New wilderness low pro edc belt doesn’t seem to stay put. Advice needed

[hk45]

Finally received my new wilderness low pro edc belt. I’m fairly new to carry belts so go easy on me! When I put the belt on I notice that the buckle does little to stop the belt from slipping through. It seems to rely almost entirely on the Velcro to hold the belt cinched. Is this normal for all belts like this?

Thanks. It does looks like a very HQ belt, btw.

[Coyotesfan97]

I’m interested to hear about it as it’s marketed towards AIWB. I’ve only used their Instructor belts.

[NPV]

Are you threading the belt through the buckle twice?

Should look like this.

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[RJ]

As per NPV, that's how Wilderness suggests. Same as my Mastermind Tactics, in fact every type of belt I've ever had with one of those buckles threads that way. Absolutely no problem in retention; the velcro is just to keep the belt cinched down.

I assume it's this one?

https://www.thewilderness.com/belts/lowpro-edc-belt/

[GAP]

I’ve been wearing one since they first came out... just thread it through the buckle twice as previously mentioned.

[Rex G]

Find a tutorial, on how this type of buckle operates. The buckle, alone, keeps the belt tight. The Velcro part simply serves to keep the loose part from flapping about.

[hk45]

Are you threading the belt through the buckle twice?

Should look like this.

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I think so. See picture. I notice that when I pull the belt tight while on my waist, it will retract and pull back through unless it’s secured to the Velcro. In other words, it will not stay tight unless attached to the Velcro. It just doesn’t seem to be biting the buckle, if that makes any sense.

[NPV]

That looks correct to me. I can pull the tag end back through if unsecured too but I’d have to be doing it deliberately, it’s not something I’ve ever had an issue with when wearing the belt. For reference the belt supports a 5” Government 1911 and a spare 8 round mag for me.

[hk45]

That looks correct to me. I can pull the tag end back through if unsecured too but I’d have to be doing it deliberately, it’s not something I’ve ever had an issue with when wearing the belt. For reference the belt supports a 5” Government 1911 and a spare 8 round mag for me.

Thanks. I was initially just concerned that I felt my belt was relying on the Velcro and when that eventually wears out, the belt won’t stay snug

[1911Nut]

Thanks. I was initially just concerned that I felt my belt was relying on the Velcro and when that eventually wears out, the belt won’t stay snug

Wilderness has refreshed the velcro you are referencing on a few of my belts for very reasonable cost.

[TAZ]

Ive noticed that without the velcro mine is not as secure as other buckle types. Its not pants falling down insecure, but it doesn't stay at the tightness I set it. With the velcro, no issues of it EVER coming loose or slipping.

[RJ]

I’d have to stare at it some more but the buckle on my Mastermind Specialist Pro seems more “arched” than the one you pictured, hk45. I don’t recall any issues slipping with mine. Might be an option if things don’t work with the Wilderness (but it should work, I agree).

[kobuksonhwacha]

I think so. See picture. I notice that when I pull the belt tight while on my waist, it will retract and pull back through unless it’s secured to the Velcro. In other words, it will not stay tight unless attached to the Velcro. It just doesn’t seem to be biting the buckle, if that makes any sense.

That doesn't seem right. I know for a fact that their Frequent Flyer belts are designed specifically such that the Velcro is not necessary to maintain belt tension and I can't imagine them deviating from this philosophy with the LowPro. I would maybe reach out to Wilderness and explain your issue - their customer service is excellent.

[LJP]

I’ve had one since almost immediately after they were introduced. No problems whatsoever threading the buckle as shown by NPV. Supports an AIWB holster just fine.

[hk45]

From google searches I’ve seen others mention (not complaint really) that the low pro edc buckle allows the webbing to slip through more so than other buckles like the instructor or frequent flyer. I will say I am a bit disappointed the buckle doesn’t bite hard.