FlipBelt Classic Running Belt, Running Fanny Pack for Women and Men, USA Company

I purchased this belt on the recommendation of a friend who swore that this was, in fact, the best running belt ever. EVER (she really did yell that part). Well, I am happy to report that she was correct. I ordered this in a size medium based on the chart because I fell somewhere in the middle of that and a small. I probably should have gone for the small, but no big deal. I actually just put one safety pin on each side, at the hip, and I'm totally good to go. I run anywhere from 6 to 20 miles on a given day and I have never lost anything, it is always comfortable, and stays where I put it. I wish I could say that about every single pair of stupidly expensive running tights I own, or the pinnies that always go places they aren't supposed to. I have had other running belts before and frankly, they end-up around my rib cage after less than a mile. Those are in a box in my closet. They are not the best running belt ever.I am known in my circle of friends for always carrying a small Nana purse that somehow has every single thing they could ever need inside of it. My purse is a little bit of a TARDIS probably. Need gum? I have gum. Need Pepto Bismol? I have that. Need dental floss, a Tide stick, sewing kit, a snack, or a hair elastic? I'm your girl. This belt is totally the Nana bag of running belts. I usually pack it with my iPhone (worn in the small of my back), my inhaler, 4-5 gels, my car and/or house key, Kleenex, dollars, and a thing of mace. All of this stuff fits, and nothing has ever fallen out. I choose not to flip the belt because well, bears. There are a lot of bears where I run and I really don't want to be messing with flipping my belt when I'm trying to look for mace and mostly not die from a bear mauling. Thankfully, I do know what to do in case of bears, and I have not ever been mauled by one, but I have lots of pictures taken with my easily accessible iPhone. Speaking of phones, my husband is always getting after me to bring my phone on long runs. This is something I didn't love doing because CHAFING. When that thing is strapped to my arm on a hot day I'm lucky if there's any skin left. There's not enough Body Glide in the universe when you have a gigantic iPhone strapped to your bicep, it's 80% humidity, and 86 degrees. FlipBelt=no skinless biceps, and a happy husband.Bottom line, this is a good product that does what it says it does. It fits well under clothing, it functions correctly, it carries lots and lots of items, and it does not end up around your rib cage or in places that it shouldn't be. Buy one!

I am a very small lady. 4'11 to be exact, and weighing in at 105lbs. I am also a product junkie. I have and will try every kind of running gadget they have. I think I enjoy getting a new running toy, as much if not more than running itself. I purchased a small on because I would rather wear it would my hips vs, my stomach. It gets very hot in the Midwest, and I did not want to risk it rubbing around. I usually wear it around my hips over my shorts. After the whole back story this is my review.Pro:It fits a TON of stuff. I carry epi pen ( sometimes I stop and eat at my local pub, and don't want to die). inhaler, keys and my Samsung Galaxy s4 phone with an Otter Box. Then some GU. ( if you don't know what GU is I suggest you look it up right now) I normally take off the outer shell off and just left with the hard plastic body.I love that my phone fits into Flipbelt, because I hated wearing the armband. That totally sucks, when it is hot, or starts to cut off circulation from your arm because it is too tight. I can never find an armband that fits because I have such small twiggy arms.You can of course FLIP it so everything is secure and does not fall out. The belt itself has 4 opening so everything can fit around the frame.It comes with a cool little clip inside for your keys. I suggest EVERYONE use it when carrying keys. I did not, and guess what.. I lost them. I was lucky and found them after 45 min, but after a long run, that is the last thing you want to do.It is bigger than it looks, TRUST ME. I was very skeptical when I bought it, I thought nope no way is all my junk going to fit into that tiny little thing. It does.. it really does, with room to spare.Color choices are AWESOME !!Cons:They do run small. I almost ordered an x-small only because of the size of my frame, but decided not to. I am so glad I ordered a small.The belt does not have compartments, and when you put stuff in sometimes things get bunched up together.When you fit everything inside the belt and then put on a compression shirt on it looks like you have a really messed up muffin top, where the fat won't move around.Cleaning : I always ALWAYS hand wash this and let it air dry. I do this about every three or four runs, or if it is extremely hot I do it as soon as I get home. I have had it about 3 months and it does not smell funky yet, so it must be working.Overall: I would ABSOLUTELY buy this again, and recommend this to all of my running friends. I actually would like another one in a super fun bright color. I have received so many compliments on this because people I know still have fanny packs, little clippy belts, arm bands or something that looks like it is from the 1980's.. all yucky. Not to mention all those things are sweat collectors in the summer, and no one and I repeat NO ONE likes to be chaffing in the summer. . This is made of breathable materials and a dream.

This is nice, fits well and doesn't flop or move when my phone is in it. It's not very easy to get my big Samsung phone in and out but if I don't want my phone to fall out then this is great! I ordered a large and I am 6' and 173 lbs and wear a 12 size in clothes. Very good value for the money in comparing others.