Handheld is probably okay for a short run, but it’s going to unbalance your form and likely put you at greater risk of injury, or at least running inefficiencies, for a longer distance. I’d really aim for something that holds the water on your core instead. A lot of people like hydration vests, and I can see that from a balancing perspective AND from a volume perspective. You can get sizes that hold anywhere from a decent amount to a ton of water. It’s the way to go if you want a lot of water with you. They are very popular with trail runners since trails don’t always have available water and runners can be out on the trail for a long time. Depending on how much water you want with you, I’d strongly consider this.

Personally, I don’t actually need that much water for the distances I do (and I’m usually with a group for my long runs, and they supply water) so I’ve got this: https://www.rei.com/product/867023/nathan-peak-hydration-waistpack?sku=8670230001 it holds a decent amount of water close to the body so it’s not unbalancing, plus it’s got a zippered pocket to hold a few things. It’s also reasonably centered on the body, but angled so it’s easy to grab the water but doesn’t get in my way. It’s also off my back and sits on the hips, which is a nice way to carry weight, especially in the summer. That holds 18oz, which is plenty for most of my runs. This bottle is also shaped so it doesn’t stick out as much as another bottle with this capacity might.

I’ve also got a little tiny clip on bottle that is GREAT -this one: https://www.therunningbuddy.com/products/buddy-pouch-h2o. Bottle is only 7oz, but sometimes that’s all you want, and you don’t even need a running belt to use this. Less bottle means a smaller thing your carrying, and less weight. You may need to tighten the drawstring on your shorts a bit, but I just love being able to throw this on my back and go.

I just buy those smaller 8 ounce waters and run with that and just carry it by hand. I reuse the same bottle for awhile and eventually move on to another one. I usually don’t, but if I don’t feel like carrying anything anymore I can just throw it away.

Strong recommendation for FlipBelt and the water bottles that are made for it.

i used a belt for a long time, but it can cause some really uncomfortable stomach stuff, especially as your runs get longer and longer. lots of people swear by them, but once my runs went past two hours i couldn't do it anymore. just finished 17 miles with a vest and i'm never going back.

Handheld just got in the way after a bit of time. Also I might have accidentally whacked my SO in the stomach one too many times while gesticulating.

I have a belt that I love for 6-8 miles (or shorter summer runs because Texas). It's from Nathan and has 2 8 oz bottles. I also use it on supported half's where I can refill them easily.

In 2020 I stopped running in parks so didn't have water fountains (in retrospect should never had used those anyway, eww). I found myself 1 too many times calling my SO to come bring me more water so I invested in a CamelBak vest and love it!

Do you feel thirsty on your runs? Then you need a water bottle. Otherwise just hydrate before and after. You should be increasing distances gradually, so it's not like one day you'll be fine and the next you'll be miles from home and dying of thirst.

I don't gauge by distance when it's hot personally. In the Fall and Spring, I'll use distance as a gauge, but during the Summer, I run with a Camelbak no matter how long I'm running for.

It's nice to have water if I want it but I also think, what if I roll my ankle or something worse and can't run? I run in unpopulated areas where I live so it's important to me to have that water if I become stranded temporarily.

I bring water on every run regardless. Some days I have a full bottle when I am done and others an empty one. But I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

I picked up a hydrosleeve that holds 7.5oz of water. I don't even notice I am wearing it anymore.

If I'm out longer than an hour. Which for me in my running career thus far, is never.

Whatever distance you start needing it! During most of the year I don't really need to bring water but now that it's getting warmer I'll bring water with me for anything over an hour. I might leave the bottle at home if I know there is a water fountain somewhere but I'd rather have water and not need it than the other way around.

I know I’m late but the Owala Free Sip, or the Sway if you want it to fit in a cup holder. And everything’s sealed (the outer mouth pieces are exposed to the world) and there’s a straw sip option and a big mouth gulp option.

Stanley Iceflow 40oz

U jus described the Owala Sway 40oz lol

I use Nalgene but got a neoprene sleeve for it. Although I don't use the carabiner, and just put it inside.

The insulated Kleen Kanteens are really easy to attach with carabiners.

I made a water bottle with a built in forged carabiner because I had the same problem. Attaching a carabiner to a normal insulated water bottle adds a lot of additional swing, they aren't built for quickly attaching to gear without snagging, and because the carabiner isn't integrated it flops around when not attached. We solved these problems with a custom carabiner that won't snag or flop, and in doing so added additional lightweight insulation to keep drinks hotter or colder for longer. Obviously, this is my product, but I think it's a better solution than anything else on the market. Check us out at carabinerbottle.com if you're curious. I'm also happy to answer any questions you might have!

For training runs, you can plan your routes so you pass through a convenience store. Especially for beginners, this could also act as a checkpoint to see how you're feeling.

until you reach about 10km, one handheld bottle should be enough if you load up on your hydration before the run.

After that if you're planning to run longer on a route without stores you can get a vest. 500ml hydration should be good for 1-1.5 hours, beyond that, a belt that can carry 1L or a light weight vest would work.

Nung bumili running vest may kasama syang soft flask (if tama yung term) pwede syang isiksik sa running belt na https://ph.shp.ee/rdsEj4a ganyan mas better kapag 250 ml lang (preference ko lang) para di sya maalog hehe. Minsan di ako nagdadala basta yung route ko may nga convenience store plan ahead nalang din sa route.

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A waist belt and a 250ml silicon flask should be enough. Kung training runs naman, pwede ka naman huminto to refill or for a quick sari-sari store break.

For road events, lagi naman yan may hydration stations. Although ako, nagdadala pa rin ako ng 250ml flask just in case mauhaw ako in between aid stations.

I don’t know there’s a problem worth solving here. There are so many options available. Personally I like my yeti bottles, I also have a 2 pack of hydroflask bottles from Costco, and a couple no name ones. They all work equally as well and most importantly, other than the ones from Costco all were gifted to me.

A simple Gatorade bottle has literally never failed me. Drop it at the end of the lane, finish up your set, take a quick sip, and move on.

I don't like to do stainless steel at the pool. Everything is usually concrete so if you drop it, its forever dented. Never glass in a pool. Aluminum is even more fragile than stainless. So mostly plastics. I also hate the "straw" style bottles. I don't want to suck water, I want to have it flow into my mouth without my lungs doing any work. I also don't want to unscrew a cap. I want to operate it with 1 hand especially because I might be holding the wall with the other. The classic Gatorade sport bottle works well for squeezable. I have a hard tritan bpa-free plastic with a push-button fliptop and hole design on the one I use right now.

I use a cheap plastic water bottle.ive had it for years and it's really good at holding water.

Currently using a tervis tumbler water bottle. I leave my water out in the hot sun outside for a whole workout…it stays cool for 90 min if I fill it with enough ice. I’ve definitely used a variety though. In college I used a wide mouth Nalgene (and in retrospect wasted too much time with the lid) and when doing long heavy duty workouts in Florida summers, I’d bring a whole insulated mini water cooler (like the kind my mom brought to the beach when I was little with a bunch of paper cups?) and drink out of the spout.

For marathon swims, it’s squirt bottles only. Not enough time/coordination for anything else.

I got this after getting sick of my belt https://www.amazon.com/SLS3-Running-Handheld-Hydroquick-Designed/dp/B07FPQYJD5/

I use a flipbelt. There's water bottles made just for them. I think it's wayyy better than a handheld.

Sometimes I use a vest.

Hand held bottle, or making a route that has be going by my car a couple times to get some water.

I only use a vest if I'm out on the trail and need to carry "stuff".

For that distance, hand held.

Heres what I sometimes do. Find a spot where you come across (most) of the time. Take a bottle with you and leave it there, next time you run you can use that one. Get yourself a little stash :D

I went down this rabbit hole last year and settled on the Yeti Rambler with the flip-top spout thing, in the 28 oz size so it still fits in most cup holders. They just don’t leak, and keeps water cool all day long.

Nalgene, they also sell replacement lids when the connector part to hold the lid on breaks. They also have inserts you can buy and wash out that make the wide mouth easier to sip from so it doesn’t all spill.

I have a hydroflask and I will never use anything else ever again. Ice stays cold, doesn't leak, easy to clean, stickers stick well to it, I can't sing the praises of this thing any louder. It's amazing!!

For me, the Stanley trigger action is amazing. Vacuum insulated so stuff stays cold or hot for the whole work day, very easy to use and won't leak and has a big opening so it is easy to clean.

Oh man, I went thru the eye of Andrew, so I can imagine the beating it took! That's amazing! I dropped mine on the concrete floor in a gas station store when I was getting a refill, so it does have a dent but it ended up perfect where my finger rests the way i hold it to sip out of it. LoL

Only other brand I would mention is Orca, like Yeti they are a roto-molded cooler company. The main difference is they are made in the USA by union labor. Mine has received the standard dents, bumps, and trips through the dishwasher (top rack) and is holding up great.

Nalgene is by far the best BIFL product. They make mouth pieces for it if you dont like the wide mouth