Review - VITABand ID and Money Bracelet
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 6:03PM 
VITAband has been patiently waiting for our review on their wristband, and now we're ready! I wore it through hundreds of miles of swimming, biking, running, and even an Ironman triathlon so that it would be an honest test. I only took it off for a total of 30 seconds in the past three months, so this is as authentic as a review can get!
What is it? It's like a high-tech version of the common Road-ID bracelet. If you're out and about and something happens to you where somebody needs your medical and family information, they can call the phone number on it and find out everything they need to know. But that is just the start. There is also a bank card chip inside that you can swipe at most gas stations and fast food joints to pay for drinks, food, or any other emergencies.
How did it perform? Like i said, I wore the VITAband 24-7 through intense Ironman training and race day and I am able to pay it the highest compliment I have; I forgot I had it on unless I saw it. It was completely unobtrusive and out of the way, giving me all of the security I needed with no hassle, whatsoever. It is made out of the same silicone as the ubiquitous Livestrong bracelets, so it is both tough and comfortable.
VITAband allows you to put money on the swipeable chip via a website, and I put $20 on mine. It was truly a cool experience to go into a gas station and get a cold bottle of water with a swipe of the wrist.
The overall package is pretty sweet. You can update your medical info via a web page, and you can do the same with adding more money to the chip. When you actually remember that you have it on, you feel very smart and about as safe as you can reasonably be and still be out and about and having fun.
If you like all of the above, and I certainly did, then you should check the VITAband out. It comes in a variety of colors and two sizes, so it's easy to get one that matches your kit. Find out more about it on their website here.
Reader Comments (1)
I love this product and products like it. Now could they make a replacement band for my Heart rate monitor watch with it built right in. Leavening the need to wear another thing on my wrist. Great idea to include debit card!!