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L.L.Bean Stowaway Waist Pack

Customer Reviews for L.L.Bean Stowaway Waist Pack

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Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
326 Ratings

What customers say:

Customers overwhelmingly praise this waist pack for its perfect compact size, practical design, and durable construction. The bag is consistently described as an ideal everyday carry solution—lightweight, hands-free, and versatile for walking, hiking, errands, or travel. Many highlight its reliability and long-term value. Reviewers emphasize the ideal dimensions for carrying essentials like phones, wallets, and keys, appreciating the ability to wear it as a waist pack or crossbody. The smooth zippers, strong materials, and vibrant color options receive frequent praise. A few note the bag runs small for larger phones or bulky wallets, and some mention the waist strap requires adjustment. Overall, most customers consider it an excellent everyday essential.

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Verified Purchase
August 18, 2026
Love this little bag very convenient on trips.
Love this little bag. The zippered pocket on the inside perfectly fits a passport. Quite secure I added a small carabiner to the loops for additional security. Could use a key loop
artN

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Verified Purchase
August 2, 2026
Excitement turned to disappointment.
Used for: Camping, Hiking
I was so excited to find this little pack at LL Bean and take it on my camping trip for short day hikes. It's the perfect size with inside and outside pockets that allow for easy a
KR1103
Chadds Ford, PA

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Verified Purchase
August 1, 2026
Already worn out with minimal use.
I bought this a month ago and it’s showing signs of tear and wear.
Response from L.L.Bean
August 5, 2026
By Customer service team
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the waist pack is showing signs of wear and tear. You may return or exchange within 1 year with proof of purchase. A member of our team will reach out to you.
CarlK
Boston

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Verified Purchase
July 18, 2026
Versatile and lightweight
Bought this for an upcoming cruise to carry sunglasses and key card. It is very lightweight which is awesome and it appears to be able to fit everything that I want to pack inside.
EAD5

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10
Verified Purchase
July 14, 2026
Perfect size
Very spacious for how small it looks. I love it so!!

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30
July 2, 2026
At long last ...
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I had tried for years to find one of these to fit, but none were made for triple fat boys. I've since gone down to a double fat boy, so thought I'd try this pack. WOW! It fits b
Ronald
Oklahoma

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61
Verified Purchase
June 30, 2026
Fun n functional
Fun colors holds n just the right amount of my things
Dora

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10
Verified Purchase
June 27, 2026
Holes
Already has holes in it. We have it for a few weeks
Response from L.L.Bean
July 2, 2026
By L.L. Bean Customer Service Team
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Waist Pack. A member of our Customer Service Team will reach out to you.
Chrisinnj

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Verified Purchase
June 25, 2026
Great Bag
We went to Europe a few weeks ago, and this bag was great for storing a few things in it.
Birdie

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June 20, 2026
Not great. Awful update.
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Hiking
The updates have ruined what was a perfect waist pack. The wider strap is really bad. Moving the buckle from the center to one edge of the bag is less secure and makes it difficu
bob27

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Verified Purchase
June 20, 2026
Great waist pack
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I bought this a month ago & find it light & durable & it holds all my stuff. Strap is long & adjustable & goes around my waist.
Sweater lover
Binghamton ny

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20
Verified Purchase
June 15, 2026
Fanny pack
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Well made. Good zippers. Divided for better organization
Bvisher
Santa Cruz, CA

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30
May 25, 2026
I wanted to like this...
As mentioned, I wanted to like this, I really did, heavy consideration of the 2 stars or 3 stars rating...I liked the initial color (teal), but I expected better from llbean, being
anonymous

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May 17, 2026
Great bag, beautiful eggplant color
Used for: Travel, Hiking
I bought this waist pack as an addition to my day pack for a week's hiking trip to the Alps. I wanted something which was light and easily accessible. I love the eggplant color, t
jamaz
Savannah, GA

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Verified Purchase
May 2, 2026
Waist storage bag
Used for: Travel, Cycling, Relaxing, Hunting, Running or Fitness, Fishing, Hiking
I have really enjoyed this waist pack. It is great for carrying a cellphone, reading glasses, sunglasses, and much more. It is very durable and should last for a long time. It is j
PM43
Statesboro, GA

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70
Verified Purchase
April 28, 2026
Just what I needed
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I bought this for use after some surgery, when I knew my usual crossbody bag would be painful to wear. It’s smaller than I thought it would be, but is well made and holds the essen
Judy112
San Francisco Bay Area

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60
Verified Purchase
April 11, 2026
A Handy Waist or Crossover Pack
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Hiking
A friend bought me a fanny pack/crossover pouch that was a little smaller and I was glad to find this one at LL Bean. It is a slightly larger than the other one and my phone fits c
Savvy Shopper
Illinois

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60
Verified Purchase
April 4, 2026
Used for: Travel, Hiking
Perfect for my urban hiking. Not too large or too small.
JVH3
Maryland

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42
Verified Purchase
March 24, 2026
Great product overall.
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking
I use this little bag all the time! It’s a convenient size, the zippers work well, and it’s comfortable as both a fanny pack and a cross-body bag. Not much for style but very func
Momvet
77 Northern Point Rd

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Verified Purchase
March 22, 2026
Handy little bag
I like this little pack - I can leave the 'perfect handbag" in the car and just bring the basic I need when I go in stores, The strap is unwieldy for my arthritic hands - it seems

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