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BA_Colt

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I need an outdoors belt. The main requirement it holds my paints up when I am hiking. I might have a .38 or a 1911, a 4" fixed blade, a compass and a small oops kit with fire starter, solar blanket and small stuff like that on my belt. I also may be wearing my Filson Single Tin Chaps which hook to your belt. I will not be repelling down the outside of the mall or out windows swat style or bear gryllsing it down ravines.

I have been wearing a old school $9 BDU belt. It holds up my pants, not much else. I want a nylon. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Beth
 
beth ann, check this out. it's available in a few colors if you look around, sturdier than a BDU belt and costs less than a rigger's or instructor's belt. the buckle is also fantastic. I've been using one for the last 5-6 years.
 
FYI, I wear 1.25" gun belts -Galco Contour and Beltman..built stiff..and strong. I have some wider, rigid nylon belts..duty and rappel-worthy..and they are not comfortable, IMHO, for active all day wear.

While I can appreciate the functionality of a Bat Man utility belt, was always glad to take it off..just sayin'.
 
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Hello BA,
I know you said you wanted nylon, but I never had a nylon belt that I liked. I wear and recommend the Filson double thickness belt. The ONLY negative with leather is that it sometimes makes those leather "creaks". Great belt!
 
Thanks all!!!
I will check these belts out.

Plumbers crack joke follows.
You:So are you mad at that man?
Me:What man?
You: The man who put the crack in your a$$.
 
I was going to give you a link to the best belt in the world, but I guess it was disco'd.

I would take a look at some of the belts that specifically feature rigidity in one direction, especially if you are going to be hanging things off it. Don't buy a thick leather belt and think it is good, as they lose their shape quickly when you weigh them down. Some of the better ones sold by holster companies may do OK, but I would be leary of the Carhartt or Dickies thick leather belts, as many of them are still soft.
 
Go over to EDC Forums and check out Marketplace/Custom Items. There, find a guy called Stormtracker who makes some excellent nylon type belts. A good starting point is his Cobra Gun Belt with a really functional and unique buckle. He can also do you up a custom if that's what you want.
 
din said:
beth ann, check this out. it's available in a few colors if you look around, sturdier than a BDU belt and costs less than a rigger's or instructor's belt. the buckle is also fantastic. I've been using one for the last 5-6 years.
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Great belt. Doesn't slip, well made and the buckle doubles as a bottle opener. I'm wearing one right now, it's terrific.

Has killer reviews too so you don't have to take our word for it: http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-tech-web-belt?p=59190-0-673
 
Id' recommend a Galco or a Mitch Rosen. There are less expensive belts. but none come close to the quality. Nothing less than 1 1/2" wide.
 
I'm a huge Patagonia fan but I'd reccomend looking elsewhere for a belt.

In my experience the buckle slips frequently and the webbing wears out quite prematurely.

It wouldn't support the weight of a handgun or chaps and the buckle is aluminum, not titanium, not sure where EMS came up with that.

Wilderness Tactical would be the way to go IMO.

http://www.thewilderness.com/storepinnacle/index.php?p=catalog&parent=142&pg=1

I personally find the five stitch Rings Belt ideal for most activities but I generally don't carry anything that weighs more than a pound, if I did I'd definitely go with something wider, possibly polymer lined.
 
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I'm a huge Patagonia fan but I'd reccomend looking elsewhere for a belt.

In my experience the buckle slips frequently and the webbing wears out quite prematurely.

It wouldn't support the weight of a handgun or chaps and the buckle is aluminum, not titanium, not sure where EMS came up with that.

Wilderness Tactical would be the way to go IMO.

http://www.thewilderness.com/storepinnacle/index.php?p=catalog&parent=142&pg=1

I personally find the five stitch Rings Belt ideal for most activities but I generally don't carry anything that weighs more than a pound, if I did I'd definitely go with something wider, possibly polymer lined.
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I have a Patagonia belt, and have not experienced any failures. However, Im not too happy with the clunky buckle, and because its metal, it sets off all kinds of detectors (if you work in a place with a detector, or travel a lot). Just FYI.
 
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