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| * Most soft cases are variations on the same quite cheap designs (most likely from the same manufacturers who just relabel them for the various retailers). You should do an initial waterproofness test to make sure they work. And it is unwise to assume that they will continue to be waterproof for a long time. Periodically test them and/or replace them on a fairly regular schedule. | * Most soft cases are variations on the same quite cheap designs (most likely from the same manufacturers who just relabel them for the various retailers). You should do an initial waterproofness test to make sure they work. And it is unwise to assume that they will continue to be waterproof for a long time. Periodically test them and/or replace them on a fairly regular schedule. | ||
| * [[:phone_cases_2014|Discussion of Phone Cases 7/24/2014 ]] including Life Proof cases for iphones | * [[:phone_cases_2014|Discussion of Phone Cases 7/24/2014 ]] including Life Proof cases for iphones | ||
| - | * [[https://paddlingmag.com/gear/accessories/bags-boxes-cases-packs/waterproof-phone-pouches/|Paddle Magazine "Best" Case Review 7/2026]] some of these cases look like they may be decent, but we doubt the reviewer tested them for durability from extended, active use. We have seen closures very similar to ones used by several of these cases fall apart after a usage period that seemed short to us. | + | * [[https://paddlingmag.com/gear/accessories/bags-boxes-cases-packs/waterproof-phone-pouches/|Paddle Magazine "Best" Case Review 7/2026]] some of these cases look like they may be decent, but the reviewer does not appear to have tested them for durability with extended, active use, rather during just one test period of one river trip. We have seen closures very similar to ones used by several of these cases fall apart after a usage period that seemed short to us. |
| * **Usability** | * **Usability** | ||
| * __[[:phone_case_usability|Phone Usability in Cases]]__ think twice before you assume that you can use your phone for help in big conditions, particularly in cold water. | * __[[:phone_case_usability|Phone Usability in Cases]]__ think twice before you assume that you can use your phone for help in big conditions, particularly in cold water. | ||
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