Helikon-Tex Forester Bushcraft Belt - Earthy Brown/Black A

One lane to accommodate everything

The Forester belt is designed to carry your bushcraft gear comfortably while in the woods. A special belt-loop mounting system keeps everything in place - nothing slides around.

This completes the Helikon-Tex range with an additional carrying system, designed for bushcraft enthusiasts. The Forester belt has a common feature with the tactical belt: it can be worn over the top layer of clothing. In bushcraft it will replace a bag or even a small backpack. It does not occupy your hands and does not restrict your movements when moving through the woods. You can attach forest accessories to the Forester belt with loops, for example: SERE pocket, Water Canteen pocket, Compass/Survival pocket, etc. Together, they will create a comfortable set for bushcraft enthusiasts.

Belt with a turbulent history

The genesis of the Forester bushcraft belt dates back to the 1950s and the armed conflict in Malaya. At that time, SAS soldiers used nylon webbing with clip buckles as belts with armor, which were sourced from webbing securing parachute-dropped loads.

Over time, most British special units (SAS, SBS), marines and paratroopers began using the same. The roll pin buckle belt was much better than standard solutions. It had a simple adjustment and fitted to the wearer's body. More complicated was the STABO evacuation harness from the Vietnam War and its predecessor, the McGuire harness. It consisted of a harness with a belt sewn from nylon parachute webbing with clip buckles similar to the British. Equipment items were attached to the belt: ammunition pouches, water canteens, grenades, etc.