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[Review+Video] Ferro Bison Belt: Best Range Belt?

Ferro Bison Belt
Need a lightweight, high-speed range or EDC belt that actually works?? We tried out the Ferro Concepts Bison Belt and loved it! Come see why.
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    Is the Ferro Concepts Bison Belt a glimpse at the future of tactical gear, or just more clout bait for wannabe Instagram influencers?

    Well, today we’re going to find out…

    During the height of lockdown insanity in 2020, I kept myself occupied for a week by putting together a battle belt setup.

    Truth be told, I’d been hesitant to get on the belt game for a few years. I always felt like even the most minimal or highly praised setups were clunky at best and downright uncomfortable at worst.

    While the Grey Ghost Gear Belt I picked up worked well enough, I still developed “hot spots” when I wore it all day in the desert.

    Grey Ghost Belt
    Grey Ghost’s belt left me feeling a tad uncomfortable.

    So, when Ferro Concepts announced a new battle, I was immediately intrigued.

    They’re consistently one of my favorite gear manufacturers.

    TL;DR: I knew I wanted to try it out.

    And that brings us to now. We’ll look at the Ferro Concepts Bison Belt and decide if it’s a worthy setup.

    $199
    at Evike

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    (Yes, we know it’s at Evike and that’s an airsoft store but they do carry actual, real gear like Ferro and Crye…so don’t judge us.)

    As always, I’ll run you through the notable features upfront then we’ll dive deeper into what I like and don’t like.

    So, if you’ve found yourself considering a Ferro Bison…read on. OR you can take a look at my full video review below if you’re into that sort of thing.

    And remember to check out the Pew Pew Tactical YouTube channel for more guns and gear.

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    The Bison Belt

    Ferro Concepts is known for its cool gear. From chest rigs (we reviewed one) to pouches, they tend to make things that just work.

    The Bison Belt is no exception.

    Ferro Bison Belt

    Offering sizes from small to extra-large, the Bison comes in a few colors, including Multicam, Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, Black, and Wolf Grey.

    The belt features a 2-inch outer belt with a 1.5-inch inner belt, a D-ring Cobra Buckle, and MOLLE compatibility.

    Ferro Bison Belt - Inner Belt
    Inner belt

    While all that sounds good on the jump, there’s so much more to this belt that really makes it a standout.  

    What’s Cool About It

    On the onset, Ferro’s Bison Belt seemed almost tailored to my gripes about other battle belts on the market.

    Ferro’s approach is novel.

    By incorporating innovative advancements in material science, the Bison Belt ditches all of the superfluous layers of Cordura.

    Ferro Bison Belt

    Instead, it derives most of its integrity and rigidity from Tegris — an interesting thermoplastic composite that provides stiffness and impact resistance…all while remaining very lightweight.

    The result is a belt that feels incredibly flexible yet still stiff.

    Ferro Bison Belt Shooting

    I’ve been using the Bison Belt as my go-to work belt for the past few months, and the difference is, in my opinion, night and day.

    The setup comes with a very simplistic inner belt with a bit of adjustment for length or tightness. It secures at the front with a g-hook and nylon loop.

    Ferro Bison Belt

    Notably, it lacks the rigidity that some other belts feature on their inner belt. Again, this is because it doesn’t require it.

    This means you get a lightweight, discreet, and flexible everyday belt that’s quite comfortable even when not doing gun things.

    Ferro Bison Belt Concealed Carry

    In fact, the extra-large weighs in around 8-ounces – pretty light!

    The outer belt uses hook-side Velcro to attach to the inner belt’s soft loop. It secures at the front with a cobra buckle.

    Ferro Bison Belt

    A generous amount of adjustment can be wrapped up and secured with another strip of Velcro running vertically through a slot near the buckle.

    One-inch tubular webbing comes sewn directly through the laser cut thermoplastic and provides the mechanism you attach your kit.

    Ferro Bison Belt

    All of this combined equates to the most comfortable, lightweight, and slim battle belt setup I’ve ever had.

    The Downsides

    As I said, I’ve worn the Bison pretty frequently…sometimes upwards of eight hours when we’re filming a ton of content at once.

    Ferro Bison Belt Shooting

    I often forget I’ve got it on, which is essentially what I want out of a belt.

    While I wouldn’t necessarily frame them as downsides, there are a handful of things to keep in mind here.

    Given that the belt is much thinner in profile than others, you may find that some of your pouches shift around more than they would otherwise.

    For example, my ESSTAC KYWIs with hard plastic belt mounts moved freely around the belt when I first installed them.

    Ferro Bison Belt Mag Pouches

    They sort of rely on tension derived from an assumed thicker belt to stay in place.

    This, however, was swiftly rectified by ditching the belt mounts for one of my favorite gear hacks on the market — WTFix Straps.

    These are essentially flexible, laser-cut, rubbery replacements for malice clips.

    $2
    at Grey Man Tactical

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    I can’t praise them enough! They’re inexpensive, simple to use, and just plain work.

    My holster also tended to shift around when the belt wasn’t in use. Again, the Safariland belt hanger I use is intended for much thicker belt systems.

    Ferro Bison Belt

    I actually don’t mind this one as much as it stays put when the belt is worn — especially when locked in with the lower leg strap mod I’ve got going on.

    It also means that I can don and doff the holster quickly if needed.

    Ferro Bison Belt Holster

    Lastly, Ferro themselves note that the Bison Belt is not intended for rappelling or human retention whatsoever.

    By the Numbers

    Ergonomics: 4.5/5

    The way this belt is laid out just makes sense. While you might have to adjust some pouches to make it work, it’s nothing too major.

    Ferro Bison Belt Shooting

    Fit & Feel: 5/5

    Hands down, the most comfortable belt I’ve used to date. If you’re tired of hot spots and want something that you forget about once it’s on…this is the model you want.

    Value: 4/5

    This isn’t your Walmart belt…Sporting a $215 price tag, it’s pricey. But it’s totally worth it…that’s if you manage to catch a restock in your size and chosen color.

    $199
    at Evike

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    Overall: 4.5/5

    All in all, the bison belt is one of the coolest additions to my gear locker recently. If you are frustrated by the bulk or discomfort of older generation belt setups, I would suggest the Bison Belt.

    Conclusion

    I think the implementation of high-tech materials to create a superior product is rad as hell. And I hope it’s a trend that continues.

    Ferro Bison Belt

    While I know Ferro certainly isn’t the only approach to the lightweight, high-speed belt setup — with offerings from Axl, GBRS, Ronin Tactics, and others — it’s the one I currently own, and I couldn’t be happier with it.

    $199
    at Evike

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    Again, check out the full video review below to see the belt in action.

    What do you think of the Bison Belt? Let us know in the comments below. Need more Ferro in your life? Check out our review of the Ferro Advanced Slickster and some upgrades.

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