A tactical belt is not the kind of normal belt that you wear just to keep your pants not to falling down. It is made of durable materials and shows extreme durability for particular usages. As they have an extra place to clip and attach tactical gear that can help you to hang additional things (maps, water bottles, phones, guns, handcuffs… medical packs, ammunition) and assist you during your duty.
There are many kinds of Tactical belts and also many brands of them. Mostly, they have a similar way of wearing, but still, it should be better to acknowledge some essential steps you need to know about Tactical belts. See detailed instructions on how to wear a tactical belt in the article below of Thefellowsoldier.com
Hook and loop buckle belt
- Step 1: Adjust and position the belt on your waist and through the belt around your pants
- Step 2: Slide the tip of the tail through the loops/ hole
- Step 3: Thread the tail over the second buckle hole
- Step 4: Then pull it on the other side and tighten it to get a suitable fit.
Frame buckle belt
- Step 1: Put the belt around your waist or through your pants.
- Step 2: Slide the tip of the tail under the buckle while leaving the prong open.
- Step 3: Pull the tip to get the suitable length of your waist.
- Step 4: Secure the belt by threading the prong through the hole in the belt.
- Step 5: Thread the remaining length of the tail through the round loop attached to the belt or the belt loop on your pants.
Snap buckle belt
- This kind of buckle is quite easy to use, it consists of two main parts: a “male” part that can enter into a “female” part on the other side.
- Simply assemble the “male” part into the “female” part and they’re gonna make an audible snap.
- In order to unfasten the belt, pressing into the two tabs at the same time can release both parts.
Double ring belt:
As the name of the belt mentioned, It has 2 loops compared to other types so the way of wearing it is sometimes quite confusing. Here are the steps to buckle
- Step 1: Adjust and position the belt on your waist and through the belt around your pants
- Step 2: Slide the tip of the tail through both of the 2 loops/ D-rings
- Step 3: Thread the top ring over as you’re opening it and then put the belt through the second one
- Step 4: Then pull it on the other side and tighten it to get a suitable fit.
FAQ: How to wear a tactical belt?
Are all tactical belts extremely durable?
Mostly they are. In fact, tactical belts are much more durable and have heavy-duty construction than daily belts. However, there are many products in the market, so be aware of choosing the quality ones.
How to choose a good belt?
A good belt must have strength in buckle (plastic, metal, steel, aluminum…), and strong and durable belt materials (nylon webbing, leather… ), you also should consider the size (width, length), and whether is it comfortable if you wear it for long periods of time.
What are the best tactical belts on the market?
Some well-known brands for tactical belts you can refer to include Bore, Klik, Trayvax Cinch, Blackhawk, Filson Togiak, etc…
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Conclusion
Nowadays, tactical belts are worn by a more varied group of people and for different purposes. Awareness of different ways of wearing them can be helpful for you in some cases.
In short, a tactical belt is a good carry gear choice and offers many advantages. If you are considering buying one, have a look at some features above and choose the one that perfectly suits your style.
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