It’s very easy to get lost in detail when making a purchase decision or checking reviews. You’ll no doubt know that many reviews simply recycle stats, data and marketing claims from the manufacturer and, really, we don’t think that’s very useful. Any piece of equipment – even something as seemingly trivial as a hiking belt – is an investment and has the potential to improve the quality of your time outdoors. So, we want you to make the product choice that’s right for you! Check out our comparison table below to help evaluate the pros and cons of each hiking belt we’ve reviewed.
Editor’s note: This article is part of our guide to the very best options in hiking belts for 2024, be sure to check out the rest of this guide for our top buying tips:
Hiking Belts Comparison Table
Product | Arc'Teryx Conveyor Belt 38 | Jukmo Ratchet Belt | Black Diamond Diamond Mine Belt | Amazon Eono Lightweight Nylon Belt | Montane Loop Belt | Fjallraven Canvas Brass Belt | Mammut Alpine Belt | Berghaus Inflection Belt | Jukmo Tactical Belt | Fjallraven Keb Trekking Belt | Under Armour Webbing 2.0 Belt | Kemisant Stretchable Tactical Belt |
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Pros | Materials meet Bluesign® criteria, Wider, heavy duty design | Thicker nylon webbing, sturdy design, accessible sizing | Machine washable, simple to use with cold hands and gloves | It's cheap! Good build | Ultralightweight, reasonable price | Textured finish helps the buckle grab fabric well for secure fit, large distinctive logo | Striking looks, low profile buckle for comfort | Simple design built to last, minimal aesthetic | Striking design, Available in wide range of sizes | Lightweight, designed specifically for hiking and trekking | A good looking belt, reversible webbing gives two different color options in one | Variety of lengths and easily cut to size, low profile smooth buckle |
Cons | Priciest in review, sizing can be inconsistent | Complex buckle could jam over time, buckle coud snag on other garments design and color choices may seem dated to some | Basic color range, lacking in size options | Design is basic, plastic buckle may not last | One length, buckle can be fiddly with cold hands | Pricier than some others, brass buckle could scratch easily | Pricey, maximum length of 110cm | Only one length and color option, pricey | Complex buckle may create weak point, Military look isn't to all tastes | Costly, There may be some long term durability issues | More fashion and not as optimised for the outdoors | More complex buckle could jam over time, limited to two colors |
Color | Black, nightshadow, caper, carbon steel, iron oxide, aramon | Black, blue, coffee, cayote, green and grey | Black, grey | Black | Black - red buckle, kelp green, shadow | Dark navy, black and mountain grey | Black, granite, sundown | Black | All grey/black buckle, black, grey, blue, coffee, coyote, green | Black, dark olive with matching buckles | Reversible webbing - black and dark blue | Black or brown |
Length | S= 47.1in/1060mm, M= 45.7in/1160mm, L= 51.2in/1300mm | 41'/104.1cm, 45"/114.3com, 61"/154.9cm | S=109.2CM/43', M=115.57CM/45.5", L=125.73CM/49.5" | 130cm/51in | One size | 120cm/47in | 110cm/43.3in | One size | 5x length options from XS to XXL | 120cm/47in | One length | 30-34in/76.2-86.4cm, 34-38in/86.4-96.5cm, 38-42in/96.5-106.7cm, 42-46in/106.7-116.8cm, 46-50in/116.8-127cm |
Width | 3.8cm | 3.3cm | 3.8cm | 3.8cm | 3.8cm | 3.8cm | 3.8cm | 3.5cm | ||||
Material | 98% nylon, 2% polyester, metal buckle | Polyamide webbing, zinc alloy buckle | Polyester webbing, aluminium buckle | Nylon, plastic buckle | Polyester, plastic buckle with metal reinforcement | Aryclic, metal buckle with brass finish | Polyester, plastic buckle | Polyamide, aluminium buckle | Polyamide with aluminium buckle | Elasticated polyester webbing with plastic buckle | Polyester with metal buckle | Nylon stretchable webbing, leather tip on strap with zinc buckle |
Conclusion
We see all outdoor equipment as a source of enablement. The right gear choices will help you enjoy your time outside more and encourage you to explore further. But get the choice wrong, and gear can get in your way, ruin your enjoyment and at worst, put you in danger. Sadly, it’s difficult to evaluate what the right equipment choice is for you simply by looking at raw numbers or reading regurgitate sales claims. We want our readers to enjoy the outdoors as much as we do and that’s why we bring our years of outdoors experience to bear on all of our reviews offering real-world insights and opinions alongside the raw numbers.
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