Runners

GEAR^ DETAILJULY 2018 RUNNER’S WORLD 79Puma Running Waist Bag R399The roomy Waist Bag is ideal for runners wholike to carry a few small belongings. The maincompartment has a zip opening with plasticzip pullers; and inside this there’s a smallerslip pocket, which is ideal for keeping a key orcredit card separate. I like the reflective detailand logo – it makes you visible to drivers whenrunning in the dark.Puma Stores 021 551 0832FuelBelt Stretch Belt R399The Stretch Belt will adjust to fit most people.It has an expandable pouch large enough tohold a smartphone, and can be folded awaywhen you’re not using it. Testers liked the twolocks for securing your race number in place.And rest assured, you won’t have any issueswith chafing; that’s because the Stretch Belt ismade out of Helium Hex-Foam, which is bothbreathable and water resistant.Sports W hThe QSportI like how quickly I can access my phone if Iwant to take a photo for Instagram, and howsecure it is when it’s back on my arm. It’s alsosimple to use: to mount your phone, place iton the armband at a 45-degree angle and clickit up; push the blue tab down to release it. Itsonly downfall is that it doesn’t have storagespace for small items such as keys.adventureinc.co.zaHydro Flask R579Hydro Flask claim their double-walled, vacuum-sealed stainlesssteel keeps your coffee hot for upto six hours, and your water coldfor up to 24. Though I’ve yet to gothat far, the Hydro Flask did keepmy post-workout cuppa piping hotfor around three hours. Becauseit’s made of metal, it’s likely toget scuffed if you accidentallydrop it. But don’t let that put youoff – it’ll still do the job! HydroFlask recommend hand-washingit; it seems that if you put it inthe dishwasher, it may no longerkeep your coffee hot. It comes in12 different colours, and sevendifferent sizes.adventureinc.co.za``````Camelbak QuickStow Chill Flask R479This lightweight flask packs downeasily when it’s empty, and is thensmall enough to be stowed awayin your backpack, or even yourpocket. The mouth of the bottleis wide enough for ice-cubes, and``````the bite valve seals itself after youtake a sip of your drink. Insulatedconstruction keeps your watercolder for longer. A bonus: it’sdishwasher safe, and you canhang it to dry using the loop atthe bottom.The Athlete’s Foot``````mansWarehouse``````Quad Lockts ArmbandR525ikl I h ifI``````BEST FOR``````FREEDOM