What do you guys use while on the boat to keep your phone safe and dry? I want to have my phone handy to get pics of fish, awesome scenery, etc but I also don't have the money to replace my phone if it was to get wet. I am extremely careful when it comes to my phone but accidents happen, along with handling my phone with fishy hands doesn't appeal to me either. What do you guys use? Lifeproof, otterbox, or something else? Thanks!!
Waterproof phone cases or better idea
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Lifeproof is perfect. I have one for sale right now almost new.
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I have the otterbox waterproof case (defender?)... Woot had them on sale for $20, which isn't bad.
However... my company buys my phone for me, and I'm stuck with an iphone.
IF I was buying a phone, I'd buy the Galaxy S5 or the S4 Active, which are waterproof out of the box.
However... my company buys my phone for me, and I'm stuck with an iphone.
IF I was buying a phone, I'd buy the Galaxy S5 or the S4 Active, which are waterproof out of the box.
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I believe these phones are in fact, water resistant. Meaning - Samsung will deny the warranty for water damage.
+1, I get the smaller ziploc bags and it works just fine!
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I don't trust ziplock bags. Lost a phone to one that leaked years ago. At the very least, use the good ones (freezer bags?) and use a new one each time just to be safe. double-bag if needed, although that's less convenient.
I use the PVC material bags like Sundrop posted above. Can get at Wally World for ca. $10. I'd advise replacing it occasionally or at the very least test it for leaks regularly. Not so convenient for taking photos -- you do have to take phone out of case for that. But REI and others make a clear case that supposedly allows you to take photos with phone/camera in the bag.
FYI -- joel
I use the PVC material bags like Sundrop posted above. Can get at Wally World for ca. $10. I'd advise replacing it occasionally or at the very least test it for leaks regularly. Not so convenient for taking photos -- you do have to take phone out of case for that. But REI and others make a clear case that supposedly allows you to take photos with phone/camera in the bag.
FYI -- joel
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Life Proof.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 here so I dont worry about it. By next year all phones should be. BUT Brenardo's solution is very good.
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I have been using this for boating/kayaking for the last 5 years
http://www.rei.com/product/778218/pelican-1060-case-with-carabiner
http://www.rei.com/product/778218/pelican-1060-case-with-carabiner
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I use a similiar Pelican case to the one J Scott just posted. Just be careful not to leave it in direct sunlight with your phone in it very long in the summer, it gets cooking in there quick and I assume can fry your phone. Had mine give me a message about being too hot before.
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Explain that to the wife/gf.How much? Pm me with details please
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Get her to pick em up at the store for ya!
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Lifeproof with LifeJacket prob the best choice if you really wanna be safe.
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Woot has the otterbox "armor" waterprrof cases on sale for $20 right now.
http://electronics.woot.com/plus/otterbox-cellphone-cases-5?ref=gh_el_2_wp_1#
http://electronics.woot.com/plus/otterbox-cellphone-cases-5?ref=gh_el_2_wp_1#
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This is what I was thinking. Some of these ideas are more trouble than they're worth. Buy something that's made for what you're needing and it's that simple. PM sent.
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