my drawers to access it). On hotter days, it would get uncomfortable and not a little damp from sweat. Eew
Yes, it requires some experimentation - e.g. whether the cross-body straps are inside the hip belt or outside, arranging so it doesn't bounce. Since my rain jacket is quite roomy, in the rain I have the pouch inside my jacket, tucked in front of my chest. It stays in that position as long as the pack hip strap is fastened. When I remove the pack, the pouch drops down to hip level under my jacket.Huh, interesting. I’m definitely going to have to play with this.
Indeed! On one occasion I was unexpectedly asked for my passport when I stayed at a hotel. And upon checking in to the very first albergue I ever stayed in, I discovered that it's a lousy place to carry your Compostela.Those types of pouches are not meant to be accessed in public. You are supposed to keep valuables that you want to protect, but don't need access to throughout the day in them. You should carry a small amount of cash in an easily accessible pocket or bag.
I use one like this* on the Camino as though it were a fanny pack, forward facing and without tucking it into my clothing. For me, it was slim enough not to interfere with my pack and the right size to carry everything the OP was asking about. And I wore it around town in the afternoon and evening as a cross-body bag.Those types of pouches are not meant to be accessed in public. You are supposed to keep valuables that you want to protect, but don't need access to throughout the day in them. You should carry a small amount of cash in an easily accessible pocket or bag.
For me, it's called real cargo pockets in my shorts. I put my phone in one pocket and my passport/money/cards, etc in the other. It's very hard to find women's shorts with real pockets. I got mine from Duluth Trading Co., the "Dry on the Fly" shorts.I’m trying to figure out carrying the things I want easily accessible and I know many people wear a waist pack in addition to their backpack, but that just seems uncomfortable to me. What I’d love is an attachment for my waist belt that would hold my passport, money, phone, chappy and a protein bar, which I can take off and carry as, like, a wristlet or something when I’m just going around town. Does that exist? Is it too impractical? Do I need to make my own? I have a sewing machine and time on my hands!
Or any other clever solutions for this?
Yeah I ordered some hiking pants (shorts all ride up on me plus might be too cool in April) with zippered pockets but it’s hard to find them with a smooth stretchy waist, which I need for my abdominal scar. I do love DT though. One of the few places I’ll spend real money on clothes because they last forever!For me, it's called real cargo pockets in my shorts. I put my phone in one pocket and my passport/money/cards, etc in the other. It's very hard to find women's shorts with real pockets. I got mine from Duluth Trading Co., the "Dry on the Fly" shorts.
For me, it's called real cargo pockets in my shorts. I put my phone in one pocket and my passport/money/cards, etc in the other. It's very hard to find women's shorts with real pockets. I got mine from Duluth Trading Co., the "Dry on the Fly" shorts.
That's definitely an interesting suggestion!Which reminds me … a macabi skirt might also solve your problem. They have amazing pockets - at various times I kept my water bottle, phone, credential, and change purse in them and never felt that they were either going to fall out, or that they were interfering with my walking.
I was skeptical at first too. But when I was able to get the slim style on sale, I thought I would give it a try.You could get a Macabi skirt, or simply wear a giant tent around your bottom half. (Sorry, I couldn't resist).
Glad you found the perfect solution. I just found a picture of the Slim Macabi. I just can't.I was skeptical at first too. But when I was able to get the slim style on sale, I thought I would give it a try.
And I became a convert right away. A game changer. Wore it every day. Best Camino purchase I made (and I made a lot, because I am a gearhead).
Looking at this picture, and I don't get it. Nevermind.. carry on!I have the short length; when down it is mid calf length. Maybe not the most fashionable item out there, but it gets the job done.
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Misconduct, please keep in mind that your most important (passport-licences-credit/debit) documents, money, phone should stay dirrectly with you at all times...attached to your back pack may not end well.I’m trying to figure out carrying the things I want easily accessible and I know many people wear a waist pack in addition to their backpack, but that just seems uncomfortable to me. What I’d love is an attachment for my waist belt that would hold my passport, money, phone, chappy and a protein bar, which I can take off and carry as, like, a wristlet or something when I’m just going around town. Does that exist? Is it too impractical? Do I need to make my own? I have a sewing machine and time on my hands!
Or any other clever solutions for this?
Yeah, that’s why I want something I can take off and carry.Misconduct, please keep in mind that your most important (passport-licences-credit/debit) documents, money, phone should stay dirrectly with you at all times...attached to your back pack may not end well.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Versa. Use as a sling or bum bag/fanny pack, or attach to the hip belt of your backpack for a built-in waist "pack". I carried all my valuables, passport, money etc in it during my pilgrimage from SJPP to SdC and it worked perfectly.I’m trying to figure out carrying the things I want easily accessible and I know many people wear a waist pack in addition to their backpack, but that just seems uncomfortable to me. What I’d love is an attachment for my waist belt that would hold my passport, money, phone, chappy and a protein bar, which I can take off and carry as, like, a wristlet or something when I’m just going around town. Does that exist? Is it too impractical? Do I need to make my own? I have a sewing machine and time on my hands!
Or any other clever solutions for this?
I wore a slim version of the long Macabi skirt and it was fantastic, plus looked respectable for churches etc. Add a pair of tights underneath for cold weather and it's perfect. UPF 50 (approximately) for hot weather. I had TONS of ladies who complimented me on it and wanted to know where they could get one. It will definitely come with me on any future caminos.I was skeptical at first too. But when I was able to get the slim style on sale, I thought I would give it a try.
And I became a convert right away. A game changer. Wore it every day. Best Camino purchase I made (and I made a lot, because I am a gearhead).
On my first Camino, I had one that attached to my Gregory pack, but I found it most unwieldy when I wanted to take my pack off. I gave it up after the first 500 miles and got a regular small waist pack that did not attach. I always put my waist pack on first and backpack second, so I can ditch the pack and still walk into a shop or restroom keeping my valuables with me. Experiment to see what works for you. If it is terribly wet weather, I might stuff the waist pack inside the big pack or else cover all with a poncho.I’m trying to figure out carrying the things I want easily accessible and I know many people wear a waist pack in addition to their backpack, but that just seems uncomfortable to me. What I’d love is an attachment for my waist belt that would hold my passport, money, phone, chappy and a protein bar, which I can take off and carry as, like, a wristlet or something when I’m just going around town. Does that exist? Is it too impractical? Do I need to make my own? I have a sewing machine and time on my hands!
Or any other clever solutions for this?
High quality, superlightweight Dyneema Composite Fabric, basically fully waterproof including zippers. If you value those things you might be interested in it... If you don't, you won't.How is that Versa bag different from other fanny packs that look the same as that, but cost $16?
The Versa can be attached directly to your pack either on the sternum strap or on the hip belt. There is an opening at the back of the pouch which allows the straps to be fed through. When it is attached to your pack, you have the option of removing the included straps or you can tuck them in. If you tuck them in, it’s easy to carry the pouch as a cross body bag when you remove it from your pack. The quality is very good. It has two large pockets and is water resistant. It is very expensive though.How is that Versa bag different from other fanny packs that look the same as that, but cost $16?
One that attaches to your pack waist strap will still be on your pack when you drop the pack “ just for a minute “ I recommend a small but pack pull over to the left side , it can fit low under your waist strap. It will alway be with you-I’m trying to figure out carrying the things I want easily accessible and I know many people wear a waist pack in addition to their backpack, but that just seems uncomfortable to me. What I’d love is an attachment for my waist belt that would hold my passport, money, phone, chappy and a protein bar, which I can take off and carry as, like, a wristlet or something when I’m just going around town. Does that exist? Is it too impractical? Do I need to make my own? I have a sewing machine and time on my hands!
Or any other clever solutions for this?
I use this and it works ok, when you are walking, but i wish it were converible with a shoulder strap to wear when I arrive somewhere and want to use it like a purse.Yes, this one from Decathlon can attach to the hip belt or be worn as a separate waist pack. I know that Osprey also makes a bag that's designed to be attached to the backpack.
The one from Decathlon is not currently available in the US, but it is available in Decathlon stores in Spain.
However, I prefer to carry something that's not attached to my backpack, because I when I go into a bar, restaurant, or other business I want to be able to easily take my backpack off while still keeping my valuables close to me. In my case I use an Arc'teryx cross-body bag.
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