Blog One : Wilderness Instructor Belt

Wilderness Instructor Belt

The Wilderness was one of the first companies to bring out an “Instructor” belt, specifically designed with firearms training in mind. In many instances, products are improved as more competitors enter the market and designs involve. This time however I think the folks at The Wilderness got it right the first time….in my opinion “the original instructor belt” is still the best. I’ve looked at the competition and tried a few, but while there may be some that come close, I haven’t found any better. The Wilderness Instructor belt is nylon in construction, has a metal buckle and Velcro at the end to keep the loose end secure. There are several variations which allow you to choose color, stiffness, width and buckle material. I prefer the 1.5” width, “5 stitch” model as it gives plenty of stiffness and support for carrying a full size firearm all day long. They make a “3 stitch” version which is slightly less stiff (but for me too soft for regular carry of a firearm) and a heavier model with a plastic insert (which is too stiff and becomes uncomfortable). “3 stitch” and “5 stitch” refer to the additional rows of stitching that run the length of the belt. This additional stitching adds stiffness to the belt. I have found that while the wider 1.75” belt is also a quality product and works well with BDU’s, it is too wide for many belt loops, including those on most jeans, so I stick with the 1.5” as it seems to fit most pants