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Sweaty Iphone worries

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  • March 2, 2011 at 9:29 am #13161
    phax71

    Hello all,

    Here’s one for ya’s..

    When out riding, I place my Iphone in a material pouch along with a debit card and place in my jersey pocket (as I guess most of us do).

    Anyway, I’m beginning to get worried about the amount of sweat and condensation on the phone when I return from my ride and am convinced it can’t be doing the phone any good.

    Other than buying a hard case type wallet or attempting to place phone in saddlebag (no room as I only use a minibag for tubes/levers) … does anyone have any tips on how to avoid this?

    Cheers.

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  • March 6, 2011 at 1:53 pm #641293
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    low-fi

    This was a worry for me too.
    This was a worry for me too. I’ve had the sensor things they put in the phones go red on my old Sony Ericsson phone…and that was inside a sealed plastic food bag: do be aware :O

    To solve the issue once and for all, I bought a Beachbuoy, and it’s brilliant. Certified down to 5 metres (not even the UK rains that badly!). http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4154&t_mode=des

    They’re only about a tenner, so well worth it.

    March 3, 2011 at 5:53 pm #641291
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    phax71

    Well, we have results
    Well, we have results …

    Just been and done a little 20 mile loop using the Ziploc sandwich bag suggested here …. and would ya Adam n Eve it??

    Fantastico and mucho cheapo … save ya cash and raid the wifey’s kitchen lads, sandwich bags are the way forward.

    Cheers to all who suggested them!

    March 2, 2011 at 11:48 am #641289
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    jayme

    I use the Haglofs Watatait
    I use the Haglofs Watatait case. It is very thin and fully waterproof and you can still use the phone whilst it’s inside. It costs about £11 from a good outdoor retailer.

    March 2, 2011 at 10:40 am #641287
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    phax71

    A ziploc bag it is by the
    A ziploc bag it is by the look of things ..

    I’ll have a rumage in the kitchen , see whats available for todays ride ..

    CHEERS!!!

    March 2, 2011 at 10:11 am #641285
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    adscrim

    I use a zip lock bag too and
    I use a zip lock bag too and while it does generate more moisture, it’s all on the outside of the bag. I’ve also reinforced the bag with duct tape.

    March 2, 2011 at 10:07 am #641283
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    MrsK

    I wrecked my phone in a
    I wrecked my phone in a “waterproof” jacket once. Rain had got in the pocket somehow and the waterproofing created a pool that soaked it completely.Since then I pop mine in a sandwich bag, which has withstood pretty much everything so far. Seems to keep condensation out when it is in my rear pocket as well.

    March 2, 2011 at 10:06 am #641281
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    Ramaye

    Resealable sandwich bags. As
    Resealable sandwich bags. As long as things are dry when they go in you get no moisture build up. Also rain proof.

    March 2, 2011 at 10:00 am #641279
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    phax71

    Cheers
    Surely a plastic type
    Cheers

    Surely a plastic type bag would generate far more moisture though??

    I’ll give it a try this afternoon on a little loop I have planned.

    March 2, 2011 at 9:57 am #641277
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    Jonty79

    When I bought some new
    When I bought some new cycling gloves they came in one of those re-sealable plastic bags which has proved very useful for keeping my phone dry!

    Personally though I prefer to keep valuables in my saddle bag. Have an Altura speed – plenty of room.

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