FlipBelt Zipper 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 like it, used it for a trip for cash, credit card, etc., even phone (mine is small, still kind of bulky). I’m a petite 5’2” 125# female and small fit comfortably. I bought the smaller water bottle but expensive (curved a bit) and doesn’t hold much—never used it.

Been using this for almost a year now and its been a great purchase. Primarily use it for carrying my phone on training runs, but ive also stuffed keys, headlamp, wallet, food, ect in it. It is comfortable, even in use during a 12 hour race last year and holds items securely.

This thing holds surprisingly so much-- during my last marathon it held a bunch of gels, my headphone case, ID and credit card, a pill pouch, a tin of chafing butter, and my phone. The elasticity has held up perfectly too. My one gripe is that I wish I had just gotten the non-zipper version. I have a medium-sized phone and I struggle to get it to fit inside. I recommend you go with the regular style if you don't have a tiny phone.

I’ve loved having this on my runs, definitely needed!

Very comfortable and works well. This is my 2nd belt (wore the 1st one out after a few years of constant use). 100% Recommended.

Bought the version with reflectors on it while I train for a half marathon. Loads of running shorts don't have pockets (or pockets worth using) and this solves that problem. Zipper pocket provides extra security and other pockets allow you to easily access key items like- well- car keys, water bottle, or energy bar with no bouncing.Highly recommended!

I have used it for multiple long runs now (10+ miles).Pros - zipper function is great. Honestly I wish all the slots were zippers, not just open ended. Holds my energy packets, inhaler and small items great. Doesn't rub like shoulder carrying ones do. Stays pretty tight while running.Cons - Probably the biggest con is that the open ended slots are to close to eachother allowing for items to fall out. Multiple times trying to carry a small amount of water the bottle would bounce out after a mile. I started wearing my old running vest because of this. It has started to stretch as well and has lost a little bit of its integrity as far as being snug against the body with items in it.Overall the zipper function is great for gu's or keys and other small items the open ended slots not so great.