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Frequently asked questions
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It threads onto your duty belt and sits against your lower back. Instead of 20 pounds grinding through a narrow belt strip, the support panel spreads that load across a wider area. Your equipment stays in the same position, and the brace is invisible once it's on.
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Between 15 and 25 pounds once you add up the firearm, spare magazines, radio, handcuffs, TASER, OC spray, baton, flashlight, and body camera. All of it rides on your hips for 8-12 hours. A CDC/NIOSH evaluation found 48% of officers in one department reported lower back pain in a three-month window. Other studies put career prevalence at 62%. The belt is the common factor.
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The BackUpBrace comes in four finishes: tough nylon, smooth leather, basket weave, and patent leather (high gloss). Pick the one that matches your department's belt. It works with both inner/outer belt systems and standalone duty belts. Two sizes available: Small for waists 32" and under, Regular for 34" and above.
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Under two minutes. Remove your belt, thread it through the BackUpBrace's slots, put the belt back on. It includes two custom-sized belt keepers and a Velcro fastening strip. No tools, no modifications to your belt, no department approval needed.
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Full refund within 30 days, no questions. If you wear it on shift and it doesn't reduce your back pain, send it back and get your purchase price returned. There's also a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.



