The 12 Best Belt Bags of 2024 (2024)

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The ReNew Transit Bag is perhaps the most well-rounded belt bag available right now. It’s spacious, versatile, and eco-friendly with a composition from recycled plastic bottles. Most importantly, it has a large capacity. With two external zip pockets, in addition to a spacious main compartment with an internal divider, you can stay extra organized. Offered in several neutral colors, it can be worn crossbody or at your waist, like a true fanny pack, for maximum wearability.

Material: 100% recycled polyester | Colors: Warm Quartz, Black, Elm | Closure: Zip | Dimensions: 6.3 x 2.5 x15 inches

If you're looking for a belt bag to throw on for a day of errands, a trip to the gym, or even a hike, we highly recommend this one from Dagne Dover. The neoprene material is soft and smooth against the body, and the thick, adjustable strap is sturdy and comfortable. It's big enough to fit your essentials without being too bulky, and it features little pockets that are super convenient for storing your cash, credit card, or metro card. It comes in several neutral shades that are great for every season, but we adore this limited-edition sky blue color for spring and summer.

Material: Neoprene | Colors: Onyx, Camel, Heron +more | Closure: Zip | Dimensions: 9.25 x 5.5 inches

Belt bags can range widely in price, but for under $35, Adidas Originals makes one that’s worth a look. It has a slender shape made from recycled materials and an adjustable waist belt, which can hold up to one kilogram, or just over two pounds.

Material: 100% TPU lamination shell; 100% recycled polyester lining | Colors: Black | Closure: Zip | Dimensions: 2.3 x 8.3 x 1.7 inches

Rothy’s makes a low-profile belt bag from marine plastic-based knit material to fulfill a promise that sustainability is more than just a buzzword for the shoe and accessory brand, which boasts a goal of achieving a closed-loop manufacturing model by 2024. The style has plenty of compartments for organization and can be worn four ways: as a crossbody bag, over the shoulder, around the waist, or carried as a clutch. It’s also machine-washable.

Material: Marine plastic and plastic bottles | Colors: Grey Mist, Bay Leaf, Navy Fog, Light Poppy, Biscotti Brown | Closure: Magnetic | Dimensions: 5.5 x 7.9 x 1.2 inches

Swedish brand Fjällräven makes an ultralight and versatile belt bag that’s perfect for life on the go. It features several compartments for easy organizing, plus a webbed waist strap with clip closure. Reviewers rate it highly overall, and we love that we can snag it in such a wide array of colors to meet our every fashion need.

Material: 100% vinyl | Colors: Black, Clay, Corn, Deep Turquoise, Flamingo Pink, Fog, Frost Green, Graphite, Navy, Ochre, Pink +more | Closure: Buckle | Dimensions: 7 x 2.5 x 4.5 inches

Korean label Osoi has a knack for creating novel silhouettes grounded by traditional influences. This leather belt bag style is crafted with neat, accordion-like folds around its hinge closure. Inside, the canvas-lined bag offers multiple card slots and a roomy main compartment, while the adjustable strap allows for several carrying options.

Material: Leather | Colors: Beige | Closure: Magnetic | Dimensions: 5.5 x 6.2 x 3.5 inches

This saddle belt pouch is a piece of perfection, as interpreted by Dior. It’s covered in the label’s iconic jacquard in elegant navy, black, and beige, and features an adjustable and removable shoulder strap for ultimate versatility. The capacious interior compartment will hold essentials like a phone, keys, and a wallet.

Material: Calfskin and fabric | Colors: Beige and Black Dior Oblique Jacquard | Closure: Magnetic | Dimensions: 9.5 x 7 x 2 inches

STATE nails basic black with its Bennett belt bag. Crafted from smooth black leather and polyester lining, this bag will effectively store all of your essentials within its three pockets and compartments. Plus, you can adjust the belt to wear the bag several ways, so we feel confident that its classic design will last you a long time.

Material: Leather and polyester | Colors: Black, White | Closure: Zip | Dimensions: 5 x 7 x 2 inches

Patagonia makes a travel-ready bag to stow all of your essentials. In terms of construction, it’s made from durable recycled ripstop nylon, and the main compartment and security pocket are each lined with recycled polyester. It’s weatherproof and lightweight, making it convenient for errands and outdoor activities, like nature walks or hikes.

Material: 100% postconsumer recycled nylon body; 100% recycled polyesterlining | Colors: Black, Borealis Green, Current Blue, Ink Black, Coriander Brown +more | Closure: Zip | Dimensions: 8 x 4.75 x 2 inches

If you're going to be wearing your bag during your workout or on your commute, the Everywhere bag by Lululemon is designed to be used on the go. In water-repellent fabric and an array of on-trend colors, it has an exterior zippered pocket and interior pockets to hold your belongings. It's also versatile: wear it over your shoulder or over your hips.

Material: 100% polyester mesh; 100% nylon body, 100% recycled polyester liner, 100% polyester contrast | Colors: Black, Electric Lemon, Trench/White Opal, +more | Closure: Zip | Dimensions: 7.5 x 2 x 5 inches

Belt bags and fanny packs don't have to be all function, no fashion. Enter this statement-making checker-print bag by Clare V. If you want to keep your color palette neutral, go with the black-and-cream option. Or for an unexpected pastel that's perfect for spring, the mist woven checker option is a stunner. With a hobo shape, this bag also can be worn across the body. The strap also detaches if you want to wear it as a clutch, making it a highly versatile bag. Keep in mind there are no interior pockets, so if keeping your items compartmentalized is important to you, pick another bag.

Material: Chambray lining | Colors: Black & Cream Checkers, Safari Green & Coral Woven Checker, +more | Closure: Zip | Dimensions: 12.75 x 8 inches

In terms of a belt bag, we feel that there is none more luxurious than that of Bottega Veneta, particularly the well-made Belt Cassette style. It features the Italian brand’s signature intrecciato detail (which translates to “intertwined” in Italian) in sumptuous lambskin, delicate gold hardware, and one interior open pocket so you can keep small essentials separate.

Material: 100% lambskin | Colors: Almond, Black, White, Chili | Closure: Magnetic | Dimensions: 3.7 x 6.9 x 2 inches

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FAQ

• What is the purpose of a belt bag?

  Belt bags are multi-functional, embodying the characteristics of both a belt and a handbag. They’re traditionally worn as waist belts, to cinch the middle of a loose silhouette. But they’re also designed to hold essential belongings in a small compartment that looks like a small handbag or a fanny pack, a retro accessory that allows wearings to keep their belongings close and diminish the chances of pick-pocketing.
  

• How do you wear a belt bag?

  You can wear a belt bag around your waist for cinching, around your hips, like a true fanny pack, or across the chest, the way you would wear a sling. When shopping for a belt bag, be sure to note the ways you can wear it, as some brands simply use the phrase to describe a belt-style shoulder strap. Some options, like the Clare V. Grande Fanny Pack, can be worn around the hips, across the body, or over the shoulder.
  

• What's the difference between a belt bag and a fanny pack?

  Nothing! They both refer to bags worn across the body, typically close around the waist or hips. Depending on region, you'll likely hear one term versus the other.