Bringing back the bumbag

When I wear my bumbag, people always make fun of me. I don’t care because it’s so useful. This is the best $5 I’ve ever spent.

I picked it up from a charity shop in Auckland, two years ago and it’s with me wherever I go. The colours and the patterns drew me in and, once I put it on, I knew we were suited. My friends don’t think so, but I don’t care.

I don’t consider myself a fashionista. I think fashion is an expression of oneself, it’s a way to show who you are. I think it’s important but I don’t think I’m fashion conscious – hence the bumbag.

I like the outdoors and going on hikes and things like that and the bumbag is perfect for this. I keep my phone in there but most importantly, it holds all my snacks.

In August I spent six weeks travelling around Europe and Thailand, and the bumbag came in handy. I travelled mostly by myself and people could tell I was a tourist because I got lost most of the time.

I like travelling alone. I feel like I’m way more extroverted when I’m on my own. You have to be otherwise you’re lonely the whole time.

When you’re travelling with people you end up hanging with