SPIbelt - Small Personal Item Belt - Great for Runners!

 

SPIbelt - Small Personal Item Belt - Great for Runners!
From SPIbelt

Product Description

Invented and manufactured in Austin, Texas; the SPIbelt has caught on as a great accessory for runners and non-athletes alike! Features: Spandex and elastic stretch material will fit your waist and all your small items! Fit your iPod, Blackberry, cell phone, keys, GU packs, wallet, AND more! SPIbelt does not bounce, ride, or shift while running or doing other activities Great for sporting events, traveling, carrying diabetic supplies, shopping, and more! Available in: Black, Black w/ Lt.Pink Zipper, Black w/ Dk.Pink Zipper, Blue, Olive, Polka Dots, Red, & Turquoise Sleek, expandable, secure and does not bounce. Can hold an iPod, Blackberry, cell phone, keys, up to five GU packs, and other small personal items. The SPIbelt does not bounce, ride or shift while running or doing other activities. Expanding to a large size, hold all you need and more! The length of the zipper is 6 inches but don't let that fool you. This pack will expand in all directions to hold EVERYTHING you need. The SPIbelt is great for athletic events, traveling, carrying diabetic supplies, and much more! Fits Waist 24" - 40+ Available colors include: Black, Black w/ Lt.Pink Zipper, Black w/ Dk.Pink Zipper, Blue, Olive, Polka Dots, Red, & Turquoise Made in the USA Makes a great gift!

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #487 in Apparel & Accessories
• Brand: SPIbelt

Features

• Spandex and elastic stretch material will fit your waist and all your small items
• Fit your iPod, Blackberry, cell phone, keys, GU packs, wallet, AND more
• SPIbelt does not bounce, ride, or shift while running or doing other activities
• Great for sporting events, traveling, carrying diabetic supplies, shopping, and more
• Available in: Black, Black w/ Pink Zipper, Blue, Olive, Polka Dots, Red, & Turquoise

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Customer Reviews

Very compact running belt
This belt is great for shorter runs outside or when I am working out and running on the treadmill in the gym and only need my BlackBerry or iPod (I hate using armbands). The belt fits snugly and is easily adjustable, and the small pouch expands nicely and zips to protect the contents. In a race you could easily carry your gel. For travel purposes, this takes up the least amount of space of any of my running accessories. In fact, when not in use, the pouch is so small that when my local running store first showed it to me, I was skeptical that it could hold both my BlackBerry AND its protective case. But then I tried it out in the store and was amazed how roomy this little pouch could be (though of course it is too small for a wallet or sunglasses).
This belt is so lightweight that I soon forget that I am wearing it, so depending on what I am bringing on longer runs, I either use it in addition to my normal Amphipod running waist pack, or else attach my Amphipod rapid access pouch to this belt for additional storage.
One word of caution. The fabric on this pouch is very thin and is not mesh. That means if you sweat, whatever is in the pouch may get sweaty too, so on a really hot and humid day I would use this pouch to carry my gel and electrolyte tablets rather than my BlackBerry or iPod. [But see July 18,2010 update below].
Bottom Line: This is a versatile running accessory and a nice addition to my collection of various running gear. I recommend it.
Update October 10, 2009: Recently I went running in the late afternoon and the sun started going down before I was done. I just took off my sunglasses and easily secured the frame with this belt. My sunglasses stayed nice and snug for the last couple of miles of my run.
Update March 30, 2010: I continue to find new uses for this. I keep my BlackBerry in the pouch; clip my Slacker G2 portable player, gel pouch, and running light to the front strap; clip an over the shoulder water bottle carrier to the back strap to stabilize it; and store my gloves, arm warmers, hat or balaclava on the strap when the temperature rises during my run and it is too warm to wear them. I absolutely love this belt for running.
Update July 18, 2010: I have been running in some really hot and humid weather, which means that my tanktop is drenched in sweat, which in turn makes the pouch on this belt pretty sweaty. However, even after a two hour run, the BlackBerry that I am carrying in the pouch is only a little moist, and not enough to worry about or cause any problems.
Update September 16, 2010: This belt is so lightweight and useful that I automatically take it whether I am doing a short or long run. Next to my Garmin Forerunner 405cx, this belt has become my most important running accessory. I also used it all summer long with my Amphipod rapid access pouch when taking walks at the beach on the boardwalk or on the sand by the ocean to carry various items like my BlackBerry, cash, credit card, etc.
Invaluable Training Acessory
When I go out running sometimes I am gone for 2+ hours. I need to carry a cell phone, my keys, hand wipes and gels. This pouch can get pretty stuffed. Within the first hour and the use of one gel it gets smaller. I can pack a cell phone, hand wipes, a few gels and keys. It can be a little cumbersome when it is packed but when running long distances that does not last long as you use the things in the pouch. It can comfortably carry a cell phone, keys, tissues, or whatever it is you need. I find that when the actual pouch is resting on the hip when it is packed it does not bounce. The belt also allows you to clip your Ipod and pepper spray to it for easy access. This product has made my life mush easier and I do not go running without it.
Love it!
I have tried lots of armbands, belt clips and other running holders for my iPhone4. This one is outstanding. It fits snugly, no bouncing, no slipping...I can't even tell I've got it on when I'm running. It holds my iPhone 4 perfectly. Very comfortable, very snug, and perfect for carrying an iPhone while running.