Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to absorbent articles with waist panels forming a pocket and bonding arrangements defining reinforced zones. A waist panel may be connected with an absorbent chassis. The waist panel may be bonded with components in first and second zones of mechanical bonds in first and second lateral end regions. The waist panel may also be bonded with components in first and second zones of adhesive in the first and second lateral end regions. The first and second zones of adhesive may be adjacent the inboard lateral edge and may overlap the first and second mechanical bond zones. In addition, a third zone of adhesive adjacent the outboard lateral edge of the waist panel may bond the waist panel with the chassis. The mechanical bond zones may also overlap with the third zone of adhesive.