Shopping for a special someone who buys too many shoes, sweats, eats crazy foods and tracks miles on multiple devices can be challenging. Fortunately, the Amphipod holiday gift guide is a good starting point for solid ideas.
I don’t remember when I bought my Amphipod hand-held water bottle. I think it was maybe 2017 or 2018. It’s old school: hard plastic, firm, probably with something that someone believes will make me grow a third eye on my forehead. But I won’t give it up. It fits nicely, holds my keys, and with the addition of some old school white athletic tape won’t slip in my sweaty paw. I’ve fallen on it, forgotten to clean it, taken it around to different places, and it’s always been a boss.
I’m sure, however, some of the new models also are quite cool. One is listed below. Check out this Amphipod holiday gift guide and make someone happy.
R3 Express Convertible Pack
If you’re on the trail, road or riding and need something for your gear, the R3 is a delightful addition. It handles necessary thing such as a phone, keys, cards or self-defense items including spray or small pistols.
- Designed to take you from your run, straight to a night out with friends
- 1.1L storage volume– holds the largest phones, nutrition, keys/cash/ID and more
- Super versatile! Converts from bounce-free waist pack to crossbody pack
- Premium, fully-lined and moisture-resistant nylon construction
- Integrated R3 Stretch-Fit™ strap technology maximizes comfort and stability
- Durable and lightweight
- Ultra-comfortable and cushioned
- Sleek seatbelt webbing strap design with easy-clasp low-profile buckle
- Adjusts to custom fit 21- to 50-inch waist sizes
- Large internal pocket with key fob and divided area for phone
- Breathable 3D air mesh back panel eliminates sweaty hot spots
ArmPod SmartView Sumo Armband
Combining comfort and utility, this armband is tough, soft and allows you to see and use your phone screen. It will hold up through sweaty summer or cold winter months. The band and hook-loop fasteners can be adjusted as needed. Play music, take calls (during a run?) and be safe (tracking is real, y’all) when you’re on the go.
- Protective clear View-Thru™ front panel allows full screen access and touch control of this ArmPod™ carrier
- Easy accessed zippered main pocket with separated internal compartment for keys, cards, and more
- Fully adjustable Comfort-Stretch™ armband detaches for sliding phone holder onto any 1.5-2″ belt, position vertically or horizontally
- Direct cord escape through spring lock zipper pull opening for easy device removal with upper and lower headphone ports
- Reflect-Burst™ version features reflective silver front and reflective strap detailing
Hydraform Soft-Tech Insulluxe
This is kind of a mystery, right? How does this flask not turn into a wrinkly mess? They figured it out with the Hydraform Soft-Tech Insulluxe, though, and it’s worth a look. More than the flimsy IV-bag style flasks and better than the old school hard bottles? Perhaps. One of my favorite features is the bite valve, which doesn’t leak as you jiggle-joggle along.
- Premium engineered design allows the flask to be retracted by pulling the sleeve cord as you drink optimizing comfort and ease of drinking.
- Duel stabilizing finger loops and hand strap with quick-access gel slots optimize comfort and stability
- Shrink as you drink design and high flow bite valve maximize performance
- Thermal sleeve cushions hand while keeping fluids cool
- Reversible flask for easy cleaning and drying, top-rack dishwasher safe, and BPA/PVC free
