Carrying a phone when out for a run

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Muttley 28 Sep 4:22pm, 28 Sep 2024 3,495 posts	0 Muttley Seeking advice on the best way to do this. I've tried armbands and waistpacks in the past but they were bargain basement cheapies so doubtless there's better out there. I've seen adverts for vest-type holders as well. I've got a couple of hydration vests but the pockets aren't big enough. Phone is a Xiaomi. Quick access would be ideal. I got bitten by a dog this morning and it would have been good to take a photo of it and its owner.
paulcook 28 Sep 4:26pm, 28 Sep 2024 6,581 posts	0 paulcook I have one of these (other brands are available) nakedsportsinnovations.com Though I’ve also just used my headtorch bag and carried in my hand.
Sam Jelfs 28 Sep 4:26pm, 28 Sep 2024 1,501 posts	0 Sam Jelfs I have two shorts from decathlon that have pockets around the waist, front one is big enough for the phone to sit in and I just use a waterproof case to protect it.
EvilPixie 28 Sep 4:28pm, 28 Sep 2024 57,929 posts	0 EvilPixie New shorts have thigh pockets
fetcheveryone 28 Sep 4:32pm, 28 Sep 2024 31,088 posts	0 fetcheveryone I have Yelpro shorts that have pockets on both thighs. Plenty of room for a phone.
Charlesvdw 28 Sep 4:42pm, 28 Sep 2024 402 posts	0 Charlesvdw I have 3 Salomon shorts with a back pocket that is just big enough for an iPhone 13.
LindsD 28 Sep 4:45pm, 28 Sep 2024 70,038 posts	0 LindsD Sorry about the dog. I have a Flipbelt that I like flipbelt.co.uk
Velo_Dirtbag 28 Sep 4:48pm, 28 Sep 2024 635 posts	0 Velo_Dirtbag I've been using the Salomon Pulse belt for years, super comfy against the skin and no bounce or movement from it. salomon.com
bigleggy 28 Sep 4:51pm, 28 Sep 2024 7,563 posts	0 bigleggy I use a buff wrapped around my wrist. Tuck my phone in it. Can cover phone if it starts to rain. But it's not my actual phone. It's an old phone I use as a camera for action shots. Never take my phone running. Just thought the buff solution might help
Velociraptor 28 Sep 4:54pm, 28 Sep 2024 71,136 posts	0 Velociraptor I've got running legwear with thigh pockets big enough for my 'phone, and in winter I put it in the pocket of my hi-viz gilet.

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Seeking advice on the best way to do this. I've tried armbands and waistpacks in the past but they were bargain basement cheapies so doubtless there's better out there. I've seen adverts for vest-type holders as well. I've got a couple of hydration vests but the pockets aren't big enough. Phone is a Xiaomi.

Quick access would be ideal. I got bitten by a dog this morning and it would have been good to take a photo of it and its owner.

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