Technology can be the best ally for sports fans. Whether through accessories such as sneakers, which incorporate advances such as 3D printing, or more complex systems such as exoskeletons, the idea is facilitate access to activities such as runningwith more and more followers in Spain.
Between the demanding work schedules and the arrival of heat, they often have to resort to nighttime hours to go running, but they may find themselves in poorly lit areas and running while holding a cell phone or a flashlight is not exactly comfortable. Thats why he runner American Bryan Robbins has just started a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to launch Lumabelt, a kind of fanny pack with built-in LED light “to make running safer and more enjoyable for everyone”.
This former video editor, after experiencing significant weight gain due to his sedentary lifestyle, began turning to sports 6 years ago to take better care of his health. After completing several marathons and even two Ironmans, the most demanding races in the world, Robbins detected a need: “a combined personal storage and lighting solution more efficient for runners, night walkers and early risers.
The Lumabelt fanny pack with built-in light
This is how Lumabelt was born, which avoids the need to use an LED headlamp, and adds the possibility of carrying small objects without having to use your hands. After a rigorous process of research, prototyping and multiple iterations, the final product incorporates a 3.7 V rechargeable battery, which offers an autonomy of 3 hoursexpandable with a power bank through its USB-C port.
He takes care of the light an LED strip with 3 W power and a brightness of 330 lumens, enough to illuminate several meters ahead to avoid all types of obstacles and other runners. It is very light, and its measurements of 23 cm long by 5 cm high do not bother the runner at any time. It also has a large waterproof and sweat-proof compartment to store all types of items, such as your cell phone, keys or headphones, while the belt fits waists between 70 and 152 cm.
As for the price, the cost of the initial offer on Kickstarter is 27 euros for one unit (45 euros for a pack of 2), to which we must add the amount of shipping, which would begin in September and in the case of Europe It ranges between 18.50 and 30 euros. Also accessories can be added such as a power bank 10,000 mAh with LCD screen for only 23 euros, or a more powerful one, 30,000 mAh, with solar panels, flash light and crank to charge it if a plug is not available for a price of 27 euros.
