- Organic cotton
- Made in Britain
- Weather proof
Universal Belt
Universal Belt
This belt will support your back, hold your net and last forever. The combination of high-density closed-cell foam, British-made dry waxed canvas, cotton webbing, and an Austrian-made AustriAlpin Cobra buckle, make this wading belt one of the finest in production.
It's the perfect companion for our Universal Pack.
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Details
Details
- Made in Britain
- Heavy-duty cotton webbing made in Sheffield
- Dry-waxed canvas from British Millerain in Rochdale
- AustriAlpin Cobra Buckle closure
- D-ring for attaching a net keeper or similar
Suitable for waist sizes 30-38 inches. Custom sizes are available at no extra charge. Just contact us after you place your order and let us know the size you need.
Care + Guarantee
Care + Guarantee
Lifetime Guarantee
Accidents happen and materials can fail. To give you peace of mind, all our products are guaranteed to last. We offer a free repairs service covering defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the product.
Repairs not covered by our guarantee will be repaired at a fair price.
Care Information
Handwash
Reproof every couple of years
Find out more information on how to care for your item here.

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Free shipping & returns
Free worldwide shipping. No surprise fees on EU & US orders. We cover all duties and taxes. Free UK returns.
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Guaranteed for life
Learn moreWe’ll repair defects free of charge and fix wear and tear for a fair price.
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Who Cares Wins
JoinAll profits from Wildish go to Wildish Club, a non-profit building communities across the UK to help people get outside together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this belt work with any net?
It's worked with all the nets we've tested it with. But we haven't tested all nets, so we can't say for sure. If it doesn't work for you then you can always send it back.
Made by Amy
We insist on working with great people who share our values, and our lead bag maker Amy is one of a kind.
With 20+ years of experience, she makes all our bags, with the help of a small team, from her studio in the Suffolk countryside.
British made since 1880
British Millerain have been waterproofing and dyeing fabrics for over 140 years. The dry-waxed canvas we use is a 8oz cotton canvas, which has been impregnated with a unique wax blend for increased water repellency.
AustriAlpin cobra buckle
Our belt buckles are made in Austria by AustriAlpin. They are known for making some of the worlds best buckles, and their Cobra buckles are absolutely incredible.We have them sent to us by road, instead of air, to reduce our carbon footprint.
Soft, strong and made in derbyshire
Our cotton webbing is made by Bowmer Bond in Sheffield. They have been making webbing for over 200 years, enough said.
our impact
We feel personally responsible for the things we put out into the world and believe business should be a force for good.
wildish club
A bit like Cubs, but for adults.
Meet people, make friends, do things.
Wildish Club started with two people (the founders of Wildish) looking for others to spend time with outside.
Now, it’s a growing community across the UK, meeting up to explore, talk, and connect, and it's funded by Wildish.
This pack works great with
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The Universal Pack
5.0 / 5.0
(49) 49 total reviews
Regular price £85.00 GBPRegular priceSale price £85.00 GBP -
Universal Fishing Pack + Belt
5.0 / 5.0
(49) 49 total reviews
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Universal Belt
5.0 / 5.0
(49) 49 total reviews
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Universal Pack - Fly Fishing Starter Kit
5.0 / 5.0
(49) 49 total reviews
Regular price £235.00 GBPRegular priceSale price £235.00 GBP
Don't just take our word for it
We've been featured in some of the worlds best publications and have awesome customers who leave us reviews like the ones below.
Delighted with the care and attention from Nell.
Lovely to see a small business putting out great products.
I’ll be sure to stop in for a coffee next time I’m nearby!
The kit contains all you need (apart from Rod, Waders etc😄) to give you a full day on the river. No cheap foreign import stuff either. Fulling mill kit and better. The belt... well, what can I say. The quality is better than anything else like it that I've seen on the market. Hand made, and only top materials used. The buckle is Alpine military grade, and you'd feel confident hanging out of a plane on it! We spent a day fishing with Oscar, and the belt was the only resource that he needed to source all that was required for the days fishing. Designed by a fishing professional, I don't think you'll find anything better.(and no, we are not related!)😄👍
Loved it so much I bought two ❤️💪🏻✅💯❤️
Well made, perfect for travelling light fishing and a great match with the belt.
I bought this as when wading, or even bank fishing all day, I wanted something to support my lower back to save it from aching. Having seen the quality of the bags etc that Oscar & Nell sell already, I didn't hesitate buying the belt. It is so well made with quality materials, the clasp is like nothing you can buy elsewhere, and I just know it will last. The design is well thought out, as I knew it would be, with a net holder etc. I would recommend for anyone who is looking for a quality wading belt, the fact it can be used to hold the net and has D rings for other things to be attached is an added bonus.
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Delighted with the care and attention from Nell.
Lovely to see a small business putting out great products.
I’ll be sure to stop in for a coffee next time I’m nearby!
The kit contains all you need (apart from Rod, Waders etc😄) to give you a full day on the river. No cheap foreign import stuff either. Fulling mill kit and better. The belt... well, what can I say. The quality is better than anything else like it that I've seen on the market. Hand made, and only top materials used. The buckle is Alpine military grade, and you'd feel confident hanging out of a plane on it! We spent a day fishing with Oscar, and the belt was the only resource that he needed to source all that was required for the days fishing. Designed by a fishing professional, I don't think you'll find anything better.(and no, we are not related!)😄👍
Loved it so much I bought two ❤️💪🏻✅💯❤️
Well made, perfect for travelling light fishing and a great match with the belt.
I bought this as when wading, or even bank fishing all day, I wanted something to support my lower back to save it from aching. Having seen the quality of the bags etc that Oscar & Nell sell already, I didn't hesitate buying the belt. It is so well made with quality materials, the clasp is like nothing you can buy elsewhere, and I just know it will last. The design is well thought out, as I knew it would be, with a net holder etc. I would recommend for anyone who is looking for a quality wading belt, the fact it can be used to hold the net and has D rings for other things to be attached is an added bonus.
Extremely well made and great service from Oscar. It's Great to be able to buy something locally made that will last forever. Thanks
I'm the proud owner of the 1. and 2. edition of this pack. I loved the 1. edition because of the simplicity - yet it had some flaws regarding some not so well thought of add-ons (metallic rings, connected to back belt to wear on waders). The new one on the other hand with already integrated D-rings aswell as some perfect adjustments to the inside is plainly perfect. I fish 90% on small lakes, so I also wanted some straps to wear as a "sling-pack". I reached out to Boatsfield, got an immideate response and they solved my need. Considering the quality of craftsmanship, material, the ideology of the company and the service gained - this is the best, thought-through package (not just pack) I've ever encountered. You deserve to succeed!
Great quality product, would benefit from some internal dividers/pockets though.
Perfect size and well made.
Beautifully made functional pack for fly fishing.
Fits the big sea trout box or the summer dry fly gear with space for sunglasses etc too!
Excellent customer service, great product
Extremely pleased with the build quality of the wading belt/Nidd bag system. I've spent a great deal of time researching these for a wading belt/bag system and this range came up trumps. Exactly what I was looking for, a sustainable high quality/ durable bag. The company ethos just finishes this absolutely fantastic brand off. It won't be my last purchase from these guys!
P.s I love the transparency of company goals on the website! A great initiative with a very clear insight
Absolutely in love with this pack !! So simple, practical and lightweight I like to keep things basic when fishing so I can explore the riverbank and ideal for bike fishing.
A brilliant piece of practical quality gear - ideal for travelling light when used in conjunction with a lanyard.
I like to travel light when fly fishing so try to fit everything into my fly vest but the shape and size of fly boxes etc makes this impossible. Needed a pack so I didnt have everything loose in my backpack and this does the job and then some. Can actually get a lot into this pack and really appreciate the the extra velcro for attaching more items to the outside. Really happy with this pack. Superior quality material as well.
Really robust, well made, and great looking product. I’d been looking for a fly fishing pack for a while, but didn’t want the “neon nylon” type. This is a perfect size, made of tough material, and practical when coupled with the belt, for a day on the river. Super service. What’s not to like?
I've had my pack a year now and over that time I've used it as a sling bag, on a belt, and attached to my waders using the accessory clips (These clips also came in handy for attaching the pack to a backpack).
It is a versatile pack that, for me, fits just what I need for the fishing component for the day out. Be it used standalone for a short session on a river, with or without waders, or part of an all-day setup with a backpack.
The construction is bombproof and I love the character of the material as it starts to age.
So many of my little fly boxes now have velcro on them since they sit so well on the front of the pack for easy access.
I've been lucky enough to fly fish for pleasure around the world for over 40 years and have accumulated a lot of kitchen sinks' worth of clutter and 'stuff' that frankly I rarely use...I now only fish for wild trout in naturally wild, peaceful places with minimum tackle and simplified techniques ...can't thank Nel, Oz, and the BEAR team enough for crafting the perfect companion for my special days in the great outdoors.., my NIDD fishing pack is SO fit for purpose...I love it...a place for everything and everything in its place....bespoke designed from the real-world experience of fly fishing at international competition level...it certainly gives me bags of pleasure :)
These guys are building something good, by doing good ...can't recommend them, their products and services highly enough.
All the best, many thanks, Trevor
“Simplify. Identify the essential. Eliminate the rest.”
Leo Babauta
Belt very well thought out and made. Very practical and comfortable. The net holder is so well positioned that you forget that you have your net on your back! And when you need it, it's so easy to handle and secure with the lanyard metal loop! Fabric used and buckle designed to last the lifetime!
Can't fault Bear made, ordering from start to finish was perfect. My new wading belt has arrived, craftsmanship is faultless its bang on, I haven't had a chance to test it yet but will do shortly. My only gripe is that I emailed the day after ordering as another colour became available and I wanted to switch, however I never recieved a response from Bear. Other than that its a great product that looks and feels like it will last a lifetime and beyond.
Hi James,
Thank you so much for the review.
I have just scoured my inbox and can’t find an email from you, we had some issues with the contact form on the website so perhaps it got lost when that was all going on. So sorry about that!
What colour were you looking for? Very happy to swap if you would like to.
So sorry again.
Best,
Oscar
Brilliant wading belt that’s been getting it’s fair use every week. The buckle system is fantastic and never slips or comes loose. The net holder, holds a nice size net that I like to carry. A few other nice features is the metal loop on the left hand side to attach a net lanyard to or even hand my water bottle from. On the right hand side I attach my rod 3rd hand rod holder to the outer black band. In short it’s a belt with many useful tools to go with it and it feels like there’s also added back support that comes from the shape of it. One thing for sure I’ll be lost going to the river without it!
Fantastic. This is my 4th purchase from bear and I’m never disappointed. Such a lovely little business
The Nidd Fly Fishing Pack is quality. Made with passion and fits my needs, when I use it on any belt.
And great service too! Thanks! :)
A fantastic product, beautifully well made!! I've found this pack very well thought out and does exactly as advertised - it lets you carry a sensible amount of fishing kit in a compact and very comfortable system. No problems taking all the essentials for trout or grayling fishing thanks to the clever design. Super versatile when coupled with the conversion clips and Bear belt too. I particularly like the high water resistance of this product without having to deal with a stiff waterproof zipper, as other packs on the market offer if looking for something that can deal with some rain. Amazing value for a pack of such super quality!!
Brilliant product from a brilliant company , I’ve added this to my bear backpack and bear fly rod .
Very good, didn't take loads of surplus non used gear. Orange inside helps to find forceps and floatant. Easy to use zip, secure and worked well. Enough room for a couple of big boxes and fullers earth. Wish I had it years ago.
Love it! I'm all about the minimalist gear setups when I'm fishing in wild territory—I've got not interest in lugging around my whole survival pack just to snag some trout. This holds everything you need conveniently, it's beautifully crafted, and it looks great to boot.
Fantastic product great personal service
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