A belt has a simple task鈥攈old up your pants. Beyond that, it should look good, fit well, and maybe save your ass in a tight spot. We found a handful of well-reviewed adventure belts that look sharp but also perform well in the field. Whether you need a belt that makes your pants pop or a belt that can help you catch dinner, we鈥檝e got you covered. And none of them will cost you more than $50.
Grip6 Craftsman ($40)
is an easy to use slider belt with a bit of flair, thanks to the wood grain finish on the aluminum buckle. The materials are top notch as well including aerospace-grade aluminum and nylon webbing with a breaking strength of 2,500 pounds.
Yaak B19 ($30)
If simplicity is your goal, look no further than , which has a carbon fiber hook and loop聽style buckle, a stretchy herringbone band, and no moving parts. Plus, the belts are made in the U.S.
Gerber Bear Grylls Survival聽($20)
Is it overkill to have a fishing kit and a signaling mirror ? Maybe. But聽if you鈥檙e stuck in the woods with no food, it might not be the worst thing.聽
Bison Designs Kool Tool ($20)
Bison Designs takes to the survival belt. A simple buckle holds a few handy tools, like a bottle opener, flat and Philips screwdrivers and two hex wrenches.
Fairwin Tactical聽($20)
You don鈥檛 have to be a prepper to appreciate the style and functionality of 聽which is made from bombproof nylon and features a burly, quick-release buckle聽for when you really have to go.