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personal preference?
This because you need something that works for you and won't chafe, annoy you, can fit your specific items blah blah...
I have found Decathlon running packs to be affordable and decent. Never taken it on a run and then wished I hadn't, and a bit of extra carrying capacity is useful if you pop to the shop as you get close to home to save yourself heading out again.
Also got an OMM 6L bum bag for Xmas which I've used a few times but only really got the hang of today (20 miles, phone, 2 gels, windproof in case it was windy up on the ridge, emergency loo roll and loads of space). It needs to sit properly on your waist (as opposed to on your hips) otherwise it will bounce or ride up so it sits quite high.
Arducius
Waist strap, arm band, or something else for keys etc?
I always run with as little as possible and I hate anything in pockets, but as I'm doing more runs that start a cycle ride away from home, I feel like I should be taking a phone.
I used to use an armband but it's too small for a modern phone, and I've got a really shit waist band thing that bounces up and down and put me off them.
Is there a forum-standard way of carrying stuff, or is it personal preference?