Looking for a belt

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dirtsqueezer

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Looking for a good work/field belt for jeans. Prefer a stiff nylon belt like the wilderness instructor’s belt, but don’t want the Velcro. I do want an 1-½ inch width though. Also, do not want a Fastex buckle.

Suggestions?

Thanks
 
The Bianchi 1 & 3/4 inch double thickness leather belt has been a super belt in hard use on my blue jeans. Last time I looked, they were ~$35.

Regarding The Wilderness belts, just ask them to omit the velcro. Since they are custom made to order, that should be very easy. When I went to their shop, my size and style were not on the rack so, one of the guys in the shop swapped out the thread and made mine as I watched. Very slick operation that was very easy for me to get EXACTLY what I wanted.
 
Good Morning All-

Currently running a variety of belts, both in leather and synthetic. My preference is to go top-of-the-line with any items that will be utilized daily. Andrews Custom Leather and SOE have superb customer service while The Wilderness has acceptable customer service. It looks like Sid Post has had even better experience by visiting them "live" in their store. With that in mind:

Leather / Dress
I have several of his belts, the fancy-stitch look great with denim jeans. The plain, no-taper models look superior with dress pants when ordered a bit narrower. Double-thickness leather ride better than the suede-backed, but that can simply be preference. Sam is a complete gentleman and professional with whom to do business.

Synthetic / Casual
  • Instructor's Belt in 1.50" khaki 5-stitch by The Wilderness. Perfect for hiking shorts. Pair this with a Safepacker.
  • Rigger's Belt by Special Operations Equipment in 1.75" black webbing. Also great with their various pouches or a Safepacker.

Of the two, The Wilderness belt seems "easier" to use in typical weekend clothing because the tapered and heat-sealed end makes it easier to don and doff with ease, plus it lays slightly flatter. The SOE belt is certainly stronger, and pulls tighter with extremely aggressive velcro. If you rarely get out of denim jeans or RR 5.11s, the SOE is the better choice. The buckle design also strikes me as superior between the two. Either of these belts will need to "grow" on you as you get accustomed to the greater stiffness they offer.

The velcro on each is a simple sewn tab, so I'm sure it would be a piece-of-cake to have it deleted. My question is why would one wish to have the velcro not included? It allows each of the belts to remain smoothly against the wearer. The velcro backing also ensures that compatible gear (ala' SOE) remains firmly in place on the belt. Is it the loop portion you don't wish to see on the back of your hip?

For those using typical, mall-purchased belts, you'll be totally shocked at the performance difference.
Regards,

~ Blue Jays ~
 
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