Best way to protect a mobile phone
molteni_man
Posts: 472
Two of my riding group have had 'offs' recently. In both cases they were ok, but on both occasions their phones got damaged. One was an iPhone which was damaged beyond repair. As I have just purchased a new phone myself I wondered if anyone had any recommendations for a harder protection case which also offers waterproof protection. I've fitted an additional protective glass screen and put phone in a slim gel case which offers drop protection, but don't think these would fully protect in the event of a crash.
Many thanks in advance for any suggestions.
(I have posted this in the road section too but also came here as I do go out on the mtb too and am guessing that mobile phone protection is even more of an issue for mtb)
Many thanks in advance for any suggestions.
(I have posted this in the road section too but also came here as I do go out on the mtb too and am guessing that mobile phone protection is even more of an issue for mtb)
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Uh...don't fall off!
Seriously though there are plenty of tough phone protectors on the market. Mostly thought they aren't cheapBossnut - http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13069531
Vengeance - http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12897374&p=19829658&hilit=installed#p19829658
Some of the gear, less than no idea...0 -
I put it in my camel back in it's leather flip case and that's it.
I do put it in a pocket in there and there's a folded emergency blanket in there to add extra padding, but that's it really0 -
I keep mine in the top pocket of my camelback.
In eight years of crashing spectacularly and breaking various bones I have never damaged a phone.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Leave the damn thing in the house.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
Kona Process 134 viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=129946070 -
Angus Young wrote:Leave the damn thing in the house.
How would I take gnarly selfies?I don't do smileys.
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I only carry a mobile so that whoever finds my sorry carcass can phone the wife to tell I won't be home for tea.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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Mine is a company phone, so I don't actually give a sh1t.
Saying that, I got my first around 1994/5 and haven't actually broken or lost one yet.I don't do smileys.
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cooldad wrote:Mine is a company phone, so I don't actually give a sh1t.
Saying that, I got my first around 1994/5 and haven't actually broken or lost one yet.
I'm surprised you have one. People your age don't usually like technology.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Yep, I do all my internetting by painting on cave walls.I don't do smileys.
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cooldad wrote:Yep, I do all my internetting by painting on cave walls.
Great for pornTransition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Agreed that the best way is to put it inside a Camelback. Saying that when I ride the road bike I still need a solution for putting it in the back pocket.
As for not riding with a phone, I just think it can be very useful to have one when riding alone for mechanical/ safety issues!0
