Wilderness Belts, Anyone Recommend Them?

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I've been using my lined velcro innerbelt that I use with my Sam Brown on duty. It's really stiff, but I'm thinking of getting somthing else, if this one gets lost or left somewhere I'm screwed. Who has experience with these belts?

Also of note, I don't like having to pull the belt so tight that I can't sit down comfortable and say, eat mexican food. So is this belt flimsy to where it has to be absolutely cinched down?
 
It's a great belt. it's not too stiff in regard to being able to move, but it doesn't fold over with a full size pistol and magazines. I use one every day at work and have a radio, keys, maglite, and multi-tool hanging off of it and I can't recall having to hike up my pants other than the fact they've gotten too big.

I think I'm going to buy another one. I've had mine for about a year and it's still going great. I just want a backup.
 
I have the 5-stitch model.....

...............and it's a perfect match for comfort and support-------rigid enough for holster support but not so bad that it cuts into your side when sitting/bending etc.

I've seen the instructor models(w/ plastic insert) and they were way too stiff.

Just follow proper sizing routine and you'll be set.

Have 1-1/2 inch belts in black and khaki - I think they stopped the khaki color and now have somethind in between O.D. and a grey.................
 
I own two of the 5 stitch. I don't wear it as an inner belt on my duty rig due to the buckle getting in the way. They are great for plain clothes carry though.
 
I find it to be pretty rigid (mine has the insert). Actually, I tend to use it a bit less for every day wear because I cannot bend it (and it is too thick) for the hook on my cell phone to slip over it. I can get my other belts (which are actually wider) to scrunch enough to get the hook over it, but not the Wilderness. As a pure gun belt it is great!

Make sure you follow their instructions for sizing, it is stiff enough that some holsters will take up a lot of belt and leave it tight.

k
 
Yes!

CSM (with the insert) holds up your pants and everything else you could possibly stick on there.

Good stuff.
 
Bigtime recommend!

Additionally, I also just bought thier 'frequent traveler' belt for a 'normal' jeans/casual/compact 1911 carry belt (w/polyymer insert) in tan. While it isn't as comfy as the standard Instructor as it's not as wide, it works well nonetheless for it's intended purpose anyway, and looks more 'normal' than the thick black Instructor belt I already have if I can't cover that up for any reason.

I like the coyote tan so much I do believe I'm going to order an Instructor in it as well.

Chris
 
I have the 1.5" belt and it does fit blue jeans, holds up to the weight of a pistol and I can still move comfortably.
Randall
 
By the way, Brooks Brothers dress pants accomodate the 1.75" CSM belt. It is a big, very sturdy belt. Dress pants for the highly tactical.
 
How are the ring belts? Do they look less "tactical" than the regular belts? Do they offer as much support?

How khaki is the coyote color?
 
Anything Wilderness makes is good stuff. The ring belts offer very good support and come with aluminum or plastic[for airports] rings.Then you can put their Zip-slide holster on the belt and you're ready to go....the color is khaki .
 
I finally picked one up at the shot show after seeing it in person.....best 20 bucks I ever spent....including that time in Thailand.
 
How are the ring belts? Do they look less "tactical" than the regular belts? Do they offer as much support?

How khaki is the coyote color?
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The ring belts look like a cross between wannabe rockclimber and trendy college kid. What looks tactical is in the eye of the beholder. I was wearing a tan church t-shirt and someone at church asked me if I was going to Iraq. :rolleyes:

The coyote color is more of a medium brown. Wilderness used to (not sure if they still do) have a tan type of brown. I like the Coyote better, the light tan ones don't really go well with non-outdoorsey type of pants.
 
Wilderness Belts are great. Be sure to get one with the polymer insert!
 
I've tried them and didn't care for them. The buckle is heavy, I find it much slower to put on than leather. The edges are sharp/rough, unless you're skinny when your skin contacts the edge it won't feel good. If you really reach for something it flat out bites. As for being supportive, my Rafter S belt is stiffer than the 5-stitch and looks better too.
 
I wear the "frequent flyer" belt in brown when I fly(about once every six weeks). It's very comfortable. The last time I flew I set off the metal detector ( I always make sure I have no metal on me), the TSA agent swore it was the ring buckles on the belt, to which I assured her they were non-metallic. Agent was unconvinced, I actually had to remove the belt, which of course has no metal in it. Holding up my trousers with one hand I proceeded to walk through and set it off again. After pat down and wand no metal was found and I was allowed to proceed. I never did figure out what set off the dectector. Anyways, I got the belt cause I got tired of having to take mine off in airports.

Take care
Joe
 
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