A magazine pouch having a body that includes a front panel, a bottom panel, and a rear panel that cooperate to form a pocket configured to receive one or more magazines. The magazine pouch includes a first side panel that is separate from the body and a second side panel that is separate from the body and separate from the first side panel. At least one cord connects the first side panel and the second side panel to the body. A magazine retention member is configured to pass over the top of one or more magazines positioned within the pocket. The rear panel can be taller than the front panel.