Made in USA · Built for appendix carry
Support where the holster clips on. Stretch everywhere else. One belt for jeans, gym shorts, and a button-down.
The collection
Hunter Constantine makes EDC and concealed carry belts for carry days that start at the range and end at dinner. The Constantine Carry Belt is the flagship: a reinforced carry zone with a steel insert where the holster clips on, and military-grade elastic through the rest of the waist so the belt moves when you sit, drive, and bend. It's 1.5 inches wide, made in the USA, and sized by your pants size. Use this page to pick a belt, see how it compares with other belt types, and get answers before you buy.
Best seller
Best for AIWB and everyday carry
Two buckles · Ten colors · XS-XL
The main belt for appendix, IWB, and no-loop carry. Choose HC Logo or Blackout hardware, solid colors, Pink, and printed camo on one product page.
10 colors · 2 buckle finishes
HC Logo, Blackout, solid colors, Pink, and printed camo options.
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Best for inner and outer belt setups
IWB stability · 2 colors
A low-profile inner belt for extra IWB stability under an outer belt or competition setup.
2 colors
Black and tan options.
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Blem
Best price, limited stock
Same belt · cosmetic flaw · limited stock
Discounted blem belts with cosmetic flaws only. Availability is limited and may not include every color or size.
Black · Tan · Grey · Ranger
Limited stock. Cosmetic flaws vary.
Shop blemsWhy the HC belt
Most gun belts get their support by being stiff all the way around. The Constantine Carry Belt puts the stiffness only where the holster clips on, so the rest of the belt moves with you. That's what lets one belt work for appendix carry in jeans, gym shorts, and joggers. Not sure where to start? See how to choose an EDC belt.
A steel insert in the carry zone gives the holster a stable platform where it clips on.
Military-grade elastic gives when you sit, drive, bend, and train, and keeps the setup snug.
Works under gym shorts, joggers, sweats, and other soft clothes.
Standard gun-belt width, built for common holster clips. Fit still depends on your holster and clip spacing.
The Constantine Carry Belt is made in the USA.
Every belt is covered against defects for one year. If something goes wrong after that, reach out and we'll take a look.
| Need | CCB | Inner belt | Blem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | All-day concealed carry, appendix carry, gym shorts, joggers, and daily EDC. | Adding IWB stability under an outer belt. | Discount shoppers who are comfortable with cosmetic flaws and limited stock. |
| Carry Role | Primary concealed carry belt with a reinforced holster zone and stretch through the waist. | Support layer, not the main flagship belt. | Same carry concept as the main belt, sold as cosmetic seconds when available. |
| Options | HC Logo, Blackout, solid colors, Pink, and printed camo variants on one PDP. | Focused color set. | Customer can choose size. Color and buckle variant is determined by blem inventory on hand. |
| Next Step | Start here if you are buying a concealed carry belt. | Add it if your setup needs an inner belt. | Check stock only after you understand the main belt. |
Compare
Shoppers compare EDC belts by stiffness, comfort, and what they can wear them with. This table describes common belt types in general terms and where the Constantine Carry Belt differs. Specs vary by brand and model, so check each maker's page for details.
| Belt type | How it carries | Constantine Carry Belt |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffened gun belts | Reinforced webbing that's stiff all the way around. Strong holster support, worn through belt loops. | Stiff only at the carry zone, with stretch through the rest of the waist. Works with or without belt loops. |
| Ratchet gun belts | A track-and-buckle system that adjusts in small steps, usually on rigid webbing worn through belt loops. | Sized by your pants size and cinched to fit, with elastic that gives as you move instead of a ratchet. |
| Belt-free carry systems | A chassis that holds the holster without a belt, for clothes that have no belt or belt loops. | A belt you can wear under gym shorts or joggers one day and with jeans the next, using common holster clips. |
| Everyday leather or nylon belts | Built to hold up pants, not a loaded holster, so the holster can sag or shift. | Built for carry first, with Blackout hardware available for a lower-visibility look. |
This table describes common belt types in general terms, not any specific brand or model.
Buyer's guide
The best EDC belt is the one that supports your holster and that you'll actually put on every day. Check these six points before you buy.
Most holster clips and belt-mounted gear are built for 1.5-inch belts. The Constantine Carry Belt is 1.5 inches wide.
A carry belt has to hold the holster steady when you draw, sit, and move. Look for reinforcement at the carry position, not only a stiff strap.
A belt that's rigid all the way around can dig in when you sit or drive. Stretch through the waist keeps the setup snug without the pressure.
If you carry in gym shorts, joggers, or sweats, you need a belt that works without belt loops. The Constantine Carry Belt cinches around your waist under soft clothing.
Pick the range where your pants size sits near the middle, and go up if you're between sizes. Sizes run from X-Small (22–28) to X-Large (48–54). See the size guide on the Constantine Carry Belt page.
Choose HC Logo or lower-visibility Blackout hardware. Blackout also unlocks Pink and printed camo. Solid colors and Pink are $115, and camo is $125.
Carry use cases
The belt was designed around appendix carry, with the reinforced zone placed where the holster clips on.
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Wear it through the loops on your shorts, or cinch it under gym shorts, joggers, and sweats that have none. Carry the same setup you wear with jeans.
Read about elastic EDC belts
Wear it through belt loops with jeans or chinos, and choose Blackout hardware for a lower-visibility look.
How to avoid printing
Pair the Velcro inner belt with an outer belt for extra stability on a competition rig.
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Quick answers
The best EDC belt supports your holster without making you dread putting it on. Look for a 1.5-inch width, reinforcement at the carry position, and enough comfort to wear all day. We built the Constantine Carry Belt around that idea: a reinforced carry zone with a steel insert and stretch through the rest of the waist.
The Constantine Carry Belt is made in the USA. It's built for appendix and IWB carry, works with or without belt loops, and comes in two buckle finishes and 10 colors.
The Constantine Carry Belt isn't elastic all the way around. It's designed to support a loaded holster at the reinforced carry zone, while the elastic gives through the rest of the waist. Fit still depends on your holster, clip choice, carry position, and sizing.
Choose a belt that doesn't need belt loops. The Constantine Carry Belt cinches around your waist under gym shorts, joggers, or sweats, so you can carry the same holster setup you wear with jeans.
Start with the Constantine Concealed Carry Belt if you want the flagship concealed carry belt. Use the inner belt as a support accessory, and shop blems only when you are comfortable with cosmetic seconds and limited stock.
Use your pants size, not your belt length. Choose the range where your pants size sits near the middle, and go up if you're between sizes. Sizes are X-Small 22–28, Small 26–34, Regular 32–40, Large 36–46, and X-Large 48–54.
The belt is 1.5 inches wide and built for common holster clips. Fit still depends on your holster, clip spacing, carry position, and how you size the belt.
No. Blackout, Pink, and printed camo options now live on the main Constantine Carry Belt product page instead of separate collection cards.
Storefronts across the country carry the Constantine belt.