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
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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/trekif 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
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