При этом меня интересует прежде всего раннее использование гражданских/охотничьих версий, т.е. до того момента как эти сумки стали появляться в комплектах снаряжения.
Где-то давно проскакивала информация об использовании охотничьих сумок от древней американской компании ORVIS, но не могу найти хоть убей...
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Немного информации по происхождению самого термина:
The Fanny Pack History By Emily Brown King, eHow Contributor
The fanny pack is an accessory that seems to be valued more for its functionality than its fashion relevance. It is usually a zippered pouch that is attached to an adjustable strap that is fastened around the waist like a belt. This purse for the waist is usually worn with the pouch on the front of the body, but many have personalized its placement by wearing it backwards, or even on the hip.
In the 1980s, the fanny pack received its name and entered popular culture. In fact, Adweek Magazine predicted it to be the hottest product of 1988. It is hard to pinpoint the first person to manufacture a fanny pack, because it wasn't a specific brand name and many different companies had versions of this product marketed under different names.
The idea of fanny packs for the general public was probably inspired by makeshift packs that were worn on the waists of skiers and bikers. These athletes needed a place to keep their essentials while keeping their hands free. Military-issued fanny packs are also used as a way for soldiers to keep important supplies with them while on the battlefield.
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