FlipBeltZipper, Hot Pink, X-Large

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 am a size 4 pants and got the x-small based on reviews that it runs bigger than the size chart (I agree, it does). I wear it on my hips and it's very comfortable and doesn't bounce around, even with a larger, heavier phone. I think an xxs would also have been worked if I wanted to wear it higher around the waist. It was a little more expensive than I was hoping, but I do think it's worth it.

This seems great. I ordered the size according to the waist measurement they showed and it is huge. So I need to exchange it for the smaller size.

Everything fits!!! I can finally take a run and not have to worry about my phone bouncing out of the pocket. A lot more stylish than a fannypack, and still gets the job done! Very comfortable, you'll forget that you're even wearing it. Six out of Five stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Changed the running game. It is super comfortable and I barely know that I’m wearing it. It’s so much better than having to run with something in your hand. It also doesn’t bounce!

I got pointed at this in a marathon prep class by a fellow attendee. Mainly because I'm getting into long runs and need to carry water and energy gels/chews with me.And it works! It's comfortable, much more so than other things I tried in the past. The zipper pouch is about perfect for holding an ID, emergency contacts, cash and cards. It has 2 pouches that you can put a specialized bottle in and where you can put the gels.Now, it works for carrying water. It's easy to get the bottle out. Getting the gels or chews out is a bit of a challenge, especially on the move.The key ring holder needs a slightly longer cord maybe 3-4" longer than it is now. Possibly putting it in the zipper pouch.Last, there isn't a spot to put your phone and see the display. Minor thing and really solved by adding a cheap phone holster.Still, 4 out of 5 stars. It works well and needs a little bit of supplementation.

I remember trying to run trails with all sorts of gear- key, water, music player, and it was a pain because of all the jiggling, rising, and cutting into my skin. Flipbelt has solved a bunch of those issues, along with the fact that technology has miniaturized & condensed so many things! Water, however, cannot be concentrated for workouts, & I have the large & small bottles they make. Thankfully, the belt size I chose does not become painfully tight with the bottles in, and it doesn’t really ride up or down. It’s soft and wide, so it’s comfortable, doesn’t roll, & doesn’t budge much. I like the key clip, as it is kind of easy for the key to be pushed out of the pocket with movement.At the gym, I hold my phone in the front-zippered pocket, my key in the left stash pocket, & tissue in my right. I don’t find I have to turn my belt around for any exercise, but maybe that’s because I don’t have a ginormous phone.So far, it’s great- I chose a bright color so that I’d be able to find it quickly & have no excuse not to get out to exercise.

True to size..my stuff no more bouncing during running activity..fit nicely for me..my waist measurement is 28inch

Ran a marathon with this belt and it was comfortable for the most part. It didnt move around and fits true to size. I like that there are two pockets with zippers but wished there were more. It was hard to fit all the gels (about 10) that I needed for the marathon but that's just one run out of many. Overall, would recommend.

When you flip the belt to keep things safe - you end up with the black on the outside. I would rather have the slits on the black side. Zipper is ok where it is, but on the black side would be better.

The best among all flipbelts, works for me no more bumpy feeling while carrying my bottle while running. Recommend.

Brilliant for carrying phones, gels, small water bottles, keys. Very comfortable, doesn't ride up or fall down. Bought it as I dont like running hydration vests, very happy with it!

Great