IT IS WHAT IT IS....LOOK'S COOL AND FUNCTION'S WELL. GO'S WITH ANYTHING ALMOST.

I mean, you need a belt, right?

This works perfectly, fits any size (I'm a 40 dropped to a 36 waist and, surprise, it still works), and after a day on a sailboat or hiking, it can pop tops off of beer.... or cola. Whatever your thing is.

As far as woven type belts are concerned, this is the best I've used.

This belt does take a little while to wear in to where it will lie flat, but I have no complaints on its function. The fabric seems to fray just a tad around where the buckle bites, but that is normal after use. Overall, the material seems super durable and will likely last a long time like many of my other Patagonia products. Very satisfied on my purchase and will recommend to friends looking for a functional, durable way to keep their pants up.

I want to love this belt so much, but one of its greatest assets is also creates its greatest flaw. This burly belt will probably last until my unborn children or possibly grandchildren lose it.

It is the thick rigid polyester that also prevents the belt from lying flat - it literally creates a gap between the buckle + your pants. Perhaps this will change with time as it conforms to my body (at which time it will receive 5 stars), but after a few uses there has been no change + the awkward protrusion remains.

Fortunately, this lack of body confirmation doesnt seem to prevent the belt from keeping your pants up or staying tight. The buckle creates a nice "bite" that won't let go unless you want it too... even on that beer you can open with it.

I love Patagonia, but this belt sucks. The belt buckle sticks out unusually far and aside from just being down right silly looking it is not functional.