Review: Arcade Atlas Belt

Active outdoor pursuits demand good range of motion, and that means loose-fitting pants that still hold tight to your waist. For the latter requirement, the Arcade Atlas Adventure Belt ($40) adjusts easily, opens & closes with one hand, and has just the right amount tension for a snug fit that doesn't feel restrictive or constraining. The sleek, low-profile design stays out of the way, while the light weight makes you forget it's there. Until you hit the airport, that is, and you realize you forgot to remove it for the scanner—with its lack of metal parts, you breezed right through. Nice—one less thing to deal with when traveling.

I like these belts so much that I own multiple colors, some of which I tend to leave on my pants and shorts as if they were built in, only taking them off when it's time for a wash. Hmm, there's an idea—trousers that come with Arcade belts included. I hope the business-development team at Arcade is reading this...

Available at arcadebelts.com.