Whether you're hiking rugged trails, scaling a mountain, or backpacking from city to city, a high-quality adventure belt keeps your gear in place while offering comfort and durability. But how do you know whether the belt you’ve found online actually has those features?
Before pressing “add to cart,” here are 5 features of a high-quality adventure belt to look for:
1. All-day Comfort
All-day adventures require all-day comfort. That’s why our adjustable belts feature a low-profile buckle that’s contoured to follow the curve of your form for maximum comfort, while performance stretch webbing gives you freedom of motion to move with your body.
2. Durability
A hallmark sign of a high-quality adventure belt is that it’s durable enough to last adventure after adventure. When shopping for an adventure belt that will last for years to come, look for features that signify longevity, such as quality materials and construction.
The buckles on our outdoor belts, for example, are molded with high density plastic that is durable, while its Performance Stretch webbing has been tested to ensure performance and durability.
3. Lightweight
When you’re on an adventure, lightweight gear is essential. Unlike traditional belts with heavy buckles, adventure belts are constructed from materials designed to be lightweight and functional without sacrificing on performance. That’s why you’ll want to look for a belt that offers support without adding unnecessary weight.
When designing our athletic belts, the team at Arcade chose to construct its buckle from high density molded plastic that’s incredibly lightweight, yet strong enough to withstand anything you can.
4. Micro-Adjustable
The best adventure belts offer uncompromised support. But if it doesn’t fit your body properly, there’s only so much support it can provide. That’s why we recommend looking for a flexible belt that’s able to offer a custom fit.
Our line of adventure belts feature a micro-adjustable buckle that dials in your exact fit. More precise than holes, these buckles easily adjust, no matter how many layers you’re wearing.
5. Machine Washable
At the end of a long trip, the last thing you need is yet another piece of gear to maintain. That’s why an outdoor belt that’s machine washable is an unexpected bonus– because when your gear is easy to clean, you can focus on the adventure at hand without worrying about how to maintain it afterward.
At Arcade, our goal is to change the way you think about belts by creating a line of adventure belts that’s comfortable and lightweight, yet durable enough to last for years to come. So before you take off on your next big adventure, be sure to take a look at our variety of styles available– and snag one for a friend, too.
