phone+jersey+ziplock
05-22-16, 03:44 PM
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phone+jersey+ziplock
Wife is getting tired of me taking ziplocks and says get something to put the iphone in. What is out there that will keep the seat off of it while I have it in my back jerest pocket? What do you use?
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05-22-16, 04:07 PM
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05-22-16, 04:28 PM
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Weight to efficiency ratio, 'ziplocs' can't be beat.
i use the "snack" size. If you don't have freshdirect, I'm sure you can find something similar
https://www.freshdirect.com/pdp.jsp?...9_storage_bags
i use the "snack" size. If you don't have freshdirect, I'm sure you can find something similar
https://www.freshdirect.com/pdp.jsp?...9_storage_bags
05-22-16, 04:59 PM
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After trying various bags and cases I've settled on this camera case:
Tahoe 25 II Camera bags, backpacks and rolling cases
Big enough to hold my phone (which isn't that big) and wallet and I can put the keys and a few coins in the zip pouch on the front, somewhat water resistant (I wouldn't say waterproof like a zip lock) and padded so it might reduce the risk of damage.
I imagine an iphone would require one of their larger sizes.
Tahoe 25 II Camera bags, backpacks and rolling cases
Big enough to hold my phone (which isn't that big) and wallet and I can put the keys and a few coins in the zip pouch on the front, somewhat water resistant (I wouldn't say waterproof like a zip lock) and padded so it might reduce the risk of damage.
I imagine an iphone would require one of their larger sizes.
05-22-16, 05:17 PM
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I use ziplocks, and I reuse them until they're almost opaque.
05-22-16, 05:34 PM
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Zip locks are cheap. Much cheaper than new phones. Buy your own.
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05-22-16, 06:26 PM
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At Hobby Lobby, I got 4" x 6" "ziplock" bags for a few bucks. There are 100 or so bags per pack. I use them until they wear out. They had several different sizes. Industrial supply businesses also sell them in many sizes. Sigma Supply sells them.
05-22-16, 06:34 PM
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A husband and wife cannot "buy their own."
Any marriage where husband and wife don't share everything has problems.
Any marriage where husband and wife don't share everything has problems.
05-22-16, 07:21 PM
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Don't use cheap ziplocks that tear after one use. Heavy duty ziplocks can be used dozens of times before they break.
05-22-16, 07:22 PM
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I think my marriage would be in deep trouble if I couldn't use a ziploc here or there.
05-22-16, 07:22 PM
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I use a Moko-brand weather-proof sleeve for my phone. A bit more rigid than a ziplock, but much more durable.
05-22-16, 07:25 PM
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I've always used ziplocks. One bag probably lasts a week or two before I notice a hole. I recently inherited a waterproof case which I'm going to try. Mostly because I find the iPhone on the slippery side. I'd also like to be able to take it out of my pocket for a picture while I'm riding.
05-22-16, 07:35 PM
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05-22-16, 07:45 PM
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My cycling shorts are the kind that look like regular shorts, and I keep my phone in the right front pocket with a CC wedged against the screen. The front pocket keeps the phone from getting humidified the way it would in a jersey pocket.
05-22-16, 08:03 PM
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I used to use ziplock bags. Now I use a waterproof phone case. I prefer the waterproof case.
05-22-16, 08:11 PM
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I would generally think any marriage where a husband needs to ask permission to buy his own ziplocks has problems. Then again, if some fetish about ziplock purchases is the only problem at all, then it's a great marriage. Use the saddle bag? I just let the phone get sweaty.
05-22-16, 08:15 PM
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Buy some Zip Lock bags at a dollar type store and keep them with your bicycling gear.
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05-22-16, 09:15 PM
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I used to use ziploc bags but they were too fragile for me and randomly developed holes that would allow rain and sweat in. I got a Blackburn VIP SL wallet that is made of what seems like tough vinyl or plastic with a watertight ziploc style closure. I've been using it 4 or 5 years now. It has a clear side that allows me to use a phone touchscreen through it. The disadvantage is that the other side is opaque black so I can't take pictures with my phone camera while it's in the bag.
05-22-16, 09:35 PM
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I bought these waterproof bags from Carousel Designs over 10years ago. The tired looking one lasted me 8 years.