I mentioned last week that I recently bought a Koala Clip, which is a phone case that clips to your sports bra or waistband. I had been on the lookout for a new way to carry my phone while I run, so I was definitely intrigued by this product. This will just be a quick review of what the Koala Clip is, how it works, and how I’ve liked it so far.
I purchased my own Koala Clip a few weeks ago, but I liked it so much that I reached out to the company about partnering for a giveaway, and they agreed! So make sure you check out the end of this post to see how you can win a $35 gift card to try out a Koala Clip for yourself!
What is a Koala Clip?
The Koala Clip is a sweat-resistant pouch that fits a cell phone and attaches to your sports bra or waistband. It closes with a zipper and has a magnetic clip to hold it in place.
How does it work?
The pouch is soft, and just about the size of a smartphone. (You can order different sizes based on how big your phone is). It’s just the right size to fit a phone without allowing it to bounce around. Items such as a key, credit card, and ID could also be stored in there as well.
The best way to use the Koala Clip is to put the items it in, and then attach it to your clothes. Since I don’t run in just a sports bra, I’ve been sliding mine inside my sports bra but clipping it to the outside of my tank top.
To get your phone or other items out, just slide out the whole pouch to access your items. (It would be way too tricky to try to unzip it and remove items while it was still attached to your back!)
My thoughts so far
It wasn’t exactly what I expected, but works better than I thought it would! Like many of you, I thought I would be able to access my phone while leaving the pouch on my back. First of all, the pouch is soft so it wouldn’t stay in place well without a phone in there. Also, the entire pouch is so easy to take on and off. It’s not a big deal to take it off to get to my phone.
I haven’t tried using the Koala Clip with headphone that have wires, but that might get a little tricky. You would probably just have to put your phone in upside down and couldn’t completely close the zipper. I think it would still work.
The only downside (which has been really noticeable in this heat wave) is that it gets pretty sweaty. While I am running I don’t notice it, but if I take it off and put it back on I notice the wetness on my back (until I start running again). Luckily, the case is sweat-proof, so my phone doesn’t get wet.
So far I like the Koala Clip much more than arm bands and belts that constantly moved around. I really don’t even notice it’s there when I’m running!
Now, it’s time for a giveaway! Enter below for a chance to win a $35 gift card to use at the Koala Clip Website. (This is enough to purchase a Koala Clip and should also cover shipping costs!)
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Do you think you would like to try a Koala Clip?
Which color do you like the best?
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Great review!! I really like the purple color.
I don’t usually run with my phone, but now I am rethinking that. Sounds like an easy way to carry one. There are so many benefits to having a phone with you as you run, so many good tracking apps. Hmmm…
I couldn’t imagine running without my phone these days!
Glad to hear that was a win and doesn’t bounce around during our runs.
I don’t even notice that it’s there!
I’ve been curious about these. I really like the teal.
I was wondering about these. I would definitely try it out. Fun!
I would definitely want to try this! I think I like the black one best 🙂
This looks like a great solution to a common problem. I hate arm bands (ugh…awkward and goofy tan lines LOL), but this looks convenient. I would wonder about the perspiration on it, but since it’s waterproof, that’s covered. I’d like the turquoise one, too!
The outside of the pouch can definitely get a little wet from sweat, but nothing gets though to the inside so thats good.
Thank goodness it is sweat resistant!
Yes!!
Looks very handy!
That’s always a good thing when a product ends up working better than you expected! Thanks for hosting a giveaway – I’ll definitely enter!
Good luck!
Forgot to add that I would try the black Koala Clip!
I would go with pink! Definitely looks better than the arm band I have which is just not practical.
I used to always run with an arm band, but I just cant do it anymore, especially since my phone is so much bigger now!
I put my phone in my running belt case, and can fit my house key and any fuel I need for a long run. I keep my iPod in my back pocket, upside down with the zipper not quite closed for the headphones 🙂 I used my phone like that when I used arm bands since the headphone hole was on the top, and my phone’s is on the bottom.
I actually ran with headphones today and it worked out well! I think because the pouch is soft it was able to stretch enough to fit the wire and just a little space was opened on the end.
I would love to try one out, I would definitely want the black!
I’ve been looking for a better way to carry my phone while running. I use a flipbelt right now and it is just ok. This might be worth trying!
I would need sweatproof, I think! Curious how this would work in the winter under all the layers!
I’d go with black.
That’s a good point- I think the only problem would be getting it out if it was under a bunch of layers. But I still think it would be better than trying to wear a belt with all those layers!
I’ve always wanted to try this!
I’ve been curious about this, but am also skeptical because I’m such a sweaty person-especially in this summer heat!
I only notice the sweat when I take it on and off- but the feeling goes away quickly! And today since it was cooler and didn’t notice it at all.
I’ve seen some people run with this and I have been curious about them. I could see this being useful for things beyond runs, like hiking or going to the gym. I like the bold blue!
That’s a good point! There are probably alot of other uses for it.
Would love this, compact and useful. I’d get any colour
I have been looking at these! I think I would like the teal or gray.
Looks helpful! I’d probably choose the black clip
I’ve heard of this, but never seen it in use before. When you say the case is water proof, you mean the pouch, the one attached to the clip (as opposed to some other phone case), right? Important detail, because I SWEAT.
My favorite color is that aqua, but I might go with black because it matches everything.
There is a lining inside the pouch that keeps it dry. So while the outside of the pouch might get a little damp (or on a really hot day, pretty wet!) nothing can get inside of it because of the lining.
Thanks for this review. I currently use a Fitletic armband but my iPhone 7+ doesn’t quite fit. I like the expandable pouch idea. I’d probably just go with basic black unless one of the other colors really caught my eye.
I would love a koala clip as I’m currently training for my first marathon! I love the orchid color! Any of the purples really!
This is a very interesting product! I can see plenty of situations that I could use something like this – hiking, traveling, going to the amusement park… I would go with a simple black that goes with most of my running gear. Thanks for the review of this!
Looks like a great purchase! I’m still not sure how easily you could access your phone with the pouch on your back. Seems a bit strange but I guess it’s all about getting used to it. I saw this other product to hold your phone while running.. it was legging type shorts with a pocket.. looked handy as well.
I would love the teal color! What a neat way to keep your hands free while being active
I’ve spent way too much time down the rabbit hole that is trying to find the perfect running shorts with a phone sized pocket (or a big enough pocket for a marathon’s worth of gels). I’ve seen this advertised and wondered if it would suit my needs, but I’m not sure about it. Does it work if you clip it to your shorts? I’d choose black.
It is supposed to work by clipping it to your shorts, but I haven’t tried it that way. I’ve been happy enough with wearing it on my sports bra. But I’ve seen pictures of it clipped to shorts or tights and it seems like it would work! I would worry a little if your phone is heavy it may pull on your shorts a bit if they are loose, but I would be more likely to wear it clipped to tights in the winter (when I have alot of layers on my upper body).
I most like the teal color.
I would get the Powerful purple one.
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I usually run with my phone in my belt, but I’d love to try and carry it elsewhere.
It’s really nice to have it on my back. It feels so much more out of the way!
Any color is great for me but blue is my favorite color.