The best battle belt: what comes in the box and what you still need
Quick answer: the Grey Ghost Gear UGF Battle Belt w/ Padded Inner is our best battle belt overall: a two-piece system with a padded 1.5 in inner belt and a 2 in outer belt, per Grey Ghost Gear, though its sizing draws the most owner complaints. For a lighter load with the under belt included, the Viking Tactics VTAC Raze Belt, which Viking Tactics says is not made for excessive loads. For one belt that works alone or as a two-belt system later, the Condor LCS Cobra Gun Belt, with a removable anti-slip pad included and the inner belt sold separately. On a tight budget, the Condor Gen II Battle Belt is the lowest-priced here, and the Condor Slim Battle Belt is its slimmer sibling; both need an inner web belt you buy separately.
How we know: this is a research-based guide, not our own testing. Specs come from the makers' own product pages (Grey Ghost Gear, Viking Tactics, Condor), owner opinions from every OpticsPlanet review on each listing, and the one editorial list we could confirm in a saved article text is named in the cards it labels. None of the maker pages we read publishes a weight for these belts, so we print none.
A battle belt is often a two-belt system: an inner belt that goes through your pants belt loops, and an outer belt that goes over it and carries pouches and a holster; on the UGF and the Raze the two belts join with hook and loop. What comes in the box differs on every belt here, and it decides what you still have to buy, so the table starts there.
Battle belts compared: what is in the box
| Belt | Outer width | Inner belt | Pad or lining, in the maker's words | Buckle, in the maker's words | Attachment, in the maker's words | Sizes, as the maker states them |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Ghost Gear UGF w/ Padded Inner (7014-14) | 2 in | Padded 1.5 in inner belt, part of the two-piece kit | Padded comfortable 1.5 inch inner belt | Not published | 0.5 in webbing on the outer belt; 3 point loops for UGF Suspenders on the inner belt | SM 34-36 to XLG 43-44 in, belt length, not waist size |
| Viking Tactics VTAC Raze (VTAC-RZ-2-MC) | 1 3/4 in | Included: Velcro under belt, 1 1/2 in | Not published | Cobra Buckle | Light weight MOLLE attachment; sewn in load bearing anchor points | Usable lengths M 33-36 to XXL 44-47 in; tape measure your waist |
| Condor LCS Cobra Gun Belt (121175-002-S) | 2 in | Not included (Condor hook & loop Inner Belt 121247); runs alone with the pad | Removable anti-slip pad (Included) | Genuine COBRA buckle by AUSTRIALPIN (2 in) | Laser cut slots for modular attachment | XS/S 26-28 to XL/XXL 42-44 in waist |
| Condor Gen II Battle Belt (241-001-M) | Not published | Not included; requires a 1.5-2 in inner web belt | Breathable 3D mesh lining with anti slip material | None listed | Two rows of MOLLE webbing; four D-rings for harness | S 30-34, M 36-40, L 42-46 in waist |
| Condor Slim Battle Belt (121160-002-S) | Not published | Not included; requires a 1.5-2 in inner web belt, best with a loop lined inner belt | Three removable anti-slip pads; 3D mesh lining | None listed | Two rows of MOLLE webbing; four D-rings for harness | S 30-34, M 36-40, L 42-46 in waist |
Widths, inner belts, pads, linings, buckles, attachment and sizes are the makers' own words from their product pages. "Not published" means the maker page we read gives no value; "None listed" means the maker lists no buckle. The UGF's inner belt is described by Grey Ghost Gear as part of its inner/outer system, and the retailer's package line names the belt with its padded inner. Confirm the current price and availability on the retailer page before you buy.
Our picks
Best battle belt overall: Grey Ghost Gear UGF Battle Belt w/ Padded Inner, Coyote Brown, XL
Two-piece kit: 2 in outer belt, padded 1.5 in inner belt (Grey Ghost Gear) · hook and loop · 0.5 in webbing on the outer belt · card: Coyote Brown, XL (43-44 in belt length), 7014-14
around $110exact price on OpticsPlanet
Our pick for most buyers who want the whole two-belt system in one listing. Grey Ghost Gear calls the UGF "a light weight two piece platform" and describes an inner/outer belt system with "a padded comfortable 1.5 inch inner belt and a 2 inch outer belt". The padding is on the inner belt; the retailer's spec table lists a 1.5 in belt width, which is the inner belt's width, so we print both of the maker's widths. Grey Ghost's inner belt page says the inner belt has "loop material that attaches to a hook backed outer belt", and the product page adds: "UGF Belts now feature 0.5" webbing on the outer belt, and have 3 point loops for the UGF Suspenders on the inner belt." The suspender harness is a separate product. Grey Ghost Gear does not name the buckle or publish a material or weight. Its size chart is "based on belt length in inches, not waist size", from SM 34-36 in to XLG 43-44 in, while the retailer labels the same sizes as waist sizes; we follow the maker. The card is Coyote Brown in XL. Pew Pew Tactical's "7 Best Battle Belts for Range, Training, & More" by Travis Pike, updated July 30, 2023, labels the UGF "Best Minimalist Option"; the page carries an affiliate notice, and Pike describes his research in general terms, not a test of this belt. Earlier versions were reviewed hands-on: Breach Bang Clear ran a 2016 sample, then called the Banshee, through a two-day shoothouse course, and High Ground Media reviewed samples in 2019 and 2021 as a courtesy to the manufacturer; High Ground reports that the outer belt's webbing bands were narrowed to 0.5 in by 2021. On OpticsPlanet it rates 3.8/5 from 19 reviews, the dated ones from 2020 to 2026, and sizing is the main complaint: by our count 11 of the 19 say it ran small or that they had to size up, while one found it ran big and two said their size fit. One owner writes "DON'T TRUST YOUR PANTS SIZE!".
Pros
- Inner and outer belt together: a padded 1.5 in inner belt and a 2 in outer belt (Grey Ghost Gear)
- Hook and loop system: the inner belt's loop material attaches to the hook backed outer belt (Grey Ghost Gear)
- 3 point loops on the inner belt for Grey Ghost's UGF Suspenders, a separate product
- Owners praise the build and the stiffness; one writes "The stiffness of the belt is amazing."
- Labeled "Best Minimalist Option" by Pew Pew Tactical (Travis Pike, 2023)
Cons
- Sizing: by our count 11 of 19 owners say it ran small or they sized up; Grey Ghost Gear sizes by belt length, not waist
- Four owners say the inner belt is hard to pass through pants belt loops; one writes "It is a real hassle to get in pants with 1.5” belt loops."
- Stiff: one owner says the 2 inch outer belt "can be difficult to fit through some holsters due to stiffness", and another lists it as uncomfortable
- Two owners call the inner belt or the strap material flimsy
- Grey Ghost Gear publishes no buckle, material or weight
Best for: a buyer who wants the inner and outer belt together and will measure belt length against Grey Ghost Gear's chart before ordering.
Key specifications
| Manufacturer | Grey Ghost Gear |
|---|---|
| Model | UGF Battle Belt with Padded Inner (Grey Ghost Gear page title: UGF 2 Piece Padded Battle Belt) |
| System | Two-piece inner/outer belt system (Grey Ghost Gear) |
| Width | Outer belt 2 in, padded inner belt 1.5 in (Grey Ghost Gear); the retailer's 1.5 in spec is the inner belt |
| Inside face | Inner belt with loop material that attaches to the hook backed outer belt (Grey Ghost Gear) |
| Attachment | 0.5 in webbing on the outer belt; 3 point loops for UGF Suspenders on the inner belt (Grey Ghost Gear) |
| Buckle | Not named by Grey Ghost Gear |
| Suspenders | UGF 3 Point Suspender Harness, a separate product |
| Sizes (Grey Ghost Gear) | SM 34-36, MED 37-39, LRG 40-42, XLG 43-44 in, by belt length, not waist size |
| Material | Not published by Grey Ghost Gear (retailer: nylon) |
| Weight | Not published |
| Model on this card | Coyote Brown, XL (43-44 in), 7014-14 |
“Pretty good belt for competition and other purposes. It's pretty solid construction.”
Joe, owner (KS) via OpticsPlanet, 2023
Best for light loads, under belt included: Viking Tactics VTAC Raze Belt, MultiCam, Large
1 3/4 in outer belt, 1 1/2 in inner belt (Viking Tactics) · Velcro under belt included · Cobra Buckle · made in the USA · card: MultiCam, Large, VTAC-RZ-2-MC
around $150exact price on OpticsPlanet
The pick for a light load, with the under belt in the box. Viking Tactics writes that the Raze "is meant for times when you want to be light and fast. This belt is not made for excessive loads." It also says the belt incorporates MOLLE and "an included velcro under belt so once it’s on it won’t move." Viking Tactics lists the outer belt at 1 3/4 in and the inner belt at 1 1/2 in, with a Cobra Buckle, light weight MOLLE attachment and sewn in load bearing anchor points, and says it is made in the USA. Viking Tactics also makes a V version with a metal V ring and no rear attachment point; the retailer's description names the sewn anchor points. For sizing, Viking Tactics says to tape measure your waist rather than use your pant size, and lists usable lengths of M 33-36, L 37-40, XL 41-44 and XXL 44-47 in. The retailer's size chart gives different ranges, so go by Viking's chart or ask before you order. The card is MultiCam in Large. Pew Pew Tactical's Travis Pike, in the same list that labels the UGF, labels the Raze "Best Lightweight Option"; that is one author's label, not a measured weight, and Viking Tactics publishes no weight. There are only four OpticsPlanet reviews, from 2018 to 2022, and two owners who ordered a Medium found it too small. Another sums it up: "Not designed for heavy loads, but perfect for someone who wants to be fast and light."
Pros
- Velcro under belt included (Viking Tactics): both belts of the two-belt setup in one box
- Cobra Buckle and sewn in load bearing anchor points (Viking Tactics)
- Made in the USA (Viking Tactics)
- Labeled "Best Lightweight Option" by Pew Pew Tactical (Travis Pike, 2023), the same list that labels the UGF
Cons
- Not made for excessive loads, in Viking Tactics' own words
- Only four owner reviews, the newest from 2022
- Two of the four owners found their Medium too small, and the retailer's size chart differs from Viking's
- One owner found getting a holster onto the belt the only downside
- Viking Tactics publishes no weight, material or warranty
Best for: a range or training belt for a light load of pouches, for a buyer who will tape measure their waist against Viking Tactics' chart.
Key specifications
| Manufacturer | Viking Tactics |
|---|---|
| Model | VTAC Raze Belt (Viking Tactics SKU VTAC-RZ) |
| Width | Outer belt 1 3/4 in, inner belt 1 1/2 in (Viking Tactics) |
| Inner belt | Velcro under belt included (Viking Tactics) |
| Buckle | Cobra Buckle (Viking Tactics) |
| Attachment | Light weight MOLLE attachment; sewn in load bearing anchor points (Viking Tactics) |
| Versions | Sewn anchor points, or a V version with a metal V ring and no rear attachment point (Viking Tactics) |
| Sizes (Viking Tactics) | Usable lengths M 33-36, L 37-40, XL 41-44, XXL 44-47 in; tape measure your waist |
| Made in | USA (Viking Tactics) |
| Weight | Not published |
| Model on this card | MultiCam, Large, VTAC-RZ-2-MC |
“I've so far been to the range and a few training courses with it and its done great.”
Darian, owner (KS) via OpticsPlanet, 2021
Best single belt with a removable pad: Condor LCS Cobra Gun Belt, Black, Small/Medium
2 in webbing (Condor) · removable anti-slip pad included · hook and loop inner belt not included · Cobra buckle by AustriAlpin · laser cut slots · card: Black, Small/Medium, 121175-002-S
around $95exact price on OpticsPlanet
The pick if you want one belt that can be worn on its own or turned into a two-belt system later. Condor describes a "Rigid, lightweight, low-profile first line belt system with laser cut webbing outer and a removable anti-slip pad inner for maximum comfort." The pad is in the box: Condor lists a "Removable anti-slip pad (Included)". The inner belt is not. Condor writes that the belt "Can be run as a two belt system by swapping out the anti-slip pad with our hook & loop Inner Belt (Not Included)", and lists that Inner Belt as item 121247. Condor gives a Genuine COBRA buckle by AUSTRIALPIN (2 in buckle), 2-inch wide belt webbing throughout, reinforcement with scuba webbing and laser cut slots for modular attachment. Its chart lists waist sizes from XS/S 26-28 in to XL/XXL 42-44 in. The card is Black in the retailer's Small/Medium; Condor's S/M is a 30-32 in waist, but the retailer names its sizes differently and we could not confirm that every name matches Condor's. All eight OpticsPlanet reviews, from 2020 to 2025, give it five stars. Owners praise the pad ("Padding is the best feature.") and the Cobra buckle, and one writes "This belt is ridged, and holds up well when loaded." No owner reports years of use. The video on this card is Condor's measurement guide for its LCS gun belt family.
Pros
- Removable anti-slip pad included; runs alone or as a two-belt system (Condor)
- Genuine COBRA buckle by AUSTRIALPIN, 2 in (Condor)
- Laser cut slots for modular attachment, reinforced with scuba webbing (Condor)
- All eight OpticsPlanet owner reviews give it five stars
Cons
- The hook and loop inner belt for a two-belt setup is sold separately (Condor Inner Belt 121247)
- The retailer's size names differ from Condor's chart labels, and one owner ordered the wrong size
- Eight reviews, the newest from 2025, and no long-term reports
- Condor publishes no weight and no buckle load rating
Best for: a buyer who wants one belt with a removable anti-slip pad now and the option to add Condor's hook and loop inner belt later. Check your waist against Condor's chart.
Key specifications
| Manufacturer | Condor Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Model | LCS Cobra Gun Belt (Condor) |
| Width | 2-inch wide belt webbing throughout (Condor) |
| Pad | Removable anti-slip pad, included (Condor) |
| Inner belt | Not included; Condor hook & loop Inner Belt 121247 for a two-belt setup |
| Buckle | Genuine COBRA buckle by AUSTRIALPIN, 2 in (Condor) |
| Attachment | Laser cut slots for modular attachment; reinforced with scuba webbing (Condor) |
| Sizes (Condor) | XS/S 26-28, S/M 30-32, M/L 34-36, L/XL 38-40, XL/XXL 42-44 in waist |
| Made in | Imported (Condor) |
| Weight | Not published |
| Model on this card | Black, Small/Medium on the retailer listing, 121175-002-S |
“Fits true to size. Plenty of slack to adjust for waist sizes in the specified range.”
HongKongChuy, owner (FL) via OpticsPlanet, 2022
Best budget battle belt: Condor Gen II Battle Belt, Olive Drab, Medium
Outer belt only: requires a 1.5-2 in inner web belt, not included (Condor) · 3D mesh lining · two rows of MOLLE webbing · four D-rings · card: Olive Drab, Medium (36-40 in waist), 241-001-M
around $30exact price on OpticsPlanet
The lowest-priced belt on this page, and an outer belt only. Condor writes "Requires 1.5"-2" inner web belt (Not Included)", so budget for that belt too; Condor lists its Tactical Belt (TB) and Cobra Tactical Belt (US1078) as compatible. Condor lists a "Breathable 3D mesh lining with anti slip material" and "Two rows of MOLLE webbing for modular attachments", plus four D-rings for a harness, two openings for leg rig attachment, side panels with hook and loop closure for easy inner belt threading, and a contoured shape to aid mobility while moving. The retailer's feature list calls the lining padded; Condor does not, so we don't. Condor lists no buckle and publishes no width or weight. Condor's chart gives S 30-34, M 36-40 and L 42-46 in waist; the retailer's listing sells the Medium only, in Olive Drab and Black, and the card is Olive Drab. There is very little owner feedback: a single OpticsPlanet review, from 2017, rates it 4/5 and says "It is comfortable and holds my equipment well.", but that owner found the Medium too small when going by the size chart and exchanged it for the Large.
Pros
- The lowest price on this page
- Two rows of MOLLE webbing, four D-rings for a harness and two leg rig openings (Condor)
- Breathable 3D mesh lining with anti slip material (Condor)
- Side panels with hook and loop closure for easy inner belt threading (Condor)
Cons
- Inner web belt not included; Condor requires a 1.5-2 in belt
- Only one OpticsPlanet review, from 2017, so there is little owner feedback
- That one owner found the Medium too small going by the size chart
- The retailer's listing sells the Medium only
- Condor publishes no width, buckle or weight
Best for: a first battle belt on a tight budget, for a buyer who already owns, or will add, a 1.5-2 in inner web belt.
Key specifications
| Manufacturer | Condor Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Model | Gen II Battle Belt (Condor) |
| Inner belt | Not included; requires a 1.5-2 in inner web belt (Condor) |
| Compatible inner belts (Condor) | Tactical Belt (TB), Cobra Tactical Belt (US1078) |
| Lining | Breathable 3D mesh lining with anti slip material (Condor) |
| Attachment | Two rows of MOLLE webbing; four D-rings for harness; two leg rig openings (Condor) |
| Buckle | None listed by Condor |
| Sizes (Condor) | S 30-34, M 36-40, L 42-46 in waist; lengths S 35, M 39, L 42 in |
| Width | Not published |
| Made in | Imported (Condor) |
| Weight | Not published |
| Model on this card | Olive Drab, Medium (36-40 in waist), 241-001-M |
“Belt is made of good quality. It is comfortable and holds my equipment well.”
Larry, owner (MA) via OpticsPlanet, 2017
Best slim battle belt: Condor Slim Battle Belt, Black, Small
Outer belt only: requires a 1.5-2 in inner web belt, not included (Condor) · three removable anti-slip pads · slim design to prevent over fold · card: Black, Small (30-34 in waist), 121160-002-S
around $30exact price on OpticsPlanet
Condor's slimmer take on the Gen II: "A slimmer version of our Gen II Battle Belt designed for a lighter loadout and improved movement." Like the Gen II, it is an outer belt only. Condor's feature list says "Inner belt not included", its spec line says it requires a 1.5-2 in inner web belt, and it adds "Best result when use with loop lined inner belt". Condor lists a slim design to prevent over fold, three removable anti-slip pads, which its overview calls rubberized, a 3D mesh lining, two rows of MOLLE webbing, four D-rings for a harness and two openings for leg rig attachment. Condor publishes no width, buckle or weight. Its chart gives S 30-34, M 36-40 and L 42-46 in waist; the card is Black in Small. Owner feedback is thin: two OpticsPlanet reviews, from 2019 and 2020, both five stars. One owner calls it "my first personal battle belt" and keeps a harness "in case the load gets too much for the belt alone, but so far I haven't felt the need"; the other writes that they "Have not field tested" it. The video on this card is Condor's Slim Battle Belt clip from the retailer listing, which says on screen that the inner belt is not included.
Pros
- Three removable anti-slip pads (Condor)
- Slim design to prevent over fold, for a lighter loadout (Condor)
- Two rows of MOLLE webbing, four D-rings and two leg rig openings (Condor)
- Condor's video shows the belt, its interior and a size caption
Cons
- Inner belt not included; Condor says it works best with a loop lined inner belt
- Designed for a lighter loadout than the Gen II, in Condor's words
- Only two OpticsPlanet reviews, and one owner had not field tested it
- Condor publishes no width, buckle or weight
Best for: a buyer who wants a slimmer outer belt for a light loadout and will add a loop lined 1.5-2 in inner belt.
Key specifications
| Manufacturer | Condor Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Model | Slim Battle Belt (Condor) |
| Inner belt | Not included; requires a 1.5-2 in inner web belt, best with a loop lined inner belt (Condor) |
| Compatible inner belts (Condor) | Tactical Belt (TB), Cobra Tactical Belt (US1078) |
| Pads and lining | Three removable anti-slip pads; 3D mesh lining (Condor) |
| Attachment | Two rows of MOLLE webbing; four D-rings for harness; two leg rig openings (Condor) |
| Buckle | None listed by Condor |
| Sizes (Condor) | S 30-34, M 36-40, L 42-46 in waist; lengths S 35.5, M 39, L 42 in |
| Width | Not published |
| Made in | Imported (Condor) |
| Weight | Not published |
| Model on this card | Black, Small (30-34 in waist), 121160-002-S |
“This seems just as good, when it comes to stitching, fit, etc. Especially when you consider the price point.”
Biggiewood, owner (WA) via OpticsPlanet, 2019
Best battle belt setup: inner belt, pad and MOLLE
Start with what you will have to add. The Grey Ghost Gear UGF and the Viking Tactics Raze come as complete two-belt systems: Grey Ghost Gear describes the UGF's padded inner belt as having loop material that attaches to the hook backed outer belt, and Viking Tactics says the Raze has an included velcro under belt. The Condor LCS Cobra can be worn alone with its removable anti-slip pad, or, in Condor's words, "run as a two belt system by swapping out the anti-slip pad with our hook & loop Inner Belt", which is not included. The Condor Gen II and Slim are outer belts only, and Condor says each requires a 1.5 to 2 in inner web belt; for the Slim it adds that a loop lined inner belt gives the best result. For pouches, the makers describe different attachment: two rows of MOLLE webbing on the Gen II and Slim, laser cut slots on the LCS Cobra, light weight MOLLE attachment on the Raze, and 0.5 in webbing on the UGF's outer belt. Two UGF owners who wrote in 2020 found its MOLLE loops tight. For suspenders, Grey Ghost Gear sells UGF suspenders that attach to the inner belt's 3 point loops, and Condor gives the Gen II and Slim four D-rings for a harness.
The best budget battle belt: what the lower price leaves out
The Condor Gen II and Condor Slim are the lowest-priced belts on this page, and both leave out the inner belt: Condor says each requires a 1.5 to 2 in inner web belt, not included, so count that belt in the cost. They differ in profile and padding. The Gen II has a breathable 3D mesh lining with anti slip material and a contoured shape to aid mobility; the Slim is, in Condor's words, a slimmer version of the Gen II designed for a lighter loadout, with three removable anti-slip pads. Neither has much owner feedback on OpticsPlanet: one review for the Gen II, from 2017, and two for the Slim, from 2019 and 2020.
How to size a battle belt
Each maker measures something different, so read the chart for the belt you buy:
- Grey Ghost Gear UGF. Grey Ghost Gear's chart is "based on belt length in inches, not waist size": SM 34-36, MED 37-39, LRG 40-42 and XLG 43-44 in. The retailer labels those sizes as waist sizes. Sizing is the most common complaint in its reviews: by our count 11 of 19 OpticsPlanet reviewers say it ran small or that they had to size up, one owner found it ran big, writing that the Large was "way to loose on the tightest setting", and two said their size fit.
- Viking Tactics Raze. Viking Tactics says to tape measure your waist and not use your pant size, and lists usable lengths of M 33-36, L 37-40, XL 41-44 and XXL 44-47 in, noting that you will run into Velcro outside those measurements. The retailer's chart gives different ranges. Two of the four OpticsPlanet reviewers ordered a Medium and found it too small.
- Condor belts. Condor lists waist ranges: XS/S 26-28 to XL/XXL 42-44 in for the LCS Cobra, and S 30-34, M 36-40 and L 42-46 in for the Gen II and Slim. The retailer names the LCS Cobra sizes differently (for example Small/Medium), and the video on its card is Condor's LCS gun belt measurement guide. The single Gen II reviewer found the Medium too small going by the chart.
How we chose these
This is a research-based roundup, not a hands-on test. We started from the battle belts the retailer sells, checked each listing's full model block to card one exact color and size, and read the maker's own product page for each belt; where the retailer and the maker disagree (width, lining, size chart), we print the maker's version and say so. We read every OpticsPlanet review on each listing and give their dates and counts, and we say plainly where there are almost none. For our top pick we checked each editorial and review claim against the saved source text. We print an editorial label only when we could confirm it in a saved article, name its author and date, and count one author's list as one verdict. There is no editorial score on this page; our picks are our opinion. See our methodology for how we work.
FAQ
What is the best battle belt?
From the evidence we read, the Grey Ghost Gear UGF Battle Belt w/ Padded Inner for most buyers: a two-piece system with a padded 1.5 in inner belt and a 2 in outer belt, per Grey Ghost Gear. The Viking Tactics VTAC Raze Belt also comes with its own Velcro under belt and is meant for light loads. Condor's LCS Cobra Gun Belt is a single 2 in belt with a removable anti-slip pad that can become part of a two-belt system, and Condor's Gen II and Slim battle belts are lower-priced outer belts that need an inner web belt you buy separately.
What is the best budget battle belt?
The Condor Gen II Battle Belt is the lowest-priced belt here, and the Condor Slim Battle Belt is its slimmer sibling. Both are outer belts only: Condor says each requires a 1.5 to 2 in inner web belt that is not included, so add that belt to the cost. The Gen II has a breathable 3D mesh lining with anti slip material; the Slim is a slimmer version designed for a lighter loadout, with three removable anti-slip pads. Each has very little owner feedback on OpticsPlanet: one review for the Gen II and two for the Slim.
What do I need for a battle belt setup?
A two-belt battle belt setup has an inner belt that goes through your pants belt loops and an outer belt that goes over it and carries your holster and pouches; on the Grey Ghost Gear UGF and the Viking Tactics Raze the two belts join with hook and loop. The Grey Ghost Gear UGF and the Viking Tactics Raze come with both belts. The Condor LCS Cobra comes with an anti-slip pad that Condor says you can swap for its hook and loop Inner Belt, which is sold separately. The Condor Gen II and Slim need a 1.5 to 2 in inner web belt that you add. Pouches, a holster and suspenders are extra on every belt here; Grey Ghost Gear sells its UGF suspenders separately, and Condor gives the Gen II and Slim four D-rings for a harness.
Does a battle belt come with an inner belt?
It depends on the belt. Grey Ghost Gear describes the UGF as an inner/outer belt system with a padded 1.5 in inner belt, and Viking Tactics says the Raze has an included velcro under belt. Condor's LCS Cobra includes a removable anti-slip pad but not Condor's hook and loop inner belt, and Condor says its Gen II and Slim battle belts do not include an inner belt.
How do I size a battle belt?
Use the maker's own chart and check what it measures. Grey Ghost Gear sizes the UGF by belt length in inches, not waist size, and by our count 11 of its 19 OpticsPlanet reviewers say it ran small or that they sized up. Viking Tactics says to tape measure your waist rather than use your pant size and lists usable lengths for the Raze; the retailer's chart for the Raze gives different ranges, and two of its four reviewers found the Medium too small. Condor lists waist ranges for the LCS Cobra, Gen II and Slim, and the retailer names the LCS Cobra sizes differently from Condor.
Is the Grey Ghost Gear UGF battle belt padded?
The padding is on the inner belt. Grey Ghost Gear describes a padded comfortable 1.5 inch inner belt and a 2 inch outer belt. The retailer lists the belt width as 1.5 in, which is the inner belt's width.
How much does a battle belt weigh?
None of the maker pages we read publishes a weight for these belts, so we print none. Pew Pew Tactical's label of the Raze as its Best Lightweight Option is one editor's pick, not a measured weight.
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