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Product Review - Nathan QuickShot Plus

I am considering starting a series of posts dedicated to stuff I use when training.  I do not receive any compensation from companies of said products.  I would simply like to inform the reader of things that I find useful and have purchased with my own money.  If you find these posts useful, please let me know!

I will start with the super-useful Nathan Quickshot Plus.  I was using this on a run the other day and it occurred to me how ingenious the design is.   This is a handy little device that is so minimalistic that you forget it is on your hand after a while.  It holds about 8oz. fluids and has a pocket that will hold a few gels and your car key.

I use it for runs in about the hour range.  Great for either road or trail.  After that I need more fluids.  This handheld  has been great in races and has a lid design that I now frankly take for granted.  Well, it has no lid, as a matter of fact! Just squeeze and fluids are dispensed! The bottle then automatically seals itself up. Nice. I love elegant design and technology that works.

My only complaint is that it could use reflective tape on the part that covers the outside of your hand.  This is a small quibble.




Pros
  • Minimal
  • Easy to use
  • Perfect for an hour-run
  • Good design
Cons
  • Could have used reflective tape on outer band
If you would like to be a bit more self-supported on your medium distance runs of anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and do not want to worry about finding a water fountain and want a convenient place to store a gel or two and your car key, then this handheld is right for you.

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