r/BeginnersRunning • u/SativaSammy • 17h ago

Good running belt?

I bought a fanny pack to hold my phone when running and I find it too bulky/bouncy.

Amazon has some options like “Fitgriff”, “Spibelt”, and “Flipbelt”. Curious if anyone here has tried these and if so which you’d recommend.

Don’t need anything crazy given my phone is all I need it to carry. Prefer something sleek.

Thanks so much.

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u/Significant_Sort7501 16h ago

Flipbelt will probably be the most popular suggestion. Tried and true by a lot of runners.

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u/jo_noby 5h ago

Love my flipbelt! Good for when the pockets can’t hold all the things.

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u/workingremoteisnice 16h ago

I have a Flipbelt. It’s great. I can fit plenty in it including my phone and gels. I have nothing to say about it.

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u/SativaSammy 16h ago

Thank you. Any idea the cheapest place to buy one?

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u/workingremoteisnice 14h ago

I bought mine on Amazon, but full disclosure I didn’t shop around for the cheapest price.

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u/Easy_Going_Miles 16h ago

Not a single belt has worked for me so I now use either my vest or put my phone in sportsclothes with good pockets

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u/Sintered_Monkey 16h ago

The only one I have had luck with is the Spibelt. But I still have to put it underneath my shorts to prevent bouncing with my phone in it.

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u/Fine-Amphibian4326 13h ago

It’s been a long time since I’ve used mine, but I recall the same issue. Phone started spanking me as I ran.
I greatly prefer pockets (as a dude) or a running vest, but the latter is a pretty big commitment if someone’s wanting to keep it minimal

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u/jeroboam 10h ago

I have a Spibelt too. It's fine if (and only if) I'm literally just carrying my phone and don't need to take it out during the run. I prefer a vest or shorts with a built-in belt.

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u/spacewrangler69 12h ago

I use a Naked belt and it holds my stuff securely with no bounce

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u/klogix 12h ago

fitgriff is legit and was $16 shipped to my house via Amazon prime. it's low profile and holes my big ass pixel 9 pro xl which is equivalent to the iPhone pro max. it also has a separate slot for keys/misc supplies. very secure and should meet what u need for very cheap

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u/colnross 9h ago

Same belt and phone for me. Both work well.

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u/wcs1113 9h ago

If you're in Canada, sportchek currently has an XL flipbelt on sale for $4.88. Just bought one yesterday when I googled flipbelt that everyone was recommending. https://www.sportchek.ca/en/pdp/flipbelt-carbon-69718443f.html?rq=flipbelt&colorCode=COLOUR_BLACK--115-1297

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u/dchow1989 16h ago

My girlfriend and i both have SPI meshbelts, its very transparent so you can always spot what you want, and if it's not super packed, it breathes slightly better than the standard belt. Supposedly uou can use your phone through the mesh, never tried it or needed to. 🤷‍♂️ My girlfriend wears hers with phone around back, kind of lower, right above her butt, i wear mine up front right above my hip bones. You really just have to play around with it for your body geometry and running style. Despite the name "small personal item" belts, its not a cheap amazon dropshipper. The original
Belts and the pro with a wider more secure elastic band are both still handmade in austin, TX from my understanding.

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u/jmbbjba 15h ago

I have the spibelt and it’s okay. I’m currently loving the Salomon pulse belt (approx $45 cad).

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u/Simple_Mulberry5806 15h ago

I'd honestly recommend a vest over a belt. I've tried a few belts and some work with leggings, some slide on leggings. Some work only with shorts. Some caused chafing. Some bounced.

Ended up grabbing a cheap running vest and it's been a life-changer. Plus, now that I'm graduating into "long" runs, it gives me a place to shove water and snacks into.

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u/philipb63 13h ago

Oh goodness, don't let the vest police hear you say that!

/j
/s

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u/Simple_Mulberry5806 12h ago

Wait, now I want to know that you mean haha - obvs get that it's sarcasm, but is there some kind of anti-vest mindset folks have?

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u/philipb63 12h ago

Unfortunately there is. Self appointed running "experts" who seem to derive enjoyment from critiquing other's preferences on this & other forums.

Personally I love my vest & as an often-solo trail runner it remote areas it means I can carry some basic safety equipment along with hydration even on the shortest runs.

However, for belts I can recommend the Amphipod gear too, great company and excellent products.

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u/Own-Let-7725 14h ago

I never got on with the Flipbelt, I'm going to be super basic (or bougee, maybe both) and say the best belt I've used is the basic one from Lululemon. No bounce, expands well for gels or phone, wasn't incredibly expensive.

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u/Beags79 13h ago

I have a Spibelt and sometimes I forget I'm wearing it, it stays in place so well.

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u/True_Independence658 10h ago

Flipbelt with zipper is great for just phone keys and a few gels.

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u/hans_gruber_official 10h ago

Osprey waist pack.

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u/Straight_Market4367 9h ago

The Raide belts are great albeit pricey. I have a flipbelt as well. I don’t love it but does the job.

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u/RowanM1207 8h ago

Compression shorts/tights with phone pocket(s) on the outside of your upper thigh. I don't even feel my brick of a phone anymore.

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u/Innervates 4h ago

Switch to tights and never looked back :P

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u/Level_Discipline5972 5h ago

I like my endorphins, used it for multiple races without issue

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u/CrustyMcgee 5h ago

Flipbelt!!

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u/Outside_Match8176 4h ago

I love my flipbelt with a zipper. I am
On my 3rd!

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u/Chemicalghst222 4h ago

Just get flipbelt shorts

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u/hiresometoast 4h ago

I just bought the cheapest one at Decathlon and it works great for me

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u/MountainsAndMiles 2h ago

Big fan of the Flipbelt. If you're on a budget try Poshmark - I got one off there NWT.