Product review: NEWCOM Fanny Pack Waist Bag

This is a roomy nylon waist pack. It is navy blue in color with a baby blue accent on the front.  It has 4 compartments: three in the front and one hidden on the back side of the pack. The large main compartment has an a zipped inside pocket.

The bag is 11" wide and 5.5" high.  TThe smallest compartment in the front is 3.5" deep, the middle one is 5" deep, and the largest compartment is 6" deep.

This waist bag has a large strong buckle (compression closure). The belt buckle holds well but it is not stiff and is easy to open. The strap is 1.5" and can accommodate a large body as it expands to 59" (this includes the strap itself, the width of the bag, and the width of the buckle).

The workmanship on the bag is good - it has neat stitching and no loose thread.  Overall, I like it.  It is well made, roomy and sturdy.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Book review: More Than a Game Hardcover by Phil Jackson, Charley Rosen

This is a very interesting book for any basketball fan.  It talks about the technical issues of triangle offense as well as behind the scenes of how Phil Jackson thought about coaching.  It starts with Phil's early days and ends with the first championship with the Lakers.  This book is not only about basketball, it is useful for any person working with a group of people who have different (and sometimes difficult) personalities.  I only wish it was longer and covered all his coaching years. I hope there is an update at some point.

I listened to the audio version of the book, I enjoyed the naration done in two voices from the point of view of Phil Jackson and as well as from the point of view of his friend and co-author Charley Rosen.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


Ali Julia review ★★★★★