Belts

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Kevlar Smokejumper Belts Can Survive Infinite Buffet Trips

1:00AM January 17, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

Worried about blowing a buckle the next time you binge at your local buffet? Best Made’s belts are made from the same material as the harnesses that allow smokejumpers to safelty parachute into a raging inferno. More »


Geek Out

This Belt Buckle Doesn’t Undo With The Click Of A Mouse

9:00PM July 12, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

That would just be too easy. But rest assured, whichever OS your allegiance lies with is supported by Etsy sellers Getting Weddy, who have both Mac and PC belt buckles starting from $US15. More »


This Is Where Batman Sticks His iPhone

4:20PM September 29, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

This the TDK Batman Utility Pouch. It’s a gorgeous, functional replica of Batman’s utility belt from The Dark Knight. It’s also the solution to Batman’s iPhone case woes. More »


Folding Travel Belt From Hermès Will Set You Back $US750

7:13PM May 14, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

I know Hermès is a high-end brand and all, but $US750 for a folding belt just takes the piss. I do like the way it folds out like a carpenter’s measuring tape though – smart. [Selectism via Acquire via OhGizmo]


Gadgets

Shoot From The Hip With Brando’s Camera Belt Lock Holster

10:50PM February 8, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Just because you didn’t make it into the police force, it doesn’t mean you have to go through life with a naked belt. Strap Brando’s camera belt lock on for size, and feel the testosterone course through your veins. More »


Science

Study: Mobile Phone Holsters May Reduce Bone Density

3:20AM October 28, 2009 | Adam Frucci

If you carry your phone on your belt, here’s some bad news for you: according to Turkish researchers, you may be at risk for reduced hip bone density. More »


Cameras

Spider Belt Holster Lugs DSLRs, Dad Style

6:45PM May 28, 2009 | John Herrman

That camera looks a little precarious, and I’m not sure how much I want to depend on my pants to hold something up, but I can see how a DSLR belt holster might be useful.

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Tough Times Belt Puncher: Try the Recession Diet

2:00AM February 17, 2009 | Sean Fallon

Taken literally, the idiom “tighten you belt” means it’s time to cut back on your strict bacon diet in lean economic times. A recession diet calls for sacrifice—and this belt puncher can help.

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MP3 Belt Buckle Activates With Hip Thrusts

12:11AM January 13, 2009 | Mark Wilson

I’ve always preferred my belt buckles covered in rhinestones, eagles and American flags from various historical eras/political affiliations. But I could tolerate the existence of a circuit board MP3 player belt buckle.

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Gadgets

MP3-Playing, Photo Frame Skull Belt Buckle is Gothic Gadget Wrongness

7:52PM November 17, 2008 | Kit Eaton

Sadly this doesn’t have “I am become death, the bringer of MP3s” inscribed upon it—it’d chime nicely with the ohmygod tackiness of the Digital Skull Belt Buckle. It’s in fact so terrible it’s wonderful: A metal belt-buckle in the shape of a skull with interchangeable modules in a cutout in the forehead. One’s a cheesy flashing LED light panel, the other’s a 1GB MP3 and video media-player that can also be a digital photoframe and comes with headphones. Passers-by will see your headphone cable disappearing apparently into your nether regions, but maybe you’ll see that as a plus. There’s no pricing info, but it’s out “soon” gothic gadget fans. [Chinavision via BBG]

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