I have tried many other "stretch" bands on Revain. Most of these were on the bulky side, with a material-like piece of leather sewn onto the end that made it difficult to thread through the hanging strap right after the buckle. Also, sometimes the buckle on these straps is uncomfortable or too big. This jelt belt is great. Yes, it's more expensive than many other rubber bands, but you get what you pay for. It fits well and the excess length is not a problem. I have 32 inches and it works very well and the magnetic mount works well. It took me a while to figure out how to unzip it. It's more than just a magnet. I also like the very thin closure. The belt is very comfortable to wear and holds my pants without being too tight. I'll be buying a second one soon.