A belt is a belt, right? well yes and no. I rarely wear belts. I don't travel with seat belts because they can be surprisingly uncomfortable, especially in TSA. However, as with most clothing, they tend to stretch with wear. then you get sagging boxes. It's no fun when you have a bag on your shoulder or your hands are full. I caught this strap before my flight today and couldn't be happier. The thin size made the strap unobtrusive, but it was strong enough to hold things tight. I usually hateβ¦