Waterproof iPhone Case Review - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 09-20-2011, 03:40 PM

I always leave my iphone in the pelican case along with my keys and wallet. I do not take it out for fear of dropping it and saying bye bye to a $500.00 phone. When the boyant feature comes out, i most likely swap out the my otterbox case for the lifeproof case.

dsafety · 09-20-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiredantz

I always leave my iphone in the pelican case along with my keys and wallet. I do not take it out for fear of dropping it and saying bye bye to a $500.00 phone. When the boyant feature comes out, i most likely swap out the my otterbox case for the lifeproof case.

I have attached a lanyard to the case without the floatie and wear it around my neck. Kind of like a leash on a rod. It works well for me.

The phone is always close by and if I get tossed in the drink and get separated from the kayak, I will be able to call for help. (Big Barrels epic adventure comes to mind.) I suppose that I could lose the phone if the lanyard were to break but that is unlikely to happen.

Bob

TCS · 09-20-2011, 08:47 PM

My phone goes in a little ziplock bag. That bag goes in another bag. You can still dial and talk on the phone through the two layers of plastic without opening it. Absolutly waterproof. Cheap too.

Data sheet and press release not available at this time.

maui jim · 09-21-2011, 06:17 AM

Becareful to check the goretex, as alot of hunting equiptment I have is goretex...boots, gloves, raingear...etc..
I have notice after a few healthy seasons things are not as dry as they once were...(Wet,damp feet and socks, and hands, in the winter rain is not cool

) so just check it out once in a while if your case sees alot of water...

William Novotny · 02-13-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TCS

My phone goes in a little ziplock bag. That bag goes in another bag. You can still dial and talk on the phone through the two layers of plastic without opening it. Absolutly waterproof. Cheap too.

Data sheet and press release not available at this time.

Have they started making these for android yet? If so im sold

echo1er · 02-13-2012, 10:10 AM

I saw this at BestBuy yesterday for $20 door buster special.

GR6RR · 03-20-2012, 11:44 AM

Instead of a case, which I hate cases

(I work in the cellular accessory field)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HenwJcHChnw
This new I seen at the CES 2012. Pretty cool.

sorry to bump an old thread.

fishingfiend · 03-25-2012, 10:51 AM

First off, thank you for the lifeproof case review. You've inspired me to investigate a similar solution for my iphone. The main advantage over the liquipel has to be the shock protection.

Like GR6RR mentioned, the liquipel coating also makes for an interesting solution. After an email exchange with Liquipel, it's confirmed, same day service is available! How, they just opened an office in Santa Ana/Irvine and they offer same day drop off service.

http://www.liquipel.com/contacts/

I think my new strategy is to get my iphone with the Navionics App coated. Then I'll get one of those cheap cases that offer an integrated ring for trinkets. Instead of a trinket, I'll add some type of float instead. Hmmm, lots of options now.

fishingfiend · 04-02-2012, 07:09 PM

After ruining a digital camera over the weekend, I went to BestBuy and got a lifeproof case to prevent the same doom for my iPhone. Used it at the Vine yesterday and worked like a champ! Thanks for the informative thread!

Would you guys please post pics of how you get your phone to float with the lifeproof case?

09-21-2011, 06:17 AM	#4
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Becareful to check the goretex, as alot of hunting equiptment I have is goretex...boots, gloves, raingear...etc.. I have notice after a few healthy seasons things are not as dry as they once were...(Wet,damp feet and socks, and hands, in the winter rain is not cool) so just check it out once in a while if your case sees alot of water... __________________

03-20-2012, 11:44 AM	#7
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	Instead of a case, which I hate cases (I work in the cellular accessory field) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HenwJcHChnw This new I seen at the CES 2012. Pretty cool. sorry to bump an old thread. __________________

09-20-2011, 03:40 PM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I always leave my iphone in the pelican case along with my keys and wallet. I do not take it out for fear of dropping it and saying bye bye to a $500.00 phone. When the boyant feature comes out, i most likely swap out the my otterbox case for the lifeproof case.

09-20-2011, 08:47 PM	#3
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	My phone goes in a little ziplock bag. That bag goes in another bag. You can still dial and talk on the phone through the two layers of plastic without opening it. Absolutly waterproof. Cheap too. Data sheet and press release not available at this time.

02-13-2012, 10:10 AM	#6
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	I saw this at BestBuy yesterday for $20 door buster special.

03-25-2012, 10:51 AM	#8
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	First off, thank you for the lifeproof case review. You've inspired me to investigate a similar solution for my iphone. The main advantage over the liquipel has to be the shock protection. Like GR6RR mentioned, the liquipel coating also makes for an interesting solution. After an email exchange with Liquipel, it's confirmed, same day service is available! How, they just opened an office in Santa Ana/Irvine and they offer same day drop off service. http://www.liquipel.com/contacts/ I think my new strategy is to get my iphone with the Navionics App coated. Then I'll get one of those cheap cases that offer an integrated ring for trinkets. Instead of a trinket, I'll add some type of float instead. Hmmm, lots of options now.

04-02-2012, 07:09 PM	#9
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	After ruining a digital camera over the weekend, I went to BestBuy and got a lifeproof case to prevent the same doom for my iPhone. Used it at the Vine yesterday and worked like a champ! Thanks for the informative thread! Would you guys please post pics of how you get your phone to float with the lifeproof case?