Fjallraven

High Coast Hip Pack

Just what I Need

This very well made pack will be perfect for carrying the things I need at hand when I work at an Elephant orphanage in Botswana. I wanted something small, relatively flat and easy to open with one hand. I think this will be perfect.

Sizing

Ok good quality, size is much smaller than what it looks like on the web page.

wider strap needed

overall it’s a good little bag for just the essentials. i think it would benefit from having a wider strap, for comfort, and maybe to help it from slipping around so much. it doesn’t really stay in place, even cinched close to the body. would like to see that improved. oh, wearing it as a sling across the body, not as a belt bag.

One very annoying flaw

I would keep this bag in a heartbeat if one thing were changed: the loose end of the strap needs to be attached to a tri-glide buckle rather than left hanging loose. There is a flimsy piece of elastic to secure it, but even when trying on the bag, the strap fell out of the elastic any time I turned the bag onto my back or around to my front. For the price, I’m just not willing to constantly be fussing with an annoying dangling strap. Otherwise it’d be a great bag.

Small but holds a lot! Love

I love this hip pack! It holds way more than you may think for a small bum bag. I bought it for my son for a trip to Japan. He is 6’2 and 200lbs. Many hip bags wouldn’t fit him crossbody style. This fit great. When he got back i took it over and use it so much. I love that it is very comfortable to wear around the waist. It stays in place so well, even when filled. The only thing I wish it had was a pass through for the waist straps to stow. That way you could use the bag as a tech pouch too.

Everyday bag

Perfect size to fit all the essentials… glasses, keys, wallet and lip balm.

Great for Mud Runs/Dog Walking

I bought this for dog walking however yesterday I wore it to a Mud Run. I had put my items in plastic baggies inside thinking they would be soaked. Let me tell you…that pack was submerged in mud water consistently for two hours. I got out and opened my pack and not one drop of water got in which I don’t even know how that can be…it has zippers….not one drop. So if you are looking for an amazing hip pack to use on obstacle courses/runs or even swimming…this is it. Also for dog walking it has two side loops - the loops fit a Chuckit holder. Like this is my favourite pack ever purchased.

My daughter loves her new school pack!

My daughter is using it as her new PFAS-free high school (and beyond) backpack.  She loves it!!  Our only complaint is for my younger daughter, who wishes there were more shades of red/ purple/ blue because she has to choose a different color from her sister’s, but like the wine colored pack the best.  The different compartments are wonderful and useful, and the build is sturdy and solid.

Light colored material cannot be cleaned

This is a functional bag and I have gotten some use out of it, but it started looking dingy after only a few months. Careful washing as directed has not improved the appearance. I try to buy quality products that will not have to be replaced every year. This bag is not very sustainable and I can't recommend it.

Love this bag!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I love the 3 zipper compartments. Allows me to organize well in a small bag. Perfect size for the essentials. Holds my phone, keys, charging stick, lip gloss, band-aides, and a few odds and ends along the way. I do wish the strap was wider from a looks perspectives but it functions fine. Definitely recommend if looking for a small fanny pack of chest bag (I wear as a chest bag).