The Moon Bag. What is it? Where does it come from? Some may even ask, why?

The Moon Bag (named for its moon-like shape) is handy to have around. It gives you free hands and free pockets.

It is not a handbag, sling bag, medicine bag, money belt or rucksack. It is all of the above. The Moon Bag is a universal and versatile accessory- if you ask me, I’d say it is more like a necessity.

It comes from a historical time when the bag was positioned in front of the body so that people could protect themselves from bandits. Today, it is going to help you carry your valuables, so the bandits don’t get to them. From fashion to sport, there is no aspect of life where a Moon Bag can’t help you carry your goodies.

 

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On a daily basis, people use their Moon Bags to carry their stuff in while jogging or walking. It is safe enough to keep close to your body. It is concealable under a coat, so you aren’t flashing your stash around the dodgy parts of town.

It may not be big enough to carry your towel for your beach trip, but that’s nothing a good knot can’t solve. By knotting your towel around the strap, you are good to go, with your sunscreen and water packed inside, off you scoot to lap up the sun rays. If you do choose to go with a bigger bag, all you need to do is pop your Moon Bag inside the bigger bag, making it easier to access your phone and wallet without losing them in the abyss of the beach bag.

Now, let’s talk about positions. There is the front body sling, the back body sling, the underarm sling (for when you feel that your goods need some extra protection), or even the hip position- known as the original Moon Bag position -seen in the 80s. If you are feeling really brave you can even wear it at the base of the spine and call it your bum bag -which is where the name “Fanny pack” originates from.

The choices are endless with this unique portable content container. Due to its adjustable strap, it is easy to convert any which way you choose.

The Burgundy Collective has a gorgeous selection of colours, from black, brown and tobacco – have a look here:

 

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With their adjustable leather and metal buckle strap, there is no risk of broken plastic buckles and worn nylon straps. This hippy stuff-holder will last you a lifetime!

So whether you choose to call it the “belted satchel” a “bum bag” or a “modernised bandit protection device”, there is no place like the Burgundy Collective to find the perfect fit for your hands-free care-free carrying requirements.

To answer your questions. Moon Bags are here, now and why not?

Happy hands-freeing!