Booby Trap

Each time I go running I face the same dilemma: what do I do with my keys? This is really a good thing considering that when I first started running my quandaries were more along the lines of: Should I be breathing? If so, how? Will I make it back to my apartment alive? The keys question I can handle and as it turns out, I may now have an answer: stuff them in my chest.

Ok hang on; this isn’t the old ‘shove ‘em in your bra’ solution. Well, not exactly. These days there’s an actual bra carrying case I can store them in. It’s called The Racktrap. I like to think of it as a fanny pack for my chest, but the manufacturers describe it better—it’s a one-size-fits-all bra pocket. Like a thin coin purse, it can hold cash, a license, a credit card, a couple keys, or whatever little essentials you may need. Just fill it and slide it into your bra.

The Racktrap can be worn as an everyday accessory, to special events, or in my case, while running. There’s a flashy gold version, a fashion three-pack that comes with black lace, white lace, and nude lace, and a sweat-proof sports version.

One word of advice: be conscious of where you place The Racktrap. I mistakenly slid my sports version all the way down to the bottom of my cup. Then when I stopped to buy a bottle of water at the end of my run I had to do some serious bra diving to retrieve it…a little awkward, especially since I was already standing in front of the cashier. If you line the top of the pouch up with the top of your bra, however, you should be golden.

You know what’s even more fun than wearing this thing? Coming up with alternate names for it: The Bosom Buddy, Tata Trunk, Chest Chassis, Hooter Holder, Bongo Bin…you get the idea.

The Racktrap, from $8, TheRacktrap.com

What do you think of The Racktrap?

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Thursday July 15, 2010 IRENE MORRIS wrote:

... Great idea.
I ordered all three styles.

Thursday July 15, 2010 Michelle wrote:

... Great idea! I use to stick my stuff in a sock before putting it in my bra!

I also discovered bras with built in pockets at a race expo that I love.

http://www.graciesgearandtraining.com/html/index.php

Thursday July 15, 2010 genny wrote:

... i was getting kinda sick of hiding me keys once I leave my apt and running in fear. WHAT A GREAT IDEA.

Sunday July 18, 2010 Dominique wrote:

... I've always tied my keys through my shoe lace and used my mp3 armband to hide my id and a little cash if I need it. It seems to work okay, but I think I might give this "device" a go since everything will be a little more hidden.

Sunday July 18, 2010 Mellissalynn wrote:

... OMG, I LOVE these things! I use two of the sports Racktraps, one for my debit card and cash and the other for my house key and ID. I ride my bicycle to do mst of my traveling, so this works well for me. I had the same trouble as the author with them slipping down in my bra once, but a quick trip to the restroom solved that. Here's a tip: wear your bra a little bit tighter than usual if you plan to use these. So ya, whoever invented the Racktrap (and face it, we all know it was a woman!) is a genius!

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