I needed a durable, attractive belt for hiking and everyday wear and this fits the bill. I have a 32 inch waist so I trimmed about 8-10 inches with scissors and finished off the end with a lighter to adjust the length. The plastic buckle feels solid and securely snaps onto the shoulder straps. Reminds me of my old Boy Scout belt but better quality. Incidentally, the retaining ring shown in the offer was included in the kit!