The fanny pack ( US , Canada ) , belt pack ( US ) , belly bag ( US ) , Buffalo pouch ( US ) , hip sack ( US ) , hip pack ( UK ) , bum bag ( UK , Canada , Oceania ) , or moon bag ( South Africa ) is a small fabric pouch secured with a zipper and worn at the waist by a strap around the hips or waist .
The fanny pack is also known as a Joe bag , man bag or waist bag .