Nathan  Mirage Pak Plus Belt

Nicely sized so that I can put my phone and not have it jiggle around in the pocket. As others have mentioned, it sometimes feel like it loosens up and have to re-adjust it on my run. And the pouch would move from my back to my side. Not ideal, but I still really like this race belt. The bad apart this: I had no idea how to use the sliding tabs on this belt! Someone please let us know what the intention was with the long tabs. I could not understand what they were designed for/how to use them. I never ran in a race with my number on it this with my phone in it. Concerned it would move too much from side to side.

While this little pack is comfortable and I like the compartments, the straps flail and flap around while I’m running. I’ve tried tucking them or knotting them, but that makes the pack harder to remove. I opted to return and the search continues.

I finally needed a replacement for my SPI belt. So many options to choose from. After reading a lot of on-line reviews, I visited the nearby REI and chose this Nathan belt. So glad I did! I wore it yesterday for my first race since the pandemic. Love the feel (like you don't know it's there), the two zippered pockets, and the bib holder. I don't use it to carry my phone, so I can't speak to the belt's ability to handle size, weight, etc., but it works well for everything I need.

I like the two separate pockets but I find the straps difficult to keep tight and keep in place. They're way too long and get in the way, and I find I have to cinch it super tight to keep it from riding up. Personally, I also don't like the attachments for a race number - I find them annoying. I wouldn't buy another one.

My last Nathan belt lasted close to 8 years and the elastic finally stretched out. I bought this on as a replacement and am very disappointed. The size adjustment does not hold. As I run the belt gets larger and larger to the point it is bouncing and very annoying. I am considering sewing the belt at the size I need. Maybe I can find another solution to hold its size. For a new product for what is supposed to be geared towards running accessories I was very disappointed.

So disappointed with this belt. I liked the idea of the two pockets. The key holder is in the wrong pocket, the large one! When running and the belt has my iPhone and keys in it, the belt loosens. Also, I am slim so have to keep tugging to tighten the belt and there’s a lot of excess belt for me which I have to tuck in. The race bib holders get in the way and my husband has said remove them and cut the belt. Not recommended.

Pros: slender, compact. Cons: plastic clip ons tangle and crack easily. Zipper life iffy. Straps tangle from adjustments on a regular.

The size of the phone pocket is perfect, it's a good belt that does the job. However, it is difficult to get tight enough and occasionally loosens as my runs go on. Takes a little bit of getting used to after using a Flip Belt that doesn't bounce around at all.

I love the Nathan Mirage Pack. My phone fits perfectly in the larger pocket and my key and cash for in the smaller one. No more losing my cash, license or keys when taking my phone out for checking those very important kids texts when out on my run.

Almost impossible to secure so that phone does not hurt back while running. Two zippers for phone and keys may be OK when walking, but complicated to tighten elastic waistband.