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

dorado50 · 09-09-2011, 05:17 PM

Personally I never take my work (job) on the water.To me its a time to fish and reflect

. Being distracted by a phone or camera can lead to dissaster in more ways than one!

dsafety · 09-11-2011, 07:45 AM

Here is a data sheet that I forgot to include in the review.

Bob

LP_Features.jpg

echo1er · 09-11-2011, 08:51 AM

i like the slim look. to bad i don't have a iPhone

dsafety · 09-20-2011, 04:19 PM

For those who may be interested, I just received a press release from LifeProof saying that their product would be available at Best Buy starting on September 25th.

Bob

wiredantz · 09-20-2011, 04:40 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, 05:08 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, 09:47 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.

hook1fred · 11-14-2012, 08:24 AM

bought my life proof 6 months ago at best buy it works as advertised

dmrides · 02-27-2013, 08:02 PM

I am on my third case in just over a year. The cases keeps tearing and falling apart with what i would call very normal use. Great customer service (they have sent me two new cases free of charge and say this is my last replacement), but not exactly what I would call LifeProof.

IslanderFishing · 02-28-2013, 12:55 AM

Has anyone tried the new OtterBox Armor Series? Steep in price, but may be worth the investment?

http://www.otterbox.com/armor-series...efault,pg.html

Details:
iPhone 5 Armor Series, $99.95
The OtterBox iPhone 5 Armor Series case is a reinvention of an OtterBox classic that brings protection against water, drops, dust and crushing force. Metal latches, o-ring seal, port covers and mesh coverings keep water out and allow the Armor Series case for iPhone 5 to be completely waterproof. This case was made with confidence. We encourage you to use it with some.

kareem korn · 02-28-2013, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmrides

I am on my third case in just over a year. The cases keeps tearing and falling apart with what i would call very normal use. Great customer service (they have sent me two new cases free of charge and say this is my last replacement), but not exactly what I would call LifeProof.

Good to know. Mine peeled all the rubber lip off the lens. I still keep it in my trunks when surf fishing.
I'll see if they'll replace it.

Scorch · 02-28-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsafety

Here is a data sheet that I forgot to include in the review.

Bob

Attachment 4910

where did you get it ?

09-09-2011, 05:17 PM	#1
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Personally I never take my work (job) on the water.To me its a time to fish and reflect. Being distracted by a phone or camera can lead to dissaster in more ways than one!

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09-11-2011, 07:45 AM	#2
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,124	Here is a data sheet that I forgot to include in the review. Bob LP_Features.jpg

09-11-2011, 08:51 AM	#3
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	i like the slim look. to bad i don't have a iPhone

09-20-2011, 04:19 PM	#4
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,124	For those who may be interested, I just received a press release from LifeProof saying that their product would be available at Best Buy starting on September 25th. Bob

09-20-2011, 04:40 PM	#5
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, 09:47 PM	#7
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.

11-14-2012, 08:24 AM	#8
hook1fred Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 143	bought my life proof 6 months ago at best buy it works as advertised

02-27-2013, 08:02 PM	#9
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	I am on my third case in just over a year. The cases keeps tearing and falling apart with what i would call very normal use. Great customer service (they have sent me two new cases free of charge and say this is my last replacement), but not exactly what I would call LifeProof.

02-28-2013, 12:55 AM	#10
IslanderFishing Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temecula Posts: 99	Has anyone tried the new OtterBox Armor Series? Steep in price, but may be worth the investment? http://www.otterbox.com/armor-series...efault,pg.html Details: iPhone 5 Armor Series, $99.95 The OtterBox iPhone 5 Armor Series case is a reinvention of an OtterBox classic that brings protection against water, drops, dust and crushing force. Metal latches, o-ring seal, port covers and mesh coverings keep water out and allow the Armor Series case for iPhone 5 to be completely waterproof. This case was made with confidence. We encourage you to use it with some.