The fanny pack is back
Fanny pack is both a fashion statement and necessity
Fanny packs are back in style at Dobie.
October 24, 2017
Throwbacks to trends and styles of years past is always a thing, and at Dobie throwbacks happen all of the time. One of this year’s trends that takes it back to the 90’s all started with a need — not for fashion. Students were frustrated because of the new no-backpacks-in-classrooms-rule, so they found a solution: the fanny pack.
CJ Dake, 8th grader, was the first out of the few kids here to get a fanny pack. “I got the idea after the whole backpack rule started. We need to carry our stuff and this is the easiest way to do it,” said Dake.
Jacob Coppage, 8th grader, is one of the other trend setters for the fanny pack. He often wears a pink one. “I like having it because it’s easy access to things that I might need in class like pens, pencils, gum, and my phone,” said Coppage.
Called waist pack, bum bag, belted satchel, hands free bag, fanny pack and more, the zippered nylon bag that fits around the waist or hips was popular in the 80’s and 90’s. A Time Magazine article in 2011 pokes fun at the fanny pack hitting the Fashion Runways.
Funny or not, Dobie students are starting to follow Coppage and Dake’s example in this trend, saying it “makes life easier.”
Kyle Cash, 8th grader, is one of the students here at Dobie to follow in their example. “CJ was the one that came up with the idea, so me and Jacob got one because we liked the idea,” said Cash. “It’s also very fashionable and helpful,” Cash said.
Dake, Coppage, and Cash are really good friends and are in some classes together. One of those classes is Mrs. Hecox’s Pre-Ap Algebra. The three boys actually have a group name they go by in her class.
Mrs. Hecox noticed them wearing it on the first day they wore them. “I think it’s a smart idea, but it’s also hilarious,” she said. “They are always together so I decided to call them the Fanny Pack Crew,” she said.

My name is Jayden Parkhurst and I am an 8th grader here at Dobie Jr High. I enjoy playing softball and spending time with friends. I play for the RBI Rattlers...

My name is Kennedy Freeman. I like to play volleyball in my free time. I like my elective classes which are Athletics, Spanish, and Journalism. Journalism...
I love the way that you put that it was from the 90’s
this is very interesting and also so cool.
I love how the author found out who started the fanny packs and who started following the boys. I also thought is was really funny when Mrs. Hecox called the boys ” The Fanny Pack Crew”.
After reading this article I wanted to buy a fanny pack maybe I will buy one….
I really like the story and the way you worded
I like how you wrote when it was popular and I also like how you wrote your article in order from who started the fashion trend to who followed them. Good Job.
i love your vocabulary
I like the way the story was written. I also really like how you put other names for a fanny pack.
Love the idea. The new back back rule was pretty dumb so this idea sounds great
Lots of interviews and comments, great job!
Great information! Loved it. Fanny packs may be back in style.
Good use, Fanny packs are coming back
I love the way the flows. It flows well through the entire story.
This article is very helpful & the vocabulary is amazing.
ummm finna to buy me a fanny pack a skela dub
I love how you gave some back round information on the topic before hand to give us a little insight .
I like the way you really followed up with ideas. You went from one idea to another very smoothly. Also nice use of vocab!
I really like this article, I love all the information and vocabulary that was used.
Fanny pack’s are useful and I like how they are also a fashion trend. I enjoy your writing very much.
I love this and the topic is so clever and hilarious! Love you Jayden!!!!
They are very stylish!Also they look very helpful to carry around your stuff.
I love it! Fanny Packs ARE back!! Lots of info and personal comments.
I love it! Fanny Packs are the new cool!
I really like how descriptive you are and how you were able to add a whole bunch of information yet, still draw interest from the reader
I loved how you wrote about something that people are still talking about. This is a great way to show how many people know about the whole fanny pack situation!
Fanny Pack are the new trend. Also go Fanny Pack Crew!
Yeah go Fanny Pack Crew!
wow did int know this thing stated again ha ha love the it maybe this will be the trend of November.
Fanny packs look funny, but hay they work. nice vocabulary.
Fanny packs are the next new thing!
Aha, I know Kyle Cash and CJ from my 7th period Spanish class, and saw them wearing the fanny packs, but I never thought it was because of the backpack rule. I thought I was just something they did lol.
I never thought they would be in Dobie news either lol
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I love how they brought back a trend for years ago! Amazing article great job!
I want one