I'll throw a vote in on the Wilderness Instructor. I liked mine so much, I bought a second one in OD Green for a little variety. Both of mine are the 5 stitch variant without the insert. Plenty stiff for me, though I'd imagine the one with the polymer insert would only make things a bit easier. No complains with mine at all. Can't speak for the other belt as I've never seen or used one. If you go the route of the WT, check out GMS tactical, don't have their site handy but a google search should lead you there. I think pricewise they are the same as buying direct, but both times I purchased my belts from there, they offered free shipping on wilderness products. Good luck!