Runitude Running Phone Holder Vest | Chest Pouch | Train Lightweight | Key Clip Holder | Light Straps | Waterproof | Reflective | Men & Women

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Unlike many standard phone armbands, this running armband grips your phone with a series of elastic bands. The benefit of this is that it can hold pretty much any smartphone up to 6.5in, while also giving you better access to your phone while you’re out on your run. Keep reading to find out why the following products made it onto our list of the best running phone holders and find out which is best for your running journey. Jessica is an experienced fitness writer with a passion for running. Her love for keeping fit and fueling her body with healthy and enjoyable food quite naturally led her to write about all things fitness and health-related. If she isn’t out testing the latest fitness products such as the latest running shoe or yoga mat for reviewing then she can be found writing news and features on the best ways to build strength, active aging, female health, and anything in between. Before then she had a small stint writing in local news, has also written for Runners World UK (print and digital), and gained experience with global content marketing agency, Cedar Communications.

Trekking pole attachments:If you like running with poles, it’s great to have a way to stash them if you get tired of using them, or get to a section of trail you don’t need them. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Performance running vests can look like a lot of different things. But they are generally oriented towards all-day runs, long trail races, ultra marathons, and technical trails. The Nathan water bottle is great if you’re a runner looking to carry your phone and water. It’s over 100 degrees in the summer months where I live, and I carry hydration on every run, so I was seriously impressed by this all-in-one holder. Depending on the manufacturer and the model,there may be slightly elasticated materialon the sides of the vest, under your arms, or there might be a ‘cinch system’of internal drawstrings.Both are designed to provide a snug fit around you.Remember the rule: nothing new on race day. Make sure you have your phone holder or belt long before the race, and do plenty of training miles wearing it to ensure it doesn't rub, or bounce against you when you run. How do I comfortably hold my phone while running? To gain an understanding of the capabilities of each running phone holder on this list, we went on several different runs wearing them. We tried phone holders that could accommodate phones, with and without a protective case. We looked for little things, such as how easy it was to get the phone in and out of the holder on the run, the size of the armband, the price, and the extras. Many armbands have a holder to keep headphone wires out of the way, but we tested all of the phone holders using wireless running headphones. How should you carry your phone during a marathon? From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected. Unlike a lot of the other phone holders on this list, the Freetrain V1 vest positions your phone against your chest in a pouch. With reflective details all over the vest, it’s one of the best at helping you stay seen when running in low light. You also want to consider whether you want room to carry any extras on the run with you, such as a lip balm, credit card, or house keys. If you do, you might need a little more space.

When the chest and tummy straps are fitted well, the hydration bottles or their pouches should lie vertical and not at too much of an angle. That said, like the Sporteer Velocity V7 armband, all that storage came at a price, and out of all the cases on this list, this one felt the bulkiest. From the straps to the cell phone holder, every part of the case felt clunky. On the run, when the phone holder was full, it felt like I had an ankle weight strapped to my arm, and I struggled to feel comfortable. I also had to stop and adjust the armband a few times.You’ll also want to think about how sweaty a runner you are, and the types of weather you’ll be running in, as this might affect whether you prefer to buy something that’s machine washable. Hydration vestscome in different volumes and sizes, so there is one for every runner:whether you're commuting 5-10 km into work or undertaking an adventurous 100-mileron technical trails.

All applicable customs and import duties and any other charges are the responsibility of the customer. Most brands offer gender-specific models. Some brands just offer a unisex fitting. Women’s-fit options tend to be a little narrower at the shoulders and have the ability to offer more volume in the chest area. The weather is rarely reliable in the UK, so if you don’t want the rain to write off your run you’re going to want a phone holder that’s waterproof and has a decent zip seal. The Zephyr Pro is a versatile vest that would be a great companion for long weekend runs, or 100-mile adventure races. The solid breathability, thoughtful storage options, and overall comfort make this a great choice for pretty much any run you find yourself on.

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Bottom Line: If you are looking for a hands-free phone holder, the Koala Clip Lux is one of the most discreet options available. How to choose the best running phone holder The most common phone holder for running is the phone armband. It’s also the most affordable, lightweight and, arguably, the most convenient. Most of these fasten round the upper arm with velcro and are big enough to hold your phone, but not much else. Extra features can make the difference between an OK vest and an awesome one. There are so many additional organizational features on different running vests. Here are a few we see a lot: The clear plastic on the front of the phone holder is thin enough to allow you to control music or pause your running app while moving. Washing the Nike Armband is also simple, and during testing, I found washing it on the cold setting on my washing machine and air drying the phone holder worked well — the phone holder didn’t shrink or bobble in the wash.