Customer Reviews Mystery Ranch Hip Monkey

I bought this with the intent for multiple uses, but thus far I've only used it for fishing. For that purpose it works very well, it'll hold 4+ fly boxes along with all the other necessities. Loaded down it's still comfortable and easy to get to the smaller pockets. One critique I have is with the waist belt and buckle system. I hate having straps hanging around everywhere and the width of the waist strap makes this even more annoying. This product would be on the next level if mystery ranch included some simple elastic strap keepers with the product. I went out and procured my own to take care of it.

I debated purchasing this bag for a few years. I constantly rotate bags for work, biking around, fly fishing, and hiking around. This bag is sleek enough I love wearing it with just a few small things OR I can pack with a ton of stuff. I frequently carry a sweater, windbreaker, water bottle, nitecore battery pack, and other small items. Would for sure recommend!

Its pro and con is the size. I heard that it was going to be big but I didn't know it was that big. I want to buy another smaller bag in the future but as of now, this bag carrys my fullsize handgun comfortably. I love the quick strap adjustment feature.

The only think I would recommend would be a strap tail management system. I bought the little Velcro things that you guys sell to do that, so it's all good. It would be cool to see those sewn in more though. Tiny item of possible improvement. Amazing bag though!

I have used the hip monkey for a full year and love it. It's the perfect size to fit all my essentials - first aid kit, water filtration, tech gadgets, etc. readily available without needing to carry a full back pack. The one thing I wish it had would be molle webbing on the side flaps to allow for mounting a water bottle holder on one side a small pouch on the other ... but I knew it didn't have that going in so not losing any stars over it. Great pack!

I bought this bag before traveling and it was a good daily pack for essentials. Nothing too crazy but a solid hip/crossbody bag.

I bought this pouch/bag at Christmas for an upcoming Elk trip in New Mexico. As always, Mystery Ranch products are top notch. The materials, the zippers, webbing, and color choice are all great choices. I know I needed a new small carry pouch for my med kit and some other items. This fit the bill and will have years of service and memories. I could not be any happier. Thanks guys!

I bought this last month for a total upgrade. I commute on a bike daily to work and then to home, I had a small fanny pack, but I need a bigger one to store things with me. So, I stumbled across to this gem, it's so roomy that you can fit 6 packs in on a hot day. It's so comfortable that I can use it on my hip or over my shoulder. I recommend!

Bought this to be able to carry the dogs first aid, out waters and a few odds and ends while still being able to move through dense brush chasing pheasants. It's been perfect with some room to spare

I bought this because my wife and I volunteer for different athletic competitions, as well as have two small children. This is awesome for carrying around our stuff during the competitions and when I need to keep snacks at the ready for the kiddos.

Used to carry a 10mm and other necessities on a trip out west. Now it's my treestand pack for whitetails! This thing is solid, comfy, spacious and super well designed!

Excellent product well built great Waist strap Highly recommended for anyone

I bought this as a compact diaper bag so that I didn't have to haul a backpack for small errands or afternoon trips and it works great. Just the right size for a few diapers, wipes, water cup, snacks and a small toy. Might snag another for myself.

I bought this for my wife and paired it with the bear spray holster. She needed something for day hikes with the kids, it holds a first aid kit , matches water treatment and some snacks perfectly

Fast turnaround and that allowed me an opportunity to use this on several hikes in Pisgah NC. Perfect size for day use to avoid a day pack...all the essential things like spare room for a Patagonia Houdini, food, water, small tripod for a cell photo/camera etc. fit comfortably. And the fit of the belt was gtg. Great zippers for secure seal...(I do use ziplock bags for my cell) but I feel like the material is a solid barrier for protection. Very confident I will get years of use from this gear.

I love this hip pack so much. It's not like something you wear out on the town or to the bar (but I guess you could haha) but for hiking, fishing, etc., it's super nice to have, especially if you like quick access to a few small things (phone, binoculars, writing utensils, fly boxes, snack, etc.). My mom was admiring mine, so I got her one for Christmas. Hope she likes it! Also nice to have so many color options. Not water proof but water resistant-ish. Nice zippers and synches.

You can stick two nalgenes in this pouch, or one bottle and a pistol, friggin huge. Also, the support panel is absolutely what makes the hip monkey what it is the best. A whole family of chipmunks could live in the pouch. Used it for every adventure on a week long boondock out in Bryce Canyon area. I left my day pack at home and was able to take my rain shell, a nalgene, radio, phone, headlamp it's just so much room. With a pack on, I wore it at 3 o clock, and med pouch on belt at 6, with a pistol chest rig. Never became cumbersome. I will buy another for gifting. Awesome product. Glad I made the commitment.

Great quality, super durable, fashionable, and easy to take on the go.

I purchased the Hip Monkey for a trip to Europe. We toured around to three weeks and I took it everywhere with me. It was large enough to hold a 21ounce water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and as Adam Sandler would say "Keys, wallet, phone". I wore it cross body and was able to put the pack on my back when walking or in front when in crowded places like museums. It has one compression strap near the bottom of the bag. It works great but I wish it had another one near the top too.

Bought this because of its long strap so I can sling it over my shoulder and rest it on my back. This huge fits so much in it. It's like a purse, in a good way. Buy this or die

Used this for quick access items backpacking around Alaska.and it was perfect, durable, large, easy to access. Like other Mystery Ranch items I've owned, this one is just as well made.

This pack rules. The hip monkey is everything I hoped a Fanny pack could be. The straps are beefy and support the weight of ALL THE STUFF you can pile into it, because it's basically a small backpack. It also doesn't look like a typical Fanny pack, which is to say it doesn't look lame. It's the functional Fanny pack I've been looking for my whole life at a pretty reasonable price point.

Fits everything I feel I need daily on me. I'm even excited about the hunter orange for hunting use!!!!

I picked this up a couple of months ago to use for short hikes and turkey hunting and have to say it works very well and has tons of room for everything I need to take. So far quality appears great with durable fabric and nice zippers.

I Fit so much in this and its Awsome!!! Its Pretty Big and Not best if wearing a Coat..