Never used suspenders before. I was looking for something to keep my pants up but not bind with the belt of my pack. These are the ticket. Small buckle attaches to belt loops and works on every pair of pants I have tried even if they are not First Lite.
Solid Buy, ditch the belt.

I love the suspenders overall but there's one thing that I can't get over. The Gatekeeper latches/clips are extremely tough to work with cold fingers. Say, for instance you're on your fifth Mountain House of a backpacking trip, and you just put down two cups of coffee, a stiff wind blows. Nature calls. It's 31 degrees and you're struggling to behind your back take off the back clip of your suspenders. I love the idea, I like the way it works with the Corrugates, I hate the Gatekeepers.

Okay, they're suspenders, and most of us never wear them in regular life...but for hunting purposes, they're a game-changer! I've always fought discomfort and pinching around my waist/hips when wearing a heavy pack over a belt, but after so many miles even the best-fitting pants seem to start sagging if I don't wear a belt. These suspenders are exactly what I needed! Small and comfortable, they keep my pants where they should be and I forget about them. I've had ZERO issues with any interference or discomfort under my pack, and I can't imagine myself ever hunting without them now. Plus, you get to feel like a lumberjack from the old west, which is a pretty good feeling!

I love First Lite and had to wait a while for the suspenders to be back in stock. When I got them the one of the hook/clips was sown on wrong. other that that they are great and do the job.

I own a pair and want to get a pair for my father. Design is good and they do the job.