Belt types,pro/con: GI types, construction, pouches

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What are the belts that you have used? pro/con

I now use only packs, bags, vests for survival gear.
Need to work around a house,barn etc so I need a
utility belt. That belt or another belt might go in my
survival kit.
 
I usually don't have absolutes, but the best wilderness belts period are from Wilderness Tactical. Look at their instructors belt. It's nylon, huge chunk of velcro to secure it. Claims that it is strong enough to use as an emergency tie-off for rapelling/rescue (bla bla). But I use them because they're very stiff and can support a holster/gun, or other gear. Also very cheap compared to other alternatives.

http://store.thewilderness.com/prod...cts_id=2007&osCsid=4h673snkbcchi3ko52cup5m7k4
 
i use a 5.11 travlers belt...works good enough for smaller, lighter knives. i like it VERY much. i had a problem with belts pinching my stomach when i would bend over. this belt doesnt have that. ive had the belt for a year now and wore it everyday to work (landscaper). it hasnt failed me yet....it has also stiffend up due to getting sweaty and then drying off so much.


i also plan on using a GI belt with that metal fastening system for use over my field jacket mountain man style. i used the GI belt while working as a laborer for a plastering company...it held all my tools tight and never failed me.

i was going to get one of those wilderness tactical belts but found it wouldnt fit my day to day pants/shorts. im also not afan of velcro/hook and loop fasteners.
 
I am happy with the 5.11 Tactical TDU belts. They are available in 1.5" and 1.75". They are flexible enough for comfort, but stiff enough to work reasonably well with a sheath or small holster. I have a similar LA Police Gear BDU belt with a metal (not plastic as the 5.11) buckle.

I have a very stiff and wide one (can't think of the brand/model off hand); a specialty item I bought for supporting my holster and magazine pouches for IPSC competition. It works very well, but is definitely less comfortable when bending over... it feels like a band of steel strap around my waist.

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
I've always wanted to make a Slatts Rescue Belt, but I see that the link doesn't work anymore. Basically it was a belt made out of 550 (at least I think he used 550 originally), that could be taken off and quickly unwoven just like a daisy chain, to give you a good long length of cordage.

I still have to figure out a practical buckle, say, something like a mag block with ferro rod, in the right shape and configuration, of course.

Doc
 
DOC-CANADA said:
I've always wanted to make a Slatts Rescue Belt, but I see that the link doesn't work anymore. Basically it was a belt made out of 550 (at least I think he used 550 originally), that could be taken off and quickly unwoven just like a daisy chain, to give you a good long length of cordage.

I still have to figure out a practical buckle, say, something like a mag block with ferro rod, in the right shape and configuration, of course.

Doc
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Here's some info for the Slatt's. I forewarn you though, it a huge time eater. It takes FOREVER to get any length out of it. I am currently working one on 5/8" side release buckles and over the past couple hours on and off I've only completed about 6 3/4" long. I started with a 16' length for a bracelet. I'll try to repost once I finish the entire weave.

http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2010/01/slatts-rescue-belt-as-paracord-bracelet.html

http://www.orionn49.com/slatts_rescue_belt_knot1.htm

http://www.slatts.ukfsn.org/slatts-knot.htm
 
TheZenful1 said:
Here's some info for the Slatt's. I forewarn you though, it a huge time eater. It takes FOREVER to get any length out of it. I am currently working one on 5/8" side release buckles and over the past couple hours on and off I've only completed about 6 3/4" long. I started with a 16' length for a bracelet. I'll try to repost once I finish the entire weave.

http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2010/01/slatts-rescue-belt-as-paracord-bracelet.html

http://www.orionn49.com/slatts_rescue_belt_knot1.htm

http://www.slatts.ukfsn.org/slatts-knot.htm
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Hey TheZenful1, thanks for the links.

Doc
 
+2 on the Wilderness Belts. Wear one everyday. As Spooky stated, comfortable, adjustable (as we get skinnier with age), and will easily hold and secure a holstered handgun and accoutrements.

When I travel I use their Frequent Flyer model which doesn't require me to take it off going through TSA. I keep my good metal buckle belt in the suit case for when I arrive at my destination.

Wear this belt in the wild and never had a failure like I've seen with cheap skinny clothing store belts which I don't recommend. I've seen these JC Penny, Sears, Gap & Eddie Bauer" type belts fail at a mission critical moment too many times and we've had to end up making the person a replacement braided paracord belt or one out of cordage.
 
My local surplus store sells different colors and widths of nylon webbing by the foot and the have different types of buckles. I bought the webbing and the buckles and made my own belt for like $3
 
I wear a rigger's belt like the other posted (got it from Tactical Tailor). It is indeed a load-bearing belt and can be used to secure safety lines. It's 2" wide, so make sure it will fit your belt loops (I wear BDUs, so it's fine). They are very stiff, and being secured by velcro, they are infinitely adjustable. I find regular belts are too loose or too tight, with 1" spaced holes.

But to be honest, for carrying tools and pouches, I use an old-fashioned pistol belt and wear it over everything, and I rarely actually carry anything (except my CCW) on my pants belt.
 
SpookyPistolero said:
I usually don't have absolutes, but the best wilderness belts period are from Wilderness Tactical. Look at their instructors belt. It's nylon, huge chunk of velcro to secure it. Claims that it is strong enough to use as an emergency tie-off for rapelling/rescue (bla bla). But I use them because they're very stiff and can support a holster/gun, or other gear. Also very cheap compared to other alternatives.

http://store.thewilderness.com/prod...cts_id=2007&osCsid=4h673snkbcchi3ko52cup5m7k4
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This is what I wear everyday. I hate velcro but it's still the best belt I've ever owned.
 
If you have a mil surp store that sells nylon and buckles with about 5 mins work you could make one just like this for $5.

Shotgun said:
This is what I wear everyday. I hate velcro but it's still the best belt I've ever owned.
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After wearing verious pistol belts, riggers, and other thick rough nylon belts on duty in the military, I'd suggest a 2 inch thick leather belt instead. Put a coat of mink oil on it once a year to weatherproof it and use that for your utility belt. As you travel distances with a pack on your back, crouch to perform firecraft or gather materials, food, etc... those damned nylon belts will rub you raw until you bleed.
 
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