Zero Grid Travel Security Belt - Hidden Money Pouch - Non-Metal Buckle

This is the travel/hiking belt I've been looking for. I like the 1 1/2" width, which works well with jeans, travel pants or hiking pants and is lightweight to boot.. The hidden compartment is thus also wider than other security belts and easily fits simple folded currency or whatever...and easy to get them out. Goes through airport scanners because of lack of metal, but the webbing and zipper feel sturdy and well made. A great find!

Got this about 2 months ago. Unfortunately, the tip has already started to split and fray making it difficult to thread through belt loops and the buckle. Not impressed with that design. Also airport security made me remove it even though it's not metal .UPDATE: Within 24 hrs of the posting of my review the company contacted me to offer a replacement. So definitely FIVE STARS for their customer service. The replacement belt has worked well. I use it to carry "mini survival kit" items as well as cash. I'm pleased with it.

It should serve the purpose. I had been using an Eagle Creek version for a number of years when traveling. As of late the buckle on the Eagle Creek kept popping open. There is no way that could happen with this belt. Its also 1/4 inch wider than the Eagle Creek, so that should make it easier to stash money etc. The zippered compartment is also several inches longer.At the price of this belt, it should be offered is sizes so that one does not have to resort to trimming and sealing the cut with a flame.

So far so good. Been wearing it for a week and it's not had any issues. Only thing I don't like is the zipper pull is metal, not sure if it'll pass through the airport magtrom's or not. I was worried I'd feel it too but it's not noticeable against my waist between the belt and my pants.Update: Yes the belt will pass through the magtromitor, I tested it at three airports here in the US. However it will not pass though the body scanner. The buckle and zipper show up on the scanner as will the magnetic strips contained in any of the US bills you have concealed inside it.Update 2: Had an issue after a few months where the buckle broke, ordered a second unit and had the same issue. My guess was something was out of spec. I contacted Zero Grids CS department, they responded very quickly and were awesome at getting me two replacements and included a hand written note and small gift. Could not have asked for better customer service, I would not hesitate to purchase from Zero Grid again.

I'm not one to bash products for fun. But, the buckle broke the very first time I tried it on. It's cheap plastic and the webbing is too thick for the buckle to handle. I think I could use a buckle from another webbing style belt, but shouldn't have to, the cost of this belt should cover a functional buckle as it's not exactly cheap. You can see the tab that broke off on the right side of the buckle in my picture.

I found a simple trick to buckling this zero grid belt buckle. The buckle will pop off one end, and you see 2 freaky parts. Don't panic, just see the 3rd diagram on the product page here. It shows the zipper right next to the logo of 6 shapes on a buckle part. You thread the buckle back in like that, zipper next to logo, and keep that part in a straight line with the plastic piece it attaches to; so if it clicks open, just press it back into a straight line. Put the other end of the belt into the top buckle part. Now put your thumb under the logo part, which is the side against your clothing, and make pincers of your hand, pressing that together with the top flap-like buckle part that you thread the other end into. Press at the very top of the flap, a bit hard, and it does work. Also lift that same top-of-the-flap part to open the buckle again. (You're welcome!)

I've been wearing it for the past few days, and am impressed with the ease of access to the money pouch. It fits in all of my women's jeans belt loops and is easily adjustable. I would wear this when I travel and cash on hand is necessary.

We bought this for our son to use while studying abroad this summer. The concept is good, but the design of the buckle is horrible. EVERY time he would buckle it, the buckle would fall off. Reattaching was difficult and he felt as though he was going to break the buckle. He has finally gave up and stopped using it. I'd return, but he won't be back until after the return period. It's a shame because he had another trip in the fall he could have used it for. Don't waste your money until they correct this issue.UPDATE: The company was nice enough to send me a a replacement belt, however it had the same issue as the first. The buckle comes off. I still would not recommend the belt until the fix problem.