During an interview last week at Fenway Park, Dallas Buyers Club star Matthew McConaughey went to bat for the fanny pack—those small fabric pouches that zip shut and are worn around the waist. “I'm ...

Waltz into any reputable gear shop and announce that you’re looking for a fanny pack, and you’ll be politely corrected: They’re called lumbar packs, if you please. It’s a good distinction. Instead of ...