The North Face
Glen Canyon Belt Bag
The North Face Glen Canyon Belt Bag is a compact, adjustable sling/belt bag made from tear-proof wax-coated nylon with a ripstop weave. It features a main zip compartment with a snap-closure flap, an internal zip pocket, a rear zip pocket, and an adjustable webbing strap with a quick-release plastic buckle. With dimensions of 10 x 5 x 2 inches (25.5 x 12.5 x 5 cm), it provides ample everyday-carry capacity—users report fitting a windbreaker—and the secure flap design adds pickpocket resistance.
- Material
- Tear-proof nylon fabric with wax coating
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Fanny Packs
Size
Specifications
Tear-proof waxed nylon belt bag with zip and snap closure and adjustable strap.
Main compartment with zip and snap closure, adjustable webbing strap with quick-release plastic buckle, small zip pocket inside and behind.
- Material
- Tear-proof nylon fabric with wax coating
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 10x2x5 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Fanny Packs
Additional Attributes
- tear-proof nylon fabric
- wax coating
- main compartment with zip and snap closure
- adjustable webbing strap with quick-release buckle
- small zip pocket inside
- small zip pocket behind
Product Insights
The North Face's Glen Canyon Belt Bag revives a 1966 mountaineering design as a waist-carry specialist, offering a 2-liter wax-coated nylon ripstop main compartment with snap-flap and rear zip security. Its slim 6-cm depth fits a phone, slim wallet, keys, and windbreaker but not a water bottle; the wax coating beads light rain but wears over time with no official rewaxing. The bag includes four pockets, a comfortable strap with one-handed buckle, and animal-product-free snap buttons, but buyers note the internal zip pocket cannot hold a large phone and wallet together, and it is currently out of stock.
Verified claims
- Design lineage
- Revives The North Face's 1966 mountaineering design.
- Snap-flap closure
- Rucksack-style snap-flap closure with modern snap buttons.
- Materials
- Wax-coated 70D nylon ripstop shell; 200D recycled polyester lining; weighs 165 g.
- Weight
- The 2-liter main compartment fits a phone, slim wallet, keys, and a windbreaker, but not water bottles due to its 6 cm depth.
- Water resistance
- Water beads off fabric; bag handles light rain but not heavy.
- Maintenance
- Coating wears over time; no official rewaxing, aftermarket treatments available.
- Anti-theft features
- Stiff front snap-flap deters pickpockets; rear zip pocket secures valuables.
- Comfort
- Users report comfortable strap; buckle allows one-handed removal.
- Closures
- Snap buttons replace traditional leather straps, making the bag animal-product-free.
- Lineup fit
- Functions as the waist-carry specialist in the Glen Canyon lineup, with waist-or-crossbody carry options.
- Heritage design
- Heritage-inspired design with retro flip-top closures and wax-coated ripstop nylon.
- Pocket layout
- Four separate pockets: main, internal mesh/zip, external snap-flap with mesh and key clip, rear secure-zip.
- Main compartment fit
- Buyers report the main compartment fits a windbreaker but not a standard water bottle.
- Internal zip pocket size
- Small internal zip pocket cannot fit a large phone and wallet together.
- Weather protection
- The wax-coated nylon beads off light rain, keeping items dry in a short shower.
- Hardware
- Strap attachments use triangular X-stitch reinforcement, closures use snap buttons, and zippers are reported smooth.
- Coating
- Wax coating is water-resistant and can be reapplied when it wears.
- Heritage lineage
- Belt bag is part of a 4-piece line paying homage to 1966 mountaineering history
- Security
- Rear zip pocket and snap flap deter pickpockets.
- Weather resistance
- Wax coating beads light rain but is not fully waterproof.
Product record
- Title
- Glen Canyon Belt Bag
- Brand
- The North Face
- Price
- 65 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing black fabric belt bag with a single flap secured by a snap and a printed square logo on the flap; adjustable woven strap with side-release buckle visible across the top of the frame.
- Overall bodySoft-structured, crescent-shaped belt bag body with a single front flap that tapers to a point at the center front; fabric has a subtle ripstop grid texture visible across the surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.46 · w 0.84 · h 0.34 (high) - Front flap closureTriangular flap folds down to the center front and is secured by a single round snap button located on the lower flap tip; a short loop of cord is stitched beneath the flap tip.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.60 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.66 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Adjustable strap and buckleFlat woven strap attached at either side of the bag and forming an arc above it; strap includes an adjustable slider and a central plastic side-release buckle shown at the top center.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.22 (high) - Logo panelSquare printed logo panel centered on the flap containing stacked text and a semicircular graphic above the lower-right of the text area.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.41 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Logo text“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric textureSubtle square ripstop weave visible across body panels, giving a faint grid pattern.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.80 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a uniform light gray studio background with soft shadow beneath the bag; image is centered and evenly lit from above.
- Background and shadowFlat light gray background fills the frame with a diffuse drop shadow directly beneath the bag consistent with studio lighting.
- Shot compositionFront-facing, centered product shot showing the full bag and strap arc; slight top-down angle so front flap and logo face the camera directly.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, evenly exposed photograph with clear detail and minimal noise.
Colors
black· main body#1C1C1Cblack· strapwhite· logo printdark gray· snap button#302F2E- Overall bodySoft-structured, crescent-shaped belt bag body with a single front flap that tapers to a point at the center front; fabric has a subtle ripstop grid texture visible across the surface.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the bag's corner and side showing black ripstop fabric, reinforced triangular stitch at the strap attachment, a wide black woven strap, and a small zipper pull at the lower corner.
- Overall shape visibleRectangular soft-sided pouch corner with gently rounded edges and a boxed seam running along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric textureMatte black ripstop fabric with a subtle square grid visible in close-up on top and side panels.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (high) - Reinforced strap attachmentTriangular fabric patch with multiple rows of topstitching forming an X shape where the strap is sewn into the bag corner.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Woven strapWide black woven webbing strap extending from the attachment point toward the right edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.48 · w 0.45 · h 0.18 (high) - Zipper pullSmall black zipper pull with a beaded cord visible at the lower left area of the pouch.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (medium) - Topstitching detailParallel rows of straight topstitching along the top edge of the pouch visible in contrasting texture but similar color.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light grey background, soft shadow beneath the bag, and top-right cropping of the bag.
- Background and lightingEven diffuse lighting on a pale grey seamless background producing a soft shadow under the bag toward the bottom right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up detail crop focusing on the side corner and strap area; the right side of the bag extends out of frame.
Colors
matte black· main fabric panels#0E0E0Ddeep black· woven strap#0E0D0Cblack with gloss highlights· zipper pull and cord- Overall shape visibleRectangular soft-sided pouch corner with gently rounded edges and a boxed seam running along the top edge.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a black soft fabric belt-bag showing an open main compartment with a grey mesh zip pocket and light grey nylon lining; visible black zippers and a black zipper pull tab.
- Exterior fabricBlack woven exterior fabric visible on the top flap with a subtle square ripstop grid texture.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.62 · h 0.34 (high) - Main compartment openingCurved main zipper opening revealing interior; zipper teeth are black and the zipper follows a rounded top-to-front seam.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high) - Interior mesh pocketGrey open-weave mesh pocket with a sewn circular zipper channel forming an internal pocket opening.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high) - Internal liningSmooth light grey nylon lining visible beneath the mesh pocket and along the inner wall of the bag.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Internal zipper and pullSmall black zipper with a black elongated pull tab located on the mesh pocket; pull tab has a molded shape and a small raised area but any text is illegible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Secondary zipper trackAn additional black zipper track is visible along the foreground edge of the opening, with closely spaced black teeth and fabric tape.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.64 · w 0.92 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot tightly framed on the bag interior; neutral light grey background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; image is sharp with visible fabric texture.
- Shot compositionTight detail close-up crop focusing on the opened compartment and interior pocket, with part of the exterior flap visible at top right.
- Background and lightingPlain light grey background with even studio lighting producing soft highlights on fabric and minimal harsh shadows.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution sharp image that clearly shows textile weaves, mesh holes, and zipper teeth.
Colors
matte black· exterior fabric#1C1C1Cmedium grey· mesh pocket#8C8C93light grey· inner lining#B4B4BA- Exterior fabricBlack woven exterior fabric visible on the top flap with a subtle square ripstop grid texture.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Nice! 😁
Fortunately the front logo was fairly easy to peel off but it leaves a faint white residue so I just went over it with a black paint marker so it was reduced enough to tolerable levels. I like the snap flap because I can close the bag up quickly if I have large items that will be contained by it. I like the outside zippered pocket. Fortunately I can fit my large Ultra phone in! -1 star because it's expensive!
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/ManyBaggersOnly one user provided a detailed review, praising the bag's comfort, capacity, and security, while a couple of others expressed curiosity.
The sole reviewer was highly positive, mentioning comfort, space, and a useful security feature; other commenters were interested but had no negative feedback.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday carry (EDC) with room for a windbreaker
Watch Out For
Source Threads
User review of the North Face Glen Canyon Sling after daily use
Hi, late to the party but I own it and have been using it daily for the past month and a half. I absolutely love it, you can carry it both on your back and in front of you, zippers are smooth, plenty of space for everything (I can fit a whole windbreaker inside of the main compartment!) and the strap is comfortable. Only issue is the flap with the button in the front is a bit hard to open but it can also be a good thing - you will definetly feel it if someone is trying to open it while it’s on your back. :)
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