Best Backpacker Belts

Hiker belts should be light, thin, tough, simple, and budget-friendly. It also doesn't hurt if they're American made! Here I review three contenders.
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[@Dante07cid]

I recently bought the Grip6 belt after following all the hype for a while. I don’t like it at all. I just can’t get the belt adjusted very well. I do have an Arcade belt that is much easier and my preference so far. The Voyager does look like I would like it.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

It took me a while to get used to the Grip 6. I still like it but the Voyager is just great! :)

[@BackcountryExposure]

I’ve been wearing a prototype Voyager belt since 2019! I wear it everyday and it’s amazing! Supportive enough to conceal carry if that’s your jam, but supple enough it doesn’t create pain points with a pack on. Love it!

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Thanks for getting me in touch with them!

[@GideonSmit]

Thanks for the video. The Hilltop belts look good to me. For the past few years, I've been using Arcade belts. I like that they are slightly stretchy, and that the buckles are plastic, so they don't set off the alarm at the airport scanners.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Great point about the airport!

[@shawnr6117]

You could also go with a military web belt *. Usually under $10 new and pretty comfortable .
*not the gear belt.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Love surplus!

[@ms7fam433]

For once, your timing is perfect when costing me money. I've been wearing a Grip6 belt for about 3 years and it is still going strong ( even with the permanent bends at the back). However I've recently dropped 30 pounds for a section hike and am in need of a smaller size. I'm going to try the Voyager... Thanks for the review!!!

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Lol! Well glad to hear all that! What's the hike?

[@ms7fam433]

75 miles of AT from Cades Cove to Winding Stair

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

@ms7fam433 NICE!!!

[@MarkGoesHiking]

1:14 Merica! I like the looks of that voyager belt. It looks a litter wider, which is nice.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Yeah man!!!

[@Doc_Watson]

How's the Grip6 and Voyager with an ahem 'bear repellant' holster? I have the Hilltop Packs belt and it's great for when I don't feel the need to bring some bear protection.

[@ms7fam433]

The Grip6 buckle will hold with a bear spray attached. The challenge is the "wrinkles " or bends that cN occur while suspending weight for long periods of time. The belt will still hold the spray, but you might need to switch sides from time to time.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

I think the Voyager would be best as it is wider and double thickness at the adjustment point.

[@justjonoutdoors]

One of my holsters uses the fidlock buckle - it’s amazing! I didn’t realize someone made a regular belt using it - put my order in!

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Awesome!

[@HilltopPacks]

Thanks doug!

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

You bet!

[@tomd1914]

I found a 1" nylon tie down strap with a cam buckle in my garage, and tried it as a backpacking belt after cutting it to my waist size. Works great, very light, and easy to undo with one hand. I've since bought some 1" plastic cam buckles that I can sew onto some 1" nylon webbing an make a secure UL belt whenever I want for under $5.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

I'm too lazy to not pay a few extra bucks for one, but I respect your DIY!