Waist pack - Gear - Runner's World

ryan gallagher

10/05/2011 at 20:37

Hello people, was wondering if anybody can recommend a good quality waist pack to carry energy gels and maybe a phone.i am running the edinburgh marathon and need to carry about 6 gels. i have a camelback with the reservoir removed but the straps rub after a few miles so dont want to use that. i am after a close fitting belt so it doesnt bounce cos that would just be annoying. any advice would be grand, thank ryan

facet

10/05/2011 at 21:32

I've been running with the Nathan Trek waistpack. You would manage 6 gels in the pocket of it. I usually carry 5 plus some compeed, my key and ipod. It has good back padding and adjustable strap so you can get it nice and tight and easy to tighten/loosen on the go as need be. You can always just take out the water bottle if you don't want to run with it.

http://www.nathansports.com/our-products/hydrationnutrition/waist-paks/trek

fat buddha

11/05/2011 at 10:27

Hi5 and SiS both do gel belts that will hold up to 6 gels and also have a small pouch for things like keys, phone, some money etc. less than a tenner.

if you find the pouch section bouncing an easy solution is to stick that bit down the back of your shorts - the gels stay outside. I've run a couple of marathons like that and had no problems.

bottle/bladder belts are fine for training but in races where fluid is supplied you don't need to use one - a gel belt will do the trick

Jodes82

11/05/2011 at 11:56

Nathan running belt. Amazing. The elasticated waist bit means it is really stable and doesn't jog up and down on your hips. I love it. I have one that holds 2 bottles and one that holds 4.

paulj48

11/05/2011 at 11:58

I've just bought a SiS gel belt from my local Tesco for £7.99, seems ok and the the advise about sticking the pouch down the back of your shorts is spot on.

Black And Tabby

11/05/2011 at 18:04

I have a SIS belt from Tescos as well. Lightweight, can fit my phone in the pouch, and fit shot bloks / gels in the elastic section. Job done

ryan gallagher

11/05/2011 at 19:58

Thanks people, ive just been and bought an SIS Gel belt from tescos, its a little tight but ive only myself to blame for that. Im going to go out and test it tonight, 5 miles with 8 energy gels strapped round my waist, il just tell people im running really far if they look at me funny. Thanks for the info guys

Jodes82

11/05/2011 at 22:52

Hey I've never even seen these SIS gel belts in Tescos. I think I'm due a trip to Tesco to check it out!

ryan gallagher

12/05/2011 at 07:04

They are next to all the protein shakes and weights in the sports section for wannabe meatheads

Jodes82

13/05/2011 at 10:11

haha wannabe meatheads.... I go to Body Pump at my gym as part of my cross training and there are a lot of them in the class!!!

Polly-Polly

13/05/2011 at 10:24

I'm another Nathan user. A neoprene no-bounce waist pack with two pockets - £5.14 delivered.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Nathan-Neoprene-Waist-Pack-3-COLOURS-AVAILABLE-/280631610717?pt=UK_TravelTickets_Accessories_RL&var=&hash=item870bd720c4

Edited: 13/05/2011 at 10:26

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