I’ve been wearing a prototype Voyager belt since 2019! I wear it everyday and it’s amazing! Supportive enough to conceal carry if that’s your jam, but supple enough it doesn’t create pain points with a pack on. Love it!
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
Thanks for getting me in touch with them!
@Dante07cid9 ай бұрын
I recently bought the Grip6 belt after following all the hype for a while. I don’t like it at all. I just can’t get the belt adjusted very well. I do have an Arcade belt that is much easier and my preference so far. The Voyager does look like I would like it.
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
It took me a while to get used to the Grip 6. I still like it but the Voyager is just great! :)
@ms7fam4339 ай бұрын
For once, your timing is perfect when costing me money. I've been wearing a Grip6 belt for about 3 years and it is still going strong ( even with the permanent bends at the back). However I've recently dropped 30 pounds for a section hike and am in need of a smaller size. I'm going to try the Voyager... Thanks for the review!!!
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
Lol! Well glad to hear all that! What's the hike?
@ms7fam4339 ай бұрын
75 miles of AT from Cades Cove to Winding Stair
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
@ms7fam433 NICE!!!
@MarkGoesHiking9 ай бұрын
1:14 Merica! I like the looks of that voyager belt. It looks a litter wider, which is nice.
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
Yeah man!!!
@GideonSmit9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. The Hilltop belts look good to me. For the past few years, I've been using Arcade belts. I like that they are slightly stretchy, and that the buckles are plastic, so they don't set off the alarm at the airport scanners.
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
Great point about the airport!
@shawnr61179 ай бұрын
You could also go with a military web belt *. Usually under $10 new and pretty comfortable . *not the gear belt.
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
Love surplus!
@justjonoutdoors9 ай бұрын
One of my holsters uses the fidlock buckle - it’s amazing! I didn’t realize someone made a regular belt using it - put my order in!
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@Doc_Watson9 ай бұрын
How's the Grip6 and Voyager with an ahem 'bear repellant' holster? I have the Hilltop Packs belt and it's great for when I don't feel the need to bring some bear protection.
@ms7fam4339 ай бұрын
The Grip6 buckle will hold with a bear spray attached. The challenge is the "wrinkles " or bends that cN occur while suspending weight for long periods of time. The belt will still hold the spray, but you might need to switch sides from time to time.
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
I think the Voyager would be best as it is wider and double thickness at the adjustment point.
@HilltopPacks9 ай бұрын
Thanks doug!
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
You bet!
@tomd19149 ай бұрын
I found a 1" nylon tie down strap with a cam buckle in my garage, and tried it as a backpacking belt after cutting it to my waist size. Works great, very light, and easy to undo with one hand. I've since bought some 1" plastic cam buckles that I can sew onto some 1" nylon webbing an make a secure UL belt whenever I want for under $5.
@BackcountryPilgrim9 ай бұрын
I'm too lazy to not pay a few extra bucks for one, but I respect your DIY!