The Wilderness Original Instructor Belt was developed in 1983 and has been refined ever since. It is a very strong belt with a specially designed carbon steel V-ring buckle coated with non-glare black Roguard, a tough milspec finish which is highly corrosion-resistant and will not chip like cheaper coatings. The Wilderness proprietary resin treatment on the belt tab actually soaks into the core of the nylon and bonds with it, providing permanent protection from fraying and years of faithful service. Five rows of stitching along the length of the belt significantly stiffen it and enhance load bearing.