Whats a good thin outdoor belt?

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I usually use a leather belt when backpacking as they are the most comfortable for me. The problem is that they stretch due to my pants being filling with stuff and knifes etc. hanging from my belt, and my pack likes to push the pants down making the problem even worse. I tried two TDU type belts; the 5.11 TDU belt, and the Spec ops version.... Both belts are fine without a pack, but with a pack they dig into my sides. So I'm looking for a 1 inch wide thinner belt that is stretch resistant.

I'm not looking for the world, I just don't want to have to created a new hole in my belt every other day due to stretching, and not have the thing dig into my sides when carrying a pack.
 
Galco Fancy Stitch belt is worth a look.

I know it's more than 1" but think will be stiffer so it won't stretch or dig in.
 
I have a couple of Filson belts, spendy- but the quality is definitely there, they make a single layer 1.25" belt that should do the trick
 
Bison Designs Ellipse Belt 30mm (It'll go through any belt loops I have on all my pants), they make a 25mm version also, but I would stick with the 30mm, it is perfection.

When I head out for the weekend, I don't leave home without it. You'll like the price and MADE IN USA. Buy one plenty long...you just cut the webbing to length and melt the end...I use a stovetop burner, works better than a lighter.

https://bisondesigns.com/products/30mm-ellipse

Jon
 
I had the same problem and solved it by making one. So far it's held up quite well.

Cost:
4 yards (I wanted some for other projects) of 1" webbing - $11.90
Package of 25 1" metal tri-glides - $8.85
And about 15 minutes of sewing by hand.
 

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I've just finished making a replacement latigo leather belt for my friend who cycles a lot. He was suffering from belts digging into his side as well but like you he opted for a thinner belt (0.5 inch wide) to resolve the issue.

I'm not too sure about how much it stretches but with leather once it fully hits the stretching limit it tends to be quite stable. Plus you have the added benefit of being able to easily make more prong holes and strop your knives.

The total cost was pretty reasonable (about 20USD) so it might be a nice alternative.

Anyway good luck finding a belt :)
 
I like BlackHills solution....
Another option, use a piece of rope that you can wrap around your waist a few times.
 
I used the old standard cotton webbing belts with a metal cam buckle
I would transfer my old BSA buckle that I got when I came to the US as a camp counselor in 73

I now use a leather jeans belt
 
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