Running Buddy Magnetic Buddy Pouch - Mini | Beltless, Chafe & Bounce Free | Water-Resistant & Magnetic Closure | For Running, Walking, Traveling & More | For Men & Women| 3-3/4” Long x 4” Wide | Black

I can't say enough about this product - this is a fantastic idea that someone did the perfect job designing. When my wife and I are out on long training runs, we have our hydration packs to carry our keys and gels and electrolyte pills, but when it's race day, you want to be as light as possible (plus most races have enough aid stations to take care of your in-race hydration). But you still need a way to carry the small stuff.We recently used these for the run portion of an Ironman race, I used this smaller size, and my wife used the wider one. The wider one is exactly the same height and thickness, but double the length. This smaller size is perfect for stuffing salt pills and 3 gels, with enough room that I could have put my car key in there as well (I kept that in my repair kit on the bike instead). The back flap has two magnets in the bottom corners, and they snap in place and hold well throughout the race. I wore mine tucked in the back of my tri-short, and my wife attached hers to her bib belt. Both scenarios worked out great. Small enough to be inconspicuous while running, but just big enough for needed items. I was able to just reach back and pull the bag off, get what I needed, then re-attach it on the fly without problems. The larger size is big enough for most smart phones (can't use those in Ironman races, so wasn't a factor for us), and you never have to worry about anything falling out, as the front flap velcros shut very snug.Highly recommend this over any of the flip belts and other gadgets out there. So glad we found this product.

Surprised by the level of quality. I purchased 2 of the small ones. The overall quality is comparable to military specification (I’m lifetime military). The magnet is no joke, high density intensity. Easily can be tucked either around a belt or inside pants. Only modification I’d like to see is a an additional small metal “d-ring” on the top side seam so you could clip small key chain clips easily. That would just make the product more spectacular. Exceeded my expectations & highly recommend.

I have had my Running Buddy for several years. I tried a competitor's pouch but it just was not the same quality. I have a iPhone 6 with a thin Otter box cover. Although it does not cover the phone completely, it fits very snug and the phone has no risk for falling out. I prefer the phone sticking out of the pouch since I frequently take out my phone while running to either look at my running app or to change the songs on my playlist. The magnet closure is very secure once aligned properly. I've used this for long distance runs, and you forget it's even there. I am able to fold the flap under the phone and inside the pouch where I can also fit my key fob and credit card securely. It withstands sweat, rain, and the sturdy material which does not rub or create skin abrasions has not broken down in past several years of extensive use. This was my solution since I did not want to wear a heavy running belt but needed to carry my phone somehow and for my preferred hands-free runs. I have a second pouch where I keep my sports gels, and salts. I do suggest you have a secure belt line with the shorts or pants you wear, otherwise the pouch just from the shear size of the large iPhone phone will bounce and drop. I usually have a tie belt with my pants or shorts, or wear stretchable running capris, so this is usually not a problem for me.

Update: Lasted one year before the stitching came loose and the magnet popped out. Been using it daily and on the side of my hip as oppose to front and back. Also own the XL which I also use daily. I clip those on the back of my pants and still in excellent condition.I personally use this in-conjunction with my minimalist wallet as my wallet tend to only hold cash and cards well. Great for when i get spare change (from cash transactions) and a good place to put my spare car/home key (in case I lock myself out of my car/home). Other times I use this is when I need to do quick grocery shopping and/or fast food run in the middle of the night, still in my sweatpants and don't want anything slipping out of my pant pocket (put credit card, cash and driver's license in running buddy) when getting in-and-out of the car.Very good tight fit. No belt required. Conforms to the side of your hip really well and feels like an extension to your pants instead of an add-on.It's held together by strong magnets, and does not move or bounce around at all. Most of the time, you don't even realize it's there unless you make a conscious effort to do so.Outer material is made of the same material as the air-flow back padding in most high end backpacks and is super breathable.It's able to fit a flip phone (if you still own one of those). In terms of a 5inch phone; it does fit with normal to slim case, but note that you can't close the velcro opening flap and it might be a tight fit. If you use a modern smart phone I'd opt for the regular size or XL side running buddy. Just note that with those, you have to clip on the running buddy in front of waist instead of the side, which may look a bit awkward in public if you're not jogging or doing a physical activity.Overall very happy with this product and been using it daily. Things I wish they would change is make the company logo more subtle, and maybe add an extra inner pocket/divider in the mini version of the running buddy.