1.5" Hip Belt Buckle Replacement

[j33]

Hey guys I broke my Kuiu hip belt 1.5" buckle for 2019 suspension, totally my fault. I sent a note to Kuiu on replacement buckles so might go that route but was interested in everyone's opinion on a heavier duty metal option like the "AustriAlpin Cobra" buckles.

 

[joshdidthis]

I've got an edc belt with a cobra buckle and I'd say it's probly overkill. They are pretty heavy too. Idk what buckle kuiu uses but an itw buckle would be fine. That's what kifaru uses.

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[j33]

Kuiu uses UTX Flex Single Bar Stealth. Thanks I'll check out the ITW buckles as well. Yeah the metal ones seem a bit heavy for sure, used to have it on my avalanche backpack and found with alot of snow they would freeze up.

 

[RockChucker30]

I have really enjoyed the plastic cobra buckles. Easy to click and unclick no matter the temp, mittens, or what I’m wearing.


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[gregory r]

I have really enjoyed the plastic cobra buckles. Easy to click and unclick no matter the temp, mittens, or what I’m wearing.


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I agree. Got them from milspec monkey.

 

[MattB]

Get 2, put one on your belt and stash one in a pocket in your pack. That is one of my top 5 recommendations for backpack hunters. I also recommend clipping it when in camp, etc. Much more difficult to break if you accidentally step on it (which a buddy did in camp once while bear hunting).

 

[PathFinder]

I put the AustriaAlpin buckles on all of my pack belts, absolutely love them. They weigh a bit and get a bit frozen when I set my pack down in the snow in winter, but I wouldn't trade the reliability away.

 

[ChrisAU]

Kuiu will send you a new one and a spare one for free if you ask. Absolutely a must that you have a spare on a backpack hunt.

 

[realunlucky]

Get 2, put one on your belt and stash one in a pocket in your pack. That is one of my top 5 recommendations for backpack hunters. I also recommend clipping it when in camp, etc. Much more difficult to break if you accidentally step on it (which a buddy did in camp once while bear hunting).

I always clip the belt before loading it in the vehicle after slamming the door on a buckle. I agree few things can ruin a backpack trip faster than no waist belt. It's safe insurance to have an extra

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[j33]

Get 2, put one on your belt and stash one in a pocket in your pack. That is one of my top 5 recommendations for backpack hunters. I also recommend clipping it when in camp, etc. Much more difficult to break if you accidentally step on it (which a buddy did in camp once while bear hunting).

Yeah I will be clipping them now. Broke playing ruff with my 2 year old when I slammed my knee on it.
Gianna get 2 for sure.