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Better, and worse, than the Pac-Safe version
I have owned this belt - I gave it away to someone traveling overseas, and just bought the Pac-Safe money belt, also available on Amazon. Comparison:
1. Pac-Safe is half the price (at least, in black - other colors add some cost).
2. Eagle Creek is a better-looking belt, more finely finished, and made from nylon. Pac-Safe is made from polypropylene (won't stretch when wet) and the finish is cruder.
3. The zipper used in the Eagle Creek belt has a tiny pull; Pac-Safe uses a standard-sized zipper pull which makes a noticeable lump on the inside of the belt.
4. The zippered compartment in the Eagle Creek belt is large enough to hold two sets of dollars folded length-wise, plus a little left over to fold another bill width-wise. The Pac-Safe compartment is much larger, and will hold four sets of lengthwise bills, with a little left over.
5. The buckles: Neither is the really good T-buckle design that you see on some web belts, so getting the perfect fit is slightly tedious. The Pac-Safe buckle has a distinct lopsided-rectangle shape, which I think is a negative, because it makes it instantly identifiable for someone who knows what they're looking for. The Eagle Creek buckle shape is more generic.
For the difference in price, I can accept the Pac-Safe's limitations, and I like its extra capacity. Someone who is more into good looks would prefer the Eagle Creek.
