• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Loadout Room

The Loadout Room

Professional Gear Reviews

Hardcore Gear and Adventure

Menu
  • Shooting
        • Pistol
        • Pistol Accessories
        • Rifle
        • Rifle Accessories
        • Shotgun
        • Machine Guns
        • Air Guns
        • Ammunition
        • Optics and Sights
        • Weapon Lights
        • Tips & How-To
        • Concealed Carry
        • Holsters
        • Suppressors
        • Precision Rifle Shooting
        • Firearms Training
        • skorpFull-Auto Fun — Shooting the full-Auto vz. 61 Škorpion
        • p320-full-leftSIG Sauer M17/M18/P320 Pistol Just Can’t Seem to Escape Safety Controversies
        • TISAS_10100520_1__98179Tisas 1911A1 U.S. Army Review: Best Budget .45 ACP WW2 1911 Clone?
        • Photoroom_20250531_143432Pyramyd AIR’s Springfield Hellcat Pro CO2 BB Pistol Is the Ultimate Dry-Fire Trainer
    • Close
  • Gear Reviews
      • Mission Gear
      • Camping Gear
      • Survival Gear
      • Medical Gear
      • Adventure & Travel
      • Knives & Tools
      • Overland
      • Disaster Preparedness
      • Footwear
      • Womens Gear & Clothing
        • Hunting in TexasThese 5 ATV Dealers Will Get You Ready For Hunting Season in Texas
        • ac65a540-2ef3-4598-8d11-afdf53f46e94.__CR0,0,970,600_PT0_SX970_V1___Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X: A Thoroughly Bright Review
        • Bluetti 2 handsfree power backpackBluetti Handsfree 2 Review: The Ultimate Power Backpack for Off-Grid Adventurers
        • The Gallagator 10 day pack on the shoreline next to a hiking trail.Day Pack – Mystery Ranch Gallagator 10 – The Best Yet?
    • Close
  • Men’s Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • EDC
      • Eyewear
      • Watches
      • Electronics & Technology
      • Downtime
      • Mens Clothing & Accessories
      • Manly Skills
      • Style & Grooming
      • Gentleman Drinks
      • Crate Club
        • Tom and Blake Sell TeaHow Sasquatch Tea Is Revitalizing a Stagnant Tea Market With Veterans and Outdoorsmen in Mind
        • redcat-blackwidow-articleheaderWar of Words: In the Ultra-Competitive Defense Tech Industry, Storytelling is a Secret Weapon
        • Photoroom_20250525_074933Juggernaut Tactical Frame Review: The Best Upgrade for Your 365
        • craft holstersCraft Holsters Makarov Tuckable IWB Holster Report
    • Close
  • News
  • Video Demo
  • Buying Guides
  • Shop
  • Advertise

Slidebelts’ Survival Belt for Everyday Carry: Useful Never Wears Off

SlideBelts have a classic style.  Not a slave to fashion, I don’t care much about style, but do I love good design and their Survival Belt is one-of-a-kind awesome.  Simple, rugged and packed with outdoor essentials, I love this thing.  The first thing you notice, after the knife, is that it is infinitely and instantly adjustable.

Where are the holes?

“Ratchet belt” is a popular term that refers to a certain style of hole less belt. Around the world, it is referred to as a click belt, automatic belt, or a no holes belt. Instead of using holes, ratchet belts use an array of teeth sewn into the underside of the belt strap. A tab in the buckle engages with the teeth and locks in, similar to how a zip tie operates.

How does it adjust?

From its closed position, a release mechanism allows the belt strap to come free. Most ratchet belts use a small button for this, but a SlideBelts brand ratchet belt uses a patented frame-release lever, that’s easy to use.

Let’s start with the belt itself (they call it a “strap”).  Made in the USA it is designed to defeat the harshest elements and endure extreme use. The strap is composed of an internal webbing core coated in a durable TPU alloy protective shield. This proprietary combination is therefore leather-free, and complies with US FDA skin-sensitivity requirements. is long enough that a fat kid can make it fit with an inside the waist band holster and mag pouch. I thought, this looks pretty tough, then I tried to cut it with my knife, fail. I had to get my EMT shears (the kind that cut through coins) and it was a struggle, but it got cut.

I have worn out and torn up a dozen leather gun belts over the years.  The stretch, they don’t adjust enough, the holes elongate when you wear your gun too tight. This belt may wear out, but it won’t go like that.

I carry guns and magazines on my belt and my pet hate is wimpy belts that roll over moving my gear out of position. The straps have high tensile strength and are designed to remain rigid without twisting. It supports the weight without distortion. The quick and precise adjustment lets you carry inside the waistband or outside with a simple positive adjustment.

The unique Survival Buckle is composed of highly durable glass-filled nylon. It features an integrated folding knife with bottle opener, LED flashlight, and a ferrocerium fire starter rod. The knife is made of heat-treated AUS-8 stainless steel with a durable Titanium Nitride coating. A liner locking mechanism allows the knife to be opened with one hand.

I live in the Pacific Northwest where cold and wet can, no shit, kill you. I have to admit, fire starting was never part of my everyday carry until I got this belt. I have used the flashlight more that the fire starter, but they both work.

https://youtu.be/ojl7A0C1yEo

Survival Belt

– Width: 1.5″

– One Size: Up to a 48″ waist

– Trim for the Perfect Fit

– Not available for shipping to UK

You can get your very own Slidebelts’ Survival Belt HERE

About Slidebelts:

The idea for SlideBelts began in Brig’s head in 2004. On September 25, 2007, Brig officially founded the belt company. He and Michelle married in 2008. Creating a groundbreaking product is one thing, but creating a company where that product can thrive and enrich people’s lives is an entirely different feat.

In 2010, Brig and Michelle moved to El Dorado Hills, California. Over 5 variations of belts later – having endured challenges together, and finally migrating out of their garage – the SlideBelts team has grown to 24 additional team members. As SlideBelts continues to grow, the team’s focus, leadership, and regard for product experience remain constant.

Looks like a fun place to work.


Share This

About the Author

Mark Miller is a Green Beret who served in Afghanistan and a number of other live fire locations. He's a poet-warrior in the classic sense, a casual hero and a student of science.

See All Mark Miller Articles

More From The Loadout Room

Comments

Primary Sidebar

Most Read

  • Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader
    Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader
  • SIG Sauer M17/M18/P320 Pistol Just Can't Seem to Escape Safety Controversies
    SIG Sauer M17/M18/P320 Pistol Just Can't Seem to Escape Safety Controversies
  • The Biggest Little Roundgun: The 3-Inch Kimber K6s
    The Biggest Little Roundgun: The 3-Inch Kimber K6s
  • West Coast Armor IIIA Plates Review: Lightweight, American-Made Protection
    West Coast Armor IIIA Plates Review: Lightweight, American-Made Protection
  • Vakarian Plate Carrier Review: Elite Comfort and Modularity for Under $300
    Vakarian Plate Carrier Review: Elite Comfort and Modularity for Under $300

Find Us on Facebook

Recent Comments

  • Winston Smiths on Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader
  • Jared Mize on The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife: A Commando Blade That Changed Special Forces Forever
  • GomeznSA on MAC-10: The Wild History of America’s Most Iconic (and Overrated) Submachine Gun

Latest From SOFREP

News

Evening Brief: Israeli Demand to Keep Troops in Gaza’s Morag Corridor Threatens Ceasefire Deal with Hamas, Ukraine Detains Chinese Nationals Attempting to Smuggle Missile Tech

SOF

Special Operations Forces: People Are The Number One Asset

Editorial

The FBI Says Epstein Had No Client List and Definitely Killed Himself—And If You Believe That, I’ve Got a Bridge to Sell You

Featured

Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer On First Mission Saves 165 Lives in Texas

Military Content Group

© Copyright 2025 Military Content Group · All Rights Reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertisers
 

Loading Comments...