belts vs suspenders

[colobow]

I HAD FirstLite Kanab pants but they were too baggy and the suspenders were too stretchy to hold them up with a pack on.
I switched to the KUIU belt which works great but it digs into my pelvis with a pack on.

Since the KUIU pants fit much better I'm going to try the first lite suspenders on them.

Any other recommendations for belts or suspenders?
Thanks -m

 

[matthewmt]

I HAD FirstLite Kanab pants but they were too baggy and the suspenders were too stretchy to hold them up with a pack on.
I switched to the KUIU belt which works great but it digs into my pelvis with a pack on.

Since the KUIU pants fit much better I'm going to try the first lite suspenders on them.

Any other recommendations for belts or suspenders?
Thanks -m

I typically wear logger type suspenders for work draw back there is the buttons are fairly large.
I've thought about making my own nylon belt using the webbing and hardware at my local stores for using with a pack. Probably be a pretty cheap experiment.

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[justinspicher]

I've been wearing my FL suspenders for a few years now, haven't had any issues with wearing a pack or my pants sagging.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Sitka makes great suspenders.

 

[colonel00]

Eddie Bauer Genius Belt - It's elastic so it has some give but it's still pretty firm. Low profile and works great. Catch an EB sale and get a few

 

[mallacootasmoothie]

I love my firstlite suspenders, a member here very generously gave them to me and I have used them exclusively ever since.

 

[Historybuff]

I used a belt until I bought the firstlite kanab and corrugate. After I using those pants and suspenders I'll never use anything else. Very very comfortable, and no problems with a heavy pack.

 

[NHRedleg]

I've used Perry Suspenders (three point and two point attachment) and Spec Ops Combat Belt Suspenders in the past.

 

[sodaksooner]

I am lucky that most of my pants fit just right, so don't use either in most cases. I have a bison designs belt if needed. I just offset the buckle so it is left of the waist strap on my pack.

 

[Slim Jim]

I use the Prana Zions because you don't need a belt. They have a waist cinch strap that I like so no belt to dig into your hips on heavy pack loads.


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[ColoradoHunterHiker]

I don't use either. I always have a pack on, so I use the waist belt of that to keep the pants up - but then again, most of mine stay up without help....

Good Luck

 

[N2TRKYS]

I always wear a belt when I have pants on. I wish I could find some First Lite Kanabs that are baggy. The ones I've had got returned because they are WAY too tight. The Prana Zion Stretch pants are great pants after you take that goof belt tag thingy off and add more belt loops. I wish they would move and enlarge the cargo pocket and make the legs less tight, as well.

 

[rickjames80]

Sitka makes great suspenders.

I have to agree. I haven't used many sets, but Sitka work great for me.

 

[Blockcaver]

KUIU belt and Attack pants. Never dig into me, but other belts have on the same pants.

 

[Randle]

EB bungee belt . I have used it for years and it works great.

 

[skaldugwas]

Arcade belts kick ass. Made out of similar material as suspenders but in belt form. Very comfy.

 

[fwafwow]

Late to this thread..... just bought some FL pants and they are out of suspenders. Do the Sitka suspenders work well w/ or better than the Corrugate FL pants?

 

[Zoomfish]

No clue...just throwing my vote in for suspenders. Took a lot to move away from belt but now enjoy the gentle wedgy

 

[Agross]

I love my firstlite suspenders, a member here very generously gave them to me and I have used them exclusively ever since.

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have worked great for me

 

[fwafwow]

No clue...just throwing my vote in for suspenders. Took a lot to move away from belt but now enjoy the gentle wedgy

Ha! Now that I compare them, the FL suspenders may be more likely to give you a wedgy, as they have just one suspender in the back for the middle loop. I'm looking at some of the more substantial suspenders now - looking at these but haven't spent too much time researching (yet) - https://www.holdupsuspenders.com/co...ork-suspenders-with-jumbo-black-no-slip-clips