🖤 Stay sleek, secure, and unstoppable with the Magnetic Buddy Pouch!
The Running Buddy Magnetic Buddy Pouch is a compact, beltless fanny pack designed for runners, travelers, and active professionals. Measuring 5-7/8” by 4”, it features a strong magnetic attachment that eliminates bounce and chafing, a water-resistant inner pocket to protect valuables, and an integrated headphone port for easy access. Crafted by a triathlete, it offers a sleek, comfortable, and secure way to carry essentials hands-free during any activity.
J**E
A clever alternative to wearing an armband.
This is a brilliant product. My iPhone fits perfectly (not a 6 plus) and is protected in the waterproof section. The magnets are very powerful meaning that once you click it in place, it does not go anywhere. I fitness walk but have also tried running with it, it does not move. You do have to have a waist on your clothing but that is a minor thing, worked well on elastic waisted shorts and also worked on my capris. You can wear it in front or swing it around to ride in the small of your back.I really do not like to wear armbands so this is a great alternative to hold my phone, a key and ID/credit card. This is one of the most clever products I have purchased for outdoor exercise.
H**D
VERY few problems. Super handy.
This is the answer to some of my problems.1. You can hide it under your shirt2. There's no strap to creep up when you're running.3. There's room enough for cards, money, keys and even lip balm.4. WELL made.Drawbacks:1. If your pants don't fit tightly enough, this will pull your pants down when you run, even if you don't have much in it except for your phone.2. The material that goes inside your pants is not breathable.. so when you wear it, you sweat underneath it. By the end of my workout, I can't wait to take it off. I had thought I'd wear it underneath shirts to concerts, etc.. but it's just too uncomfortable against skin for long wear time.That's it. I love it and use it for every run.. I just have to make sure my pants are solid enough to hold it.
O**R
Great, but not perfect
I bought this pouch to use all the time when I don't want to carry around a big purse, but still need my credit cards/cash/phone. It works okay for that purpose and for running, but there are some issues.Pros:It has two pockets, which is great for separating my cell phone from things that might scratch the screen.It is the perfect size to easily fit my LG phone.Magnets are strong and hold even on jeans, in front or back of my pants.Plenty of room for all the credit cards/cash and even a key or two.Smooth fabric doesn't rub or irritate my skinVelcro at top and flap appear to be secure enough that nothing falls outCons (ie. my wish list):I wish the inner pocket was zippered or had velcro all the way across the top (it's just in the center), so I was 100% certain nothing would fall out. It doesn't feel secure enough to keep change for instance.If you are sitting down, it is likely at least one of the magnets will come loose, which means you have to reach into your pants when you stand up to realign the magnets.You have to reach into your pants to align the magnets...which is okay, but can be awkward.If you sweat at all while wearing this, the fabric next to your skin soaks up water, which means your pants are usually wet underneath the pouch.If your pants are loose and you have a cell phone in this pouch, it has a tendency to pull your pants down...just from the weight (not anything to do with the pouch.The magnets are along the sides of the pouch. I wish they were along the bottom of the pouch. Just seems like it would make this stay in place a little better.The logo on the front is not very sturdy. Probably not a big deal, because it doesn't affect the rest of the pouch, which seems to be quality materialOverall, it works, I would buy it again. I like it for going for a jog or running errands with my kids. I use it often instead of a larger purse, but there are some things that would improve it.
S**3
Works Great
I am an experienced marathoner who has purchased quite a bit of gear over the years. I saw this at an Expo and read a review of the product online before finally deciding to purchase on Amazon. I received the item quickly and the first thing that stood out to me was the product was well-made. Sometimes you see these types of products for runners and the materials look cheap or do not look they will sustain the training or use for very long, but the Running Buddy obviously spent some money on the materials. I put my Galaxy S5 in the inner pocket and 2 gels in the outer pocket and tried it out on 12 mile training run and the product worked as advertised. The inner pocket kept my phone dry and the drift material felt great against my skin. No issues at all.I'm not sure what the previous reviewer did when she put on her Running Buddy, but I am thinking she must not have aligned the two flaps of magnets when she put them on. I had no issues with the magnets staying connected and my RB has not moved or come off once on any my runs. As a running coach, I would highly recommend this product if you are looking for a pouch to carry a phone, keys etc. during your training.
M**A
The BEST for runners, but thats not all its perfect for! Highly Recommend!
These are absolutely the best! I have bought them for so many other people. I use it for running and it far surpasses any other accessory in durability, stability and ease of use. It NEVER slips or falls off, even during the most vigorous of runs and the inner pocket is waterproof so no need to worry about a band on your arm holding you device and letting water into it. I wear it in the gym for workouts so that I can have my phone with me to keep track of my workouts. I have purchased a few of them for friends and family. My Mom uses it to place her phone and valuables in during travel. It easily fits under clothing and is inconspicuous for those places where you don't want to keep your important things out in the open. They are great for walkers who like to keep track of their steps with devices or even their smartphones. It fits the iPhone 6 perfectly with room to spare for keys, credit cards, money and such. The ONLY issue is that it does retain odor (especially if your like me, a runner who tends to get it very wet and sweaty) I've found the best way around it though is to saturate the flap and back of the pocket with detergent and let it soak then when rinsing it, just flow water over it then let it dry flat and its good as new.
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