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 don't like running with anything around my waist but was tired of carrying my phone in my hand. I wore the belt low around my hips with my phone in the back, not in the zipper pocket. I used the zipper pocket for my license and credit card. The other pockets are great for keys and gels. I ran 10 miles with this and never felt it. It didn't move or bounce and stayed in place. Very happy with this product. Would definitely recommend.

This running belt is perfect. I expected carrying my phone in it would still be somewhat annoying but really I dont feel it on me at all! Exactly what I wanted.

My belt just arrived today, and I promptly put it on to start using it. Very comfortable belt and fashionable (for those who care). I bought the XL, and all belt dimensions I supply here are measured from this XL belt. Pocket dimensions are measured from inner edge of seam to inner edge of seam. Zipper dimension is of the available opening of the zipper, not the zipper's total length.There is one zippered pouch (7 3/4" x 3 1/2", with a zippered opening 5 1/4") -- while this pouch is large enough for my phone in its case (my phone case's dimensions are 3.5" x 6.5" x .5") the opening itself is not quite big enough. I could get my phone in and out, but it was a 2-handed struggle each way, which won't do if I need to access my phone quickly. The rest of the belt is one long pocket (27 1/2" long when laid flat and empty, by 3 1/2" tall) with 3 slit openings (2 1/4" long each). While the small size of the slits helps prevent smaller items from falling out it does mean I have no option to try my phone in the non-zippered portion of the belt.I am a not-always-limber person when I am getting dressed and am clearly out of shape, and I found stepping into the belt and pulling it up just a tad bit difficult (though easier than putting on pantyhose). However, once on and in place it was flat enough not to bunch uncomfortably and snug enough to help hold up my slightly too big (now that I've trimmed my waist just a little) pants. With practice I imagine putting the belt on and taking it off will get easier. I did remove my phone from the belt before trying to slide the belt over my hips.One concern I have is due to the size of my phone and the snug fit of the belt. I have noticed that when I put my large phone in a pants pocket to carry all day my phone can pick up a slight curvature -- not something I want to happen, and my reason for buying a belt. This belt fits snugly enough that I fear similar stress would be put on my large phone and cause it to curve. I am old enough for presbyopia to set in and I have a phone this large because I can't read tiny screens (even with reading glasses), so switching to a smaller phone isn't an option. I have certain fitness apps on my phone and track certain information for my own use and at my doctor's request, so the phone must go with me ON MY PERSON as I walk, bike, etc.While this belt won't quite work out for me specifically I still think it's a great product that is well worth the money. I will simply offer it to my teenage niece or my younger sister-in-law, both of whom have smaller phones than mine and are looking to increase their activity but still need pockets. I have no intention of returning this belt unless it simply won't fit either of them.All in all this is a great product for limber-enough people seeking to be active who need a bit of pocket space and have small to medium phones. If you are less limber a different belt with a buckle might be better, and if you have large phones I recommend shopping further.Oh, and while I have not tested this the attached tag claims it is machine wash cold, tumble dry low.

I tried several different running bag, this product is the best! My iPhone in pro max size fits well and keeps close to my body. With the water bottle from same brand, I can also keep water on the backside tightly

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.

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.