Hi friends! Today I am here to share with you some info and review a great product called FlipBelt. As many of us runners and fitness enthusiasts know, sometimes you have to try a lot of different products to find what works for you. I know personally, I have tried quite a few different products and methods to carry all my “necessities” when I head out for a run. It’s pretty much ended up with me holding my phone (s) in one hand, my handheld water bottle in another and shoving my keys/id/gels into the super tiny pocket inside my favorite Nike shorts and into my bra. It’s pretty cumbersome, but those are the sacrifices we make for the sport we love, right? Well, not anymore!!
FlipBelt created a sleek and stylish belt that carry all of your essentials without tying up your hands. Too good to be true? Keep reading!
As you can see, the FlipBelt comes in a lot of great colors so there is something for everyone. It’s also a unisex product so both men and women can reap the benefits of it. I got the basic black mainly because it will match whatever I wear. I am nothing if not practical when it comes to my running accessories!
Here are some of the great features of the FlipBelt:
- Four easily accessible pocket openings throughout the exterior of the belt
- Made with Spandex- Lycra makes it easy to flip to lock in items
- 3M Quality Reflective Logo
- Non-Bounce, sleek comfortable design prevents uncomfortable chafing
- Machine washable & machine dryable
- Easily holds medication such as inhalers, insulin pumps, epipens, etc…
- EPA Certified, Odor Resistant, Pilling Resistant, Anti-Bacterial High Tech Poly Spandex Fabric
- Various colors available to accent your workout wardrobe
As you can see from the picture above, you slide your items in through one of the 4 slits in the belt and once everything is inside, you flip the belt over and it’s all secure.
I have now used the FlipBelt on 4 different runs (twice for strength training) and here are my thoughts:
- It fits perfectly low on my hips where I like it and didn’t budge, not even once!
- There was no bounce and I actually didn’t even notice I had anything on, which for me is key.
- It is made of thick but super soft material so it felt sturdy and strong and there was no rubbing or chafing.
- It holds A LOT! I put into my FlipBelt my phones, license, ID to get into my work building, a gel and the key to my gym locker and everything was secure and didn’t shift at all.
- There is a latch inside that you can tether to your keys.
Potential CONS for some people:
- It’s a tubular product, meaning there is no zipper so you have to step in and out of the belt.
- More access points. There are four, but some people may want more. I felt like four was more than enough but I’m trying to think of what others may want, not just me.
Overall, I LOVE this belt. I love that I can carry a lot of things with me without having to hold anything in my hands. I love that I don’t even notice I am wearing the FlipBelt (isn’t that what we look for when trying to find our perfect fitness accessories?) A few things to note. While they recommend that you “flip” your belt when all your items are inside, I never did. I didn’t feel I needed to since everything fit snugly and I felt that all my stuff was secure. I am a control freak, big news to all my longtime readers I’m sure
Here’s a shot of me at the end of my run the other day wearing the FlipBelt – you can definitely see the reflective logo, and this was during the day! It really just looks and feels like it’s part of my pants.
Here’s another shot. I’m standing in my closet so it’s a bit darker but you can get the idea!
If you’ve been on the fence about purchasing a running/fitness band and don’t want to be rocking a fanny pack like this…
You can use the discount code “SWEAT33″ for 33% OFF your entire purchase at the FlipBelt online store through September 4th. These belts are already really affordable, so this code just sweetens the deal. You can share this deal with you friends and family too by tweeting the message below!
****Disclaimer: I was given the opportunity to review FlipBelt through my affiliation with Fit Approach. While I received the belt for free, I was not given any other compensation and all opinions are 100% my own.****—————————————————————
Question of the day
Do you run with a belt? Fanny pack? What’s your favorite running accessory to carry all your gear?
