[stfesta]

It really comes down to personal preference.

I don't like them, never have and I doubt I ever will.

I have civilian and military gear and they are both very different. For me the outcome is the same. No waist belt.

If you're rucking just fine with it or without it, don't change.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Nothing worse than some "education" or a medical study to make you worse at something you are good at.

The enemy of good is better!

Just my $0.02.
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