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The Ultimate Direction Clutch 5.0 combines a 500ml collapsible soft flask with an adjustable breathable hand strap, cross-bungee retention and zipped storage for small essentials.

Its soft flask reduces in volume as you drink, while the hand-retention system supports different carrying positions without requiring a constant grip. We stock Ultimate Direction handhelds in the UK for ultra running, racing and training.

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Ultimate Direction Clutch 5.0 Soft Flask Handheld Ultimate Direction Clutch 5.0 Soft Flask Handheld

Collapsible soft-flask handheld with a breathable adjustable strap and cross-bungee retention supporting different hand positions. A zipped 0.2-litre pocket provides secure storage for small essentials.
Capacity: 500ml · Bottle: Collapsible soft flask
Retention: Adjustable strap + cross bungee · Storage: 0.2-litre zipped pocket

Price: £31.50
   
 
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Choosing the Ultimate Direction Clutch 5.0

The Clutch 5.0 is the current Ultimate Direction handheld stocked by UMRS. Its main distinction is the combination of a collapsible 500ml soft flask, adjustable hand retention and zipped storage.

Who is the Clutch 5.0 best suited to?

It suits runners who prefer a soft flask that reduces in volume as they drink, rather than a bottle that retains a more fixed shape. The adjustable breathable strap and cross-bungee retention help secure the flask without requiring a constant hard grip.

The 0.2 litre zipped pocket also makes it useful if you want to carry a small amount of nutrition or another essential directly on the handheld rather than elsewhere.

How does the Clutch 5.0 differ from a structured handheld bottle?

The Clutch uses a collapsible soft flask, so its shape and bulk reduce as the fluid is consumed. Some runners like that changing shape and reduced volume, particularly when the flask may eventually be stowed.

A structured or hybrid bottle retains more of its original form as it empties and can therefore feel more consistent in the hand. Neither approach is automatically better; the useful difference is how you prefer the bottle to behave while running.

Ultimate Direction handhelds at Ultramarathon Running Store

We stock Ultimate Direction handheld water bottles in the UK, with orders dispatched from Bristol. If you're unsure whether the Clutch 5.0 or a different handheld construction would suit you, get in touch.

For wider guidance on bottle construction, capacity and using handhelds with other carrying systems, see our handheld water bottle guide.