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#192218 - 12/31/09 12:15 AM Belts
Todd W Product Tester Pooh-Bah Registered: 11/14/04 Posts: 1928 Loc: Mountains of CA	What are your favorite belts and why? I am looking for a 2" one (I believe that's the size), something I can hang a fixed blade knife from, and also possibly a pistol rig. Prices seem to vary $20 to $60 and I`m also not sure the best latch mechanism. _________________________ Self Sufficient Home - Our journey to self sufficiency.
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#192220 - 12/31/09 12:25 AM Re: Belts [Re: Todd W]
JohnE Addict Registered: 06/10/08 Posts: 601 Loc: Southern Cal	1.75" is about the largest width that will fit onto most working type pants comfortably. Bluejeans, Carhartts, etc. Check out L.A. Police gear, they're having a closeout on some very nice 5.11 tactical leather belts right now, around 8 or 9 bucks. If you ignore the word tactical in their name, they make some very nice stuff. www.simplyrugged.com makes a very nice all leather belt too. Along with some very nice holsters. _________________________ JohnE "and all the lousy little poets comin round tryin' to sound like Charlie Manson" The Future/Leonard Cohen
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#192222 - 12/31/09 12:38 AM Re: Belts [Re: Todd W]
Hanscom Journeyman Registered: 11/23/05 Posts: 86	I have been wearing the Spec-Ops Better BDU Belt pretty much continuously for the last year and I am quite pleased with it. It is available in both 1.5 inch and 1.75 inch widths in a number of colors. They also have a Riggers Belt if that is your inclination. http://www.specopsbrand.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=53
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#192228 - 12/31/09 02:03 AM Re: Belts [Re: Todd W]
Am_Fear_Liath_Mor Carpal Tunnel Registered: 08/03/07 Posts: 3078	Quote: What are your favorite belts and why? I am looking for a 2" one (I believe that's the size), something I can hang a fixed blade knife from, and also possibly a pistol rig. Prices seem to vary $20 to $60 and I`m also not sure the best latch mechanism. Sounds like a 58-pattern belt would be ideal. It is 2 inches wide. http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/...ing-300943.html Along with a 58 pattern pistol holster. http://www.springfields.co.uk/soldier-95-kit-webbing/all-types-of-webbing/58-pattern-webbing/?id=546 58 Pattern gear is vitually indestructable with solid metal brass clip type buckle and heavyweight canvas contruction so wont melt if next to a fire unlike the plastic webbing belts. If you want to load out the belt then a 58 pattern yoke might be required as well. http://www.springfields.co.uk/soldier-95-kit-webbing/all-types-of-webbing/58-pattern-webbing/?id=538
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#192231 - 12/31/09 02:37 AM Re: Belts [Re: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor]
Todd W Product Tester Pooh-Bah Registered: 11/14/04 Posts: 1928 Loc: Mountains of CA	Thanks! WOW! I`m going to have to figure out what size I can handle. _________________________ Self Sufficient Home - Our journey to self sufficiency.
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#192245 - 12/31/09 04:30 AM Re: Belts [Re: Todd W]
haertig Pooh-Bah Registered: 03/13/05 Posts: 2322 Loc: Colorado	The "Wilderness 1-1/2 Inch 5-Stitch Instructors Belt, original model" http://store.thewilderness.com/product_info.php?cPath=43&products_id=2007 You want the "5-Stitch" for added stiffness over the 3-Stitch, if you plan to hang a heavy gun and holster on there. They also make a plastic insert model that is even stiffer than the 5-Stitch, but I've read many think it's TOO stiff. My 5-Stitch EASILY supports a gun with no sagging, stretching or deformity. Highly recommended. [edit] Here's where I bought mine from: http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/WILDERNESSBELT/Wilderness_1_12_5_Stitch_Instructors_Belt.html [/edit]
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#192247 - 12/31/09 04:41 AM Re: Belts [Re: Todd W]
Nicodemus Paranoid? Veteran Registered: 10/30/05 Posts: 1341 Loc: Virginia, US	I wear the Yate's Uniform Rappel Belt. _________________________ "Learn survival skills when your life doesn't depend on it."
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#192248 - 12/31/09 04:56 AM Re: Belts [Re: haertig]
Todd W Product Tester Pooh-Bah Registered: 11/14/04 Posts: 1928 Loc: Mountains of CA	Originally Posted By: haertig The "Wilderness 1-1/2 Inch 5-Stitch Instructors Belt, original model" http://store.thewilderness.com/product_info.php?cPath=43&products_id=2007 You want the "5-Stitch" for added stiffness over the 3-Stitch, if you plan to hang a heavy gun and holster on there. They also make a plastic insert model that is even stiffer than the 5-Stitch, but I've read many think it's TOO stiff. My 5-Stitch EASILY supports a gun with no sagging, stretching or deformity. Highly recommended. [edit] Here's where I bought mine from: http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/WILDERNESSBELT/Wilderness_1_12_5_Stitch_Instructors_Belt.html [/edit] That looks exactly what I want. Thanks! _________________________ Self Sufficient Home - Our journey to self sufficiency.
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#192270 - 12/31/09 12:50 PM Re: Belts [Re: Todd W]
oldsoldier Old Hand Registered: 11/25/06 Posts: 742 Loc: MA	I will second 5.11 from LA police gear. They even had some deals recently that if you ordered their pants, you get a free belt. In fact, I have an extra leather belt from them, if youre interested. Free to you. its a size L though. I dont wear leather belts so it serves me no purpose. _________________________ my adventures
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#192276 - 12/31/09 02:12 PM Re: Belts [Re: oldsoldier]
Tyber Sheriff Enthusiast Registered: 04/27/09 Posts: 304 Loc: ST. Paul MN	I prefer the riggers belt by Black Hawk. I wear that any time Ia am doning anything serious. The belt is designed to be able to rappel from as well as hold up your pants. With the way my world goes,, I need all the function I can get from my gear.
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