IF you're heading off on your travels, the best bum bags can be a big help to keep your valuables safe and your hands free.
Bum bags are a useful holiday companion for keeping your passport, credit cards, phone and other travel essential close at hand without having to carry them in a shoulder bag or backpack.
They can also be a great way to keep belongings safe and secure, reducing the risk of losing anything important when you're on the move.
Also known as money belts or sling bags, bum bags come in many different styles and sizes and can be worn around the waist or across your body.
They also usually have multiple zipped compartments so you can easily find what you need. Some also pack away into a compact pouch when not in use.
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Best bum bags for travelling at a glance:
- Best all-rounder bum bag for travelling: Eastpak Doggy Bag Bum Bag
- Best on a budget: MYCARBON Travel Money Belt
- Best stylish bum bag for travelling: lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag
- Best packable bum bag for travelling: The Away Packable Sling Bag
- Best large bum bag for travelling: The North Face Lumbnical Bum Bag
Eastpak Doggy Bag Bum Bag
- Eastpak Doggy Bag Bum Bag, 27 cm, 3 L, Black, £16.99 at Amazon - buy here
The Eastpak Doggy Bag Bum Bag is a great all-rounder with a big main compartment to keep all your travel essentials safe and secure.
Made from 100% nylon, it's sturdy and durable but also lightweight and comfortable to wear. It has an adjustable waist belt so you can wear it around your waist or across your body.
It's available in a wide range of colours to suit your style, from sailor red to Sunday grey, with a laid-back, fuss-free look.
As well as the main compartment, there's a zipped front pocket for valuables too.
MYCARBON Travel Money Belt
- MYCARBON Travel Money Belt, £8.49 at Amazon - buy here
This great-value travel bum bag has tons of nice features for a purse-friendly price.
Designed to carry cards and cash securely, there are two big zipped pockets, including one inner pocket that's completely concealed so ideal for keeping your money safe when you're on your travels.
With multiple compartments, you can safely carry credit cards, passports, phones, keys or any other small valuables. Plus, you can connect your headphones to your phone through an access point in the bag.
It's intended to wear under your clothes, so is lightweight and slim - made from a soft material that won't rub against your skin. Plus, it's water-resistant, so it's ideal for all weather conditions.
A great choice for backpackers or more adventurous holidays, where you want to keep your valuables close and secure - the MYCARBON money belt is also fully adjustable and comfortable to wear.
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Herschel Supply Co. Fourteen Bum Bag
- Herschel Supply Co. Fourteen Bum Bag, Black, £30.00 at John Lewis - buy here
Backpack favourite Herschel has designed this handy little bum bag for all your travel essentials.
This no-fuss, polyester bum bag has plenty of space for all your bits and bobs for hands-free travelling.
It has an adjustable belt with a buckle and can be worn across the body or around the waist. Plus, you can choose from a range of different colours and prints.
Away The Packable Sling Bag
- The Packable Sling Bag, £45 from Away - buy here
A great addition to your Away luggage collection, this packable sling slots easily into your Away suitcase to be used as and when you need it on your trip.
This versatile bum bag can be expanded to fit your wallet, keys, sunscreen, snacks and more - or packed down into a compact zip pouch when not in use.
With a two-sided adjustable strap, it's lightweight and comfortable to wear around your waist. It's also water-resistant if you get caught in a shower when you're on your travels.
Patagonia 49447-WAVB Ultralight
- Patagonia 49447-WAVB Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack Sports Backpack, £34.99 at Amazon - buy here
If you're looking for an eco option, this Patagonia Ultralight mini hip back is made from 100% recycled materials.
It's tough and durable with a one-litre capacity and you can pack it away in its own pocket when you're not using it.
Ideal for backpacking adventures, keep all your travel essentials safe and secure with multiple zipped compartments, including a security pocket for small valuables.
It's really lightweight and comfortable - easy to wear around your waist or 'bandolier style' across your body.
This versatile, sporty bum bag is also the perfect size for keeping your things safe when hiking or running.
The North Face Lumbnical Bum Bag
- The North Face Lumbnical Bum Bag, £30 at Blacks - buy here
With a four-litre capacity, the North Face Lumbnical Lumbar Side Bag is one of the roomiest options on our list. There's plenty of storage for all your travel bits and bobs - as well as a water bottle pocket.
The cushioned air mesh vented back panel prevents any moisture build-up and will keep you cool and comfortable while wearing the bag around your waist.
Plus, the adjustable hip belt will allow you to find the perfect fit.
Uniqlo Nylon crossbody bag
- Nylon crossbody bag, £19.90 at Uniqlo - buy here
This simple and stylish crossbody bag from Uniqlo comes in four different colours and has plenty of room for your wallet, umbrella, phone and keys.
With this versatile bag, you can adjust the strap to use the bag around your waist, across your body or even as a mini shoulder bag.
There's one main compartment and a secure zipper pocket at the back, plus, it's made from a dirt-resistant nylon fabric.
Fjällräven Kanken Hip Pack Bag
- Fjällräven Kanken Hip Pack Bag, Pastel Lavender, £60 at John Lewis - buy here
We love this cute little lavender hip-pack bag from backpack pros, Fjällräven.
Made from the same durable fabric as the backpacks, this sturdy little bum bag won't let you down and is just the right size for all your holiday essentials.
It has plenty of compartments to separate your belongings, one interior and two exterior pockets, plus secure zip fastenings to keep everything safe and secure.
lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L
- Everywhere Belt Bag 1L, £38 at lululemon - buy here
Available in nine different colours, including silver, burnt caramel and summer glow, this Lululemon Everywhere belt bag has to be the most stylish bum bag on our list.
Keep your phone, keys and wallet close when you're travelling or just on a night out with this cute bag that can be worn around the waist or across the body.
It has interior and exterior pockets for all your essentials and has received plenty of five-star reviews. As one happy customer says, 'Love this bag - so versatile and fits a surprising amount!'
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