Sporran VS Fanny Pack...

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

OK, going out on a limb here, but I am still not getting a clear understanding of "fanny" in the UK, and possibly other places across the pond. The reference to "opposite sex" does not sound like it is a big deal, so I am unsure of the problem with using fanny? or maybe it is fanny with pack in the same sentence? If I am being dense (would not be the first time!), or it is really not appropriate to this forum, please PM me.

[Iolaus]

OK, going out on a limb here, but I am still not getting a clear understanding of "fanny" in the UK, and possibly other places across the pond. The reference to "opposite sex" does not sound like it is a big deal, so I am unsure of the problem with using fanny? or maybe it is fanny with pack in the same sentence? If I am being dense (would not be the first time!), or it is really not appropriate to this forum, please PM me.

A girl I used to know called it her p***y pouch, due to where it hung; when I mentioned that fact here, I was told that, in the UK, fanny pack means the same thing, for the same reason.

I hope that wasn't over the line.

[bubba]

In the UK fanny is the female genitalia.

[smaughazard]

Thanks for the education! So THAT'S why my friend from the UK kept laughing when our wives were discussing Fanny Farmer…

[James]

Wearing the 'pack' in front, it is not hard to find pictures of highlanders wearing as was the way for convenience, their ammunition pouch/box, high on their belt in front-in the 17/18thC.

So if wearing that pack, it would make sense to wear it in front: but for comfort in the high, on belt position.

Too for modern living, in and out of cars etc, there is a strong argument for wearing a traditional side sporran for day to day wear-I have for several years, and it certainly makes life easier. Enhancing too the kilt as a practical garment. Formal occasions are of course different.

James

[Riverkilt]

No sure what became of it, can't find it, a few days ago there was a thread started by Jimmy Carbomb about how great the new Stillwater Kilts ballistic nylon sporran was.

With his and Ham's recommendation I finally ordered one today. Posting here since to me it seems sort of a mutation of the fanny pack and the sporran...looking like a sporran, but having zip pouches like a fanny pack.

So, we'll see. Would really like to find an alternative to a sporran for my tartan kilts. So far, vests have been the best, but not practical in the Arizona summer heat.

I don't think the fanny packs look quite right with kilts....have thought about belt pouches to either side but can't find ones that would work...

Maybe a brief case again....no! no!...ahhhhhhhh

Ron

[Pour1Malt]

In the UK fanny is the female genitalia.

the USA equivalent of "fanny" is

the name for a wee baby cat.....

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Thanks guys! I get the picture now!

And Ron you will love the nylon SWK sporran. It really is great, holds a lot and is very versatile. It is a fair cross between a sporran and a bumbag.

Rob... thinking that Fannie May candy now has a whole new meaning...

[TechBear]

the USA equivalent of "fanny" is

the name for a wee baby cat.....

Curiously enough, "cat" in French has the same double meaning. I wonder if it was an expression brought over by the Normans?