Everything Good Always Comes Back
The late 80s were defined by a bold fashion statements, such as the fanny pack. It seemed like everyone had one, and then, just as quickly as it appeared, it vanished. But guess what? The fanny pack is back. Let’s explore how it might just be that missing piece of kit!
LAPG Frunk Waist Pack
- Two Magazines
- Range Finder
- Multi-Tool
- Compass
- Tourniquet
- Straight Blade
- Writing tool and Pad
Fanny Pack or Gear Bag?
A while back, I took a training class with a few guys from Stillwater—and let me tell you, they’re at the top of their game. While we were there, a conversation came up about the best ways to keep essential gear close by during an overwatch. Someone brought up the idea of using a fanny pack.
Seeing that some of the guys were already experimenting with different setups, I decided to go down that rabbit hole myself. I needed something that could hold a few critical items: two spare magazines, binoculars, a multi-tool, a compass, some medical supplies, and note-taking gear. The idea was to have a minimal, “bail-out” kit that would still allow me to complete a stalk if I had to drop my main pack. It also had keep my outline “clean”, which meant a drop-leg rig wouldn’t work. After a lot of searching, I settled on the LAPG Frunk bag, mostly because it was the perfect size and a good price for a cop on a budget.
In June 2025, I got to field-test my new project during an overwatch mission at the TAFB Airshow. After climbing six stories and setting up our position, I took the Frunk bag from my main pack and clipped it on. For the next two days, I wore the bag for more than 12 hours daily through rain and heavy winds. I climbed up and down two sets of ladders, and my new setup was a great asset.
The bag to was found to be comfortable and practical. I could easily slide it from front to back depending on if I was sitting or standing. It never got in my way, which was a major win, especially on the safety ladders. It was also great to have my note-taking supplies so close. I intentionally used them to sketch out the scene, just to make sure the setup was truly practical.
Ultimately, I believe this provides a strong and stable foundation. It has the potential to become a key piece of kit in the future and, like any developing system, will be improved upon over time.
Check back, from time to time, and see what updates I’ve added.