belt bags

Hip-worn small carriers

Belt bags are small pouches worn around the waist, secured by a strap that buckles or clips.

The term is largely synonymous with fanny pack, though belt bag has gained fashion-industry favor as the style shed its unfashionable reputation: Designer belt bags dominated the runway.

They're valued for keeping essentials accessible while leaving hands free.

Related

zippered · waist pouch · hands-free · compact · streetwear · storage · portable · satchel · mobility · convenience · holster · backpack · athleisure · running gear · pouches · conveniences · travel · outdoor adventure

Opposites
carry position/body placement

belt bagsbackpacks

Bags carried on shoulders

rucksacks · knapsacks · shoulder bags · messenger bags · duffel bags

size/capacity

belt bagssteamer trunks

Large flat-topped luggage

suitcases · luggage · duffel bags · garment bags · travel bags

hands-free vs. hand-carried

belt bagsclutches

Grips tightly, or handbags

handbags · briefcases · attaché cases · shopping bags · portfolios

Family

belt, bag, belts, belted, belting, bags, bagged, bagging, baggy

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G