Battle belt advice?

[Wo1f]

This is quite expensive, but might do the job, goes nearly round the front.

https://frv-tailoring.myshopify.com/collections/belts/products/multicam-shooters-belt?variant=30655852816

Cheers

G

Got one of these and love it. Any questions, give me a shout

 

[sonofsammo]

As a belt?  Just... no.  That belt pictured is already waaaaaay too tall for a sub load, you should be look at 3 rows of PALS max (ideally 2 total, comprising 0.5-1-0.5) with minimal extra fluff  materialabove and below the webbing.

Apologies in advance for being dim, I'm still learning...

Why is a taller belt bad?

The reason I ask is that I currently use a Cindie battle belt, but the stitching had started to go at the front, so I'm looking for a replacement.

But your comments got me thinking/wondering...

I generally carry a reasonable load on mine:

4 M4 gas mags

2 pistol mags

XXL speedloader

Multi tool

TRMR

What should I be looking for?

TIA

 

[lukeB]

Despite being a WAS fanboy, I've also got an FRV belt in black. 

I did underestimate my waist size a little when ordering. It just about fits but given that I'm at the full belt length, i'm probably missing a bit of molle space on the front right.

I'm tempted to get a second belt due to the dtd mk23 holster being a pita to add/remove.

For short cqb games I'll just wear the belt with 2x m4 midcaps, 1x pistol and a double gren pouch for trmrs.

 

[MisterG]

I think it depends on your size, and how you play.  I have an MTP army surplus belt which has 3 rows of Molle and it is comfortable for me, but I'm nearly 50 with a 40 inch waist.

It needs to sit on your hips if properly adjusted according to my ex-Army buddy, so your hips take the weight rather than shoulders.

Cheers

G

 

[TheFull9]

Apologies in advance for being dim, I'm still learning...

Why is a taller belt bad?

Do you like mobility?  Being able to easily get in and out of a kneeling/sitting/squatting position without your belt end up at your nipples?  Minimal interference with hips/legs so you can run at top speed?  Minimal weight in your loadout?  Get a thinner belt.

You can still carry plenty of kit on even a 2" belt like the FRV, let alone a 3", and remain comfortable.  The Tyr Tac belt that (far as I know) started the movement that FRV copies, comes with a padded mesh inner belt with the velcro interface - as an example.  Crye trousers have padding in the waist and I'm sure lots of other clones do too.  Not that you always need padding it depends on how your belt gear attaches for the most part, but options are there if you do get uncomfortable.  Granted I'd tend to go for something a bit bigger than the FRV style if the belt is carrying all of my gear at that time vs running a belt + PC or chest rig, but you're still better off keeping it narrow and sleek as you can.  Not to mention the fact that high mounted pouches/holsters on a tall belt cause all your mags to tip and lean outwards and flap about the place.

 

[proffrink]

Agreed. I also bought the FRV about a year ago now and it's excellent.

 

[Wo1f]

Having used my FRV frequently in the past month, I’ve got to say I love mine. It’s last use was Saturday. I either ran it with a PC with my m4 or swapped half way through the day to just a belt and the WAS sabre drop leg running an mp7. 

Being a 2 belt system you get no rotation and the belt doesn’t ride up. The molle is super tight so you don’t have anything flapping about, and it’s thin which means it’s much easier to climb through windows or anything involves leaning forward or bringing your knees up.