








01.
Description
Hip Belts, padded and unpadded, for various bags.
Most of our backpacks and come with the Gatekeeper Hip Belt and many others can use it.
Most of our backpacks can use the 1" Padded Hip Belt. This includes our Synapse line, Synik line, Aeronaut line, and Techonaut line.
For the Addax 22, Addax 30, and Brain Bag, use the 1.5" Padded Hip Belt.
For the Shadow Guide, use the Shadow Guide Hip Belt.
For Aeronauts made before 2022, use the Pre-2022 Aeronaut Padded Hip Belt.
Waist Belt Extenders are 12" extenders.
If you're unsure of which hip belt will best suit your needs or need a different size? emailus@tombihn.com and we're happy to see what we can come up with!
Still Have Questions?
- emailus@tombihn.com
- Ask in our Forums
02.
Materials
Strap
Nylon webbing
Buckles/Fixtures
Tough Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components
Padding (if Applicable)
EVAZOTE® OEKO-TEX® certified EV50 foam hip pads
03.
Specs
Gatekeeper Hip Belt
Width: 1" / 2.5cm
Max Length: 40" / 101.5cm
1" Padded Hip Belt
Width: 1" / 2.5cm
Max Length: 37" / 94cm
1.5" Padded Hip Belt
Width: 1.5" / 3.8cm
Max Length: 34" / 86cm
Shadow Guide Padded Hip Belt
Width: 1.5" / 3.8cm
Max Length: 36" / 91.5cm
Pre-2022 Aeronaut Padded Hip Belt
Width: 3.5" / 9cm
Max Length: 40" / 91.5cm
1" Hip Belt Extender
Width: 1" / 2.5cm
Length: 12" / 30.5cm
1.5" Hip Belt Extender
Width: 1.5" / 3.8cm
Length: 12" / 30.5cm
- Jim R.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Comfortable15 hours agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts ComfortableRated 5 out of 5 starsAeronaut Hip Belt
These were a little tricky at first to figure out how to position on myself. With my husband's help, I was able to adjust them so that the weight was in my hips instead of all on my shoulders. I think they will help when I'm carrying a heavy load.
Was this helpful? - J. C.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Durable, Easily Adjustable, High Quality Finishings3 days agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Durable, Easily Adjustable, High Quality FinishingsRated 3 out of 5 starsThe Gatekeeper Disappointed Me
The adjustment is loose for hip wear. I bought it for a Spectron Side Effect. It works crossbody all the way extended because I am tall but for waist use, it fails. Any weight pulls it down and the strap extends longer. The buckle does not hold the size.
Was this helpful?TBTOM BIHNYesterdayThanks for the review! That's a bummer it didn't work for you - I'll reach out via email to see if there's anything I can do to help. =)
- James3 days agoRated 3 out of 5 stars3 Stars
It works as a crossbody strap at full extension because I am tall, but as a waist bag, the adjustment is too loose. It won't stay where I want it to with my new Spectron Side Effect. Minor disappointment from an otherwise fantastic brand. To be totally fair, they are in the bag business, not the hip belt accessory business.
Was this helpful? - Carol H.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Versatile, Easily Adjustable, Unique, Comfortable1 week agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Versatile, Easily Adjustable, Unique, ComfortableRated 5 out of 5 starsGatekeeper Hip Belt / change up
Great for changing my Bantam and/or my HLT2 into a waist pack. How cool is that!!!
Was this helpful? - Charlene B.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable, Easily Adjustable1 week agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable, Easily AdjustableRated 5 out of 5 starsToo hip, gotta go
This accessory keeps me from becoming a grumpy travel companion complaining about my sore back, as the weight is shifted to my hips. I thank you and my sweetie-pie thanks you.
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04.
Sewn in Seattle
Our bags are designed and sewn right here in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
That allows us to be control freaks in the best way possible; we have direct control and oversight of the quality of our materials, our products, and the jobs and working environment that we help create. It also offers us a unique spontaneity: when we have an idea for a new product or accessory, we can design it, figure out how to build it, add it to our website and be ready to ship it out our front door all within just a few weeks. How cool is that?
Intrigued? You can find out more about the unusual way we do business on our Company Philosophy page.
05.
THE BIHN Guarantee
Everything you buy from us here at TOM BIHN is satisfaction guaranteed. We’ve been in business since 1972 and we stand behind what we make.
If something goes wrong and it's our fault, we'll fix it for free. Repairs due to normal wear and tear or due to other things that are not our fault will be performed, when possible, at a reasonable charge right here in our Seattle factory where your bag was made. Defects in materials or workmanship are uncommon and almost always evident while the product is still new. Keep in mind that bags and packs are often subject to extreme wear in everyday use: do not expect them to last forever. Only true love lasts forever! You can expect a TOM BIHN product to give years and years of hard service.