Almost universally, hydration belts include with themselves the means of hydration. That sounds like a sports-themed paraphrase of Karl Marx, but it’s also an undeniable fact. Whether you’re buying Nathan, FuelBelt or even (most belts by) Fitletic, you’re going to get that brand’s bottles with the belt, and due to molded-plastic holster shape, will be…
It looks a little like something a ’60s superhero would wear, but hey, all those brightly-colored skin suits were popular with caped vigilantes for a reason—many runners report that the Nathan Speed 2R Auto-Cant is one of the most comfortable belts they’ve encountered. The secret to extreme comfort is to be found upon examining the…
Customization isn’t just fun, it’s essential to humanity. When you buy a product you’d rather have it represent the symbol of your individuality and belief in personal freedom than your assimilation into the Borg. Many running belts gesture in this direction with a choice of pocket colors or some similarly superficial set of options, but…
A good indicator of how well a running belt is going to conform to your body is to lay it out flat and have a look at the shape. A linear profile doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to bounce or chafe, but the chances do tend to be somewhat higher than those with a curved…
Many running belts are designed for the traditional athletic physique—which means they only fit well on men and the most willowy of women. If your figure approaches anything like the hourglass, you’ll find that some of the most popular belts will ride up and bounce around just as much as the worst brands out there….
Many of the best running belts out there are the product of specialized companies: belts are all they do, and they do it well. But every now and then you get a belt that’s the product of a general outdoorsmanship company—you’re only going to find a handful of running belts amidst the swaths of hiking…
Salomon is a brand of outdoors equipment that seems to be almost unheard-of in the United States, but is quite popular in Europe. Founded in 1947 in the French Alps by Francis and George Salomon, who all but single-handedly invented modern ski equipment, Salomon today also sells snowboards, backpacks, boots, athletic wear of all sorts…
A notable subspecies of the running belt is the kind designed to hold water. Staying hydrated is one of the most important parts of an endurance run, and storing the liquids you need on the belt frees up your hands and balances the weight better than arm-strap-mounted alternatives. Here’s five of our favorites in no…
One problem with longer runs like the 15k is the need for water. Carrying a bottle in your hand is awkward and keeping one in your pocket is impractical, but using the watering stations supplied along the course is little better. You have to slow down to grab a paper cup, there’s often a bottleneck…
