My first 5.11 product, believe it or not. After 13 years in LE I finally bought 5.11. Just never needed to before. Anyway, if every product is as quality as this, I'll be back. Now, this belt is great. It's supportive and stays cinched tight all day without sliding loose at ALL. Now, make sure as other posters said you get one letter size up. I am a 36 waist but got the XL. It gives me enough extra to grab on to tighten it up. Definitely go one size larger. I almost said no so glad I did.
One Other thing: few people said its hard to tighten it really tight. I figured out how to cinch it nice and tight. If you thread through first side, then press down on that side of buckle, then thread through other side. If you still want tighter like I do, grab the side you first feed belt through, lift up SLIGHTLY and push more belt through, causing a loop center buckle. Then push loop down so it pushes the extra belt through the buckle.
Last: I don't feel the belt is too thick being double sided. Just my opinion.
Pros: Durable, lightweight
Cons: None
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.