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Going Hands Free with the Bust Cubby

Bust Cubby

Who likes to listen to music when they work out? I know it is a must for me because it keeps me focused and simultaneously distracted enough to complete the task at hand. I have separate playlists for different activities: running outside, running on a treadmill and skiing. Fortunately our Crossfit coaches have the perfect mixes for our workouts and loud speakers so the need for headphones is null and I can use my iPhone to record my WODs using the MyWOD app.

However when I’m running outside on the street or trails to train for a Spartan Race, I’ve alway faced the dilemma of what to do with my phone. I can’t stand to have anything wrapped tight on my arm so the phone cases that you wear on your arm have never worked for me- they just slide down as soon as I sweat and I spend more time stopping to fix them the entire run. For the past few years I have just held onto my phone with a death grip but on more than one occasion it has flown out of my hands and skidded across the pavement. I’ve been fortunate enough to never crack the screen (knock on wood), but my cases always look like they’ve been through a woodchipper. Holding a phone while sweating and running is not a good idea.

A few months ago, a friend of my cousin emailed to let me know about a product she has invented called the Bust Cubby.

Bust Cubby

Brilliant! This was the perfect solution for what I needed when working out. Not only is its water and sweat resistant liner protect my iPhone, it doesn’t strangle or slide off my sweaty arm. It clips right onto a sports bra or tank top, really anything: belt, purse strap or lanyard.

The Bust Cubby can be used for much more than working out; you can use the Bust Cubby to carry your cell phone, credit cards/driver license, pepper spray, insulin pump, epi-pen, passport, keys, tampons – just about anything you could fit in a wallet! This is a great way to eliminate the need for carrying a purse when you go to girls night out or anywhere that you don’t want to lug a purse.

I’ll be using my Bust Cubby next month when we surprise our kids with a family trip to Disney. There’s no way I want to carry a purse around the park & I just need to carry my phone and Disney card so the Bust Cubby is the perfect solution. I’ll be using the large size because my phone has a giant battery case but I’m giving my mom a medium for her iPhone.

Kelly Smith, the Bust Cubby’s inventor, mother of two and runner, has thought of everything when she developed the Bust Cubby. There is a separate, smaller front pocket to keep ID’s and cash that can also hold an optional radio frequency (RF) shield that blocks 99.9% of the RF signals from your phone (read more FAQs on their page).

If you like to keep things simple when you’re out and about, check out the Bust Cubby to hold your phone and other small items. You can learn more about the Bust Cubby here:

 

Thank you Kelly for providing me with the Bust Cubby to review! 

Comments

  1. I’d be really careful with this product. I recently read a link between keeping your cell phone in your bra and breast cancer

    • Hi Karen, thank you for your comment! Bust Cubby addresses this concern on their FAQ portion: http://bustcubby.com/faq/. If you’re still worried about it, you could always just use the bust cubby for credit cards, etc. 🙂

      Q: I’ve heard you shouldn’t put your phone in your bra because it can lead to cancer. What can you tell me about this subject?

      A: We take this subject seriously. Our President actually questioned two separate Oncologists locally (one was an actual Breast Specialist) who discredited the validity of a link between the two. While we make no claim to being experts on this matter, there is a wealth of information on the subject. Please see the links below to educate yourself more on the subject. In the meantime, if you are still concerned and you want some extra protection, you can purchase the RF Shield to place inside your Bust Cubby. The 100%Copper Radio frequency shield will not keep you from absorbing all radio frequency waves coming to your phone, however, according to the manufacturer, the Copper fabric used in this shield can block 99.9% of RF signals. It is intended as a shield only to lessen the absorption rate into the body when wearing your cell phone inside the Bust Cubby as well as providing a RF Identity shield for your credit cards. The RF shield should be worn between the body and cell phone only creating a barrier between the phone and the body. Only one RF shield should be used at a time inside the Bust Cubby.

  3. What a great idea! I love that it is water/sweat resistant.

    I definitely understand the concern about breast cancer, but it’s the same with brain cancer by holding the phone up to your ears, or ovarian/testicular cancer by carrying the phone in your pocket. Health concerns are scary. I am glad Bust Cubby has addressed the concern, and think everyone just has to make an informed decision on whether or not a product (or cell/smart phone in general) is right for them.

    It’s also nice that you can use this for credit cards or other small items (maybe a small digital camera or chapstick!)

  4. or if you’d like the option to carry things on other parts of your body, perhaps try my patented PortaPocket. Works for a run, at the office, or for black tie events too. How? take a peek 🙂 http://www.portapocket.com
    cheers!

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