{"id":9929,"date":"2023-12-21T07:50:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T07:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/?p=9929"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:00:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:00:54","slug":"best-waterproof-fanny-packs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-waterproof-fanny-packs\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Waterproof Fanny Packs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A waterproof waist pack solves the small problem that ruins paddling days: where to put a phone, a key and some cash when everything you own is going to get wet.<\/p>\n<p>The category splits by how it seals. Triple zip PVC pouches cost ten to twenty dollars and work well. Airtight roll or magnetic closures cost forty to seventy five and are what you buy when the phone inside is worth more than the bag.<\/p>\n<p>One warning that applies to every pack here, and the manufacturers say it themselves: test it empty in a sink before you trust it with a phone. Seals get damaged, and you want to find that out on the kitchen worktop.<\/p>\n<p>We compared eight waterproof fanny packs for paddle boarding, from a ten dollar two-pack to a fully submersible belt bag with a dry suit style zip.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cb-facts\" style=\"--cb-facts-cols:4\"><div class=\"cb-fact\"><span class=\"n\">8<\/span><span class=\"t\">packs compared<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-fact\"><span class=\"n\">IPX7-IPX8<\/span><span class=\"t\">the sealing ratings here<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-fact\"><span class=\"n\">$10-74<\/span><span class=\"t\">the price range<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-fact\"><span class=\"n\">4<\/span><span class=\"t\">criteria we checked<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-top\" style=\"--cb-top-cols:3\"><div class=\"cb-t is-lead\"><span class=\"cb-pill\">Top pick<\/span><div class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B43WS1CH?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drench 100% Underwater Waterproof Fanny Pack<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-img\"><a data-aawp-product-id=\"B0B43WS1CH\" data-aawp-product-title=\"DRENCH 100% Underwater Waterproof Waist Pack Submersible Waterproof Phone Pouch Dry Bag for Swimming &amp; Snorkelling Underwater Phone case Waterproof Fanny Pack.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B43WS1CH?tag=suporgen-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"DRENCH 100% Underwater Waterproof Waist Pack. Submersible Waterproof Phone Pouch. Dry Bag for...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31-F-7QC7aL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"DRENCH 100% Underwater Waterproof Waist Pack. Submersible Waterproof Phone Pouch. Dry Bag for...\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-why\">An airtight zip borrowed from dry suits, IPX8 rated, and it still works as a phone pouch you can use through the window.<\/div><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B43WS1CH?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-t\"><span class=\"cb-pill\">Best closure<\/span><div class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F6YLKYPJ?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">niphean IPX7 Waterproof Fanny Pack<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-img\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F6YLKYPJ?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"niphean IPX7 Waterproof Fanny Pack, Magnetic One-Hand Closure Dry Bag\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/319gk3SOjcL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"niphean IPX7 Waterproof Fanny Pack, Magnetic One-Hand Closure Dry Bag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-why\">A magnetic one-hand closure with RF-welded seams, 2.5 litres, in tear resistant TPU.<\/div><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F6YLKYPJ?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-t\"><span class=\"cb-pill\">Best value<\/span><div class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07B8DVJHM?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HEETA 2-Pack Waterproof Fanny Pack<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-img\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07B8DVJHM?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"HEETA 2-Pack Waterproof Fanny Pack Pouch Dry Bag for Phone Passport Purse\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41aYzQaNa2L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"HEETA 2-Pack Waterproof Fanny Pack Pouch Dry Bag for Phone Passport Purse\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-why\">Two triple sealed pouches for thirteen dollars, big enough for a 7 inch phone and a passport.<\/div><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07B8DVJHM?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>The best waterproof fanny packs at a glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cb-tablewrap\"><table class=\"cb-table\"><thead><tr><th class=\"cb-name\">Pack<\/th><th>Seal<\/th><th>Capacity<\/th><th>Standout features<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-1\">Drench Underwater Fanny Pack<\/a><small>Top pick<\/small><\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">Airtight zip, IPX8<\/span><\/td><td>Phone plus essentials<\/td><td>Dry diving suit zip technology, doubles as a phone pouch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-2\">niphean IPX7 Fanny Pack<\/a><small>Best closure<\/small><\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">Magnetic, quad seal, IPX7<\/span><\/td><td>2.5 L<\/td><td>RF-welded seams, one-hand opening, four carry positions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-3\">HEETA 2-Pack Waterproof Pouch<\/a><small>Best value<\/small><\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">Triple zip plus velcro<\/span><\/td><td>9.0 x 6.7 in<\/td><td>Two pouches, touchscreen friendly, 22-33 in strap<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-4\">Booe Waterproof Belt Bag<\/a><small>Most premium<\/small><\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">TRU Zip airtight, IP67<\/span><\/td><td>Phone plus valuables<\/td><td>Submersible to 1 m for 30 min, floats, four ways to wear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-5\">Rynapac 2 Pack IPX8 Fanny Pack<\/a><small>Best double pocket<\/small><\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">IPX8, to 10 m<\/span><\/td><td>Two layers<\/td><td>Clear outer pocket for an 8.5 in phone, 1.5 in belt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-6\">Niveaya IPX8 Floating Fanny Pack<\/a><small>Best floating pack<\/small><\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">Triple seal, IPX8<\/span><\/td><td>Phone, passport, cash<\/td><td>Floats, 3.1 oz, widened adjustable strap<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-7\">AiRunTech Waterproof Fanny Pack<\/a><small>Deepest rating<\/small><\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">Triple zip lock, to 10 m<\/span><\/td><td>8.5 x 5.8 in<\/td><td>Translucent and touchscreen friendly, adjustable waist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-8\">Crenova Waterproof Fanny Pack, 2 Pack<\/a><small>Cheapest<\/small><\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">Triple zip and velcro, IP68<\/span><\/td><td>Compact<\/td><td>Two packs, floats, scratch resistant PVC<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<h2>The eight packs in detail<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-1\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#1<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B43WS1CH?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drench 100% Underwater Waterproof Fanny Pack<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"cb-pill\">Top pick<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a data-aawp-product-id=\"B0B43WS1CH\" data-aawp-product-title=\"DRENCH 100% Underwater Waterproof Waist Pack Submersible Waterproof Phone Pouch Dry Bag for Swimming &amp; Snorkelling Underwater Phone case Waterproof Fanny Pack.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B43WS1CH?tag=suporgen-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"DRENCH 100% Underwater Waterproof Waist Pack. Submersible Waterproof Phone Pouch. Dry Bag for...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31-F-7QC7aL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"DRENCH 100% Underwater Waterproof Waist Pack. Submersible Waterproof Phone Pouch. Dry Bag for...\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B43WS1CH?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Seal<\/span><span class=\"v\">heavy duty airtight zip, dry diving suit technology<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Rating<\/span><span class=\"v\">IPX8<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Use<\/span><span class=\"v\">kayaking, snorkelling, boating, paddle boarding<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Function<\/span><span class=\"v\">doubles as a waterproof phone pouch<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Fit<\/span><span class=\"v\">most smartphones<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Anyone carrying a phone worth more than the bag<\/p><p>Most waterproof pouches seal with three zip strips and a velcro fold. It works, but the seal depends on you folding it correctly every time.<\/p>\n<p>This uses an airtight zip of the sort used on dry suits, which either closes or does not, and that removes the human error.<\/p>\n<p>It is still worth carrying a proper dry bag for anything bigger, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-dry-bags-for-paddle-boarding\/\">dry bag comparison<\/a> covers those. A waist pack is for the four things you want on your body.<\/p><div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>An airtight zip rather than a fold-and-velcro closure, which is a different class of seal<\/li><li>IPX8 rated and genuinely built for submersion<\/li><li>Works as a phone pouch, so you can use the screen through it<\/li><li>Well made enough to trust season after season<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>Thirty seven dollars<\/li><li>A stiff airtight zip takes two hands and some effort to close<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-2\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#2<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F6YLKYPJ?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">niphean IPX7 Waterproof Fanny Pack, Magnetic Closure<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"cb-pill\">Best closure<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F6YLKYPJ?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"niphean IPX7 Waterproof Fanny Pack, Magnetic One-Hand Closure Dry Bag\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/319gk3SOjcL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"niphean IPX7 Waterproof Fanny Pack, Magnetic One-Hand Closure Dry Bag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F6YLKYPJ?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Seal<\/span><span class=\"v\">quad seal with RF-welded seams, magnetic buckle and sealing strip<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Rating<\/span><span class=\"v\">IPX7<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Capacity<\/span><span class=\"v\">2.5 L with an inner mesh pocket<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Material<\/span><span class=\"v\">tear resistant TPU<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Carry<\/span><span class=\"v\">waist, crossbody, shoulder or chest, 26-36 in<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Paddlers who open and close the bag repeatedly on the water<\/p><p>Zips and velcro are awkward with cold wet hands on a moving board. A magnetic roll closure you can work one handed is a genuine improvement.<\/p>\n<p>RF welding is the other thing worth paying for. The seams are fused rather than sewn, so there are no needle holes to seal in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>Note the rating carefully. IPX7 covers a dunking, not thirty minutes underwater, which is fine for paddling and less so for snorkelling.<\/p><div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Magnetic closure works with one hand, on the water, in gloves<\/li><li>RF-welded seams rather than stitched ones, so there is nothing to leak through<\/li><li>2.5 litres, easily the most usable capacity here<\/li><li>Four carry positions, including a chest rig that sits above the water<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>Forty three dollars<\/li><li>IPX7 means brief immersion, not sustained submersion like IPX8<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-3\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#3<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07B8DVJHM?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HEETA 2-Pack Waterproof Fanny Pack Pouch<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"cb-pill\">Best value<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07B8DVJHM?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"HEETA 2-Pack Waterproof Fanny Pack Pouch Dry Bag for Phone Passport Purse\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41aYzQaNa2L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"HEETA 2-Pack Waterproof Fanny Pack Pouch Dry Bag for Phone Passport Purse\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07B8DVJHM?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Seal<\/span><span class=\"v\">three zip locks plus a folding velcro top<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Size<\/span><span class=\"v\">9.0 x 6.7 in, fits a 7 in phone<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Pack<\/span><span class=\"v\">two pouches<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Strap<\/span><span class=\"v\">adjustable 22-33 in, fits 32.6-44.9 in waists<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Screen<\/span><span class=\"v\">touchscreen friendly through the window<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Most paddlers, most of the time, at the lowest sensible price<\/p><p>This is the pouch most paddlers should own. Thirteen dollars, two of them, and enough space for everything you want on your body.<\/p>\n<p>Fold the top over at least three times and press the velcro down along its whole length. Nearly every reported leak in this style of pouch is a folding mistake.<\/p>\n<p>Being able to use the screen through the window matters more than it sounds, since you never have to open the bag on the water to check the time or take a photo.<\/p><div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Two pouches for thirteen dollars, so one lives in each bag<\/li><li>Large enough for a big phone plus passport and keys<\/li><li>Touchscreen works through the window, so the phone stays sealed<\/li><li>Triple sealing is genuinely effective when folded properly<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>The seal depends on you folding and pressing the velcro correctly<\/li><li>PVC window scratches and clouds over time<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-4\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#4<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DZ93H2VZ?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Booe Waterproof Belt Bag<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"cb-pill\">Most premium<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DZ93H2VZ?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Booe Waterproof Belt Bag - Waterproof Fanny Pack - Caribbean Blue\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/4180hNUmSwL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Booe Waterproof Belt Bag - Waterproof Fanny Pack - Caribbean Blue\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DZ93H2VZ?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Seal<\/span><span class=\"v\">TRU Zip airtight zipper<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Rating<\/span><span class=\"v\">IP67, submersible to 1 m for 30 minutes<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Buoyancy<\/span><span class=\"v\">floats if dropped<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Phone<\/span><span class=\"v\">dedicated pocket with a clear back panel<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Carry<\/span><span class=\"v\">waist, crossbody, sling or belt bag<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> People who want a bag that looks good off the water too<\/p><p>At seventy four dollars this is a lifestyle bag that happens to be properly waterproof, and if you will wear it off the water as well that maths works.<\/p>\n<p>The floating claim is worth having. A sealed bag full of air floats, a sealed bag full of keys and a phone often does not, and the difference is design.<\/p>\n<p>The sealing spec is honest: one metre, thirty minutes. That covers falling in and getting back on, which is the realistic paddling case.<\/p><div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Airtight TRU Zip, the most reliable closure type here<\/li><li>Floats if it goes overboard, which not all packs do<\/li><li>Dedicated phone pocket with a usable clear panel<\/li><li>Looks like a normal belt bag rather than beach equipment<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>Seventy four dollars, by far the most expensive<\/li><li>IP67 is one metre for thirty minutes, not unlimited depth<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-5\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#5<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GBWXVDFG?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rynapac 2 Pack Waterproof Fanny Pack, IPX8<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"cb-pill\">Best double pocket<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GBWXVDFG?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"2 Pack Waterproof Fanny Pack, IPX8 Double Space Dry Bag Phone Pouch\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Mwuwd+w3L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"2 Pack Waterproof Fanny Pack, IPX8 Double Space Dry Bag Phone Pouch\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GBWXVDFG?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Rating<\/span><span class=\"v\">IPX8, submersible to 10 m<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Design<\/span><span class=\"v\">double layer, transparent outer pocket<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Phone<\/span><span class=\"v\">fits up to 8.5 in, full touchscreen use<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Belt<\/span><span class=\"v\">1.5 in wide, elastic on one side and nylon on the other<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Fit<\/span><span class=\"v\">waists from 31 in<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Big phones, and anyone who wants the phone separate from the keys<\/p><p>Keys and a phone in the same compartment is how screens get scratched. Two layers solve that for the price of a little bulk.<\/p>\n<p>The 1.5 inch belt, part elastic and part nylon, is more comfortable than the thin webbing on cheaper packs, particularly over bare skin.<\/p>\n<p>Phone sizes have grown, and plenty of older pouches no longer fit a current large phone. This one takes 8.5 inches, which covers everything on sale.<\/p><div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Two compartments, so keys do not scratch the phone screen<\/li><li>The widest belt here, which stops it digging in<\/li><li>Fits the largest current phones, up to 8.5 inches<\/li><li>Two packs for twenty dollars<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>Twin layers make it bulkier on the waist<\/li><li>Matte finish is harder to see through than clear PVC<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-6\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#6<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DL5JPPLN?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Niveaya IPX8 Floating Waterproof Fanny Pack<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"cb-pill\">Best floating pack<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DL5JPPLN?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Niveaya IPX8 Floating Waterproof Fanny Pack Holds Phone, Passport &amp; Cash\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41+J0STyKML._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Niveaya IPX8 Floating Waterproof Fanny Pack Holds Phone, Passport &amp; Cash\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DL5JPPLN?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Seal<\/span><span class=\"v\">three zip closure plus a top folding adhesive seal<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Rating<\/span><span class=\"v\">IPX8<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Buoyancy<\/span><span class=\"v\">floats<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Weight<\/span><span class=\"v\">3.1 oz<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Material<\/span><span class=\"v\">PVC, scratch resistant<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Strap<\/span><span class=\"v\">widened and adjustable, multiple wearing positions<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Paddlers who want the lightest pack that still floats<\/p><p>Three ounces is genuinely light, and a waist pack you stop noticing is a waist pack you actually wear.<\/p>\n<p>Floating is the feature to look for at this price. Sinking is how most people lose a waist pack, usually while getting back onto the board.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer's own advice is to test it before use. That is good advice for every pouch in this list, not just this one.<\/p><div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Only 3.1 ounces, so you forget you are wearing it<\/li><li>Floats, which turns a dropped bag into an inconvenience<\/li><li>Mezzanine layer separates small items from the phone<\/li><li>Under eighteen dollars<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>PVC scratches over a season of sand<\/li><li>A folding seal always depends on the user<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-7\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#7<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07TC5RZLL?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AiRunTech Waterproof Fanny Pack<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"cb-pill\">Deepest rating<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07TC5RZLL?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"AiRunTech Waterproof Fanny Pack,Phone Pouch Dry Bag for Passport Wallet Purse,Floating Waterproof Bags for Travel Beach Swimming Kayaking Boating Cruise Accessories\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41XAWtytQcL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"AiRunTech Waterproof Fanny Pack,Phone Pouch Dry Bag for Passport Wallet Purse,Floating Waterproof Bags for Travel Beach Swimming Kayaking Boating Cruise Accessories\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07TC5RZLL?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Seal<\/span><span class=\"v\">triple zip lock<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Depth<\/span><span class=\"v\">rated to 32 ft, about 10 m<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Size<\/span><span class=\"v\">8.5 x 5.8 in<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Screen<\/span><span class=\"v\">translucent and touchscreen friendly<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Strap<\/span><span class=\"v\">adjustable to most waist sizes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Snorkelling as well as paddling, where the bag goes properly under<\/p><p>Depth ratings on cheap pouches sound optimistic, but the construction here is the same triple zip design that has worked for years.<\/p>\n<p>The window is translucent rather than clear. Calls and messages are fine, photographs through it are not.<\/p>\n<p>At twelve dollars it is a sensible thing to own even if you also have a better bag, since the spare lives permanently in the car.<\/p><div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>A 10 metre rating, deeper than most packs here need to be<\/li><li>Translucent window still allows calls and messages<\/li><li>Twelve dollars<\/li><li>Compact enough not to get in the way of a paddle stroke<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>Smaller than the HEETA pouch, so a large phone plus a passport is tight<\/li><li>Translucent rather than clear, so photos through it are poor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-8\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#8<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00WFWZMHC?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crenova Waterproof Fanny Pack, 2 Pack<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"cb-pill\">Cheapest<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00WFWZMHC?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Crenova Waterproof Bag Fanny Packs for Women, Floating Beach Bags 2PCS\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41vyMxbyfGL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Crenova Waterproof Bag Fanny Packs for Women, Floating Beach Bags 2PCS\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00WFWZMHC?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Seal<\/span><span class=\"v\">triple zip locks with a velcro strip<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Rating<\/span><span class=\"v\">IP68, submersible below 4.9 ft<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Buoyancy<\/span><span class=\"v\">floats<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Material<\/span><span class=\"v\">scratch resistant PVC, easy to clean<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Pack<\/span><span class=\"v\">two bags<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> A spare for the bag, or a pack for the whole family<\/p><p>Ten dollars for two is the entry point to the category, and the basics are right: triple zips, a velcro fold, and it floats.<\/p>\n<p>The depth rating is modest at under five feet, which in practice covers falling off a board rather than diving with it.<\/p>\n<p>Buy these as spares, or to hand out to whoever came along without one. For your own phone, spend more.<\/p><div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Ten dollars for two waterproof pouches<\/li><li>Floats, and clean design with no unnecessary bulk<\/li><li>PVC resists scratches better than the very cheapest pouches<\/li><li>Small and light enough for a child to wear<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>Rated to under five feet, the shallowest here<\/li><li>Compact, so a large phone fills it completely<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-usewrap\"><div class=\"cb-uh\">Which one fits you<\/div><div class=\"cb-use\"><div class=\"cb-case\"><div class=\"cb-case-f\"><span>An expensive phone<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-case-p\"><a href=\"#cb-1\">Drench Underwater Pack<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-case-n\">Airtight dry suit zip, IPX8.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-case\"><div class=\"cb-case-f\"><span>Opening it on the water<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-case-p\"><a href=\"#cb-2\">niphean Magnetic Pack<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-case-n\">One handed magnetic closure.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-case\"><div class=\"cb-case-f\"><span>The sensible everyday choice<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-case-p\"><a href=\"#cb-3\">HEETA 2-Pack<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-case-n\">Two pouches, thirteen dollars.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-case\"><div class=\"cb-case-f\"><span>Wearing it off the water too<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-case-p\"><a href=\"#cb-4\">Booe Belt Bag<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-case-n\">Looks like a normal belt bag.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-case\"><div class=\"cb-case-f\"><span>Keys and phone apart<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-case-p\"><a href=\"#cb-5\">Rynapac 2 Pack<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cb-case-n\">Double layer, wide belt.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>How to choose a waterproof fanny pack<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Understand the rating<\/strong>: IPX7 means immersion to one metre for thirty minutes, IPX8 means deeper or longer as specified by the manufacturer. Anything advertised only as \"water resistant\" is for rain, not for falling in. The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IP_code\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IP code<\/a> is a defined standard, so the number tells you more than the marketing does.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closure type<\/strong>: A folded triple zip and velcro seal works well and costs little, but it depends on you folding it right every time. An airtight zip or a magnetic roll closure removes that variable and costs three times as much. If your phone is the expensive kind, pay for the better closure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does it float<\/strong>: Trapped air makes a sealed pouch float, but a heavy load can sink it. Packs that state they float have been designed with that in mind, and it is the difference between a dropped bag being an annoyance and being gone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone size<\/strong>: Current large phones are up to about 6.9 inches, and a case adds more. Check the stated pouch size against your phone before buying, since older pouches were designed around much smaller phones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test it before you trust it<\/strong>: Fill it with kitchen roll, seal it, and hold it under water in the sink for a few minutes. Every manufacturer here recommends this, and it takes two minutes. Do it again at the start of each season, since seals harden and velcro wears.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cb-faq\"><h3 class=\"cb-q\">Can I use my phone through the pouch?<\/h3>Through a clear PVC window, yes. Touch, calls and messages all work, and so do photos through the clearer pouches. Face recognition is unreliable through plastic, so set up a passcode before you go out. Underwater, touchscreens generally stop responding whether or not the phone is in a bag.<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-faq\"><h3 class=\"cb-q\">Will it survive a fall in?<\/h3>An IPX7 or IPX8 pouch will, provided it is sealed correctly. That is the main failure point: a fold that was not pressed down or a zip strip with sand in it. Rinse the seal with fresh water after salt use and check it before each trip.<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-faq\"><h3 class=\"cb-q\">Waist pack or dry bag?<\/h3>Both, for different things. A waist pack holds a phone, a key and some cash on your body where you can reach them. A dry bag on the board holds clothes, a towel and lunch. Trying to carry everything on your waist just gets in the way of the paddle stroke.<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-faq\"><h3 class=\"cb-q\">Where should I wear it?<\/h3>On your back or hip rather than on your stomach, so it does not catch your arms during a stroke. Several of these packs convert to a chest or crossbody position, which keeps the contents higher and out of the water when you are kneeling.<\/div>\n<h2>Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Most paddlers should buy the HEETA two-pack at thirteen dollars, fold it carefully and be done. It carries a large phone, a passport and keys, the screen works through the window, and having a spare costs nothing extra.<\/p>\n<p>If the phone in it is expensive, step up to the Drench with its airtight dry suit zip, or the niphean if you want a closure you can work with one hand on the water. Whichever you choose, test it in the sink before its first trip and again each spring, since the pouch is only ever as good as its seal. And keep it separate from the things that need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-waterproof-smartphone-bags\/\">dedicated phone case<\/a> on a lanyard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A waterproof waist pack solves the small problem that ruins paddling days: where to put a phone, a key and &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"8 Best Waterproof Fanny Packs\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-waterproof-fanny-packs\/#more-9929\" aria-label=\"Read more about 8 Best Waterproof Fanny Packs\">Weiterlesen&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":13545,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_nspa_markt":"us","footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[95],"class_list":["post-9929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-paddle-board-accessory","tag-best-list","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9929","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9929"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9929\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20874,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9929\/revisions\/20874"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}