Customer Reviews

FuelBelt Helium 4 Bottle Belt

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I purchased the fuel belt because I was training for a marathon. I did a little research online and decided that this was the best one to go with. I was between the sizes medium and large. I went with the medium, and found it was the right decision. The belt will stretch a little especially when you have the waterbottles filled with water. I was a little disappointed with the seal of the waterbottles. If you fill them full and then go running some water will leak, which results in you getting little wet spots on your shirt or shorts. I just don't fill the waterbottles past 6 1/2 oz. or so and it seemed to solve the problem. Also the zipper pouch is smaller than I thought it would be. I really wanted to put my cell phone in it, but it is too small. I have a (T-Mobile) Samsung T339 and it is barely too big to get the zipper to zip shut. The belt is very comfortable and the straps for the waterbottles are very secure. Other than than the pouch being smaller than I anticipated, and weak seal on the waterbottles - I love it!

This belt is worth every penny you'll spend on it. If you're like me, and hate carrying stuff in your hands while running, you'll love this belt! I was very worried that I'd end up with a loose fitting, sloshy mess around my waste, but I was happily mistaken. The belt fit snuggly with zero movement. I took it out for a 15 mile run and was amazed at how comfortable the belt was...forgot it was there after a very short time. I also expected it to leak...it didn't! A minor negative is the pouch...it's zippered which makes it a bit tricky to get into while runnning...and it's small so it doesn't hold much (3 gel packs). I bought a medium sized fuelbelt neopouch to hold my phone, i.d. and key at the same time. I'll be buying another medium neopouch to give me the room for all the goodies I like to take on my long runs. The small zipper pouch will be good for my keys and i.d...maybe even my phone if it'll fit. The two medium pouches will be used for gels, beans, etc. The neopouches are closed by velcro, so access is simple. The belt has plenty of room for all three pouches...or expandable for additional bottles if you'd like. Anything longer than 15 miles, I think six bottles will be a must (personal pref). If you're wavering on buying this belt, don't! You won't be disappointed. ENJOY!

I tried the Fuel Belt, Nathan Belt, and Amphipod in a store before choosing the Amphipod belt.

The Nathan Belt had the most comfortable elastic band, and the bottles were easy to remove and place onto the belt. However, I didn't like the placement of the bottles as the front bottles interferred with my arm swing (on the 4-bottle belt). Even if you remove the front two bottles, the cup holster still got in my way. With the 2-bottle belt, it rode comfortably on my backside, but I couldn't reach the pouch to grab jelly bellies and goo on the run. With the bottles in front, I ran into the problem of my arms swinging into the bottles again.

The Fuel Belt was comfy, but not as comfy as the Nathan. Had the same problem as the Nathan in terms of arms hitting the bottles and not being able to access the pouch when it's situated on my back. Additional disadvantage of the Fuel Belt is that it takes two hands to place the bottles back in the holster. Also, I seem to fall between sizes where the small was too small and the medium too large.

I ended up purchasing the Amphipod b/c of its flexibility. I'm 5'3", 110 lb. Although it took a few tries to figure out how to configure the belt, I finally got it so that the bottles would stay out of the way and I could still reach the pouch to grab my jelly bellies on the run. I wish I could run with the belt on my hips, but it's much more comfortable on my waist. With it on my hips, even though I tightened it completely, it had a tendency of riding up b/c of the movement of my legs or when removing the bottles. Additionally, you could feel the weight of the bottles bouncing more with the belt around my hips (especially in the rear!). Around my waist, the rear bottles sat comfortably on the small of my back (sideways to minimize sloshing). I found that the belt stayed in place as long as I wore it just tight enough to wrap comfortably around my waist. It didn't move much b/c it naturally sat in the curve of my waist (and I don't have curves!), so I didn't feel constricted at all. It takes a little getting used to, but it's not uncomfortable at all.

Some people mentioned that it was hard to snap the bottles in and out. I found this to be extremely convenient since you can access the bottles with just one hand, allowing your other arm to maintain its swing. It takes a little practice to get the feel for it, but it was very easy to remove and replace the bottles in the holster. If you're unsure, just jiggle the bottle slightly to make sure it's locked in place. Again, you can do this all with one hand, unlike with the Fuel Belt. Overall I'm happy with my purchase. I wish the belt part was as comfortable as the Nathan belt, but I need the adjustability factor due to my petite frame. Hope this helps!

Great belt! Need to get used to running with it the first mile or so, but then it's like a thick belt and supports your back and stomach. Comfortable, can fit enough water, and has a small pouch with can fit 3 gels some money and keys. I take it with me on 18+ miles run. Bottles stay tightly on your waist, it doesn't jump up and down as you run. If you are in between sizes, get the smaller one, it should be tight.
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I highly recommend this product.

I am a relatively novice runner and as I expanded my distance and time running I started carrying a water bottle with me. I though about getting a holder, but I didn't want something that would just bounce the large bottle against me and was considering a CamelBak.

One of my friends was wearing a FuelBelt when we were at San Francisco Bay to Breakers. She had an older one that carried two bottles and highly recommended the product. So I checked it out and saw the reviews for the new Helium about it being more comfortable, so I picked it up.

After about two runs I didn't even notice it was there. I only use two of the bottles, since I don't usually go out for more than an hour and a half. I put the bottles in the back so that my arms don't rub up against them while running.

Other reviews mention leaking bottles. I do agree that the plastic seems cheap, and mine did leak on my first run. They do not leak if you give your cap one extra gentle twist after you think it is already tight and have not leaked for me since I started doing this. I am not sure how long the bottles last, but they are fairly cheep to get replacements.

The side pocket is also very handy. It's only about 3" in length, so it will not carry your cell phone, unless it is very small. But it is perfect for carrying keys, id, credit card, and a little cash. You could also fit in a few sports gels.

If your on the edge, get it. I am very glad I got it.

I bought this as a replacement for a water bottle carrier I had that had space for only one bottle, meaning only water or a sports drink, but not both. The Helium belt is great because I can have up to four different drinks if I want them. The sizing is strange on this belt, I originally bought a small (I'm 5'6", 125 lbs, size 2-4 pants), but it was too tight. I now have a medium, and while it fit perfect on the first run, it has stretched and is now almost too big, so be aware of this when you buy it. My only other problem is that the pouch on the belt is very small and I have trouble fitting what I need into it (gels, ID, keys).

I love my fuel belt. I had to buy one to join a half marathon training program and was a little irritated because I was being "forced" to buy this. But - after doing some research and purchasing the Helium Fuel Belt, I found I loved it. I love having water with me all the time on my long runs and I don't even go on a short run without it anymore. This product is very well made - very light and the bottles are balanced well. I was worried I would sweat right around the middle with it, but I don't at all. I have had no problems with leaking caps as other reviewers have. I just make sure and screw them on tight and everything is fine. I will say that the pouch is very small and I ended up ordering the medium sized pouch that fits on this model. That pouch is MUCH better, but was a little frustrated it didn't come with the belt originally. Overall a great buy and and great investment.

For years I wore a Camelback or hid water bottles along my route when running long distances, but when you're running 90+ minutes in 90+ degree temps fluid convenience is a necessity and a Camelback can feel quite warm. This product fits well (I'm a female size 6 and ordered a medium--I wear the belt most comfortably on my hips) and doesn't bounce like some of the other products out there. I have no problem with arm swing interference--wear the belt at a different angle, if need be. I also have no problem with bottles leaking (I don't fill them up to the very top, though). They are very secure in the elastic holders but at the same time aren't difficult to get in or out.

About the only thing I did notice slightly was the weight, maybe due to my center of gravity being different while wearing the belt on my hips. But I'm used to carrying small plastic water bottles in my hands, so maybe I'll get used to this over time.

I bought this last August for a marathon in January. The bottle size is great and the belt doesn't annoyingly bounce up and down when running. I use the belt for all of my training runs. The only thing is the size of the pouch. It would be nice if it was just a tad bit bigger to put my gels, inhaler, tissues, etc. in. Other than that, I highly recommend this product.

I bought this belt and have run several multi mile sessions with it. Outstanding product. The belt has good hold around the waist and the bottles stay put. I recommend this to anyone considering a fuel belt.