Reliable belt, I've had mine for about two weeks now and for $11 the price couldn't be better. I have yet to test it in the field by wearing it discreetly in everyday life, but as my leather strap has worn down to the equivalent of cloth I'm sure it will perform better. Note that the buckle will jingle very loudly when you unbuckle the strap in your "things and grunts" region. I have a 38" waist and had room to spare and didn't feel the need to shorten the strap which, being nylon, should cut and burn easily like paracord.