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Hey Pink Bunny,
I decided to go with a fuel belt instead of a hand held. After searching around and quizzing my running buddies, I bought a Nathan Trail Mix 2 (2 10oz bottles). Just the right amount for me, as I don't run much longer than 2 hrs (for now ). With the belt tight and positioned somewhat low on my hip area - I'm pretty happy with the performance (minimal bouncing). The packet is nice to hold a gel or two (and a key) also.
On a typical hot summer day in the south,the frozen bottles will be completely liquid in about 30-40 minutes, and I usually drink them soon after that point while they are cold.
I'm a guy, so as far as fit goes, YMMV
Steve
2014 - Get 5k back under 20:00. Stay healthy!
Another vote for amphipod here.
I have one of these and love it.
http://www.amphipod.com/products/hydration/bottle-waistpacks/profile-lite-series/profile-lite-32
FWIW my amphipod bottles also leak now (they are 2+ years old). For me this has nothing to do with midnight, mid-ultra, non kitchen assembly. They leak from the valve/spout/mouthpiece part regardless of how I put them together. It's not a huge leak and is no problem when it's just water. Recently used this on a long run and the bottle which sat for 2 hours before being used probably leaked about half an ounce. Should I happen to run with gatorade/powerade it all gets a bit sticky! I am too tight to buy a replacement.
Will also say that I have not had any joy with the "full tilt" series. Mega bounce during the run and after a few months the bottle would just not stay in the holder.
2017 Goals1) Run more than 231 miles2) Be ready for HM in the spring
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Hey Pink Bunny, I decided to go with a fuel belt instead of a hand held. After searching around and quizzing my running buddies, I bought a Nathan Trail Mix 2 (2 10oz bottles). Just the right amount for me, as I don't run much longer than 2 hrs (for now ). With the belt tight and positioned somewhat low on my hip area - I'm pretty happy with the performance (minimal bouncing). The packet is nice to hold a gel or two (and a key) also.
I have the Nathan Trail Mix 2 as well. I like everything about it except the bottles. The nipple leaks terribly, no matter how hard I try to jam it closed. Not so bad in the Summer. Obnoxious in the Winter.
The minimal bouncing reduces to zero when I build up enough sweat to keep the belt in the same place.
2021 Goals: 50mpw 'cause there's nothing else to do
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