A war belt or duty belt is only as useful as the accessories mounted to it. The belt itself provides a stable, load-bearing platform, but the holster, magazine carriers, medical gear, and pouches are what actually put capability at the user’s fingertips. Selecting and arranging these accessories determines whether a belt rig supports fast, reliable work under stress or becomes an awkward tangle of gear that fights the wearer at every turn. The pages in this directory address the three major categories of belt-mounted accessories: ammunition carriage, medical and administrative tools, and the pouches and mounting hardware that tie everything together.
Magazine Carriers
Ammunition resupply is the most fundamental reason to run a belt beyond the holster. Pistol and rifle magazine carriers must balance speed of draw, retention security, and low profile so they do not interfere with movement or a plate carrier worn above the beltline. This section covers the considerations for both pistol and rifle magazine placement, including popular Kydex and elastic solutions, and examines the T.REX Ragnarok mag carrier system and its associated mounting options. Whether running a competition stage or configuring a patrol belt, understanding the trade-offs between open-top speed pouches and retention-based carriers is essential. Mag Carriers
Medical and Administrative Gear
A belt rig is one of the most accessible platforms for staging life-saving medical equipment. A tourniquet holder that can be reached with either hand under stress, a compact trauma pouch with hemostatic gauze and chest seals, and the knowledge to use them represent a higher priority than a second spare magazine for most real-world scenarios. This section also addresses admin pouches for carrying identification, notebooks, and small items that need to be accessible without opening a pack. Taken together, these pages outline how to build a medical and administrative layer on the belt that complements rather than duplicates what lives on a plate carrier or chest rig. Medical & Admin
Pouches and Mounting Hardware
Even the best pouch is useless if it shifts, sags, or detaches under load. The attachment method—whether MOLLE webbing, polymer clips, or direct-attach solutions—determines how securely and how quickly accessories can be positioned and repositioned on the belt. This section surveys the major mounting standards and their trade-offs, covers general-purpose utility pouches for items that do not fit neatly into dedicated carriers, discusses radio pouch options for users integrating communications, and addresses the practical question of dump pouches: whether they are worth the belt space and where they should sit. Pouches & Mounting
Accessory selection on the belt should always be guided by a clear understanding of what the belt is for. A concealed-carry belt worn under a jacket will look nothing like a full war belt staged for home defense, and both differ from a competition rig optimized for speed. For the philosophy behind those decisions, see Belt Setup Philosophy: Matching Gear to Mission. For how the belt itself provides the foundation these accessories attach to, see T.Rex Orion Belt and T.Rex Speed Belt. Medical staging on the belt should also be considered alongside the broader medical loadout discussed under Building a Medical Loadout on a Plate Carrier to ensure coverage without redundant weight.