{"id":393973,"date":"2023-04-10T15:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T20:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=393973"},"modified":"2023-05-25T15:32:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T20:32:17","slug":"the-nexbelt-the-last-edc-belt-youll-ever-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/the-nexbelt-the-last-edc-belt-youll-ever-need\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nexbelt: The Last EDC Belt You’ll Ever Need"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you carry a gun or a pocketful of gear, then I bet you love a good belt. One of the odd things I took away from the Marine Corps was that if your pants had belt loops, you should wear a belt. I always wear a belt, and I recently got my hands on what might be my last belt, the Nexbelt.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve worn all manner of belts, from leather to nylon, with varying belt styles and goals. I\u2019ve used Magpul belts, belts with metal inserts, and traditional belts with nothing more than stiff nylon. Little did I know how much I\u2019d been missing out on. Before the Nexbelt, I wore a simple tactical belt with a tension buckle. I fought with it, especially when I had to tuck my shirt in. It constantly became loose, and out of spite and apathy, I waited way too long to replace it.<\/p>\n

Once I got my Nexbelt, I wondered what the hell was wrong with me. Why did I wait so dang long? Having a buckle that never slips and slides is a godsend. I\u2019m getting ahead of myself. Let\u2019s talk about what Nexbelt gives us.<\/p>\n

What Is Nexbelt<\/h2>\n

Nexbelt is a ratcheting belt system<\/a>. The buckle interfaces with a series of ratchet points on the belt. Adjust the belt to the proper size, and it stays there. You get a satisfying click as you slide the belt through the buckle, and you get tons of adjustments to ensure the belt fits just right. These minimal adjustments allow for a proper fit without dealing with a belt that\u2019s either loose or uncomfortably tight.<\/p>\n

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The Nexbelt holds just about any gun you wish to tote. The Buckle design varies widely.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This isn\u2019t the first ratcheting belt I\u2019ve used. In fact, my experience with the previous belt turned me away from them. My issue was the belt buckle would slip off of the belt at the worst times and would require me to remove the belt, reattach the buckle and carry on. Nexbelt prevents this with two stainless steel set screws and a clasp. This allows for a tight fit without worrying about that tight fit causing my belt buckle to pop off.<\/p>\n

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The stainless steel set screws ensure it never comes lose.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019m using the Nexbelt Titan<\/a> 1.5-inch belt, and it is specifically designed to be a rugged EDC belt for concealed carriers, but that\u2019s one of many options. Nexbelt makes belts for women, men, and EDC, as well as Golf belts and fancy leather dress belts. There is also an exclusive Rowland Thomas collection with the fanciest of leather materials. There are various colors and buckle designs available as well.<\/p>\n

How does the Nexbelt work?<\/h2>\n

Each belt comes out to 55 inches, and you trim the belt to fit your waist. A sharp pair of trauma shears trimmed excess bulk off with ease. I attached the buckle to the trimmed end, and I was off to the races. The belt slides into the buckle and is locked down. A small lever at the bottom of the buckle releases the latch and makes it easy to take the belt off.<\/p>\n

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The ratchet falls into the track and locks in place. The polymer track with Nexbelt is reinforced and ultra-durable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pawl of the ratchet interacts with a polymer track inside the belt. This strap is seemingly quite tough, and I\u2019ve grabbed, pulled, and pried and couldn\u2019t get it to break with the buckle and pawl. Once on, it’s on and doesn\u2019t seem to be capable of being pried apart or failing without some extreme measures.<\/p>\n

Strapping Up With the Nexbelt<\/h2>\n

My daily carry is pretty simple. It\u2019s a gun, typically a P365XL<\/a> with a Holosun EPS<\/a> in an IWB rig<\/a>. I carry a knife, a spare magazine, keys, a wallet, and a tourniquet. It\u2019s not too much gear, and the belt easily supports it. In fact, after strapping a gun on, I was somewhat shocked I dealt with lesser belts for so long.<\/p>\n

The pants never sagged, even when sitting and standing over and over. I used to hate adjusting my belt and gun to prevent sag, and that\u2019s not an issue now. Hell, just strapping up with the Nexbelt is much simpler. Slap it on, slide the belt through the buckle, and we are ready to rock and roll.<\/p>\n

The belt is made from nylon with what Nexbelt calls \u201ca super-high density microfiber material that is an advanced composite of ultra-fine polyester fibers.\u201d It means the belt is stiff and tough. It doesn\u2019t bend when I reholster it, and it doesn\u2019t fall apart when faced metal holster clips. After over a month of daily use, the belt still looks new. Its harsh texture makes it easy to clean and keep looking fresh.<\/p>\n

Beyond Basics<\/h2>\n

For fun, I grabbed my Wilder Tactical belt and belt pad and used the Nexbelt as the base belt. Meaning I connected the tactical, warfighting, load-carrying belt to the Nexbelt and connected the Nexbelt to my pants. It had no problems supporting the weight of the belt and belt pad, as well as the rifle and pistol mags that are located on the belt.<\/p>\n

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The Nexbelt is ultra-adjustable and can be fine-tuned.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Nexbelt supports it all without complaint. The rugged, stiff design ensures the belt and belt pad stay put and don\u2019t sag or bend. It\u2019s a great base belt outside of the belt buckle. The buckle is somewhat larger and, when faced with a Cobra buckle, was somewhat difficult to work around. I think Nexbelt should make a minimalist buckle for this very reason.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s my only complaint with the Nexbelt. The buckle is just a bit too big. Sometimes it presses into me while I drive. Honestly, it’s a very small complaint, but a valid one.<\/p>\n

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The Nexbelt is aimed at firearms and EDC purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Daily Carry Approved<\/h2>\n

The Nexbelt is an awesome option for daily carry. It\u2019s a great gun belt and can be used for a variety of roles. It works as an everyday, concealed carry belt and as a base belt. It would be great for USPSA or IDPA, too. Keep in mind that the model reviewed here is the everyday carry belt. They also make the NTAC-45, a 1.75-inch belt that is hitting duty size for carrying a full loadout.<\/p>\n

Nexbelt has won me back over to the world of ratchet belts. I plan to get the NTAC-45, and in time it might become my competition belt. Check out Nexbelt if you want to refine your EDC belt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nexbelt is a ratcheting belt system that can be used for a variety of roles: an everyday concealed carry belt, a base belt, or even a belt to use in competitions. Check out Nexbelt if you want to refine your EDC belt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":393933,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-393973","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-reviews"],"small_media_thumbnail":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/nexbelt-cover-300x225.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/393973","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=393973"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/393973\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":397188,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/393973\/revisions\/397188"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/393933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=393973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=393973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=393973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}