Raide Research UL 1L Running Belt

This belt feels light and thin, almost as if you're wearing nothing. The rear compartment sits firmly against your lower back, so a full bottle doesn't slide around. Because the storage runs all the way around, you can spread your things easily across your hips.

It works best on training runs where you need a little to drink and eat, but not much more. Think of a long run along the Amstel, a weekday trail run in the Amsterdamse Bos or a warm summer run of an hour and a half to two hours. Halfway through your run you notice the difference: you grab your bottle or gel without stopping, and afterwards you don't have a sweaty back like you would with a vest.

If you're unsure, think about how long and how far you run. This belt is ideal for your daily training, but on long trail runs with a jacket, extra food and a bigger bottle the space is limited. In that case the larger LF 2L is the better choice. Pick the right size, because the belt works best when it sits snugly around your hips.

In short: the light belt for almost every training run.