The Nathan Adjustable-Fit Zipster has three side-by-side pouches that fit an iPhone XS, keys, ID, a credit card, cash, two Band-Aids, earplugs, pain medicine, a tube of lip gloss, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer, as tested by supervising editor and running-belt guide co-author Ingrid Skjong. Overall, Ingrid says the fully packed belt “felt pretty comfortable and not too overloaded.” Ingrid Skjong/NYT WirecutterI fit my phone, ID, a credit card, $20, my house key, lip balm, and first-aid supplies in a hastily acquired (non-Wirecutter pick) running belt. The pouch of the belt measures 7.5 by 3.5 inches, an inch longer than the Live Nation venue’s limit, but nobody stopped me at security. Rose Lorre/NYT WirecutterThe Nathan Adjustable-Fit Zipster has three side-by-side pouches that fit an iPhone XS, keys, ID, a credit card, cash, two Band-Aids, earplugs, pain medicine, a tube of lip gloss, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer, as tested by supervising editor and running-belt guide co-author Ingrid Skjong. Overall, Ingrid says the fully packed belt “felt pretty comfortable and not too overloaded.” Ingrid Skjong/NYT WirecutterThe truth is, I often brought superfluous stuff to shows, which I then had to keep track of. At the three concerts I’ve attended since my purse drama, a running belt has helped me sail past security and still fit my pared-down list of must-haves: ID, a charged phone, a credit card, cash, keys, pain relievers, earplugs (such as the Loop Experience 2 we recommend), and a portable phone charger (the TravelCard Plus we recommend is the size of a credit card and requires no extra cables). For outdoor events, editor Christine Ryan, who oversees our travel coverage, suggests adding travel-size sunscreen and hand sanitizer, as well as first aid like bug-repellent wipes and Band-Aids. Obviously, this pared-down packing list might not work for everyone, particularly those with specific medical needs, so make adjustments accordingly.Not only does my running belt stay put against my midsection as any well-designed running belt should, but the resulting silhouette is virtually undetectable beneath a loose-fitting shirt. I’m sticking with the running belt from now on, even if a venue allows bigger bags.Top pickIf you’re looking to ditch your wallet, this case holds a few cards — and can even keep a single card secure — without sacrificing a nice design.This affordable and reliable armband provides a better combination of comfort, stability, and ease of use than any other armband we tested.The only potential issue with a running belt: If you keep your phone in the same slim pouch as your other items then try to pull it out, you may cause things like cards and cash to fly out as well. You can solve this by keeping your phone secured in a separate pocket (we hear cargo pants are back), or you can use a wallet phone case to squirrel away your credit card, ID, and cash while adding minimal bulk to your phone. Our top pick for iPhones, the Smartish Wallet Slayer Vol. 1, fits up to three cards plus cash, and in our testing, the case’s contents remained intact even after “aggressively shaking” the phone.If you’re still wary of pockets (or you’re wearing an outfit that doesn’t have any), consider stashing your phone in a second piece of fitness gear: a running armband. Although it may feel a little goofy to wear, our iPhone running armband pick, the Tune Belt Sport Armband, accommodates phones of several sizes and doesn’t bounce around. What you might forsake in cool points, you’ll make up for in never losing your stuff again.This article was edited by Mark Smirniotis and Annemarie Conte.
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