Waist Pack FAQs

Is the MOLLE II Waist Pack the same thing as a “butt pack”?

Yes. “MOLLE II Waist Pack” is the official Army name, but it’s just as commonly called a butt pack or fanny pack. Same piece of gear, different names.

Does it come with its own waist belt?

Yes — every MOLLE II Waist Pack ships with an attached 2-inch waistbelt built into the back of the pack, so it can be worn on its own without any other gear. That same belt tucks away into a sewn-in tunnel when you’d rather mount the pack to your FLC or Assault Pack instead.

Can it be worn other ways besides on its own belt?

Yes — this isn’t a one-trick pouch. Beyond standalone carry, it clips onto the bottom of your Assault Pack or mounts directly to the back of your FLC vest.

See all three official carry methods, straight from the Army manual, in our full breakdown →