<P> Fanny packs designed for concealed carry of a weapon are available . </P> <P> In other cultures they are known as belly bags (in Germany) and banana bags (in France). Variations include the wristpack, which is essentially a fanny pack for the wrist . </P> <Ul> <Li> <P> Artificial leather fanny pack with side - release belt buckle, belt slide for adjustment and top - open zipper compartment . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> A woman wearing a fanny pack . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Medieval painting by the Limbourg brothers showing a lord wearing a belt bag with weapon . c1416 . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> A nineteenth century photograph of a plains indian showing a belted bag known as a medicine pouch . </P> </Li> </Ul> <Li> <P> Artificial leather fanny pack with side - release belt buckle, belt slide for adjustment and top - open zipper compartment . </P> </Li>

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