The term "fanny pack cooler" may sound like an odd mashup of nouns that don't belong together, but Target is making this hybrid a reality — in the most chic, affordable way possible, naturally. The retailer recently rolled out its new Sun Squad collection of products for Summer [1], and among the pastel pool floats and beach-ready lounge chairs are a handful of belt bags lined with insulated material to double as tiny, hands-free coolers.
What sort of situations would these fanny packs be useful for, you ask? Here are a few ideas I've got up my sleeve:
- toting around snacks like apple slices on a walk or hike
- keeping your beach drinks cold without having to lug a hefty cooler through the sand
- storing popsicles or ice cream sandwiches for easy on-the-go consumption
- making sure your canned Rosé [2] stays chilled before outdoor sipping
- carrying a sandwich to the park for a picnic
At the moment, there are two designs available on Target.com — a pink grapefruit one and an iridescent, mermaid-y one — although it looks like there's an additional leafy design in Target stores [3] as well. Keep reading to snag the fanny pack-cooler hybrid you never knew you needed in your life. Which pattern will you choose?
The Grapefruit Design Features Pink Adjustable Straps
It Unzips to Fit Your Snacks and Sips
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Sun Squad Grapefruit Fanny Pack Cooler [5] ($6)
Meanwhile, the Iridescent Option Is Shiny as Can Be
Make Way For Popsicles and Apple Slices!
Buy It Online Here
Sun Squad Iridescent Fanny Pack Cooler [6] ($6)