FlipBeltZipper Running Belt, Waist Pack for Fitness and Running, US Company

Going pandemic crazy, I needed to get out and exercise (safely.)I started doing what I call "City Hikes"... I live downtown in one of the larger oldest cities in the country, and the main streets have inclines and declines with uneven sidewalks that can be somewhat challenging for a somewhat older person. A 3+mile hilly walk in under an hour can be an ok cardio exercise.I like to carry a lot: my smartphone with the MapMyWalk app on it, which both records and reports to my headset throughout my "city hike": my varying rates of speed, the degrees of elevation, my heart rate as well as distance covered and my speed right at that moment.Being a very cautious person - I carry with me all my critical keys including my car key, a major credit card, ATM card, garage pass, Driver's License and some hidden folded cash.I also carry 2 spare paper masks, 2 pairs of nitrile plastic exam gloves and several sealed SONO hospital-grade equipment wipes.I also carry my glasses and a water bottle I can drink from, particularly in this heat.But not only is that a lot to carry but downtown in an old major metropolitan area is not always the safest place - at least not in my neighborhood. Thefts occur even during the day.After quite a bit of research, scouring Amazon's site and trying a few items, I came up with a combo of items that make carrying all this effortless and as if I weren't carrying them at all, feeling as safe as possible and able to just focus on my "hike."I put in the items listed below (except my phone) in the various pockets of the FlipBelt Level Terrain Zipper Edition https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CH0CXQO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I was between sizes and found the larger one more comfortable - and though it slipped a bit, not by very much, tighter was not as comfortable.WRT my phone, Sinjimoru Phone Grip Credit Card Holder with Phone Stand ( I chose the silicone version), works perfectly on my Samsung Note 9 in an Ottebox Symmetry Case. Though the product pictures primarily show just using a couple of fingers to hold the phone - it actually stretches enough that I can put my whole hand through, holding the phone in my open hand so I can look at the phone face to see the map or whatever other info I want to at a glance while I am speed-walking, without fearing I may drop the phone, no matter how I might shake it.Now, I am female and with relatively small hands for 5'3" but there is still a lot more stretch room left for a larger hand -- but the material stays very snug around my hand, without cutting off any circulation.As an extra precaution, I use the Sinjimoru Phone Grip in combination with "SHANSHUI Phone Lanyard, Neck Strap and Wrist Tether Key Chain Holder Universal for Phone Case Anchor" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083158CBJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 using the wrist band lanyard. The Shanshui Lanyard is amazing; I can dangle the phone by the lanyard and it stays attached. (There is no adhesive in this product, yet with the right cell phone case, it seems amazingly safe.)I prefer to put the credit cards, Driver's License, cash, etc in the zippered pocket of the FlipBelt rather than in the cardholder of the Phone Grip, tho I am sure the cards and cash would be safe in the Phone Grip. I just feel it is much less likely that a thief would be able to steal the Flipbelt off me in broad Daylight than perhaps in a fly-by action - cutting the lanyard *and* pulling the phone and phone grip off my hand at the same time while running by - tho I sincerely doubt the latter could happen with any feasibility.And finally, for my water, I use FlipBelt's Water Bottles https://www.amazon.com/FlipBelt-Water-Bottle-11-Ounce/dp/B01ESTP0J4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1F6AFSLLBJBL7&dchild=1&keywords=flipbelt+running+belt+with+water+bottle&qid=1594441055&sprefix=Water+Bottles+flipb%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-3 , either the 11 oz or 6 oz, though I prefer the 11 oz in this heat. I fill them half full with my bottled water and freeze them. When I take one out for my "city hike", I fill it up with my chilled bottled water from the fridge. The bottle fits snugly and very stably - because of the curve - in the FlipBelt pocket - easy to pull out and put back in. And in this heat, the ice helps keep me slightly cooler - but honestly, the ice is all melted and the water almost normal temperature by the end of my walk.I am soaking wet at the end from sweat; so is my Flipbelt - but everything else - in my FlipBelt or my hand - is absolutely safe and dry.And I walk with all the speed and flourish I want because I feel like I am carrying nothing the whole while... free as a bird :-)I hope this helps!

I got pointed at this in a marathon prep class by a fellow attendee. Mainly because I'm getting into long runs and need to carry water and energy gels/chews with me.And it works! It's comfortable, much more so than other things I tried in the past. The zipper pouch is about perfect for holding an ID, emergency contacts, cash and cards. It has 2 pouches that you can put a specialized bottle in and where you can put the gels.Now, it works for carrying water. It's easy to get the bottle out. Getting the gels or chews out is a bit of a challenge, especially on the move.The key ring holder needs a slightly longer cord maybe 3-4" longer than it is now. Possibly putting it in the zipper pouch.Last, there isn't a spot to put your phone and see the display. Minor thing and really solved by adding a cheap phone holster.Still, 4 out of 5 stars. It works well and needs a little bit of supplementation.

I remember trying to run trails with all sorts of gear- key, water, music player, and it was a pain because of all the jiggling, rising, and cutting into my skin. Flipbelt has solved a bunch of those issues, along with the fact that technology has miniaturized & condensed so many things! Water, however, cannot be concentrated for workouts, & I have the large & small bottles they make. Thankfully, the belt size I chose does not become painfully tight with the bottles in, and it doesn’t really ride up or down. It’s soft and wide, so it’s comfortable, doesn’t roll, & doesn’t budge much. I like the key clip, as it is kind of easy for the key to be pushed out of the pocket with movement.At the gym, I hold my phone in the front-zippered pocket, my key in the left stash pocket, & tissue in my right. I don’t find I have to turn my belt around for any exercise, but maybe that’s because I don’t have a ginormous phone.So far, it’s great- I chose a bright color so that I’d be able to find it quickly & have no excuse not to get out to exercise.

I prefer this to my running buddy or a Fanny pack that I refuse to buy. I have a medium and a large. The large is to stretch over clothing in the winter.

Best running belt I ever owned. Also got the bottle. Stays in place, easy to run and hold a lot of stuff pretty comfortable.

too fiddly for an iphone 7 and not as snug as I would like. I have run for years with a small saddle bag that crosses over the body but it does bounce so thought I would try a belt because of the ukrunchat community generally saying they are good. but teh iphone 7 is a tight squeeze to get in the openings and a complete nightmare to push into the zipper bit. I can't just whip it in and out for a quick check or photo. It took me a while to work out that it moves less when the phone was sort of positioned over my hip rather than stomach or back but it still felt like it moved around.I am a size 8/10 and bought a medium belt (on flipbelts direct advice) but maybe you need to go smaller with sizing than they suggest.My nose also always runs a lot whilst running and I need access to tissues easily, again I found this a fiddle and had to stop a few times to sort it out.I'll persevere for a while to see if I can work out why everyone raves about these but so far I am not feeling the love for it and do not think it is worth its over inflated price.

I’m not sure why I never bought this in the first place, but I didn’t expect to rely on a waist belt as much as I have. Originally I had a Nathan waist belt which served me well…until my phone started to work its way out of the front compartment whilst running and almost flipped my phone out during a run (thankfully I caught it in time). Then the join stitches around the edges started to come undone and I realised it was time to retire it and find a replacement.I’m glad I chose to get the Flipbelt. First, it’s much wider than the Nathan waist belt I previously had, so it was easy to get my phone in and out of it on the move, and I could carry much more than before, including a cap I was able to fold down for those times when the weather suddenly changed. Next, it was a comfortable fit - not tight and not loose. I’m a size 16 around the waist and opted for the XL size and it was a perfect fit, just the right amount of loose and fitted. It didn’t move around or ride up when I ran. Based on previous experience, I got the zipped version, which has a zipped compartment in the front but the rest of it has open access points. I have relatively long arms but I usually have to twist the belt to get to the access points but to be honest, doing this on the move isn’t much of a hassle.Don’t pay twice-just get the Flipbelt. You won’t regret it.

The product itself is fine, but the advertised sizing is on the large side - the Large is not a UK 12-14 (US 10-12) but more like a 14-16. I would consider sizing down even if you want to wear around your hips. If possible I would try to find a shop that sells them so you can try for yourself. Great product but needs more guidance on fit.

Great product, fits my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 easily and the zip compartment makes sure it doesn't go anywhere! Used this on two 5K runs so far and honestly forgot I was wearing it, doesn't bounce or chafe and it's really comfortable. I'm a UK size 10-12 and I bought a medium which I wear on my hips

Was dubious - how could this really be any better than a more standard "bumbag" type setup. Well, to put it frankly, this is miles better.Crucially, you do not feel it while running. There's no flapping around or plastic parts to cause chafing. Everything fits well - keys, phone, gels etc... and it feels like it could really hold a lot more. Wear on all my daily runs and took it through a half marathon on a hot day - just perfect.Washes well too and dries quickly which is an added bonus.