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arm pocket review + giveaway

December 30, 2016      73 Comments

I was provided with two complimentary Armpocket bands (one for personal use and one to give away) in exchange for my honest review and feedback. All opinions are my own.

Like most runners, I am fairly particular about my gear. From the right shoes to the perfect socks, to the water bottle that fits most comfortably to the nutrition that fuels most efficiently. Once I find something I love and that works, I’m pretty hooked.

I have been wearing an Armpocket armband for almost three years, now. A friend made the recommendation and I decided to give it a try, simply because I needed a convenient place to comfortably tote my phone and earbuds, and any other little things I might need along my way.

I was hooked.

Armpocket offers a line of armbands in a selection of sizes and functions. From the thin, sleek “Racer” model to the larger, carry-all “Mega i-40“, Armpockets are a great way for runners to carry phones, mp3 players and other little necessities with them when they hit the road.

All Armpockets are made from recycled plastic fibers and natural bamboo rayon. This makes them not only eco-friendly, but also moisture-wicking and resistant to bacteria, mold and mildew. The curved portion of the band is memory foam, and separated from the actual case by a waterproof barrier, to protect your electronics from sweat, rain or other types of moisture. Keys, cards and cash fit neatly into a deep interior pocket and the whole case zips up to keep everything safely stowed.

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I currently use the Ultra i-35, which is a great fit for my iPhone 7 with Speck case. My newest model is a gorgeous neon yellow, which has reflective edges to help with visibility.

There are two holes at the bottom of the Armpocket through which I can easily thread my headphone wire, when I feel like listening to music or a podcast.

And I can also fit in a Gu, a key, my ID and a credit card or cash, without adding any additional bulk. This comes in handy, especially at races where I need to bring a few things with me and don’t feel like using or don’t have access to gear check.

I know my phone is protected from rain and moisture (a big concern with the humidity we regularly face), as well as any dirt or mud (trail or obstacle runs, anyone?). Additionally, the case is fairly simple to clean – I throw mine right in the washing machine on cold cycle, and then air dry it.

What I like most about the Armpocket line of products are the wide sidebands on the adjustable straps.

This helps keep the Armpocket balanced and fitted on my upper arm without any flipping or flopping. Once the velcro is fastened, there is no sliding or any other movement, even over clothes!

Perfect.

My Armpocket is, and will continue to be, one of the essentials I grab on my way out the door for my runs.

Now, for the fun part. We’re giving away one Armpocket Flash (color black, size medium) to a very lucky winner.

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Armpocket Flash

Not only can the Flash accommodate devices up to 6.5″, but it also features multi-mode LED lights for better visibility in the dark. Safety and convenience all in one! Enter to win this for your very own!

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  1. Elizabeth Bollmeyer says

    December 30, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    my phone and water

    Reply
  2. Kait says

    December 30, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    I usually like to carry my phone, ear buds, & ID just in case. During races I need room for my car key, cash, & toilet paper (never know when you’ll need it!)

    Reply
  3. Coco says

    December 30, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    Nice! I usually carry my phone, water bottle and car key. I need to get a ca with keyless entry because the fob is so bulky!
    Coco recently posted…Runfessions And ResolutionsMy Profile

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  4. Sadie B. says

    December 30, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    I like to carry my keys and phone.

    Reply
  5. Kristina says

    December 30, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    My phone, water and my fitbit.

    Reply
  6. Kimberly Hatting says

    December 30, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    this looks legit! I’m not a fan of fuel belts, UGH. I’ve never used anything like this before (other than for my first-ever long race…and that one was nowhere the quality of this one). It looks a great place to stash some gels and cash…and my lipstick LOL
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  7. Kristen says

    December 30, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    Nice! I cannot run without my music, so an armband is critical! I just got a new phone, so I need to get a new armband. I like that this one has a zipper pocket, that’s so helpful!

    Reply
  8. Tessa says

    December 30, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    I always carry my phone, $5 and water. All essentials!

    Reply
  9. Dagmar says

    December 30, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    My cellphone and some water!

    Reply
  10. liz lew says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:56 pm

    Fuel and water usually

    Reply
  11. Brandi says

    December 31, 2016 at 2:02 am

    I am currently on the hunt for an arm band and this is a great review. Thank you so much!
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  12. Katie Shepherd says

    December 31, 2016 at 2:10 am

    I’ve never used an arm pocket for my phone. I’ve used a flip belt and spi belt. May have to give this a try!

    Reply
  13. MCM Mama Runs says

    December 31, 2016 at 2:33 am

    I always carry my phone and my keys. I also carry nuun if I’m going out for longer than a few miles. Thankfully I can fit most of what I take in my skirt pockets.
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  14. Anna @Piper's Run says

    December 31, 2016 at 2:46 am

    I try to run with very little. My phone if I have to and keys. This looks like it can hold a lot but isn’t too bulky.
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  15. David Coker says

    December 31, 2016 at 5:59 am

    This looks like just the thing I need to run with my few necessities without them weighing me down. Compact and convenient.

    Reply
  16. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    December 31, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    Nice review! I usually carry my phone; if I’m going farther, I might carry a gel.
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  17. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    December 31, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    I used to always run with my armpocket. I should fish it out of hiding!
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  18. Joe cobos says

    December 31, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    This is really awesome

    Reply
  19. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    December 31, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    I always need to have my phone and house key or car key on me.
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  20. Danielle says

    January 1, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    I need energy gel, my phone, keys.

    Reply
  21. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    January 2, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    Wow this looks really handy with all the pockets and stuff! I can’t get comfortable with arm bands and prefer belts but this looks great for runners.
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  22. janet m says

    January 3, 2017 at 11:22 am

    Phone, keys,id,chapstick, and h20:)

    Reply
  23. Riley Borgia says

    January 3, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    Phone, keys, and wallet are the standards of what is in my pockets.

    Reply
  24. Lisa Vanhook says

    January 3, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    Phone, keys, and pepper spray..

    Reply
  25. jeremy mclaughlin says

    January 3, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    My phone and water.

    Reply
  26. Debra Jensen says

    January 3, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Keys, ID, Phone

    Reply
  27. Dee Priser says

    January 3, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    When I head out I have to have my keys, my phone, change for a bottle of water if I’m at the park, lip balm, and doggy poo bags- I never need them unless I don’t bring them.

    Reply
  28. rachael o'donnell says

    January 3, 2017 at 11:52 pm

    My phone, ipod, headphones.. and water sometimes!

    Reply
  29. Ellen Casper says

    January 4, 2017 at 12:11 am

    I carry my phone, keys and water.

    Reply
  30. Heidi B says

    January 4, 2017 at 12:18 am

    I need my phone, keys, water and a light if at night.

    Reply
  31. Eva says

    January 4, 2017 at 1:00 am

    Phone, keys, ID and a little cash

    Reply
  32. Tandi Cortez says

    January 4, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I carry with me, my phone, my id and my chapstick.

    Reply
  33. Leah Shumack says

    January 4, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    I need to carry my phone and my house key. And usually like to put my debit card or a few dollars in there too just in case!

    Reply
  34. Heather says

    January 4, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    I have to have my phone, keys, ID and cards.

    Reply
  35. Brittany B. says

    January 4, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    I carry my keys, ID, phone, and water bottle.

    Reply
  36. Shea Balentine says

    January 4, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    My phone, keys, and my debit card along with a few bucks =)

    Reply
  37. Jenna Marcum says

    January 5, 2017 at 1:25 am

    Keys and phone.

    Reply
  38. Michelle L. says

    January 5, 2017 at 1:36 am

    I carry my phone, keys, glucose monitor, and a bus token!

    Reply
  39. Jennifer Finn says

    January 5, 2017 at 2:02 am

    I need to have place for my keys and ipod

    Reply
  40. Molly says

    January 5, 2017 at 2:50 am

    I need to carry my keys and ID.

    Reply
  41. Shirley Wood says

    January 5, 2017 at 2:56 am

    I need a bottle of water but I like to also have my phone and keys as well when I’m running or walking.
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  42. Janet Boyanton says

    January 5, 2017 at 3:22 am

    My phone, keys, and ID.

    Reply
  43. Chelsey L. says

    January 5, 2017 at 4:46 am

    I would carry my phone, inhaler and keys!

    Reply
  44. Kayla Klontz says

    January 5, 2017 at 5:47 am

    My keys, my cell phone, and my water, I also started carrying an identification card in case emergencies! Thank you for the chance to enter!

    Reply
  45. pamela j says

    January 5, 2017 at 6:41 am

    Phone, ID, Keys and water.

    Reply
  46. Michelle B says

    January 5, 2017 at 7:58 am

    On all runs I need my phone, gum and chapstick.

    Reply
  47. Kristin C says

    January 5, 2017 at 1:41 pm

    I always need my phone and keys

    Reply
  48. Darlene Owen says

    January 5, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    I need to carry cash, credit card and my phone.

    Reply
  49. Andrea says

    January 5, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    Phone, debit card, emergency info for y heart condition

    Reply
  50. shirley says

    January 5, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    I carry my keys, phone and water.

    Reply
  51. Dena Stewart says

    January 5, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    Phone, id., some money, and I totally agree with the toilet paper comment

    Reply
  52. TallulahJane says

    January 5, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    I like to carry my keys and my phone.

    Reply
  53. Diana Hatch says

    January 5, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    Phone and water bottle

    Reply
  54. Meghan says

    January 5, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    Just my phone for music

    Reply
  55. Danielle Porter says

    January 5, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    My phone and keys!

    Reply
  56. Marty C says

    January 5, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    Key, phone, and inhaler…

    Reply
  57. Nancy says

    January 5, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    I need to carry keys and ID.

    Reply
  58. Jerry Marquardt says

    January 5, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    I need some water, a phone and some “just in case” money.

    Reply
  59. Marija says

    January 5, 2017 at 10:54 pm

    Water and phone!

    Reply
  60. Darlene Cruz says

    January 5, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    My phone, pepper spray, keys

    Reply
  61. Ashley F says

    January 5, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    I carry my keys, phone, ID, money, Chapstick.

    Reply
  62. elizabeth miller says

    January 5, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    I always need keys, water bottle, id, and cell phone. I really like that this band has a small zipper section for those types of items. Great for anywherre.

    Reply
  63. KENNETH OHL says

    January 5, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    my phone and wallet. thankyou, ken

    Reply
  64. Aaron says

    January 5, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    I need to carry a key on a run.

    Reply
  65. deanna says

    January 5, 2017 at 11:41 pm

    I need to carry my phone and keys.

    Reply
  66. Hargow Wong says

    January 6, 2017 at 12:38 am

    I carry phone, keys, and water bottle.

    Reply
  67. Senna Kory says

    January 6, 2017 at 12:52 am

    I need my phone, keys, and a water bottle.

    Reply
  68. wen budro says

    January 6, 2017 at 1:04 am

    I need to carry my keys, phone, dog poop bags, kleenex, and money.

    Reply
  69. Mira V says

    January 6, 2017 at 1:07 am

    I usually carry my Phone and water.

    Reply
  70. Kelly McGrew says

    January 6, 2017 at 1:17 am

    keys, pepper spray, cell phone! that’s about it!

    Reply
  71. Margaret S Porter says

    January 6, 2017 at 1:17 am

    Keys, phone, id

    Reply
  72. Gail Fernandez says

    January 6, 2017 at 1:21 am

    I need to carry my keys and my phone on a run.

    Reply
  73. Billiee Beal says

    January 6, 2017 at 2:03 am

    ID my cell can;t leave without them

    Reply

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