Belt?

[displacedtexan]

What do you wear for a belt?

I'm 41, and have worn jeans just about everywhere since I was a kid. 15ish years ago I moved towards pretty much entirely wool/synthetic for socks, underwear, shirts... But still clung to jeans and a good leather belt. For the last 6-7 years it's been a plain Filson leather belt with a brass buckle.

But in the past 6 months I've switched to modern pants. Mostly wearing Orvis tech pants these days. Let's not talk about how many pair I own.

The old school leather belt gets all sweat soaked and I'm wondering if there's another option I should be looking at.

 

[TheM1DoesMyTalking]

I have a few leather belts that still get use but mostly I wear the Tenicor Zero belt.

 

[insanelupus]

 

[Vrybusy]

A lot of good belts out there and I way too many types! I guess it depends on what you're looking for. I like a sleek buckle in most cases, and a belt that dries quickly and does not leave any residue/marks on clothing. Argali, and Kuiu are good belts for hunting. My daily go to belt is a 5.11. They make a few different belts that work well for all-around use. Grip6 is a nice looking, no frills belt that looks good with shorts, pants, almost everything. Simple clean buckle system that hides the tag end. The Grip6 works well with lightweight OR (hiking) pants, but you have to get used to using that style of buckle. I still have some high quality leather belts, but do not wear them much due to their bulk, but they do have thier purpose. Good luck with your search.

 

[Jmort1754]

I wear 3 different belts with one being my favorite now.

Ridge stretch belt
Marsupial stretch belt

Neither of which hold up a pistol real well.

I bought a hunter constantine belt about 3 months ago and its all I wear now, well worth the money to me as it supports my x macro well and holds my pants up on my flat ass.

The real question is do the orvis techs fit a bit looser than the ATG wrangler pants?

 

[displacedtexan]

The real question is do the orvis techs fit a bit looser than the ATG wrangler pants?

I don't have any of those, but a good friend wears them, with about the same build as me.

They don't seem to fit too different.

They aren't loose fitting at all, which is what I like.

 

[butcherboy]

I quit wearing jeans a few years ago. I wear ATG wranglers, Kuiu, a few others. I use a loop belt from Amazon. Uses Velcro instead of a buckle. I have two Grip6 belts and while they are great belts, I hate the buckle system. Their socks are all I wear now.

 

[Wheels]

I like the Arcade Original Slim belts for everyday wear, wouldn't be a good option if you're carrying though.

 

[BadDogPSD]

Another Tenicor Zero belt user here.

 

[chaser_2332]

ive been using wilderness tactical instructor belts for years, love them

 

[Dos Perros]

I use the Marsupial but it slips and stretches over time.

 

[sodaksooner]

Ive got a couple of arcades i like. you do have to readjust every now and then. They will slip. I like the buckle (or lack thereof as they are super slim.

 

[justinspicher]

Tenicor zero belt here, it’s been my belt for the past few years.

 

[MTPipeliner]

Like the OP I’ve always been a leather belt and jeans guy. A couple weeks ago I got a chockstone belt from black ovis as a gift and so far I really like it.

I’m not quite sure how to describe how it’s different than a leather belt- I have one pair of pants that’s a little too big- it seems like my leather belt takes up all the slack in the front while the chockstone seems to take it up all the way around my waist so it seems more comfortable.

 

[JDMBEND]

Arcade. Leather if I am carrying.

 

[wyosteve]

I bought a Kuiu a few years ago based on the claim that it wouldn't slip. Not true. Can't keep it tight no matter what I try. Wouldn't recommend it.

 

[awbowhunter]

Blue Alpha Gear. Have 2 of them now for about 5 years. About the only belts I wear now.

 

[ptmn]

I use the 5.11 Casual Leather 1.5" belts, since my belt has to support an off duty weapon and badge holder...well just the weapon as of July 1st, I finally retired.

That belt comes in both Brown and Black and I have both. For casual use in jeans or cargo pants I wear the Brown belt. For dressier times with slacks, I wear the Black belt.

I think you would be happy with the Brown 5.11 Casual Belt 1.5" when wearing jeans. The leather is synthetic, so it doesn't get sweat stained or water logged. They look great, are very functional and are affordably priced if you wait for a 20% off sale.

 

[tony]

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[ShortMagFan]

I’ve got two of the Filson belts you mention and wear them daily for going on 25 years now. One looks a little rough but they both have plenty of life left

I also have a Filson “double” belt that gets worn a lot in the winter