FlipBelt Classic Running Belt, Running Fanny Pack for Women and Men, Non Chafing Waist Band Pack for Phone, Moisture Wicking Storage Belt, USA Company

EDIT: after a few months of use, I'm dropping my rating to 3 stars. Honestly this just isn't worth the money at all, and I'd recommend any cheap, adjustable belt with a zipper over this. Even two of those (which is how I often run) is better than this.I *really* wanted to like the FlipBelt. But the water bottles constantly fall out, the phone fits weird, my KEYS fell off of the (very poor-quality) plastic key clip (I'm really grateful I heard them hit the ground). And honestly you just can't adjust this thing...and there are no zippers, it's not waterproof...I don't really know what else to say. The concept is great, especially with the form-fitting bottles, but it doesn't deliver. My runs are so much better with just a cheap belt or two instead of this.The only way I can see this being the belt for you is if you absolutely must have 20+ ounces of water on your waist and don't need to carry phone/keys.Original review:I decided to write a comprehensive review for the FlipBelt, as I agonized and spent tons of time researching and trying other products before pulling the trigger here. Others may find my experience helpful. I have used the belt for three runs now--one 3mi, one 2.5mi, and one 6.5mi, in that order (I don't normally carry water on the shorter ones, and I don't need 11oz on the 6.5, but I carried it just for testing purposes).In my picture you'll see the FlipBelt with bottle on the left, and the other belts I talk about in my review on the right.My final thought (putting first so you don't have to read everything): while it's not perfect, no belt is in my experience. I give this five stars because it allows me to carry more water comfortably on a longer run, which is what's most important in my book and the reason I made this investment in the first place. On its own, without the special water bottle, this belt is not only too expensive, but I find it actually less functional than my other, cheaper, basic belts. If you need to carry many, many things while running, then maybe you'd feel differently.To the review:I have experience using two cheap, adjustable, single-pocket running belts prior to buying the FlipBelt, and I’m going to review here while sort of comparing to my experience(s) with those (see picture for what I’m comparing).Those belts were each 10 bucks and could carry a phone and a key *or* a very small, 6oz water bottle. If I all I need is my phone and a key, I take my favorite cheap belt. If I need to add 6oz water to a run, I add the second belt, and I keep the phone on one hip and the bottle on the other. I can also slip a granola bar or whatever in one of these belts no problem. That system works for me.Neither of those cheap options could do more than that in my experience. I tried a standard (16.9oz) bottle in the one that could even fit that, and no matter where I placed it on my hip or back, the bottle would bounce WAY too much. And I didn’t really have an option for something in between, but I suspect the same would be true if I tried. 6oz is really the max there in my experience.The factors that are important to me that I’ll be talking about: 1) fit, 2) feel, 3) water-holding capacity, 4) other notes. Here goes:1) FitSo, I *don’t* love that the FlipBelt isn’t adjustable. I realize that the design negates that possibility. But my waist size can fluctuate depending on time of year and/or what I’m doing fitness-wise, and I am always messing around with size on my other adjustable belts. Just feels better to me when I can dial in the size whenever I want. With the FlipBelt, if I need another size, I need to buy ANOTHER belt and hope it works.I wear pants with a 36in waist, and I bought the large (32”-35”) here, and I’m glad I did. Fits snugly. Still feels less comfortable than my other belts (a little bulky, a little tight-feeling), but it works.2) FeelI *need* my phone to be in a certain place on one hip, and I *need* my water so be in a certain place on my other hip in order to run comfortably. It’s a delicate balance for me, and it distracts and bothers me if the balance feels off. I appreciate in my other, two-belt system that I can get that perfect every time.The FlipBelt allows that—sort of. I have found so far that I spend the first ½-1 mile in a constant state of adjustment, trying to get the feel just right, moving the bottle and/or phone around the best I can until the balance feels right. It’s not a huge problem, but something I have to dial in as I go.On my first run, the water bottle (which I had to buy separately for another $10) actually fell out of the belt twice within the first mile. I’ve since learned how to get it stuck in there just-so, and it hasn’t happened since, but the fact that it happened at all shows me that the open-entry-point design does leave that possibility of things falling out, where a zipper-design would not.For me, putting the water bottle at the small of the back does NOT work. It was bouncy and unworkable. This could be a function of my waist size vs. the belt size, or just my body type, but it’s something to be aware of. If you and your body can make it work, I can say that this position is the most comfortable feeling while at rest and I kinda dream about it working someday for me. Just doesn’t work while running for me. On my hip, it’s totally fine, snug to my body, and no bounce. For me, that’s remarkable for 11oz of water.And the phone: it’s fine…my case (just a standard plastic/rubbery protective case) creates friction, which is probably a good thing for keeping it from falling out, but it makes it not super easy to get it in and out if I need to do that mid-run. My other cheap belt is easy, I just unzip and pull it out. This takes effort and logistical trickery, which I don’t love while trying to focus on the road, but it’s not a dealbreaker or anything. By the way, it’s an iPhone 7, nothing special. If I had a huge phone, this could be problematic.3) Water-holding capacityThis is why I bought the Flip-Belt, and it is really the ONLY function I truly like and prefer to other belts (but probably the MOST important). I wanted to be able to carry more water and still feel comfortable. I don’t like running with a hydration pack (for me, it’s fine for hiking, but I don’t like running that way), and I need that function in a belt.The bottle design is fantastic for the small of the back (which doesn’t work for me, but that may just be me). It’s fine for the hip. Not perfect (could use more curve for me), but 1000x better than any other water bottle.It slides in and out with ease. The cap opens and closes a little tough, but that’s actually probably good in that it won’t randomly open and leak water all over me. I like the bottle, I like that I can carry 11oz of water and still feel comfortable.4) Other notesThe little key clip thing is necessary in this belt, and I’m glad it has it. Otherwise, my key would go flying into a ditch because of the open entry points.It’s not water-resistant and soaks up moisture. Just a lot of fabric here. My other belts are mostly a utilitarian elastic strap with one pocket, and I have rarely (ever?) felt the need to wash them. This thing already needs a good wash.Cost: it’s an investment. Whatever. In the end, probably worth it if you need to carry more than 6oz water and you have at least one long run per week.Looks: it’s a cool-looking belt. Sleek and stylish.Overall, I'm happy with the purchase, but it was nearly $40 for the belt and water. I would NOT appreciate this belt without the water bottle. You can just get the same or actually better function elsewhere for a fraction of the cost. But the water option was important to me, and this really does do the trick.

I'm very happy with my yellow running belt. I usually run without headphones or my phone, but when I bought this early in the pandemic I started carrying those items because I was going for longer and longer runs. The design without any seams makes it comfortable to have it sit against your skin if that's how you'd like to wear it, and the bright colors reflect well and are great for late night visibility. The yellow one is well represented on the product page (I bought and returned the orange one because it was much more pale and salmon-colored than I expected).I was on the low end of the medium size so I bought a small, but I regret it. As I run the small size slowly slides up my hips and holds around my waist - not my preference. The belt is still very comfortable in that position and I'm still giving 5 stars, but keep that in mind if you're on the edge of a size or have a preferred way to wear something like this.I very highly recommend this product.

I recently saw this product on after having searched for an iPhone running case. It wasn’t exactly what I was thinking at the time, but as it turns out, it’s even better! After I read more about it, I searched to see if they had their own website, which they did. I then looked around their website to see if they had opportunities to test or review their product, which they did. In exchange for providing me with a FlipBelt of my very own, I agreed to write this review for Level Terrain Apparel. Let me start out by saying that while I was provided with the complimentary FlipBelt, it has no bearing on how I feel about the product itself.I do not possess the standard “runner look.” I do not (and cannot) tuck clothes in. BIG runs in my family, it’s a genetic thing (thanks Mom and Dad). I’m an “up and down” dieter/runner who sometimes – or mostly - eats more than she runs. Therefore, the very last thing in the world I would want to wear while I’m out there running events with professional photographers taking action shots would be something gathering around my waist screaming “look here, look here”. Those waist packs, sport belts, athletic pouches or whatever you might call them - fanny bags – those are like swear words in my book. I would prefer to stick pins in my nice tech shirts rather than wear a simple bib holder for the mere fact that it cinches around that area.When this FlipBelt arrived, the first thing I noticed is that it looks just like the top of my favorite yoga pants – a nice, thick 3-inch band. It’s not a pouch that attaches to a belt; basically the whole thing IS a pouch. There are no zippers, buttons, buckles, nothing. You either put it over your head, or you step into it and adjust it to your waist or your hips, whichever is your preference. It has four little slits in it where you can insert your “stuff” to be carried. And according to the packaging the fabric is: “Wicking, Quick Dry Content: 92% Polyester and 8% Spandex.” I ordered black so that it would blend, but the belt does come in some fabulous colors such as yellow, aqua, pink, orange, green, blue, carbon, purple and maybe some day when I’m thin again, I’ll get the beautiful hot pink or aqua one….. maybe anyway. I ordered a Large, which, according to the package is for a women’s size 10-12, and it fit perfectly.Everything I read claimed that the belt didn’t bounce or move, and while this sounded fabulous, I just couldn’t believe it. Now that I’ve worn the product for a half marathon, let me be yet another person to tell you – THIS THING DOES NOT BOUNCE AND DOES NOT MOVE. You put it on, and that’s where it stays. For most of the event, it rained/drizzled/sprinkled, so the FlipBelt was damp. It doesn’t claim to be waterproof but my iPhone did stay dry, so I was happy with that. I actually talked to someone who has owned one for six months and she told me that the belt has not stretched out at all and is still as snug as mine is brand new. That’s a great piece of information to know because I did wonder how it would hold up.The photo on the left is a professional photo taken at half marathon. Note how the storage belt I was wearing helped make it look like I have a big ole "beer gut" because it's cinched around my waist so tight to keep it from bouncing around. You will never see that other storage belt on me again now since (1) I've seen the photos from that event and (2) I now own the FlipBelt. The photo on the right is from the race last weekend and I know you have to agree how much better it looks! The best part about the FlipBelt for me is the fact that it does not bulk you up around the waist. I don’t even think you can see it, which makes me happy.

I weigh less now but found the current sizing rather snug. It might relax in time - suggest going up a size for comfort

I absolutely love this belt ♡♡♡♡

I took a long time to take the plunge to buy this belt but I'm now glad I did. My concerns were probably like most of you, would my precious I-pod, 'phone and house keys be safe? The answer is an emphatic yes. My covered Sony Z2 fits with no problem as does my I-pod classic 160Gb. A key can be hooked in by a tethered retainer. I find the material to be good. I've yet to wash the belt but will look out for shrinkage or colour fade. The manufacturer makes an issue of the performance and robustness of the material and contrasts this against that used by its competitors. Time will tell. Please note the reflective chevrons feature on one side only and if you flip the belt so that the access slits face inwards, you lose the reflective capability. That said, I have not found the need to use the belt in this way. Lastly size. Being a slim person, my default is usually small size. I opted for medium and find it sits comfortably without moving when running 🏃.

excellent product

I'd had a different running belt before with buckles to adjust tightness and 2 zipped pouches to hold phone and keys etc. Seemed great to start with, but after a while it started to loosen whilst running, the zips would get stuck and the pouches were awkward to access whilst wearing. No such problems with the FlipBelt. Haven't had it long yet but the material seems robust and it feels surprisingly durable. There's not a lot to go wrong with it! It's basically just a tube of stretchy material with 4 openings spaced around it. The only other 'feature' is an internal clip which is very handy for keeping my keys extra secure. It's worth trying two different sizes as it needs to be the right fit. I was between sizes per the sizing chart and found the the larger size was better and still snug enough. The smaller size was too constricting and would have become uncomfortable. Holds my bunch of keys and large phone very securely with no bounce. The idea is that you can flip it inside out so that the openings are on the inside. This would stop anything falling out of the openings. There's really no need though as there's very little chance they'll bounce out. It's still easy to get things out when you need them.