Running vest or belt

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What does everyone wear on their long runs, if anything. Talking on the road, not trails. Been using a 3 bottle Fuel Belt for my long runs. Ends up sliding around until the water bottles are resting on one hip then seems to stay in place and is comfortable. Once I've emptied one of the bottles, I can slide it back so they are behind me and it stays in place.

Was thinking of a vest but don't have any experience with them. I've seen one or two people with them on the road and I think they look out of place. But I think that's because I've always viewed them as a trail running piece of equipment.

James Lange

I use a 2 bottle fuel belt which also shifts around. I added a fanny pack from an old fuel belt and I use that to put gels and sometimes my phone. A vest would work well I think, so long as it wasn't bouncing around too much. I could imagine my nipples being ground right off.

Brew_Tri

I made the transition from belts to either holding a single bottle in one hand or wearing my Camelback. They make some pretty sleek ones that are nice. If you want to try before you buy the walmart ones are like $15 to get a feel for them. Chest and waist straps are key.

Tad_M

All I know is the trail ultra folks running my all day race are vest wearers. I think there's a good reason for that. I have the belts and mine slide around also.

KHilgendorf

Speaking of a bunch or idiots running around a Michigan lake next month... sworry trials?

To the question: For my long runs, I’d suffer with nothing up to 10 miles, anything longer and I’d either plan a loop around water fountains/well pumps (I done grew up in the country) or if I parked somewhere swing by the car every 4-6 miles. Belts and a vest were never a thing. I did mountain bike with a camelback, and have run with backpacks to an acceptable degree of comfort, so that’s certainly an option.

Now I’m fat, slow and lazy, so I “plan” water stops at every fountain I see, just to get a few seconds breather before trotting off again.

Tad_M

@KHilgendorf , we are certainly still full steam ahead until we are told we are banned. The fact that social distance gatherings of 10 people are now allowed, and the cabins we have secured hold 6 each, I would think things are looking bright for the Sworry Trials.
The Ode race is a bit more sketchy. Find a way to be here as early as possible on Thursday the 16th, and you won't miss any of the shenanigans.

Matt

I used to use a Nathan belt with 2 or 4 bottles. Never tried a vest.

KenElPescadoPelado

Interesting to hear of the belts sliding around. For racing 13.1 or more, I like my 4-bottle Fuel Belt with some added storage. Maybe I've avoided slippage by balancing/alternating which side I drink from. I've also got a 1.5L Camelbak with only a small zipper pocket for keys that feels really invisible. For hikes and some warmer runs with the dogs, I have this pressurized pack that lets me squirt some water to the pups. It holds maybe 3L, similar to the following but not this armored version...jump to 4:50 and they open it up a bit. Or just watch this guy get beat with a baseball bat.

Tad_M

Awesome design and concept can be found in the Orange Mud vests they have made for cycling and all day ultra.

kjrunnin

I don't run anymore (note to self, change triroost name) but before I packed it in, I opted for a single bottle in a handheld sleeve on the road (or trail runs under 90 minutes or so), vests on the trails.