Luggage

It is hard to find White Bum Bags or White Fanny Pack to buy. Because of the colour, most of the available bags are fashion waist packs rather than hiking waist packs. Some of the bags reviewed are off white bum bags.
To search on Amazon for the bags below and other white bags just type “bum bags white” into the search box at the top of the amazon screen. This will bring up the bags reviewed below and other similar bags.

White Bum Bags

White Bum Bags Pros

Bagbase
Adjustable straps to fit most sizes
Beinou
You can run your finger through the sequins making patterns and even wring your own name in the sequins
Lazder
Suitable as a gift.
Roomy and stylish
Meliya
Good quality thick durable belt.
SoJourner
The bag is not as bulky as some of the others, there are roomy compartments, which are spread across the bag rather than bulging out which makes for a more snug fit.
Customers describe it as not too small and not too large.
The thicker than average waistband means that it does not dig into your waist so much as other similar bags.
Customers say that the bag is durable and lasts a long time. While still looking smart.
Adjustable to the smallest of waist sizes.
Has the advantage that if you use it the contents will not weigh your pockets down.

White Bum Bags Cons

Bagbase
Would prefer the large main compartment had two separate compartments two so items could be stored separately.
A bit small for 38-inch waist best fits up to a 36-inch waist
The material could have been of a better quality
Beinou
The quality of zipper is not very good it can stick easily making the zip difficult to open and shut.
Sequins hang over the zippers in some areas making it a little hard to open and close.
Some complaints that it starts to wear easily
Smaller than thought but will fit essentials
The bag can stain the most difficult get out because of white colour
Lazer
None really
Meliya
Belt is a little stiff.
SoJourner
Showerproof, but can get soaked through if raining.

Construction of the Bags

Bagbase
Is a sturdy bag, which will last a long time. There is a large main compartment. Also a hidden zipped rear pocket. The bag has a strong catch. Because of its size, you can fit plenty inside it.
The hidden zip compartment at back of the bag is perfect for your cash and passport.
The strap has a maximum length of 101cm/40in.
Beinou
Have one main zipper compartment and a smaller zippered pocket at the front.
The fanny bag has sequins on the front and the back is made of white leather.
They have an adjustable strap for convenience and comfortable wearing
Long adjustable strap so it fits a variety of waist lines
There is a flexible buckle to open and close.
Designed for over 14 year olds to wear.
Fits waist from 90cms/34.4in to 127cm/50in
Lazder
Have a classic shape design. The bag is unique among the bags that I have reviewed in that it only has one main compartment. So if you are not bothered about separating your items this is an ideal bag for you.
Durable belt and compact design which is be worn across waist for hands free
Generous adjustable belt or strap.
Durable long lasting fabric.
There is a robust buckle closure.
Meliya
Bag constructed with two zipped interior pockets and two spacious compartments.
It has a compact size but will still fit all our essential items
There is a zipper and a lock catch closure, which is easy to open and shut. This will enable you to keep your valuables safe.
There is an adjustable and detachable waist strap to give you comfortable carrying of the bag.
Made from material, which is soft but breathable.
Comes with a quilted waist strap
SoJourner
The SoJourner bag fits it is comfortably because of the large waistband.
The bag is not too big to be uncomfortable when you are sitting.
It is also easy to take on and off.
There are three spacious pockets. There is a small zipped compartment at the front of the bag. The middle zipped compartment is the largest so you can fit all sorts of things inside it. At the back is a smaller zipped pocket, which you can use for cash and keys.
All the pockets reinforced with double stitching to support the weight of your items and nylon lining. So will not rip and tear.
Theft proof hidden zippered pocket on the back of the bag can help keep your valuables away from thieves.
The bags pockets will expand a bit to give extra room for your contents.
One advantage is that on the outside it just looks like a bag with a single pocket.
Comes with a super long adjustable nylon waistband.
It has a firm tidy shape all the zips work perfectly; there is a two-way zip for the large middle pocket.
The zips run smoothly and it has a sturdy buckle.
There is a piece of fabric over the main zipper it you forget to zip up.
If you have excess strap this secure this with a rubber band.

Colours

Bagbase comes in a wide range of colours besides white.
Beinou bag is white and silver, the sequins are silver and colour reversible bling and beautiful. The sequins are like mermaid scales. Push the sequins and they make a rainbow effect.
Many other brilliant colours with shinny sequins and beautiful designs.
Lazder besides White comes in Red, Silver, Pink, White, Black and Gold.
Meliya comes in another 16 colours.
SoJourner solid white comes with 13 other colours.
What Customers have used the bag for?
Bagbase
Good alternative to handbag, good for keeping your valuables close to when travelling
Perfect for festivals as the bag fits all your essential items like phone and purse.
Customers have brought to use when walking the dog fits phone, keys, poo bags and dog treats and toy without having to stuff them all into my pockets.
Used it at summer fete to give and store change the bag can carry a lot of change.
Used for running when a fitted the strap can wear it comfortably on the small of my back.
Beinou
Use it daily to hold small things like keys, money, phone, lipstick and sunglasses
Partying, shopping, sports, outdoors, holidays and festivals
You can put your keys in the inner pocket and your phone in the main pocket. This will prevent your keys scratching your phone.
Lazder
Great as a gift
Meliya
The bag will match well with jeans, short dresses and leggings. Designed for all year use including summer and winter.
It has a classic style, which fits various different outfits.
Use for music festival. Nights out, partying, travel, Christmas or white elephant gift.
Perfect for everyday use hiking running and cycling.
SoJourner
All Sojourner fanny  waist packs are unisex and therefore great for women, men and children.
Great because if you carry this you do not need to leave your handbag and baggage in the locker when attending theme parks and museums.
It is nice to be hands free when out travelling and walking.
Handy to use for dog walks
Great for using at the gym, to hold phone keys and cash.

How to Wear your Bum Bag

The Bagbase bag has a strap length of 101 cm or 40 inches this makes it long, enough so that you can wear the bag either across your shoulders or around your waist.
The Beinou bag has a slightly longer strap and you can wear the bag across the waist, on your hips, cross the chest or over your shoulder.
The Lazder bag you can wear it around your waist. It is perfect to wear with jeans, dresses or shorts.
The Meliya bag will fit from waist size 54 cm (21.6 inches) to 91 cm (36 inches)
The Sojourner you can adjust the belt so it is small enough to fit around your waist or large enough to fit over your shoulders
SoJourner bag the colour is a solid bright white. However, it also comes in a variety of other colours.
There is a tiny opening at the top of the main compartment. This will run a portable charger wire from your bag to your phone, which means you can charge it while still using it.

What can you fit in the Bag?

Bagbase
Nine big front pocket, which easily fits camera and a phone. Back pocket best for keys and non-bulky valuable items
You can fit a passport in the bag
Beinou
Will fit quite a lot including phone, lotion bottle and key ring.
Lazder
Great little bag for my purse and phone felt safe around my waist hidden under a think jumper and it left my hands free
Fits your regularly used items including phone, passport, keys and ID
Meliya
You can easily hold your entire hold app your daily essentials including ID cards, cash, phone and key.
SoJourner
The Phone too large to fit in the front pocket fits okay in the middle pocket. This best having the phone up right is easier to move due to the curvature of the back
Fitted a range of items including map, phone, tickets, lip-gloss, wallet and small bottle of hand sanitizer.
As an example, the bag will fit the following items in each compartment:
Front pocket fits iPhone 6+ case, hand sanitizer spray, lipsticks, small perfume atomizer.
Main compartment fits medium zip wallet, bulky iPhone camera lens, battery pack w/ charging cord, sunglasses w/ some extra room for Knick-knacks.

How to Clean

Most of the bags will clean by just wiping clean using a damp cloth with detergent. Some bags can even be washed. You need to be careful cleaning bags with special surfaces such as sequins.

There are three styles of Eastpak Bum Bags the Springer, Talky and Doggy bag. They differ mainly in size and the number of compartments they possess. The Springer and Talky bags having two compartments each and the three in the Doggy bag. The Springer and Doggy bag have a capacity of 2 litres and the Talky is slightly larger at 3 litres. The Doggy bag is the most discreet to wear as it is slim being only 2.5 cm in depth.
Below I have listed the main differences in a comparison table:
The Eastpak bum bags designed for hands-free usage enabling you to travel with all your valuable processions in arms reach. The Bum bag can be coordinated with other Eastpak bags and travel cases.
The Talky bag is small and discreet and fits flat on your waist. This bag is perfect if you want to wear it under a coat. The Springer bag is slightly more bulky than the talker bag. The Doggy bag is the largest of the three.

The bags are also commonly known as Eastpak fanny pack, particularly in the USA. You will also find them known as Eastpak shoulder bags or cross body bags. As generally worn around the waist, but you can alternatively use them slung across your shoulder or worn across the body.
Finally you will find the eastpak springer described as a leather belt bag.

Pros

Better made than other similar looking bags.
Fairly waterproof as survived a few downpours.
Buying one of these saves making holes in your trousers with sets of keys.
The Talky bag is slim so will fit under your coat without being conspicuous.

Cons

The strap is slightly too small for larger waist and slightly too large for narrow waist. Some consumers have solved this by cutting the dangling bit off. Alternatively it can just be rolled or tucking in.
With the talky bag, you cannot easily access everything without first taking the bag off.
The bag is not waterproof only shower proof.
Could do with inner pockets to increase versatility.
Strings on the zips come off quite easily.
Curved bottom makes it more difficult to fit kindles and cameras.

Construction of the Bags

A brief description of each bag and a link to a short video of each bag. Two of the bags have a back zipped pocket which you can use to store your valuables. Such as card or cash. In the front, there is a larger main compartment.
The Springer bag consists of two compartments a large front double zipped pocket with a smaller zipped pocket at the back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AveTa3xaHDY
The Doggy Bag a one small and one larger zipped compartments on the front and a small hidden zipped compartment in the back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCx6_8vyO9g
The Talky bag has two zipped compartments, a large one at the back with the zip on the top and a smaller compartment at the front. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hGDbvbJXD4
There are also strings on the zips which when tied will stop thieves stealing your stuff.
Made with robust fabric and stitching. Has secure compartments with sturdy zips.

Colours

The Eastpak Bum Bags are available in hundreds of colours and prints large variety of colours on Amazon but you will find that not all the colours available for each model are together.
To search for your individual colour type into the Amazon search box the following keywords firstly Eastpak and then the model Springer, Talky or Doggy and finally the colour you require e.g. Eastpak Springer Blue.
This will bring up most of the bags available in that colour, including ones with patterns.
The most commonly search for colour with the term Eastpak bum bag is black followed by red. Other popular colours are white, pink, green and orange.

What to use for

The bum bag is an excellent lightweight alternative to using a handbag or shoulder bag when you do not have much to carry.
You can wear it for everyday use to carry, phone, keys and money.
You can use it for holidays, festivals and general travel keeping your phone, wallet and keys safe.
It is great for carrying all your essentials on a day out. Without needing to use pockets or hand bags.
Great for using on short walks.
Perfect for using at festivals as you can keep your phone, cash and cards safe. The talky bag particularly recommended, as it is slim enough to fit under a coat and will not get wet with the rain.
Great for walking the dog as the bag is big enough to include poo bags, treats and keys.
Use it as a messenger bag or so a money belt when travelling with valuables.
Use it for out jogging for carrying phone and keys. You can wear it either around the waist or across the body, whichever is the most comfortable when you are running. As it is so light, you will not notice you are wearing it.
Useful to carry essential medical supplies when you are out travelling and there is still room left for your valuables and keys.
When riding a bike or motorcycle you can still carry your phone and other essentials.
Ideal to use when going back to school, secure and great to carry your purse or wallet.

How to Wear your Bum Bag

Best worn around the waist.
However, with its adjustable strap or waist belt, you can wear this pack either across your chest or on your waist.
The curved bottom edge of these bags means, best worn around your waist but they also you can wear them across the body.
The bag is comfortable to carry with shaped shoulder straps and padded back panel.
You can adjust the waist belt to fit your size.
The strap adjusts by using a compression clip, which easily clips together so you adjust it to make it more comfortable to wear.
The strap is which long enough to wear over your shoulder and across your body as well as around the waist.
The strap for the stringer model including the bag expands to 120 cm or 47 inches. This means it will probably fit 44-inch up to 45-inch waist size.
The strap for the bigger doggy bag expands slightly longer extends to 138 cm or 54 inches.
Fits a larger waist.
The Talky bag is very slim, with a depth of only 2.5 cm. Therefore, it is the most suitable of the three for wearing under a coat or jacket. It is not very bulky and lies flat against your body.

What can you fit in the Bag?

Both the Springer and Doggy bag have a hidden zipped secure back pocket is ideal for keeping your valuables such as passport, mobile, cards and cash.
The zipped main compartment at the front will keep your other belongings.
These bags are a necessity and are great to use if you do not have enough room for all your stuff in your pockets like phones keys and wallet.
The bags all have at least a two-litre capacity, which is sufficient to carry a 500 ml water bottle in the front compartment.
You can fit a small paperback in the bag or a travel book.
The talky bag although the smallest of the bags was big enough to fit phone, money, cards,

How to Clean

The recommended method to clean your bum bag is by giving it a quick clean using a damp cloth.
Alternatively, for a proper clean you can stick it in the washing machine where it washes well.
Customers have said that they have washed their many times and each time it comes out good as new.

Guarantee and Warranty

The company Eastpak guarantees these bags are free from for defects in the material and workmanship
All the bags come with a standard warranty of 30 years. If required, they will repair or replace the item.
There is also a 2-year warranty for normal wear and tear.
Two customers have said that they have owned one for more than 15 years. Both have frequently washed the bag and they still come up looking as good as new.

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLBIZ70UMS4 – good demonstration of what the Stringer bag looks like.

Specifications

Liz Claiborne Luggage is an extension of a brand historically known for blending fashion with functionality. The luggage line includes carry-ons, overnight bags, and multi-piece sets aimed at travelers who want a stylish yet practical option. While the brand leverages its design heritage, opinions on overall quality can be mixed depending on usage and care.

Design and Aesthetics

One of the most celebrated aspects of Liz Claiborne Luggage is its design. Many dedicated reviews praise the sleek, modern lines and subtle branding that make these bags stand out at airports and hotels alike. Whether you choose a classic black expandable carry-on or opt for a more daring leopard print overnight bag, the emphasis is on creating travel essentials that look as good as they perform. This focus on aesthetics makes the luggage an attractive option for style-conscious travelers.

Source: Liz Claiborne Luggage Reviews

Durability and Build Quality

While style is a clear strength, durability has been a point of debate among users. Some travelers report that the lightweight construction and innovative materials are ideal for urban and moderate travel. However, a number of consumers have noted issues such as problematic telescoping handles or wheels that may not perform well under heavy or rough usage. For example, discussions on customer forums have mentioned design flaws related to the wheels, which could be a concern if you travel frequently or in challenging conditions.

Source: Customer Discussion on JustAnswer

Features and Functionality

Liz Claiborne Luggage generally comes equipped with practical features designed to simplify travel. Many models include:

• Expandable compartments: Allowing for extra packing space when needed.
• Multiple internal pockets: Helping you stay organized.
• TSA-approved locks and secure closures: Adding a layer of safety during air travel.
• Smooth-rolling wheels and ergonomic handles: Intended to ease the stress of navigating busy airports.

These features are often highlighted in positive reviews on dedicated blogs, suggesting that the luggage successfully marries style with everyday functionality.

Pricing and Value

Positioned in the mid-range market, Liz Claiborne Luggage tends to be competitively priced. On one hand, the stylish design and brand appeal justify the cost for many casual and style-focused travelers. On the other hand, mixed reports about long-term durability mean that heavy-duty travelers might need to consider whether the price aligns with their performance expectations. Secondary market listings on platforms like eBay show that pre-owned pieces can be found at attractive prices, suggesting a reasonable resale value when well cared for.

Sources: eBay Listing

 

Consumer Feedback and Considerations

Overall, consumer reviews are varied:

• Positive feedback: Many users love the visual appeal and organizational features. Dedicated review posts on Liz Claiborne Luggage blogs underscore the brand’s commitment to stylish travel.
• Critical points: Some customers have expressed concerns regarding mechanical issues—especially with the wheels and handles—as well as occasional customer service and warranty challenges.

This mix of opinions means that while the luggage is well-suited for travelers who prioritize design and moderate use, those seeking robust, heavy-duty performance might need to weigh their options carefully.

Conclusion

Liz Claiborne Luggage is an excellent option for style-conscious travelers looking for a blend of modern aesthetics and practical features. Its standout designs and thoughtful layouts can make travel a more enjoyable and fashionable experience. However, potential buyers should be mindful of some durability concerns—particularly if you plan to subject your luggage to frequent or rough use. Ultimately, if you value chic design and moderate functionality over heavy-duty performance, Liz Claiborne Luggage may be the ideal companion for your journeys.