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Hydration belt

kelseyg22
kelseyg22 Posts: 36 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Has anyone used a great hydration belt on their long runs...one that doesn't bounce or jiggle? I'm looking at buying a 2015 neoprene water proof hydration belt by fitgear but didn't know if there's a better one out there??

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  • cheshirecatastrophe
    cheshirecatastrophe Posts: 1,395 Member
    I've been reasonably happy with my Nathan Trail Mix hydration belt. The pocket is large enough to hold my iPhone 5 in its Lifeproof (waterproof) case plus a gel or two. It stays in place around my waist and doesn't chafe.

    This summer, I upgraded to a hydration backpack, the Camelbak Marathoner. This is one of my best running gear purchases, no question about it. I simply hydrate more when all I have to do is suck on a straw versus the complex process of yanking out a bottle, opening it, replacing the bottle, spinning the belt, etc. The tradeoff is that I look like a total tool as I putter down the sidewalk in a Camelbak...but you win some, you lose some. :)
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I've got one of the fuelbelt ones that holds a couple of smaller flasks that is not too annoying (I only use it for longer runs in really hot weather) I had one of the ones that hold a bottle diagonally in the small of your back - always bounced around & drove me crazy.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    I like my fuelbelt too. As long as you get it positioned properly before you set out, it doesn't move. Make sure to test if your phone fits in the pocket.

    I agree with Brian, stay away from the diagonal bottle ones. It will drive you insane.
  • dawnna76
    dawnna76 Posts: 987 Member
    I have the one that @cheshirecatastrophe posted. I like it. it stays put and doesnt cause me any discomfort. I like that it can hold 3-4 gu's and some other things as well as the two bottles.
  • MtnGirl38
    MtnGirl38 Posts: 37 Member
    I use the Fitletic Ultimate II. I have carried up to 4 small bottles at once when training for a half (purchased separately.) I'm hippy with a booty and the belt stays in place just fine. It also has a couple pockets (key and snack, phone, etc), a couple elastic things for Gu (which I never use) and little hanger things to hold your race bib. I clip my Ipod shuffle to it too.
  • chandramiller68
    chandramiller68 Posts: 189 Member
    I use the Nathan Trail Mix belt too and really like it. I used it with my first half marathon last year and it was very comfortable.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    MtnGirl38 wrote: »
    I use the Fitletic Ultimate II. I have carried up to 4 small bottles at once when training for a half (purchased separately.) I'm hippy with a booty and the belt stays in place just fine. It also has a couple pockets (key and snack, phone, etc), a couple elastic things for Gu (which I never use) and little hanger things to hold your race bib. I clip my Ipod shuffle to it too.

    read that as I am a hippy with a booty
  • kelseyg22
    kelseyg22 Posts: 36 Member
    Thanks guys for all the responses....happy running ;)
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