What’s the best synthetic belt?
Synthetic belts
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You can't go wrong with the original "Instructors" belt by The Wilderness, or their "Frequent Flyers" belt. But there are many good options out there, some that appear less tactical, with ratcheting buckles. Just make sure that it is a belt made specifically as a gun belt and has adequate vertical stiffness.
www.nexbelt.com
Titan Grey, 38mm Strap, EDC Belt
Recommended by Warrior Poet and Personal Defense Network. It has the stiffness required to holster your protection device. We get a lot of compliments on how comfortable this belt is to wear and how durable it is.
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What you carry, where and how you carry can come into play ie. 5 inch all steel 1911OWB v Glock 48 AIWB.
Having said that:
1. Mastermind Tactics Belts
2. Tenicor Zero and Heavy Zero
3. Belts made with Biothane
Wilderness Products are the old school answer for sure. They have forgot more about cutting/sewing nylon than many folks know.
A Wilderness 5 stich Frequent Flyer Model may be the perfect one synthetic belt solution on the intersection of quality/value/function/durability/prestige scale.
Having said that:
1. Mastermind Tactics Belts
2. Tenicor Zero and Heavy Zero
3. Belts made with Biothane
Wilderness Products are the old school answer for sure. They have forgot more about cutting/sewing nylon than many folks know.
A Wilderness 5 stich Frequent Flyer Model may be the perfect one synthetic belt solution on the intersection of quality/value/function/durability/prestige scale.
I have been pretty happy so far with my ratchet style belt.
Iv'e been pretty happy with my basic 5.11 Tactical 2-ply, green on one side black on the other. But might have to go get the Wilderness 5 stitch Frequent Flyer after this thread. 
I have both the original Instructor belt and the Frequent Flyer belts, both 5 stitch. I will say that the FF double ring "buckle" has a tendency to slip a little bit and may need to be slightly tightened during the day, but it is a relatively minor issue. YMMV. That being said, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. But I think the next belt that I buy will be the one I linked above.Iv'e been pretty happy with my basic 5.11 Tactical 2-ply, green on one side black on the other. But might have to go get the Wilderness 5 stitch Frequent Flyer after this thread.
Evolution- With Wilderness-The original intructor belt begat the FF double ring begat the EDC carry begat the swift
A small maker -Mastermind Tactics (formerly Graith) came on the scene after the FF but before the EDC carry of Wilderness 5 ish years ago and is hard to beat if low profile is driving the train at 35 USD when they are in stock.
www.mastermindtactics.com
My new hotness is The Tenicor Heavy. Sewn by Wilderness. No Velcro to rip and super low profile.
tenicor.com
I have the std Zero in both Blk and Coyote. I would buy Heavy knowing everything I know now. I have sold other belts to thin the herd and defray the cost of my suite of Zeros.
Downsides: they sell out and they are relatively expensive 79 std/89 heavy.
FOR ME- the ability to micro Adjust on the fly and no loud Velcro rip sound is worth it.
A small maker -Mastermind Tactics (formerly Graith) came on the scene after the FF but before the EDC carry of Wilderness 5 ish years ago and is hard to beat if low profile is driving the train at 35 USD when they are in stock.
MASTERMIND TACTICS SHOP SPEC-6 BELT
ADD TO CART TO SELECT SIZE CLICK HERE FOR BELT SIZING GUIDE SPECS: Purpose built for AIWB carry 1.5” width Specialized high cycle-life loop Chemically stiffened belt end Handmade in the USA
www.mastermindtactics.com
My new hotness is The Tenicor Heavy. Sewn by Wilderness. No Velcro to rip and super low profile.
ZERO Heavy Belt
Built from the ground up to reflect our needs for consistent carry and durability. The 1.5X width and additional thickness of the ZERO Heavy Belt is the perfect balance of flexibility and rigidity for all-day comfort and concealment. No Excess!
I have the std Zero in both Blk and Coyote. I would buy Heavy knowing everything I know now. I have sold other belts to thin the herd and defray the cost of my suite of Zeros.
Downsides: they sell out and they are relatively expensive 79 std/89 heavy.
FOR ME- the ability to micro Adjust on the fly and no loud Velcro rip sound is worth it.
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This gives me lots of leads. I have about 10 Don Hume belts that are about 30 years old. They look beat to hell but I will get some leather dye to clean them up.
but I need a change and will get into the modern age and try something else.
but I need a change and will get into the modern age and try something else.
Evolution- With Wilderness-The original intructor belt begat the FF double ring begat the EDC carry begat the swift
A small maker -Mastermind Tactics (formerly Graith) came on the scene after the FF but before the EDC carry of Wilderness 5 ish years ago and is hard to beat if low profile is driving the train at 35 USD when they are in stock.
MASTERMIND TACTICS SHOP SPEC-6 BELT
ADD TO CART TO SELECT SIZE CLICK HERE FOR BELT SIZING GUIDE SPECS: Purpose built for AIWB carry 1.5” width Specialized high cycle-life loop Chemically stiffened belt end Handmade in the USA
My new hotness is The Tenicor Heavy. Sewn by Wilderness. No Velcro to rip and super low profile.
ZERO Heavy Belt
Built from the ground up to reflect our needs for consistent carry and durability. The 1.5X width and additional thickness of the ZERO Heavy Belt is the perfect balance of flexibility and rigidity for all-day comfort and concealment. No Excess!
I have the std Zero in both Blk and Coyote. I would buy Heavy knowing everything I know now. I have sold other belts to thin the herd and defray the cost of my suite of Zeros.
Downsides: they sell out and they are relatively expensive 79 std/89 heavy.
FOR ME- the ability to micro Adjust on the fly and no loud Velcro rip sound is worth it.
So I see the standard and the heavy, what is the under?
Which ratchet style belt is it?
It’s a Kore. If you are into the made in America thing they sell US and offshore models.
They also have different profile buckles, and you cut the belt down to fit your needs. Depending on the pants I wear the ratchet is invaluable as some need less or more tightness, as well being able to easily loosen when sitting for long periods. When you stand up you just click it tighter. I used a better BDU belt for years and I just can’t go back to a belt with set increments of adjustment.
If anything the only downside so far is it’s so stiff it takes an extra few seconds to feed the loose end into belt loops, and if you have extra belt past the loop it will stick out unless you use the keeper it comes with. You could cut it exactly so it just ends at a belt loop, but unless you wear the same pants all the time the belt loop spacings vary.
All in all I like them, and have two.
I enabled myself and bought the nylon Nexbelt and a leather version, the cheaper Classic Expresso. Maybe someday I'll splurge for the "Crazy Horse"? (Both are on sale right now).
I believe the "Under" is intended for wearing under a duty or competition rig over it with keepers??
Great review. I checked them out, Kore has a 10 inch track with 40 different adjustable size positions, wow!
Does anyone have any experience with the ‘Groove’ belts?
Their Supreme Appendix in black EDC is on sale right now for $62.00. I like the idea of them still being flexible for comfort while still stiff enough to hold your strap & gear.
Too many good modern belts to choose from, may have to just get one of each.
There was a reason I went with Kore over the other ratchet belts, but for the life of me I can’t remember. Price point wasn’t a factor.
Standard B&B protocol.Their Supreme Appendix in black EDC is on sale right now for $62.00. I like the idea of them still being flexible for comfort while still stiff enough to hold your strap & gear.
Too many good modern belts to choose from, may have to just get one of each.
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Several holsters Also. One Wilson Combat snuck in
