Tradesmen and the outdoors go hand-in-hand. For many Pros, punching the clock on Friday afternoon kicks off a weekend of fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, and a host of other outdoor activities. That’s why I’m excited about the new Arcade x Realtree belt collaboration.
New to Arcade belts?
They make performance stretch belts that fit a variety of needs, including folks working in the trades. Their designs are made from a rugged webbing and offer a more precise fit than standard leather belts. The webbing material is perfect for supporting your tools on a belt clip or even individual pouches when you don’t feel like wearing a full-on tool belt.
Arcade x Realtree Belts
The Arcade x Realtree collaboration runs across three belt styles in two camo patterns. Aside from the camo pattern, the main differences are the hardware selections. Here are the details:
Adventure Series Realtree Camo Original: $42.95
- Fit: 1.5-inch webbing, 30 – 40-inch length
- Pattern: Realtree original camo
- Adventure Series: Designed for freedom of movement in outdoor environments
- Stiff Performance Stretch Webbing: Allows bending and movement with the stiffness to support heavier tools
- Ultra-Durable Plastic Buckle: Made from high density and high tensile strength plastic, this buckle can handle more pressure than most zinc alloys
- Tapered Buckle Design: Feeds easily through belt loops
- Micro Adjustable Buckle: Offers a more precise fit than standard belts with holes, helping you dial in perfect comfort
- Molded Buckle Ridges: Enhanced your grip so you can make adjustments easily even if your hands are sweaty
- Anti-Slip Buckle Mechanism: Prevents webbing from slipping loose while you work
- Abrasion-Resistant Webbing: Keeps your belt in it for the long haul by standing up to scuffs, spills, and tears
- Travel Friendly: Metal-free buckle won’t set off metal detectors at airports or secure jobsites
- Elastic Belt Keeper: Keeps excess belt tucked in place
Utility Series Realtree APX Hardware: $44.95 – $49.95
- Fit: 1.5-inch webbing, 30 – 40-inch or 38 – 40-inch length
- Pattern: Realtree APX camo
- Utility Series: Designed for freedom of movement with greater durability for jobsite environments
- Stiff Performance Stretch Webbing: Allows bending and movement with the stiffness to support heavier tools
- Ultra-Durable Plastic Buckle: Made from high density and high tensile strength plastic, this buckle can handle more pressure than most zinc alloys
- Tapered Buckle Design: Feeds easily through belt loops
- Micro Adjustable Buckle: Offers a more precise fit than standard belts with holes, helping you dial in perfect comfort
- Molded Buckle Ridges: Enhanced your grip so you can make adjustments easily even if your hands are sweaty
- Anti-Slip Buckle Mechanism: Prevents webbing from slipping loose while you work
- Abrasion-Resistant Webbing: Keeps your belt in it for the long haul by standing up to scuffs, spills, and tears
- Travel Friendly: Metal-free buckle won’t set off metal detectors at airports or secure jobsites
- Elastic Belt Keeper: Keeps excess belt tucked in place
Utility Series Realtree APX Hardware Alu: $54.95
- Fit: 1.5-inch webbing, 30 – 40-inch or 38 – 40-inch length
- Pattern: Realtree APX camo
- Utility Series: Designed for freedom of movement with greater durability for jobsite environments
- Stiff Performance Stretch Webbing: Allows bending and movement with the stiffness to support heavier tools
- Aircraft Aluminum Buckle: Light and low-profile, yet strong with the ability to resist rust and chipping
- Micro Adjustable Hook Buckle: Offers a micro adjustable hook buckle with multiple loops for a more precise fit and quick adjustments on the fly
- Interior Silicone Stays: Prevents the belt from sliding around your waist
- Abrasion-Resistant Webbing: Keeps your belt in it for the long haul by standing up to scuffs, spills, and tears
- Elastic Belt Keeper: Keeps excess belt tucked in place
Should You Buy One?
A lot of people don’t think too much about their belts, but Arcade’s designs are really well-suited for the trades. I like the stiffness of the webbing for clipping tools onto without permanently bending out the way leather likes to. At the same time, it stretches as you move, so you’re not feeling tight or trapped as you work.
Of the three styles, the two Hardware models are the best fit for professional tradesmen. While the Original can work, it’s part of the Adventure series, and the Hardware models are dialed in for higher durability in jobsite environments.
