Guilty as charged, son. I rocked a leather fanny pack when you were a kid. I think it went well with my short shorts and over-the-calf athletic socks and my rockin’ Addidas or Puma low-top shoes. I may be an old man to you but back in the day I was considered a catch. Look at NBA films from 1980 and that was my jam - absent the basketball. Hahahahaha

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! You did have the classic 80’s dad vibe for sure.

I like your attitude toward carrying this pack and not giving a shit what anyone thinks. Refreshing!

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ungabunga6735

Жыл бұрын

Same I wish I had the same attitude

Seriously considering slimming my EDC bag into something like this. I like the modularity and no nonsense approach to your bag! 👍

TFS. It’s refreshing to see a “real” EDC bag. You’ve definitely given me some ideas

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@MrCdawson17

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Most people turn theirs into survival bags.

I have used a fanny pack for the past 25 years being a type 1 diabetic, it was the only way to carry all my supplies. Did not know Carhartt sold these will check them out for sure. Thx Sean, glad to see you're still doing well

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Joseph! Good to hear from you bud! That’s a smart way to carry diabetic supplies - definitely convenient to have everything close at hand.

I was gonna call Bs until you came out and said you’re “at a point in your life where you just don’t give a shit. I’m in my mid-30’s and a dad.” And brother I can relate to that so keep on keepin’ on!

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Right on dude! Thanks for watching.

@rabbitswickedreviews4175

3 жыл бұрын

Im 22 and a dad and I still carry a fanny pack 😂😂 they make everything so much more convenient

Its a fanny pack, always has been, always will be. And all of our dads in the 80's-90's had that worn as heck, barely hanging together, leather fanny pack lol. Good content man!!

Good to hear from you. As close as it gets for me is a Crown Royal bag that I keep in each vehicle and occasionally take one for specific situations.

Great to see you again. I agree with the not caring what others think. I am to old to care. Great advice on really thinking about what you use everyday. Especially when it is an EDC bag not a get home bag. Great video you haven't lost the touch. Enjoyed seeing this and am going to have to think about what I in fact use and need daily.

Good to see this. The timing is actually pretty good. Been looking at my bags and about to go through a big change.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome - thanks for watching! I’ve really enjoyed the switch to the fanny pack. I recently ordered the Vanquest Dendrite to test out - it’s a bit larger and would allow me to sling across my back or chest if I chose.

Looks like a perfect bag I’m definitely going to have to check it out. I never got the notification for this video even though I have notifications turned on. I’ll agree mini alto it’s taste great, and are better than the regular ones. Loved the video hope to see more to come. The red on the P365XL looks good.

Your EDC is your survival kit. It meets your needs and not somebody else's. Therefore, why care what others think? Never have and never will. Love your EDC!

Nice looking Pack! I love the organizational compartments! I also love how you’re only carrying “daily essentials”👍👊

Awesome setup! I also carry a fanny pack. My wife thinks it’s dorky but I love the convenience. If I may suggest, a small snack might come in handy like almonds or a granola bar

Excellent review… thank you for displaying a simple edc that we all can use.

I applaud this guy for actually making "Every Day Carry" instead of Survival gear. 99% of people don't get that on here. Definitely following this guy!

Yessss Fanny Pack Gang!

Great edc bag! I've been slowly pairing down as well it's coming time to find a smaller pack. I may just have to go fanny pack with you. It will never be as cool as my neon green one I rocked as a kid in the early ninety's lol but definitely a good option for the basics of my edc. Always love to hear your take on edc and hope you and the family are well. Great video my friend 👍

They might be coming back in style. All colors are sold out. I am 54 and would wear one because of the convience. Great video

I’m looking all over for one of these bags and can’t find it in black. Any ideas?

I'm back on rotations in the hospital (4th year med std) and needed to find an alternative solution to my jacket. I need the extra pockets for bits and bobs and medical supplies (usually gauze, tape, saline flushes) but by the end of rounds my scrubs are soaked with sweat. I was looking at various tactical belt + pouch attachments because I couldnt find any fanny packs that I liked. fortunate to have come across this video. I'm already a fan of carhartt for their stretch fit scrubs which have ample pockets and storage space (and wonderful flexibility - can squat heavy to depth), but current rotation requires pocket deficient hospital scrubs. Thanks for the review, will be a great piece of gear that will fit multiple uses.

Yeah, all my EDC developed from needing something at the time and not having it. Most of what you have, is what I put in and carry too. I have two bags. A large army type one that does have EDC in, and some basic outdoor equipment, but mainly winter items, rainy day and spare clothes items. My main bag Small one shoulder bag and Fanny Pack follow mostly what this video has.

I do need to rethink my EDC now that I'm working from home. I wear cargo pants, so a lot of what you have in the fanny pack goes into my pockets instead. And I carry a day pack in part because my lunch box fits into it. But unless our office ever opens again -- and our CEO is now talking like we might never go back as a day-to-day thing -- I won't really need that much. So your video is very much appreciated as food for thought. (I was never into fanny packs, not even when they were popular. I think I was in exactly the wrong demographic at the time.)

I wanna carry one of these so bad but I feel extra just carrying it while out and about daily but could definitely see myself using one in an outdoors adventure type scenario

Could this fit a compact 9mm?

Where can I find this bag

Nice simple real life setup, though personally would add a full size multi tool.

Came here just to see the fanny pack before I purchase. Glad to hear you're a part of the fanny pack crew too!! I wear mine proudly every day!

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks for watching Antwon!

Condor draw down I use this on because you can actually swap out the waist strap with a low profile bud belt. Best but bag ever

in the 90's had a leather fanny pack that was for concealed carry, the front flipped down using velcro and your pistol was stored there, super cheesy but it did the job.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

When it works it works! Thanks for watching Robb.

Definitely food for thought. I'm thinking I need to get something small for EDC use like this. While a lot of that exists in my backpack I use for work, this is a very good way to organize it in a smaller, more efficient way. And I'm old enough to not care if it is called a "fanny pack". I've never worn mine in the back anyway.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Hey David, thanks for watching! When I worked in an office I sort of combined my work bag with my EDC bag and it worked well. Once I began working from home permanently I switched things around a bit.

Does the 365XL fit in the pack?

Hey man I bought this same pack and the straps aren't holding up. How is yours holding up?

One of my favorite colognes as well I need to set up something like that, tried sling bags but didn't care for them.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Right on man!

Your set up is very similar to the one I've had for many years. I also rock a small sling that I have with me always. The sling is made by WaterField Designs. Thank you for sharing.

I just got an olive drab green fanny the other day for my edc stuff. It works well.

A year later… how’s it holding up? I’m just about to click the order button and you’ve literally got the best video out there.

Great video I like how organised it all is

This is great! As a mid 30's Dad myself, I fully understand and am starting to feel the same. I have had my eye out for a simple "fanny" pack.. One question: Besides the edc knife/light/handgun, what else do you have in your pockets? It would be a hard habit for me to break to not have car keys and wallet in my pants pocket.

Please reply to this 🙏🏼 I'm keen to buy this waist pack but the reviews on Amazon are so bad. The straps have broken for lots of people. How has your bag help up?

Yea I've been eyeing a few fanny packs now... Need to pull the trigger on one

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered a new one to test out from Vanquest. It’s called the Dendrite and looks pretty legit.

Real edc bag right there. Great watch.

I need to find a nice fanny pack, that looks perfect for carrying just the right amount of stuff. Awesome setup! And Gio is the way to go, been wearing that stuff since it came out

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Right on man! I just ordered a new fanny pack (waist pack, lol) to try out. The Vanquest Dendrite. A couple people recommended it and it looks to have all the features I’d need but is just a bit bigger and would allow my to sling it over a shoulder. Might be worth looking into.

I dont care what you say about "fanny packs". They are extremely useful & are great for all occasions, zoo trip, hiking, 1st aid carrier, beach, general travel. I never understood the joke about them because i just find them useful. You can also add gear on the belt, so you can get even more storage/use out of them.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, they’re certainly practical and functional that’s for sure.

Great video. Thanks!

Carry on ,, I carry the Vanquest Dendrite (check that one out) in the sling mode on my chest. It has high vis yellow on the inside so you can find your gear really easy, and I carry my ccw in there also. Nice to see these are coming back in style again and I’m not the only one👍👍👍I’m also a Anker fan,glad to see your from Texas,, I love in Keller (Fort worth)

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Right on man! I’ll definitely check out the Dendrite. I’m in Fort Worth, just south of TCU.

@Castleknight

3 жыл бұрын

I have both the large and small Dendrites from Vanquest. I carry them sling methog. I use the large one on my walks, to hold water, gun and some other items.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Freddie - I went ahead and ordered a large Dentrite to try out.

Question, I am on blood thinners so my first aid kit has more bandages, liquid bandaid quick clott, but not sure of the tourniquet. Ant recommendations?

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

I’d recommend a CAT tourniquet if you have the space for one. If you need a smaller footprint then I’d recommend the SOFTT-W (the one I showed in the video).

@rustyknifelover4463

3 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 Thanks for the recommendation.

I use one for conceal carry for years.

The boo boo kit is legit dad stuff man! I have something similar in each car, throw it in my pocket if we are shopping or something. I’m really on the edge of a sling bag. The one I sent you might get shortly.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man. Dad life is for real, lol. That sling bag you showed me looked legit dude.

2nd generation actually, the light is on the front of the case

Mine might start out like this but would prob just end upw/ key, wallet and pistol

I hate stuff in my pockets except for the knife I am carrying I also hate big bulky bags that you have to fill up for them to look right. Your set up is perfect. I like wearing my waste pack as a sling also. Friends and family always give me shit, oh well. You have a new subscriber!

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Robert!

Great kit! What do you think about the p365xl Romeo zero? I’m looking at trading my sas in for the p365x Romeo zero but having a hard time explaining it the the wife 😏 (Also just purchased a Carhartt “shoulder pouch” for the edc)

Dude that's Hella smart

Great setup!! Good job!

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Andy!

Hey just found your channel and loved this video ... I heard you mention Ft Worth/Dallas area so I had to follow and will be going back and watching your other content. I'm out by Wichita Falls in Holliday TX so just wanting to say hi and keep up the awesome content. Gotta support our own!!

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin, thanks for watching man. I familiar with Holliday - my wife grew up in Wichita Falls so I’ve spent a lot of time there over the last decade visiting her family for holidays and what not.

Great to see another video, hope all is well. 😄👍🏻

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

How about a Camo Carhartt Fanny pack....lol? Awesome picks & gear as usual Sage LW👍🏻. Wet ones a parents best friend 🤤😅. Good to hear from your channel.💪🏼👊🏼

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks man! A camo Carhartt bag would be legit!

No kidding brother I'm also a father and in my mid 30s I also been rocking a kind of pack I carry the Hazard 4 equivalent of this.. Same size but yeah rock on

Love the fanny pack. Fanny, bum bag, waist pack.. call it what you will. Love the " don't give a shit ". Exactly ! Rock on ...

Lol nice. Intro cracked me up. I did the same thing this year except it’s an over the shoulder bag by Ozuko. I’m 28 but when I was I kid I always wanted to pack all my cool shit into one bag. Now I have something more similar to yours, with more practical stuff and not 5 knives and a plumbing wrench. You never think hand sanitizer is cool to have in your bag until you’re a year deep into a pandemic lmao. Take care dude

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, right on man! Thanks for watching bro.

Awesome carry. I'm jealous of your 365xl. I don't think I'll ever rock a fanny pack but I'm glad it works for you.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Theire definitely not for everyone! Lol. Thanks for watching Jade!

Buy a small donut air compressor to air up your tires and stuff versus those quarter air machines. They are great and don't take up much room.

Fanny Packs are comin BACK!!!

Hahahah Sean you keep poppin in and out!!!!!!! Good seeing you I see you have that trauma pack close by!!!!!!!😀

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah man. Now you see me now you done! I’ve got another video coming soon. Take care brother.

My first edc bag for my car was a fanny pack ;) I fit a lot of stuff in it.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, hell yeah!

i subed instantly when i saw Aqua di Gio, good choice, good video

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, right on!

Welcome back buddy!

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend!!

Man... I love when you get to that point in life when you don't give a shit... its liberating

Nice edc pac! I also carry a hip pack and i am in my late 30s with kids and i carry it every day and i don't care what others think so ruck on brother! Do you happen to have a link for that mini pouch you got for your gadgets? Thanks in advance

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Right on man!! Dads unite! Yeah, those little pouches from Manhattan Portage can be found on Amazon, 15 color options: www.amazon.com/dp/B002YWZUZC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Bq-dGbJBPA9AC?psc=1

Can’t find one anywhere except on eBay. There’s one there for $70 plus $10 shipping. Hope they can be found elsewhere soon.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

When I got mine they were down to just the blue color. It seems they’ve been very popular. According to Vanquest they’re expecting a restock in April. I found one for $63 + $7 shipping on Amazon, that’s about the best I’ve seen. DENDRITE-Large Waist Pack (Midnight Blue) www.amazon.com/dp/B08FF4HG9V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_FCR1WTWXPB7JMCY5DBCB

You started out all simple pimple then you turned into Sean again!!!!!!! Lol hahahahaha

Nice! I rock a fanny pack once in a while. I just bought my first chest rig from Hill People Gear. Loving it so far. Cheers.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Right on man! Great to hear from you bro. Hill People Gear make great stuff!

@zoo2you

3 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 hey... would you ever carry a RATS tourniquet?

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

I would not carry one, no. Is it better than no tourniquet? Absolutely. It just doesn’t have the evidence based research behind it like the other TCCC approved products like the CAT or the SOFTT.

@zoo2you

3 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 last question i swear! You have any favorite CAT-T pouches? I'm an Arborist and need a nice cover to protect it on my belt.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

I’d recommend the TourniQuick from ITS Tactical. It keeps the TQ covered and deploys rapidly with one hand. store.itstactical.com/products/tourniquick-rapid-tourniquet-deployment-pouch

The Boo Boo kit there it is!!!!!! Lol hahahahahaha

Definitely look into carrying *pepper spray.* It'll come in handy when someone (drunkard?) comes at you with fists, where you don't want to use your gun on them, of course. I've used pepper spray on an attacker, and they ran like the wind. :) There's always that intermediate form of self-defense you want quick access too, and pepper spray is perfect, especially since it's ranged! I like a 2 oz. bottle. Small enough to fit in pocket, and still have a good amount of spray to get out for multiple attackers. I just bought a cheap ($10) fanny pack on Amazon. VANBEEKEN brand. Said it's waterproof in title, then said water resistant in description, but I bought it anyway. I will like it on long bike rides. It can be thrown over the shoulder, across the back, the chest, etc. No shame! More preparation is cool! :)

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Right on. Thanks for watching and for the suggestions.

Aye laddie, 'tis a modern Sporran.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Damn right it is! Haha. Thanks for watching!

Great vid 👍from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 subbed

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thank you for watching!

Nice edc. Throw some safety pins in there along with a mini Bic lighter and some folded over duct tape. Oh, and some mini tubes of super glue, I’ve used that on cuts on my hands along with stick crap together.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Super glue is super useful - I use it on small cuts all the time!

Title should've been Dad's Fanny Pack Essentials. Just need a ziplock bag to keep your money & ID in.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good title!

I don’t know why so many people make fun of Fanny packs . I think it’s the best way to carry EDC items and concealed carry.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for watching James!

I understand the importance of being prepared and am all for it . . . but two flashlights?

@GearedTowardGear1

Ай бұрын

I need the second one in case I need light to find the first one. Lol.

@dr.robert5322

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂Fair enough? (Well-played, sir)

Since when there is something wrong with a fanny pack? I love the idea of fanny pack as EDC organizer that you can drop to your backpack. Honestly, if you want something light, whats the other choice? SLING BAG? The bag that you can't even run with? Fanny pack is the best middle ground.

Yeah dude you should rock a kick ass sling bag!!!!!!!!😀

@jerseyknifeguy6382

3 жыл бұрын

@@rhino5419 absolutely 😀

Micra - thumbs up. Have 2 or 3.

You could also skip the gear and put a bottle of whiskey there.

This is great cuz you know he's always carrying it. And its truly EDC, layer 1. Then he has an emergency kit as layer 2 inside his travel bag. Layer 3, vehicle kit. And, the house is well stocked. Well-done, man. You pass.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching bro!

I miss this channel

Hey Sean, man please don't take this the wrong way, but a fanny pack is very Dad. Not a bad thing, but it is a Dad accessory. I always laugh at the word 'fanny', it means different things in different parts of the world. Where I am from it has a very different meaning. Cracks me up. Nice set up. Always good to see stuff from yourself. Take care brother.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for watching wiggle! It is a very dad thing to wear that’s for sure. Someone else was just telling me the they call it a “bum bag” in England because fanny is slang for vagina 🤣. You learn something new everyday.

@wigglewiggle3789

3 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 Hahaha, man you got it in one. Bum bag in Australia. Fanny is slang for vagina.

👍🏻on the video!

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle.

No matter what kind of lip balm we use it's all still "Chapstick"

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

True! And no matter what “facial tissue” we use it’s all still Kleenex, lol. Thanks for watching man.

Yes. You are reviewing the bag. Is Carhartt paying you or what? This is my bag. Its a great bag. I love this bag. I would marry this bag if the judge hadn't ruled no. And issued a restraining order.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

@tinsoldier5621

3 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 lol good sense of humor is always good to see. Have a good one

Joe Rogan has been trying to bring back Fanny packs. He wears one a lot.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding? That’s awesome. I listened to his podcast religiously for a long time, I need to start listening more often.

I still rock a fanny pack in much the same way.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I knew I could count on you, John! Practicality at its finest.

Tinkerbell! You lost me with the cologne

😎🤘🏻🇨🇦 Alpaka sling bag for my EDC. An upgraded Fanny pack you sling over you body.

I still wear a fanny riding or hiking, with a foot long steel thumper, and the firearm is not a concealed, add a pint of water and snack. This is rookie.

I’m rocking the Manny pack again too..I don’t give a fuck..I’m 38..great place to keep your meds if you are prescribed and vitamins.., have em at your hip in a pill container..better to get a good one and store your wallet in there while your are sitting ,have it leaning to the side holster style as opposed to sitting on a George Castanza Wallet fucking your back up unnecessarily over time..call it a man purse 🤷‍♂️ don’t care..convenient , worked great in the 90’s when I was a kid , picking it back up for 2022 here on out blast from the past Simon Phoenix .. I got a cool blue Carhartt one..most of the time it’s not even visible anyhow as the shirt covers most of it .. also store a few pens in there..(Try to avoid having to use communal pens at places you have to sign , especially A.C ..can’t even really notice it unless I packed it full..easier to leave your house and more efficient just grabbing the fanny

Fanny Pack? Why not call it a BELT BAG! I have one from EMS and I love mine! SO practical!

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

They are super practical - there’s no denying that. Belt bag sounds good to me!

I'm a little disappointed, you don't wear a Batman mask during your reviews?

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Maybe I do.

Not sure Id consider this an "EDC" bag. For me personally I call this kind of bag a "day bag". Nothing wrong with having a day bag like this thats for sure. I just see these items as being in a different category than "EDC" bag items.

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! That’s what’s interesting about the EDC game, everyone has their own definition and application. Some “EDC” bags that I see are full blown bugout/survival kits. For me this stuff that I truly carry everyday. I have another kit in my vehicle for example that has food, water purification, radio, multitool, etc etc but I don’t every carry it anywhere. I view it more as an emergency kit. Other people may carry those same items in their “day bag” as you call it, which is perfectly fine - it’s just a different philosophy depending on the person. I guess I probably use the term “EDC” more literally than others might.

@blackpistolcompany3482

3 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 I totally agree with you. My comment wasnt a critique in any way just a conversation. :)

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

100% - I didn’t take it as criticism whatsoever. It’s an interesting topic to discuss that’s for sure, and I appreciate the conversation! It’s always refreshing to hear other people point of view on a subject.