Ti-Ring Belt - Black
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Overview
A climber's friction belt, refined.
The ring belt traces back to 1980s rock climbers who needed a belt they could loosen over a harness and cinch back down on the wall. The design never went out of style because it does one thing better than any buckled belt: it adjusts to exactly the length you need, in any increment. The Ti-Ring Belt carries that pattern forward with instrument-grade materials and small-batch American construction.Built around two CNC-machined titanium rings.
Most ring belts use stamped steel or cast aluminum hardware. Ours are CNC-milled from titanium: lighter, stronger, and fully corrosion-proof in sweat, salt, and rain. The twin-ring geometry creates the friction lock that holds the belt in position under load and releases cleanly with a pull on the tab.Lighter weight MILSPEC tracer rigger's webbing.
We spec a custom-milled, lighter weight variant of MILSPEC tracer rigger's webbing. It is rigid enough to support EDC gear without rolling, soft enough to wear over technical shorts, and specified to hold its hand through years of wash cycles. A nylon webbing tab and hook-and-loop keeper secure the tail.Infinite micro-adjustment, no holes.
Punch-hole belts give you roughly 1-inch jumps. Ratchet belts lock to a fixed tooth. The Ti-Ring design gives you every millimeter in between, which matters after a long hike, a heavy meal, or a cold-weather layering change. Loosen on the trail, tighten at the table. -
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Specifications
Specifications:
Materials:- Titanium
- Lighter Weight MILSPEC Tracer Rigger's Style Webbing
- Nylon Webbing Tab
- Hook and Loop
- Size 28, OAL- 39"
- Size 30, OAL- 41"
- Size 32, OAL- 43"
- Size 34, OAL- 45"
- Size 36, OAL- 47"
- Size 38, OAL- 49"
- Size 40, OAL- 51"
- Size 42, OAL- 53"
- 3.5oz
FAQ
What is a ring belt? A ring belt is a friction belt that uses two metal rings instead of a traditional buckle. You thread the webbing tail through both rings, fold it back through the first ring, and pull tight. Friction between the webbing and the rings locks it in place. The design originated with rock climbers in the 1980s and is valued for infinite adjustment without holes.
How does the Ti-Ring Belt adjust? Feed the webbing tail through both titanium rings, pass it back through the first ring only, and pull to tighten. To loosen, lift the free end and pull. The hook-and-loop QR tab secures the tail against the belt so it does not flap.
Is titanium better than steel or aluminum for a belt? Titanium is roughly 45 percent lighter than steel at comparable strength and will not rust or corrode in sweat, salt water, or rain. Unlike anodized aluminum, it does not flake or wear through to a different color. For a belt that lives on your body daily, titanium is the longest-service-life material available in this form factor.
What size should I order? Measure with a cloth tape around the outside of your pants, not your bare waist, at the point where you wear the belt. The listed size is the smallest measurement when fully cinched. Each size adjusts approximately +4 inches up from that number. For odd measurements, order the next size up.
Will it hold a holster, sheath, or heavy EDC? The Ti-Ring Belt is designed as an everyday carry belt for knives, multi-tools, pouches, and light sheaths. It is not rated as a dedicated duty or gun belt. For heavier concealed carry loads, a dedicated double-layer rigger belt is a better tool.
How heavy is it? Approximately 3.5 ounces, depending on size. Among the lightest full-function belts made.
Where is it made? Cut, sewn, and assembled in Washington State, USA. Titanium rings are CNC-machined in the USA.
How do I clean it? Hand wash in cool water with mild soap. Air dry. Do not machine dry. The titanium rings need no maintenance.
