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A “must-own” list of gun/gear belts
Belts come in all shapes, sizes, and serve vary different purposes from one to the next. A top concealed carry belt won’t make the best battle belt, and a tactical belt is much different than a causal camping waist strap. Grabbing the best belt is a must do and finding the top belt from Concealed Carry, Hiking & Camping, Range & Tactical, Competitive Shooting, and War & Battle Belts has never been easier with our Top Picks list. Jump in and explore the top 25 Gun and Gear belts of all time!
Concealed Carry Belts
Standard belts generally use binding posts to secure a buckle, and often become loose over time-not ideal when carrying a firearm. A gun belt supports your weapon and keeps it one position. The heavier the gun the stiffer the belt is the general rule of thumb. Gun belts are made with tougher, higher grade materials, making them a stiffer and better able to maintain shape, fit and function when carrying. When it comes to concealed carry belts, consider ones that are durable, not overly bulky to shop printing, and are easily added to a holster- both IWB and OWB. You can explore our Top 7 Concealed Carry Belts list for 2022.
#1. KORE X5 TACTICAL
The KORE X5 Gun Buckle & Black Tactical Reinforced Belt is constructed to support small to full-size firearms, magazines and additional gear. The X5 is designed for IWB (inside waistband) and OWB (outside the waistband) and may be the most durable tactical belt you’ll ever wear. With NO Belt Holes, KORE concealed carry belts use a hidden track with 40+ sizing points, to adjust ¼” at a time. Features a Nylon Web outer layer, Super-Fiber inner lining with proprietary Reinforced Power-Core™ center (Rated to 500 lbs). Each belt comes with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee & 1-Year Warranty with Patented technology. Interchangeable with all Kore X-series gun belts & buckles- so you can mix and match any color and buckle you desire. Kore also makes Garrison Range belts at 1.75″ wide.
Price: $59.95 on KORE Essentials
#2. CROSSBREED CLASSIC
CrossBreed Holsters has gone to the next level with the best-selling belts in their line. The Executive Gun Belt and Classic Gun Belt now have a woven nylon webbing strap as a liner to our already tough, sturdy belts. This nylon core increases the support of the belt, making it stiffer, and keeps the belt from stretching long term. This liner is set in place with industrial adhesive between the layers of top-grain leather, and as always, the belts are recessed stitched to keep a smooth look and provide for longer, fray free wear. A good, solid gun belt is the foundation of concealed carry, allowing a holster to reliable means to stay in place. The Classic Gun Belt by CrossBreed has been recently redesigned, to make it stronger and better than ever! These belts are made utilizing American tanned Herman Oak top grain cowhide, a ¾” woven nylon webbing strap in the middle, and a backer of premium hard rolled leather.
Price: $64.50 on Crossbreed
#3. HANKS GUNNER BELT
The Gunner Concealed Carry Leather Belt by Hanks is a solid go to for any concealed carry need. It is a great blend of the traditional style belt with comfort and flexibility of other CCW belts. This belt is designed to hold up a multitude of weight you put on it to avoid sagging. Overall a solid choice in this style. Made with 100% full grain leather- one piece with zero fillers, and built with a 14oz, 1.5” wide vegetable tanned leather- this is a great pick.
#4. RELENTLESS TACTICAL’S COLOSSAL CONCEALED CARRY
Relentless Tactical’s Colossal Concealed Carry CCW Gun Aside from visual aesthetics, this belt lets you pack any firearm you see fit. This belt is designed with a 1 ¾ inch, 14 oz premium full grain U.S. bullhide leather make-up that is strong enough to carry all your gear and stylish enough for discreet everyday use. A good solid platform for your IWB or OWB holster, mag pouches, flashlights, axes, machetes, and even power tools. Each belt is made from one solid piece of top grain leather, ensuring it will not crack, peel, or roll like layered or bonded belts.
Price: $74.99 (sale price) on Relentless Tactical
#5. AKER CONCEAL CARRY BELT
One of the strongest and most durable-the AKER Conceal Carry Belt has been at it since 1993. This 1-1/2″ Concealed Carry Gun Belt by AKER has all the features of a premium dress belt, and includes a reinforcing strip of polymer. This CCW belt can hold any holster, in any carry position, and maintains a nice dress look when in use. Made from U.S. cowhide, with a reinforcing strip of heavy duty polymer to prevent weapon “rollover” or sagging. Completed with leather lining, feathered edges, and a custom metal buckle and keeper, this USA handcrafted belt is available in either black with chrome hardware or in tan with brass hardware.
Price: $64.50 on AKER
Hiking and Camping Belts
Hiking and camping belts are just what you’d expect them to be and do. These belts feature – durability, flexibility, functionality, and comfort. Each of these is more or less dependent on the material and thus it is key to find flexible, comfort but not sacrificing quality. There are lots of materials suitable for making belts for the outdoors such as leather, solid interior lining, and eve some nylon/rubberized materials.
#1. COLE HAAN RUBBERIZED POP LINING BELT
Sure, you might be wondering why a rubberized belt is even a consideration- well, this ain’t no regular rubber belt. The sporty Rubberized Pop Lining 35mm Belt is finished with subtle pops of color and polished nickel hardware. Initially the belt is a little stiff, but with time comes a nice well-worn belt. It can really go with any look- and we like the alternative styling and material choice here. The rubberized lining is great for flexibility while hiking or unpacking for the weekend.
Price: $60 on Cole Haan
#2. RAG AND BONE RUGGED BELT
Based out of New York, Rag and Bone make some legit men’s products, and their 2 color choice men’s leather belts are worth taking a look at. The Rugged belt is an upgrade to the classic look and comes in black or a darker brown tone. Each belt comes with a solid Matte black finished buckle or a more traditional silver look. The belt is perfect and a thicker belt strap makes this a top belt in our book.
Price: $175 on Rag and Bone
#3. NIXON DNA VEGAN BELT
Nixon’s DNA vegan leather strap with logo debossing belt is an alternative to those wanting something other than leather. This belt features a custom single post steel buckle with rear logo stamp and custom heavy stitch detailing for serious durability. The detail work is stunning. We love the stitching lines and the debossed logo added to the belt. The weight of the belt is girthy but not overwhelming and really can be worn in any element. The two color options are hard to pick between (but with this price why not grab both), and the fit is snug as a bug in a rug.
Price: $25 on Nixon
#4. VISION BELTS BY ARCADE
Comfort, meet personality. We recently found Arcade Belts and these are some of the coolest we have seen. The Vision is packed with everything Arcade is known for, leveled up on the attention to detail. The belts feature a stretchy elastic webbing that is built for comfort and function, while the unique buckle elevates the whole package. The perfect belt to take from the street to the outdoors. The buckle is made with real wood while the belt itself provides a secure hold with no pinching. Webbing is made with REPREVE post-consumer recycled yarn and these belts are more precise than holes, micro-adjustable buckle dials in your exact fit!
Price: $39.99 on Arcade
#5. DICKIES WEB BELT
Dickies is known for making some really solid “work-wear” and casual clothing to match. They have a series fo belts designed to be worn on the more casual side. Their Web Belt is one of our favorites. This Military Buckle Fabric belt is made of 30mm cotton web, which allows you to cut down the belt if it is too lengthy. It features a military style buckle in an antique nickel finish. We love the webbing design, the ability to get a good fit on the waist (although it is not a trie ratchet system like we prefer), it still works!
Price: $13 on Dickies
Range and Tactical Belts
These belts are designed for those who are heading to the range for firearms training and tactical trining/real world situations. These are stable and comfortable with a platform that works great as a duty/gun/gear belt; flexible for comfort but sturdy enough to support a holster and other heavy gear. Most of the belts here can hold a heavy load- some up to 2000 pounds to ensure when heading into the tactical scenario- you have what you need ready and covered.
#1. ELITE SURVIVAL SYSTEMS COBRA RIGGER’S BELT
The Cobra Riggers Belt by Elite Survival Systems is the first of its kind to include the D-Ring Cobra Buckle, safety hardware that fuses AustriAlpin’s patented Cobra quick release system and a rescue D-ring! The D-Ring Cobra Buckle itself is rated at 4000 lbs (straight pull) and the D-ring is rated to 5000 lbs (straight pull), far exceeding ANSI Z359.1, CSA, EN, UIAA, and NFPA standards for fall protection. Add this Cobra buckle riggers belt to your tactical toolkit today!
Price: $124 on Elite Survival Systems
#2. CONDOR OUTDOOR TACTICAL GUN BELT
Cobra® Tactical Belt (CTB) by Condor Outdoor. This belt is a great, comfortable, and ergonomic solution for many load bearing needs. The Condor CTB is equipped with Austri Alpin’s patented Cobra® Buckle system that gives you up to 2000 lbs of tensile strength with a quick release capability. This belt is five row stitched to prevent sagging while you wear it with a heavy load. These belts come in a variety of colors including black, tan, and coyote tan.
Price: $19 on Condor Outdoor
#3. RATTLERSTRAP PARACORD BELT
The Paracord belt by Rattlerstrap is one of the more unique designs we have seen on a belt. In 2011 Rattlerstrap started making paracord belts as a convenient way to carry an emergency stash of paracord on backpacking trips. Paracord has a long-standing reputation for it’s utility and durability. With an expanded upon design, with its double cobra-weave, this belt offers a dynamic comfortable and secure fit, along with a long lifespan despite natural waist warping. The titanium pin-style buckle, and infinite- adjustable nature of this belt will assure that it fits, and serves you well, for a very long time. This belt can hold anything- up to 5000 lbs.
Price: $99 on Rattlerstrap
#4. BLUE ALPHA GEAR COBRA EDC
For those who want durability of leather but do not want a leather concealed carry belt, the 1.5” Cobra EDC belt by Blue Alpha is a solid choice. The belt features an adjustment function built right into the belt, and is rigid enough to be the foundation for your gear. With customization options available based on belt loop size and buckle size preferences, this belt is solid.
Price: $74 on Blue Alpha Gear
#5. MISSION ELITE HEAVY DUTY
The Mission Elite Heavy Duty has the ability to stretch and move with your body as you go. With a reinforced strength design it can hold lightweight or heavy firearms, without sagging or a “strain like” feeling. This durable yet lightweight gun belt is a solid choice.
Price: $17 on Mission Elite
Competitive Shooting Belts
These belts are belts that are used for shooting competitions such as IPSC/USPSA competitions. These belts are sturdy and secure, designed to hold all your gear firmly in place while competing. They often feature a compartment to safely secure all your shooting gear. Shooting belts are undoubtedly rugged and an absolute necessity for serious shooters. Any weaknesses in your belt could cause a competitor to drop their weapon and slow them down in the course. Gun belts in this category may come in many different materials. Some people prefer leather gun belts because of their durability and strength-two on this list. However, there are also belts made of nylon, plastic, and other materials out there.
#1. COMPETITION COBRA RANGE BELT
Our number one ranked belt for competition/shooting belts is the Competition Cobra Range Belt by Helikon-Tex. This belt has been designed for dynamic shooting sports, such as IPSC, IDPA and 3-Gun. The stiffened belt provides a more stable platform for holsters and pouches. The Cobra® buckle by AustriAlpin® guarantees that the belt remains fastened and may be used as a standalone outer belt in connection with an inner belt. The Competition Cobra Range Belt has been designed for dynamic shooting with the stiffened belt providing a more stable platform for holsters and pouches worn by the competitor. With superior flexibility and durability, this belt is a sure fire first ranked belt for any level shooting competition competitor.
Price: $72 on Helikon-Tex
#2. MIDWAYUSA STAGE 1 COMPETITION BELT
Our runner up belt is the Stage 1 Competition belt by MidwayUSA is an inner/outer belt combination that works to keep gear in place. It has a slim inner belt with a pointed end to slide through belt loops with ease. The hook-&-loop design is meant to be worn with the loop side out so the belt won’t snag on clothing. The inner belt provides support and is effective for competition or duty carry when the rigid outer belt is added. This belt has a removable safety loop, helping to keep your belt in place to prevent snagging.
Price: $24.99 on Midway USA
#3. CR SPEED SUPER HI-TORQUE COMPETITION GUN BELT
The HI-Torque Competition Speed Belt by CR Speed is a two-piece competition belt designed for easy on, easy off operation with a rigid design to hold all of your shooting gear in place all day long- great for USPSA and 3 Gun matches. Ideal for IDPA competition or daily carry, this belt has been manufactured in response to the requests from shooters who use their CR Speed competition inner belt on a regular basis for everyday wear.
Price: $45 on CR Speed
#4. UNCLE MIKE’S TACTICAL 3-GUN COMPETITION BELT SYSTEM
The Tactical 3-Gun Competition Belt System by Uncle Mike’s has one feature that is unique- it’s padded. This makes the belt one of the more comfortable gun belts to have in any competition. The belt system has also been designed for multi-gun competitions where you can fit all the holsters and mags you need. The belt has been customized to fit both Reflex and Kydex holsters and ITW Fast magazines. In addition, competitors can forget about snags caused by buckles, because this belt uses hook and loop wrap closure. With its customization for multi-gun competitions, it is a great choice to use in 3-gun shooting matches.
Price: $34 on Uncle Mike’s
#5. SICKINGER COMPETITION GUN BELT
The Competition Gun Belt by Sickinger gives competitors the ultimate comfort during mobility. It has a light, yet sturdy aspect that no other gun belts possess. This makes it great for speedy movement even with the largest holster attached. You can have them custom fit according to your specifications for more comfort. This belt is made of leather for maximum longevity and is held together by two strong buttons that assure your belt stays on throughout the competition.
Price: $67 on Sickinger
War and Battle Belts
A battle belt is built for war, or situations that require war-like equipment. In these tense life-or-death situations you need all your essential gear within easy reach – and the weight is supported by your hips. They are designed to hold everything and anything, in a variety of battle scenarios, drills, expeditions, etc. By design, these belts are intended to support medium to heavy weight firearms, mags, tow and some additional gear if needed. If you need to carry a lot of heavy gear (spare magazines, radios, holsters, IFAK, knife, gerber multi-tool, etc.) a regular belt won’t cut it – there is not enough space for one, and it won’t be comfortable.
#1. KORE BATTLE BELT RANGER GREEN: COMPLETE KIT
Kore dropped the World’s First Micro Adjustable Battle belt and we couldn’t be more stoked. Kore Battle belts use a hidden track with 20+ sizing points to adjust in small ¼” increments. Now you can loosen your belt 1/2″ after a large meal, or tighten it as much as humanly possible, to securely hold up all your gear when needed. And best of all you can adjust while – sitting, walking, running, swimming or even crawling thru the trenches.t durable battle belt you’ll ever wear. Designed for range days, overland excursions, the battle field, or just daily duty assignments. Rugged 2 belt system provides reliable load-bearing strength that supports full-size firearms, mags, dump pouches, trauma kits and any gear up to 20+ lbs. Battle Belts are 1.75″ wide & One-Size fits any waist from 24” up to 48″. Belt secured to buckle by teeth clamp & 2 set screws (hex wrench included). Includes Belt Keeper to keep belt tip flat against your waist.
Price: $149 on KORE
#2.| TASK FORCE (TF) BELT
Ronin Tactic’s Task Force (TF) belt is a tactical gun belt used by Special Operation Units. Featuring a durable nylon weave material, this belt provides the shooter with a stiffer platform. Designed and developed on the battle field by Special Operations soldiers, the TF Belt is a lightweight and comfortable tactical two layer system that is adaptable to a wide range of holsters and accessory pouches. This two-layer combination ensures a secure shooting platform by combining a comfortable inner Hook-and-Loop Fastener webbing belt with a tactical load-carrying belt. The tactical load outer layer allows for 2 rows of 1/2” webbing enabling the shooter to add an assortment of MOLLE attachments. The belt features a newly designed 2” Cobra Buckle with an attached “D-Ring”, which ensures more MOLLE space for the shooter.
Price: $187 on Ronin Tactics
#3. CRYE PRECISION LOW PROFILE BATTLE BELT
Coming in as one of our top 3 is the Low Profile Battle Belt by Crye Precision, which is made by a top tier manufacturer for tactical gear. This belt offers the same lumbar support and stable load carriage platform as their ballistic (BLAST™) belts, but with a non-ballistic insert. It can also integrate seamlessly with Crye’s AVS™ StKSS Load System and the StKSS load support system that transfers vest-borne weight to the hips. One of our top ranked belts on this list as our number three choice.
Price: $350 on Crye Precision
#4. CHLK BELT
The CHLK™ Belt Kit is a revolutionary approach to the modern battle belt – able to act as a low profile pistol belt or a full capacity MOLLE belt kit. CHLK – short for “Combat Helo Load Rated Kit” – was designed and built around the needs of the helicopter assaulters. They needed a belt kit that was super low profile with fewer snag liabilities and load rated to be able to ‘clip in’ and provide life saving tethering to the aircraft.
Price: $249 on CHLK Belts
#5. VTAC BATTLE BELT NYLON
The Battle Belt Nylon by Vikings Tactical (VTAC) is a lightweight, comfortable, and adaptable belt for a wide range of holsters and accessory pouches. Designed to fit issued MOLLE gear and most belt attachments on the market, the VTAC Battle Belt is not an ordinary belt. This belt weighs less than 8 ounces and is constructed to be lightweight and durable. It is comfortable enough to carry heavy loads for long periods of time. In addition, this belt features belt weaving slots located every 3” across the MOLLE allowing the shooter versatility and modularity in attaching their kit. Legit belt choice right here.
Price: $129 on Vikings Tactics
TOP 25 BELTS LIST
There you have it! The top 25 Belts including Concealed Carry, Hiking & Camping, Range & Tactical, Competitive Shooting, and War & Battle Belts list of lists is now complete. The only thing missing is you rocking the best belt on your next adventure- from work to pleasure. Grab a belt and elevate your carry!
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