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Best iphone 5S case (waterproof)

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  • August 16, 2014 at 11:20 pm #22169
    Fastfrankie108

    Hi guys

    I am new to road riding, I have an iPhone 5S and wondered about using it on a permanent basis. I am worried about water ingress etc so I would need a case that can protect fro shock (dropping etc) as well as waterproofing.

    Can anyone recommend a decent shock proof as well as waterproof case, preferably centre post mounting.

    Thanks in advance
    glen

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  • August 25, 2014 at 12:15 pm #810295
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    Fastfrankie108

    Thank guys for all,of the
    Thank guys for all,of the replies, this gives me some options. Much appreciated!
    =D>

    August 24, 2014 at 3:15 pm #810293
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    paulrbarnard

    Lifeproof is the only way to
    Lifeproof is the only way to go. Been using them for a few years and they are absolutely great. Just another thought, if you are using your iPhone as a cycle computer or for Strava logging etc. have a look at a Wahoo RFLKT to mount on your bars and then keep the iPhone in your jersey pocket, still in the LifeProof case of course 😉

    August 23, 2014 at 3:58 pm #810291
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    sergius

    I’ve not bought them yet, but
    I’ve not bought them yet, but I’m planning on getting a couple of these:

    http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/pocpac-off-road-pac-cycling-pouch-1255.html

    One to replace my saddle bag (tube, levers + multitool) and one for phone/card/cash/keys.

    Should leave me a pocket for food which is generally enough.

    August 23, 2014 at 10:30 am #810289
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    cbrookes75

    I just noticed you said
    I just noticed you said “Waterproof” I would say the Quadlock is largely waterproof but certainly not submersible. I am unsure of the exact definition of Waterproof!

    August 23, 2014 at 10:30 am #810287
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    otto

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    August 23, 2014 at 10:24 am #810285
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    otto

    I use a case from Lifeproof.
    I use a case from Lifeproof. I tested it submersed in a bath for an hour and had no ingress at all. To use on a bike, there’s a corresponding bar mount, available seperately. It has a solid spring loaded latch, so you can pop the cased phone straight out when you’re leaving the bike unattended.

    Although fingerprint ID doesn’t work through a case like this, touch screen and everything else does. Controls like volume are exposed via waterproof buttons. There’s a small door that can be opened to expose the lightning port, and a small cable that you can optionally use to expose the headphone jack whilst still being waterproof.

    The door for the power port also means you can charge from a external battery pack whilst on the move – with a long enough cable, you can have the battery in a backpack.

    It’s not the cheapest option, but the case is the least clumsy out of all the waterproof options I looked at… and it is rugged enough to protect from drops, and the snap-shut design means it cannot ‘pop open’ on impact.

    Full list for the case is something crazy like £70, but I googled the hell out of it and found new ones for £30ish.

    August 23, 2014 at 10:15 am #810283
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    cbrookes75

    Here is a picture of the
    Here is a picture of the case:

    August 23, 2014 at 10:06 am #810281
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    cbrookes75

    I bought the Quad Lock case
    I bought the Quad Lock case and mount from amazon, it wasn’t cheap at about 40 quid but it does allow me to use the touch screen properly and has a separate plastic cover if it rains hard, very pleased with it!

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