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.htmlAlong with a 58 pattern pistol holster.
http://www.springfields.co.uk/soldier-95-kit-webbing/all-types-of-webbing/58-pattern-webbing/?id=54658 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