I bought this belt because I love the idea of a ratchet system, especially since I'm in the middle of a fat loss cycle. When I received it I was impressed with its weight, it holds up well with my EDC kit. I especially like the weight of the buckle. The packaging is very protective, however it took a few days for the belt to lose its memory and unwind. Very good fit and workmanship, the mechanism runs smoothly and is robust. I will buy more!