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 have used this belt on two of my runs so far, a 4 mile and 7 mile run. I was able to fit my gels, iphone 17, and car keys all in this awesome belt while running, without having anything fall out. I sometimes forgot I had it on. It does exactly what it says and does not ride up. I will recommend that you get a size smaller than you usually get because the band is stretchy and you want it to be tight on your waist so it doesn't ride up. if I would've got my true to size waist it could start to ride up like some other reviews have suggested. My waist is 34 in which would be a large for this belt, but I got a size down and got a medium and the belt has been perfect so far. All in all, great product for runners if they don't like to hold everything in their hands.

Love my FlipBelt with zipper! It’s hands down one of the best fitness accessories I’ve ever purchased. The design is sleek and lightweight, but what really sets it apart is how comfortable it feels, no bouncing, no chafing, just a secure fit that stays in place no matter how hard I’m running or training.

About me: I'm a 5'4" 115lb female runner. I bought a size medium, though using their guidelines I would have been a small. I use this for everyday runs (not races). What I like: - Super comfortable. Not too tight, but doesn't jiggle, bounce, or make my shirt ride up. I don't even notice it when running. - Zip pocket holds my iPhone 13 and keys comfortably. (I don't use the other pockets because ultimately they aren't secure enough for my liking) - The bright color increases visibility, making me feel a little more secure. - Quality. I've sweat like a pig, washed this, and stretched it up over my hips dozens of times in the past 6 months and it isn't stretched out, no stitching has come undone, and it doesn't trap odors. What I dislike: - Sizing seems a little hard to calculate. Some people went down a size, I went up a size. It's perfect for me to wear on my hips (not waistline) - The non-zip pockets are not secure. I lost two items. I wouldn't put anything important in the non-zip compartments. I think unless it's a huge item like a water bottle or package of gels, it's iffy. I would not put a cell phone in there at all.

Awesome product. I wish I had discovered the FlipBelt long ago! Phone fits perfectly, does not move during my run, easily hides on waistline under a shirt, and I quickly forget that I even have a belt & a phone with me. Room for nutrition, keys, etc. Highly recommend.

Great belt, fits snug on the hips. I don’t feel my phone bouncing around during runs. Can fit phone, keys , the arc water bottles and a bunch of fuel / guu. Really appreciate the zipper in the front to secure whatever is in it. I do sometimes find things slipping out of the side openings but not very often

This zipper running belt is exactly what I needed. It fits snugly without bouncing, even on longer runs, and the zipper pocket adds great peace of mind for keys and cards. It’s comfortable, lightweight, and holds my phone securely without feeling bulky. Love that it’s from a US company and built to last—highly recommend for running, walking, or workouts.

Works well but ultimately the zipper gave out and broke.