Comments on: Nathan Speed 2 Waistpack with Two 10-Ounce Nutrition Flasks

By: Q-fever "john"

Q-fever "john" — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:36:39 +0000

Best hydration belt out there After much research (including trying on 2 different brands) I finally decided to go with the Nathan and am very happy with my choice. Here’s a summary of what I found (via the internet and from road testing):1) The Nathan Speed 2 gets consistently great reviews.There are three 3-star reviews on amazon (2 are critical of the sizing recommendations and one thought it should hold more water….go figure). The rest are 4 and 5 star. If you google Nathan 2 reviews, you will find some independent reviews that are all positive. Also, it seems to be the concensus choice on running forums (see Slow twitch and others).2)Its closest competitor (Fuel Belt) doesn’t have as many positive reviews. The main issues seem to be difficulty in getting the flask back into the holster with one hand and a leaky cap. When I tried the Fuel Belt at the store, I verified that it is extremely difficult to replace the flask with one hand because the elastic bands that hold it secure…

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:20:11 +0000

Best hydration pack I’ve used I’ve struggled with many different hydration packs over the years and have never found one that is right. Prior to purchasing the Nathan Speed 2, I was using the Fuel Belt Endurance 4 Bottle Fuel Belt, which was a pain because the bottles sloshed around and the belt wasn’t a true fit. Additionally, it required the use of two hands to remove a bottle. That might not sound like a big deal, but the sloshing (the bottles bouncing around) can be incredibly annoying on a 1 mile run, much less after 14. And using two hands to grab a water bottle that is behind your back throws your balance off and tires you out much more quickly. A good analogy would be to say it was like stopping and doing a jumping jack every half mile. While a single jumping jack is no big deal, any endurance runner realizes that a change in your natural running motion after such a long distance will really throw you off.The Nathan Speed 2 is designed to be worn so that the bottles are on the front of the…