"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I have been wearing a version of this belt for years on hiking days and everyday use, and the slim one-inch profile sits cleanly under a pack hipbelt without creating any bulk or pressure. The aluminum buckle is light, and the recycled nylon webbing dries fast when things get wet out on the trail.""Some gear earns its reputation by staying out of the way, and the Patagonia Friction Belt has been doing exactly that for a long time. Built from quick-drying 100% recycled nylon webbing with a low-profile one-inch width, it sits quietly under a pack hipbelt, through belt loops, and across long active days without adding bulk, weight, or fuss. At just 2. 2oz, it is the kind of piece you put on in the morning and stop thinking about completely, which is precisely the point. The anodized aluminum buckle resists corrosion through wet weather, river crossings, and salty coastal days, and the webbing is tough enough to pull double duty as an emergency lash strap when the situation calls for improvising. At 43 inches, it accommodates a wide range of waist sizes with room to trim down if needed. Simple, reliable, built from recycled materials, and made in a Fair Trade Certified factory, the Friction Belt is the no-nonsense accessory that quietly earns its keep every single day."