Abstract: An attachable map holding apparatus comprising a pouch for displaying at least one map, having a front surface and a back surface, being flexible but substantially flat, foldable between an open position and a closed position, and configured to fold at least once along a fold line into the closed position; the front surface being, at least partially, made of transparent material; the back surface having a means for attaching a coupling structure to a wearer; at least one opening on the exterior of the pouch that allows the wearer to place at least one map inside the pouch; at least one means for securing the apparatus in the closed position; and at least one coupling tab that folds underneath the pouch to lock it in the closed position.