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HUGGER Waist Pack

HUGGER Waist Pack

🧵 Made in Schenectady, NY since 1970
🛠️ Built to last decades. Premium materials and triple-stitched construction.
🔒 Purposeful design. Carefully engineered features that solve real problems.
🚚 Ships in one day from NY • Real humans if you need help
Regular price $95.00
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Color: Olive
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Meet the Hugger—a round fanny pack that's all about keeping your essentials close and your hands free. With two water bottle pockets, a roomy main compartment with full-width zipper, and a detachable shoulder strap so you can wear it as a waist pack or cross-body bag, this friendly companion is hand-sewn in the USA from 400D Packcloth for years of everyday adventures.

Specifications

Dimensions Capacity Weight
10"W x 8.5"H x 3"D 4 liters 4 oz

Features:

  • Material: Heavy-duty, lightweight 400-denier Packcloth with YKK zippers
  • Round fanny pack design: Comfortable fit
  • Two water bottle pockets: Stay hydrated
  • Main pocket: Full-width zipper for easy access
  • Flat zippered front pocket: Great for organization
  • Exterior mesh water bottle pocket: Quick access
  • Exterior cell-phone pocket: With flap closure
  • Detachable shoulder strap: Wear as waist pack or cross-body bag
  • Zero-Waste option: Available using material scraps
  • Machine washable: Easy to clean
  • Water-resistant: Protects your gear
  • Made in USA: Handcrafted in America

Perfect For:

  • Hiking - Two water bottle pockets
  • Travel - Hands-free convenience
  • Daily errands - Essentials close at hand
  • Outdoor activities - Hydration accessible
  • Commuting - Waist pack or cross-body
  • Anyone who loves hands-free carry - Versatile wear options

What Makes the HUGGER Special

Crafted in the USA

  • Made in America - Handcrafted in the USA
  • 50+ years of expertise - We've been perfecting waist pack design since 1970
  • Precision construction - Every seam, every stitch placed with care and attention
  • Supporting American manufacturing - American jobs and craftsmanship
  • Quality you can feel - From the 400D Packcloth to the detachable strap, craftsmanship shows in every detail

Hands-Free, Hydration-Ready

  • 4-liter capacity - Roomy main compartment
  • Round fanny pack design - Comfortable fit
  • Two water bottle pockets - Stay hydrated on the go
  • 400D Packcloth - Machine washable and water-resistant

The Tough Traveler Difference

Since 1970, we've been making bags the right way. The Hugger represents our commitment to friendly waist packs that keep your essentials close and your hands free. When you choose American-made, you're choosing waist packs built by people who take pride in their craft, waist packs designed with two water bottle pockets and detachable shoulder strap for years of everyday adventures.

Learn more about how we make our products →

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Hand-Crafted in the USA since 1970

As recommended in BUSINESS TRAVELER MAGAZINE, Aug 2024: "The Best American-Made Luggage Pieces"

The Tough Traveler Story

In 1970, Mark Goldstein—an avid outdoorsman and military veteran—couldn't find a backpack that matched the durability of his military-issued gear or the comfort he needed for long treks. So he designed his own.

Working from his Schenectady apartment, Mark hand-sewed backpacks with tough materials and innovative designs. When fellow outdoorsmen saw his work, they wanted their own. Tough Traveler was born.

More than 50 years later, we're still family-operated and still manufacturing every bag in that same Schenectady community. In 2019, we represented New York at the White House Made in America Product Showcase—proof that Mark's commitment to uncompromising quality and American craftsmanship still defines everything we make.

Every bag we sew today carries that original mission: build it tough enough to last decades, comfortable enough to carry every day.

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Professional-grade cross-body & fanny packs crafted in Schenectady, NY with heavy-duty 1000 denier Cordura fabric and YKK zippers. Built to withstand extreme conditions with reinforced stitching and premium materials that professionals trust.

Made in USA Excellence: Over 50 years of American manufacturing expertise ensures superior quality control, environmental standards, and craftsmanship that imported alternatives cannot match. Each piece represents lasting value and durability.

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Key Features: Made in USA • 1000D Cordura • YKK Zippers • Professional Grade • Cross-Body & Fanny Packs • American Craftsmanship