I’ve tried a lot of carry belts over the years, from traditional rigid gun belts to newer designs built specifically around concealed carry. After daily carrying and testing more belts than I can remember, three have become my personal favorites: the Hunter Constantine Carry Belt, Agonic EDB, and Aegitec Hybrid EDC Belt. I genuinely like all three, but each does things a little differently. After carrying each with the same Glock 19 appendix setup—and spending about two years with the Hunter Constantine—here’s where each one stands out.
Three Carry Belts That Earned a Permanent Place in My EDC Rotation
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I’ve carried concealed for years and have tried a long list of gun belts along the way, including belts from 5.11, Kore, Blue Alpha Gear, and plenty of others. There are a lot of good belts on the market, but over time I’ve moved away from the traditional idea that an EDC belt needs to be extremely stiff from end to end.
For IWB and especially appendix carry, I’ve found that some stretch combined with a reinforced section around the holster gives me a much better balance of comfort, support, and concealment. The belt can move with your body while still providing enough structure to keep the holster where it belongs.
That’s ultimately how the Hunter Constantine Carry Belt, Agonic EDB, and Aegitec Hybrid EDC Belt became my three favorite carry belts.
Before getting into the differences, I want to make one thing clear: I genuinely like all three of these belts. None of them is a bad choice, and each has advantages that could make it the better choice for a particular person. This isn’t a comparison where I’m trying to find something wrong with two belts so I can declare one the winner.
I tested all three using a Glock 19 carried appendix, and I wore each belt daily for several weeks. The Hunter Constantine has considerably more time behind it because I’ve been using mine for roughly two years.
I’m also 6'2" and around 250 pounds, so keep that in mind when considering my experience—particularly when I talk about comfort while sitting. Belt comfort and concealment can change depending on body type, carry position, holster, and firearm.
Hunter Constantine Carry Belt
Of the three, the Hunter Constantine has the most stretch, and for me it is also the most comfortable.
That additional range of stretch becomes especially noticeable when sitting down or driving. The belt gives with your body without allowing the Glock 19 and holster to feel unsupported. When standing, all three belts in this comparison do a good job supporting the gun. Sitting is where the Constantine really separates itself for me.
It is also extremely easy to make small adjustments on the fly. If I want a little more or less tension, I can change it quickly without fighting with the belt.
The stretch also does something that might seem counterintuitive if you’re accustomed to extremely rigid gun belts: it can actually help with concealment. Instead of creating a rigid hoop around your waist, the belt maintains tension and helps keep the holster and gun pulled into your body as you move.
My biggest complaint with the Hunter Constantine is simple: it’s expensive.
I like the belt enough that I’ve continued wearing it for about two years, so obviously the price wasn’t a deal breaker for me. But not everyone wants to spend that much on a carry belt, especially when there are less expensive options that work very well.
Agonic EDB
The Agonic EDB takes a somewhat different approach and has several things going for it.
It’s comfortable, has plenty of adjustment, and I particularly like how easily the belt can be routed through smaller belt loops. The multiple adjustment points also give you a lot of control over how the belt fits and where the supportive section sits.
The rigid Tegris panel is both one of the EDB’s strengths and my biggest complaint about it.
That panel creates a very useful rigid section where you actually need support for the gun and holster. I like the concept and it works. However, I found the edges of the Tegris uncomfortable against my body. Mine needed a little sanding to smooth the edges before I was completely happy with it.
After doing that, it was fine.
It’s worth mentioning because this is exactly the kind of small thing you don't necessarily learn by looking at a belt online. The rigid panel serves a purpose, but depending on your body and where everything lands, you may notice it more than I did with the other two belts.
Aegitec Hybrid EDC Belt
The Aegitec surprised me primarily because of how much belt you get for the money.
Its reinforced section reminds me quite a bit of what I like about the Hunter Constantine. It provides structure around the holster while allowing the rest of the belt to work with your body rather than behaving like a traditional rigid gun belt.
It doesn't stretch as much as the Constantine, and adjustment isn't quite as effortless. If I could change one thing about it specifically for IWB carry, I'd probably make the material a little stretchier.
But those criticisms need to be considered alongside its price.
For what the Aegitec costs, it's extremely hard to beat.
The additional stiffness may also become an advantage depending on how you carry. Of these three belts, the Aegitec would actually be my first choice for OWB carry. The characteristic that makes it slightly less comfortable than the Constantine for IWB gives it the additional structure I want when supporting an OWB holster.
Which One Would I Choose?
If you forced me to put the three in order based specifically on my experience, it would be:
1. Hunter Constantine Carry Belt
2. Aegitec Hybrid EDC Belt
3. Agonic EDB
But that ranking needs context.
The Hunter Constantine is my favorite because its combination of stretch, support, easy adjustment, and comfort—particularly while sitting—works extremely well for the way I carry. If the price doesn't bother you, it's the one I personally prefer.
If your budget can't justify the Constantine, the Aegitec would be my next choice. You give up some stretch and the adjustment isn't quite as easy, but you're getting a very capable carry belt for substantially less money. And if I were primarily carrying OWB, I would actually choose the Aegitec out of these three because of its additional stiffness.
The Agonic comes in third for me primarily because of my experience with the Tegris panel, not because it's a bad belt. It's comfortable, highly adjustable, works well through smaller belt loops, and the rigid panel
