Brand: Naked Sports Innovations
Category: Running Hydration Belts
Recommended by Laurel Walker, Mountain Athlete, Guide, Coach — Boulder, CO
Highlights: durable
The Naked® Running Band is a revolutionary waist belt designed for athletes who demand performance and convenience. With its lightweight, breathable construction, this belt allows you to carry hydration, nutrition, and essentials securely while you focus on your run. 1. Constructed from Naked® Exopower mesh for breathability and quick drying. 2. Weighs only 2.3 ounces, ensuring minimal bulk during activities. 3. Accommodates multiple hydration flasks and energy gels, providing versatile storage options. 4. Features silicone grip loops for securing clothing layers and trekking poles. 5. Designed to fit smartphones up to 5 inches wide, keeping your devices safe and accessible. 6. Available in a full unisex range of 12 sizes for a personalized fit. 7. Equipped with reflective elements for enhanced visibility during low-light conditions. The Naked® Running Band is ideal for runners, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a reliable way to carry their essentials. It performs best in active environments such as trails, marathons, or long-distance runs, where hydration and nutrition are crucial. Suitable for all skill levels, this belt excels in scenarios that require hands-free convenience, whether you're training for a race or enjoying a leisurely hike. Its lightweight design makes it perfect for year-round use, adapting seamlessly to various weather conditions.
Price: $55
- Who it's for
- Runners who need hands-free carry of water, phone, keys, gels, and poles without bounce or chafe, from daily training runs up to multi-hour races. Works for smaller frames too — one host notes reliable fit at size 1.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the no-bounce, no-ride fit and higher-than-expected storage capacity. Durability gets a strong endorsement — one host has used the same band since 2021 and had it re-stitched rather than replaced.
- Worth noting
- Noted to hold hard flasks (up to ~28 oz combined in one host's use) plus soft flasks, a shell layer, gloves, and poles. A discount code (SBUETTNER15) is mentioned in one host's note.
Laurel Walker's review
This is the only running belt I've tried that doesn't ride and move. It is great for carrying phone, keys, a bottle, gels, and poles.
Recommended by Laurel Walker, Mountain Athlete, Guide, Coach
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Naked® Running Band for?
Runners who need hands-free carry of water, phone, keys, gels, and poles without bounce or chafe, from daily training runs up to multi-hour races. Works for smaller frames too — one host notes reliable fit at size 1.
What do experts say about the Naked® Running Band?
Hosts consistently praise the no-bounce, no-ride fit and higher-than-expected storage capacity. Durability gets a strong endorsement — one host has used the same band since 2021 and had it re-stitched rather than replaced.
What should you know before buying the Naked® Running Band?
Noted to hold hard flasks (up to ~28 oz combined in one host's use) plus soft flasks, a shell layer, gloves, and poles. A discount code (SBUETTNER15) is mentioned in one host's note.
What does Laurel Walker say about the Naked® Running Band?
This is the only running belt I've tried that doesn't ride and move. It is great for carrying phone, keys, a bottle, gels, and poles.
Why does Laurel Walker recommend Naked Sports Innovations?
Laurel Walker recommends the Naked Sports Innovations Naked® Running Band for running hydration belts. This is the only running belt I've tried that doesn't ride and move. It is great for carrying phone, keys, a bottle, gels, and poles.
Is the Naked® Running Band a good running hydration belt?
Yes — Laurel Walker recommends the Naked® Running Band by Naked Sports Innovations as their running hydration belts pick. This is the only running belt I've tried that doesn't ride and move. It is great for carrying phone, keys, a bottle, gels, and poles.
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What other hosts are saying
9 experts recommend the Naked Sports Innovations Naked® Running Band.
Kelsey McGill, Running Coach (Trail, Ultra, Road)
Have your snacks right at your fingertips with this super comfy, no-bounce waistbelt! I wear this on all my runs and will be surely bringing this to the desert.
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My favorite running belt! You can carry tons of stuff and it truly does not bounce.
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John Bruno, Ultra trail-runner, ski mountaineer
My daily training belt. Holds a surprising amount of gear: soft flask, Houdini shell, keys, gloves, gummy worms, etc.
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Camille Herron, Ultrarunner and World record holder propelled by tacos and joy- let the magic come out!
I've been a Naked Band user since 2021. I think this is one of the best innovations during my 31 yr running career. I've still had the same band for several yrs, so the material is very durable. I had it re-stitched while I was in Taipei. I use the band for up to 3 hrs and can hold ~18 oz hard flask + 10 oz hard flask. I haven't tried the new bands (haven't needed to!), but I would imagine they're great. The Naked vests are also excellent for added capacity.
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Perfect running band to carry water, keys and gels. Loops to carry hiking poles No bouncing or chafing
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For any run: bottle, phone, glasses, keys, and sometimes poles. Use my friend's code SBUETTNER15
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Jenna Bensko, Amateur Trail Runner and Running Coach
best affordable belt option. no bounce and lots of storage
Recommended in Broken Arrow 46k
Meg Cooke, Mountain Athlete, Materials Scientist
I've tried the others, and I always come back to my naked belt for comfort, low bounce, and really good capacity even in small human size (I wear a size 1). I've used this belt in a 6 hour race with just 3 aid stations.
Recommended in Trail Running
