I have an awesome product to share with you all today! Before I get started, tomorrow will mark 1 week of no running and I am hoping and praying that I will get some answers and can share them with you tomorrow! Keep your fingers crossed!
FlipBelt recently sent me one of their belts to try out. One of the problems I have always struggled with when it comes to running is how to take the things I need with me.
I usually want to take:
-iPhone
-Keys (especially if I drive somewhere to run)
-Gels/Power Chews
-Anti-Chafing ointment (just being honest!)
There are a lot of things I WANT to bring with me, but usually can’t because it’s impossible to carry it all.
FlipBelt solves all those problems and is also so easy to run with! (I tested this product out prior to my running hiatus).
Company Background
“FlipBelt is a company based in beautiful Colorado. We are focused on making the fitness apparel and accessories market more functional and sleek. Our concept was built on our personal experience of being unable to find exactly what we needed when working out. There were no items that met our needs and looked and felt great. We decided that this was a market that was lacking in fitness apparel and we set out to fill that market. The FlipBelt is the first item our company offered that defines what we want the company to be. Function that does not sacrifice style or comfort.”
FlipBelt meets a need of so many runners, hikers, gym goers, bikers, and even just those who enjoy traveling. It is stylish, comfortable, and meets so many needs! This company set out to make something that at the time no one else offered, and they did an amazing job! I am considering even taking this with me when I my husband runs his marathons in October, because as a spectator there are so many things you need to carry with you!
Fit
Score: 5 out of 5
I was a little worried when I first got the FlipBelt because I thought that with my phone, keys, and other items I wanted to carry that it would be make it bulky and hard to run in.
The belt fits right over the waste band of your shorts or pants (or above if you prefer it that way) and doesn’t slip or ride down during your workout. I could notice that it was there for the first couple minutes, but honestly once you get into the run or workout you even forget you are wearing it! I carried my phone, keys, and some energy chews when I tried it out and it felt like I wasn’t wearing anything!
There are two small pockets in the front and two pockets in the back that you can insert your items into.
This fit was amazing and it did not slide, move, or cause chaffing while I was running. It is a perfect way to be able to run and still feel safe by having your phone and other necessities with you.
Color and Feel
Score: 5 out of 5
The fabric that the FlipBelt is made out if is so soft. There isn’t anywhere on the band that causes any irritation and I even had mine on top of one my favorite spandex type shorts and it never slipped.
The fabric is machine washable, 92% Polyester, and 8% Spandex. It is easy to use and easy to take care of!
It is offered in many colors. I chose the Violet, because we all know purple is my favorite color.
There are bright colors and also the normal blue, black, and white if that is more your style! There really is a color for everyone.
Practicality
Score: 5 out of 5
One of the questions I always ask myself when trying out a new product is: “how often would I actually use this?”
The FlipBelt is honestly a product I could see myself using on every outdoor run.
It offers a great and easy solution for how I can carry my phone with me. For you runners out there who use your phone as your music you can easily attach your headphones to it and avoid having to wear a pesky arm band.
I know it may be hard to believe, but even with my phone and keys in my FlipBelt it did not feel heavy or like it was weighing me down in any way. Trust me, I would not wear anything that added weight to me because with running it just makes it harder.
The FlipBelt is a product that you really should try! You can visit their website here to purchase your own. Even better you can use the coupon code LOTR and receive 10% off your order!
FlipBelt Giveaway!
FlipBelt has been gracious enough to provide a FlipBelt (color of your choice) to one of my readers! Just enter the giveaway below. You have several chances to enter! The giveaway will end on Wednesday, October 2nd at 12:00 AM EST.
Good luck!! You will love this product!
**Please enter the giveaway using the rafflecopter widget below. Thank you!**
I definitely need one. I have been just holding my phone in my hand as I run and I throw my car keys under a rock or bush. Maybe not a purple one though. haha.
Excellent – never heard of this one. I had a SpiBelt I lost … well, somewhere when traveling for work. So now I have a basic cheap running belt that is pretty good, but makes me choose a ‘subset’ of items to carry. Will have to enter this one when I get home (rafflecopter widgets blocked at work).
Fingers crossed for good news for you!
I usually carry….nothing 🙂
What a great giveaway!!! I have a Fuel Belt that I love because I can carry two waterbottles as well, but this looks awesome for times that I do not really need to be carrying water. Hope you get some answers tomorrow! 🙂
This looks like a great product. I wonder if it rides up, on those of us whose booties are much larger than our waists?
I saw these at an expo earlier this year. I carry my phone and keys. If it’s a half then I also carry Honey Stinger Chews.
Definitely want to try one of these!! I always hold stuff in my hands like my phone and my keys & it’s so annoying!
I just got an armpocket that I love, but I think it would be awesome to not have to wear anything on my arm!!
I always carry my phone, keys, and fuel with me!
I don’t carry much because I never can. I would LOVE to have this belt so I can always bring my phone AND fuel!
I carry my phone, keys, subway card, and money. Being in the city, I never know if I’ll need to grab a cab or hop on the subway in case of emergency! Always looking for a way to carry these. Usually ends up being stuffed in my bra or carried in my hands. Not ideal!
Purple would be awesome!
Most of the time – nothing!
I carry way too much – my phone, keys, shot bloks, usually a water bottle. I cram everything into my water bottle holder pocket or pockets in my shorts which isn’t ideal. Would love to try this belt!
I carry my phone and ipod. Sometimes I shove some kind of candy in my water belt if I feel like I need fuel.
I know that my sports bra is not an appropriate place to shove my keys/phone/gels but I haven’t found anything better just yet 🙂 Maybe this would work?
I carry my phone(but it’s too big!) a house key, sometimes ipod and fuel!
I carry my phone and would like to carry some form of fuel on my longer runs, but never have space for it, since I run with pepper spray too.
The only thing I carry on runs is a key, either to my apartment or my car (if I drove somewhere to run). I’d love to try this belt for long runs when I have to bring fuel.
I haven’t found a belt I love and would like to give this a try! Since I don’t have a belt I like, I typically don’t carry anything with me.
Woohoo! I usually carry my ipod and a key (or hotel room key). If it’s a longer run I’ll bring some fuel and a credit card (just in case!).
I carry my phone and keys with me. It would be so nice to have a place to keep my keys!
I have a flipbelt (the purple as well) and love, love, love that thing! Great giveaway!
I have a nike fanny pack lol I carry fuel key and phone!
This is awesome! I usually wear a belkin arm band for my phone and stuff my key into a zip pocket in my running skirt, shorts or crops (lululemon is great about adding pockets to their clothes). I use a fuel belt for my fuel. It looks like your phone might slip out? Does it stay put in the pockets?
Yep stays in the pocket no problem! It didn’t move and I didn’t worry once about it falling out. You barely even know it was there!
I always run with my phone…and that’s it! Love the idea of being able to tuck my phone in the belt and not worry about holding it. Can’t stand the arm bands…
Water Keys and gels, oh and phone. Thanks for the chance to win!! Ive always wanted to try the belt!!
I try to carry as little as possible, normally my keys, phone and mace!! This is a great giveaway!
I usually carry my iphone, gels/GU, and my keys…all in my hands! This product sounds amazing!
I have worn a Spibelt but, despite how gaga people are about it, I would love to try something new!!
Ah! I’ve been looking for something to carry stuff when I run, but my big thing is it can NOT bounce up and down!! It sounds like this might be something to try? Any other suggestions? It would be to take a phone, maybe keys, some sort of fuel, etc.
Caroline – thanks for stopping by! I honestly think this is the best one I’ve tried, granted I haven’t tried very many! Before I used to just make sure to buy pants that had a small pocket in them so I could carry at least my key, but I have never have found a solution for my phone until this! I used to just carry it in my hand the whole time 🙂
I am always looking for something good to carry my stuff! My camelbak doesn’t have much room, and I only wear bulky waste carriers in the winter when i already wear so much bulk! This will be great for all seasons for my phone- keys, chapstick, gu and chafing gel!
In warm weather I have tons of shorts with pockets, but it’s cooling down & I’ll be running outside for the first time in 2 years. I NEED this!!
Thanks for the review and giveaway! I carry my phone, keys, ID, credit card, health insurance card, iPhone, lip balm, kleenex, and cough drops. Phew! I need a backpack but this flipbelt will be a step in the right direction.
I usually carry my keys and my phone with me!
I usually wear my iPhone in an armband and stuff my key in there. However I love the idea of this belt to store some fuel for long runs!
I carry keys and my iPod but if I had this I could take my phone too…score! Looks great!
I carry my keys and ipod, sometimes a phone, gels and money
I usually just stuff some chews in the pocket of my skirt/shorts/pants but for races I like to carry more…phone, keys, chews. I’ve looked at this product before and it would be great to win one 🙂 Thanks!
I run with my phone and sometimes water!
I carry my phone and keys and usually some fuel or a water bottle.
I’ve wanted to try one of these! I usually carry my phone on a pesky armband and either wear an amphipod water belt or carry a handheld
The FlipBelt looks awesome!
i always bring my keys…and if it’s a long run i bring my phone, fuel, and CC just in case anything happens! it’d be great to hold it all!
I always hold my phone, and when I need to, my fuel. It’s time to for a change! 🙂
Hey Sara – this has been great reading all of the comments (and on the other recent posts) and discovering some cool new blogs.
I already have a decent enough running belt (but already entered) – so if I do happen to win … draw again and choose someone else. Taking myself out, okay? 🙂
That is very nice of you! Will do! 🙂 Thanks for being such a loyal reader of my little blog! Glad you are discovering some awesome new ones through here – I have been too! I have met so many people already and I am so thankful for each one!
I carry my phone/headphones and house key. I’m should probably carry water, but I’m really small and it’s hard for me to hold a sports bottle while running.
I carry my phone, keys, chews, salt pills, and some cash.
My phone typically is the only thing I HAVE to have with me since someone is always home to let me in.
My phone, keys and water.
Love this! Usually carry nothing on short runs and cliff shot blocks on longer runs.
I always carry my phone and sometimes a house key. I love the fabric the belts come in, looks so soft. I just found your blog and wanted to say that I hop you have a speedy recovery
Very nice. I would keep my phone and keys in it – and from time to time money. I just went running for the first time since I had twins a month ago. I’ve already lost quite a bit and my sweatshirt I wore was so lose my phone kept bouncing all around in the pocket and actually flew out once, luckily I felt it starting to bounce out so I was able to grab it.
just phone (with GPS and music)
I bring cash and my ID!
I really need one, I was complaining to my husband that I got a bluetooth so I don’t have the carry my note 3 but you have a wall between you and phone and it drops the call, so not just when I’m working out but just around the house too! Thank you so! Mrs. Brothers
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