The Roo (Zero Waste)
Description
In town or on trail: you decide.
Say what you like, Bum Bags are back and this time they are here to stay.
The Roo is our go everywhere bum bag, designed to be used either on its own, or as a compliment to your backpack when out hiking. In town or on trail: you decide.
The Roo enables you to have everything you need, right there at your fingertips.
We use offcuts of fabric from our backpack production to make these, so each random Roo is completely unique.
Available in two size and colour options, The Roo is ready for action.
Zero Waste
These are hugely popular, and for good reason!
Multicoloured (Random) - exclusively sewn from offcuts and are sold as a lucky dip (no colour requests, please). The panels will likely be made out of multiple fabrics and colours, and our aim is to create a unique piece that minimises waste created from our other products.
Black - The Roo for any occasion - tactical, classy, wears well with a suit.
Made from a mix of fabrics (mostly EPX200 and VX21), with a 20mm soft feel nylon webbing strap, a Lycra powernet stretch pocket and YKK 5mm aquaguard zip.
The Roo's waistband circumference can be adjusted up to 120cm / 48".
| Standard | Large | |
| Volume | 1.5L | 2.5L |
| Width | 20cm / 8" | 20cm / 8" |
| Height | 13cm / 5" | 13cm / 5" |
| Depth | 6cm / 2.5" | 8.5cm / 3.3" |
| Weight | 96g / 3.35oz | 100g / 3.5oz |
Please note we are not able to accept colour requests on this product.
Features
Large zip
Large (5mm) YKK aquaguard zip opening allowing easy access.
Deep side panels
More usable space inside the pack with 5cm / 2.5" deep side panels.
Stretch front pocket
Lycra powernet stretch front pocket with rolled over elastic. Good for lip balms, sunscreen, trail bars, etc.
Internal sleeve pocket
Low profile internal sleeve pocket. Good for organising smaller items like bank cards, valuables etc.
Key hook
Handy for securing your keys, the hook is fixed inside the opening.
Soft feel strap
The 20mm soft feel nylon webbing waist strap secures to a side release buckle on the wearer's right-hand side.
Water resistant
Whilst the Roo is built using waterproof fabrics and uses an aquaguard zip, it is not seam sealed. Some water could ingress in heavy rain - you should always protect your electronics.
I have had the Roo for a couple of months and I am very satisfied with my purchase. It has been really practical when walking the dog, it is the perfect size for when you have to bring a few essentials. I wore it also under snow and rain and it kept my things dry.
I have used my Roo over the past few years on countless adventures from walking the Pacific Crest Trail and Te Araroa to travelling through New Zealand and Thailand for several months. It has been fantastic for this entire breadth of trips and is still going strong. The mesh front pocket is great for storing my phone whilst listening to podcasts aloud or my loose rubbish then the hidden pocket inside keeps my passport and valuables secure. The size is ideal for storing a random assortment of belongings to access easily and I enjoy adjusting the strap to wear the Roo around my waist or chest. Overall couldnt be happier with this product and I am looking forward to keeping it for many more uses.
Really cool colours and great build quality
It's a really good hip pack. Strong materials, lightweight, and big capacity. Though I wish there was a elastic to to hold the excess belt strap. I ended up just stealing one from one of my other packs strap. I posted a picture below of the elastic I added. to fix my issue. I like the inner pocket and its very handy when traveling with passports as the flap securely holds the contents.
Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to hear you like the pack’s materials, weight, and capacity, and that the inner pocket worked well for your passport.
We totally get why you'd want an elastic for the excess strap. We don’t include one because we believe tucking the strap in works just as well—it keeps everything in place and is easier to adjust on the go.
I hate to gush, but I’m going to gush. I brought this pack with me on the Camino de Santiago and got tons of compliments (worked great as a shoulder bag for going into town, or for walking with all my key docs and “need to access” items). It’s just the right size, the clip is positioned where it’s easy to access, and it kept my kit dry during sideways rain. In albuerges, it was where I kept all my critical irreplaceables. Highly recommend!
