I Found Running Belts With Tons of Pockets That Stay in Place

When you’re running on the roads after dark, staying visible keeps you safe. One of the easiest places to add some bright lights is your running belt—and this option from Nathan gives you eight lumens of LED lighting. You can choose between a steady glow (which lasts for up to three hours) or a couple of strobing options (which will keep going for seven hours). Once you’re back home, you can easily charge it back up with an included USB cord.

You’ve got two fairly roomy zippered pockets to securely stash a supersized phone, plus plenty of gels. (That said, it’s not big enough for a water bottle—for that, you’d want to check out Naked, Camelbak’s Ultra Belt, or Salomon’s S/Lab.)

Note: This isn’t exactly a set-it-and-forget-it option—it’s on the heavier, chunkier side, and it sometimes shifted around a bit while I ran.

Best Streamlined: lululemon Fast and Free Running Belt

Pros

• Stretchy zipper pocket, plus four smaller envelope pockets
• Key clip
• Adjustable waistband
• Lightweight

Cons

• Not as much storage space as other belts on this list
• Can sometimes slide on slippery fabrics

This belt from Lululemon is smartly designed to stash more than you’d think. The main zippered pocket easily fits a phone and a gel or two, while four “hidden” envelope pockets along the side are the perfect size for your keys (yes, there’s a key clip), a couple cards, a chapstick, or your wireless earbud case—each in its own separate slot.

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