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For me a belt is peak practicality when paired with a backpack.
The belt carries small, dense and heavy items such as water, technology, sunscreen, first aid, electrolytes and snacks etc
The backpack carries high volume but light kit - sleeping bag, ccf/sleep mat, spare clothes, tent, food. The backpack should be as light as possible and ride higher on your back, or alternatively integrate with the belt such as with the Hill People Gear prairie / recon shit and their packs
Perks of this setup:
>distribute the weight on your pelvis not your spine, reduces fatigue and spinal wear and tear
>your body activates and generates power in an X shape- if your belt and backpack are independent you are more bio mechanically efficient
>ventilation. With a smaller pack your core and kidneys are exposed - less sweating
>belt is a daypack. Lash a windshirt to it and you’re good to go. Equally, ditch the backpack at camp, in a hotel locker or hide it in a bush to peakbag or dayhike
>belt can be worn (without backpack) across back like a bandoleer. This is acceptable fashion by normies meaning you’re not instantly pegged as a rambling hiker if you’re travelling or doing something in town, and you don’t have to check it in when visiting museums
>nice to run with
Take the beltpill
