hydration belt

sarafil
sarafil Posts: 506 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I bought a Nathan hydration belt with one bottle that sits on the small of my back, which I can tolerate, but I wonder if there is something better out there. What do other people use? Any suggestions? I tried a hand-held, but I had difficulty with it...felt uncomfortable, I kept switching hands.

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  • tinksmommy2006
    tinksmommy2006 Posts: 575
    Have you ever tried a camel back?

    Are you using it to just do a general work out or are you biking or another out door sport?
  • jporche77
    jporche77 Posts: 32 Member
    Have you ever tried a camel back?

    Are you using it to just do a general work out or are you biking or another out door sport?

    Yes this.

    I tried the handheld one. I just couldn't get comfortable
    I tried the one with the one water bottle in the small of my back - I think it just didn't fit me appropriately because it moved too much
    Currently I have a fuel belt with 3 small water bottles for my long runs. It's ok. But I think I am going to try a camel back.

    All that to say that you really just are going to have to play around and see which one works for you.
  • tinksmommy2006
    tinksmommy2006 Posts: 575
    Have you ever tried a camel back?

    Are you using it to just do a general work out or are you biking or another out door sport?

    Yes this.

    I tried the handheld one. I just couldn't get comfortable
    I tried the one with the one water bottle in the small of my back - I think it just didn't fit me appropriately because it moved too much
    Currently I have a fuel belt with 3 small water bottles for my long runs. It's ok. But I think I am going to try a camel back.

    All that to say that you really just are going to have to play around and see which one works for you.

    My husband does a lot of snowmobiling. He never goes with out his camel back. I have used it in the past...the spread the weight out of the water more and to me they are more comfortable. :happy:
  • sarafil
    sarafil Posts: 506 Member
    I'm using it only for running. In the summer months I have to have water, especially because my runs are consistently going over an hour. I have never tried a camel back...thanks for the tip!
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    For long runs, I use the one that has three bottles on each side. I like to have a combination of water and gatorade.

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