<p>Geesh… I feel like I’m always starting threads, but I’m slowly checking things off my to do list. Next is… get a waterproof (not water resistant) cell phone holder.</p>
<p>Our parks department has a nifty little water park that I like to visit a few times a summer, but I’m often on call on weekends, so I need a way I can float around the river, etc., and carry my phone with me so I don’t miss a call. </p>
<p>Has anyone had any luck with water sports, etc. and a fool proof way of keeping the cell phone dry? I don’t necessarily need to be able to talk through the holder, just carry the phone on me, and be able to answer it fairly quickly (if I can’t get the phone out before it stops ringing, I always have the caller ID to call back immediately). Problem is if I don’t have something to carry it in, I’d have to get out of the lazy river every time around, walk around the fencing to go check the phone, then return to the river if no calls came (not my idea of relaxation - kind of ruins the point of being there). Total time about 10 minutes. I’d rather have the phone on me and be able to either answer it, or call back within a minute. Sometimes I have a weekend with no calls, and other weekends I can have three or more, so I can’t predict. Sure would like to have a bit more flexibility during the summer time if I’m not needed anywhere.</p>
<p>I had a plastic case with a tight seal that was a little bigger than a cigarette pack. It hung on a string from my neck. I don’t like to leave my car keys, $$ and license on the beach when I go into the water. </p>
<p>teri, we bought the housings from a Sony store. Of course, they did not have the ones that would fit our old cameras, but H really likes taking pictures of fishies, so we bought him new cameras, too. Sigh. The cameras survived snorkeling and diving just fine, but one croaked when H took it out of the housing and it was soaked by a huge wave! Salt water and electronics is a bad mix.</p>
<p>I expect this isn’t helpful, because you mention that it’s a work-issued phone, but just in case: If you wanted to think about an entirely waterproof phone, the sailing school where my S1 teaches own a couple of these (G’zOne Type-V <a href=“type v »)%5B/url%5D”>type v »)</a>, so that whoever’s going out in the motorized whaler can call in the fire/rescue boats if needed. :eek:
Takes pics in the water, too. And I know it says “water-resistant” but believe me, I’ve seen one take a bath in the Hudson and come up ringing just fine.</p>
<p>Outdoors types have been using Pelican cases for years when you absolutely, positively only want something to get wet just after you take it out of the Pelican case and then drop it in your sauce pan or a handy stream. (Alleged) humor aside, a Pelican case is as trustworthy as it gets.<br>
[Dry</a> Cases and Boxes at REI.com](<a href=“http://www.rei.com/category/4501504]Dry”>http://www.rei.com/category/4501504)</p>
<p>Some of those cell phone cases advertise that you can actually USE your cell phone without taking the phone out of its case.</p>
<p>I would also definitely look at something that will float. As your phone is laying at the bottom of the water park lake, it’s not going to make you feel good about the fact that it is dry.</p>
<p>I worked at a sailing camp last summer and did some of the publicity photography - I used this [dry</a> bag](<a href=“http://www.rei.com/product/722805"]dry”>http://www.rei.com/product/722805) when taking the camera out on the boat. As long as you roll it down a couple times, it should stay 100% dry. It worked for me…but I’m pretty sure those Aqua Pacs would work too, because we had some of those for the VHF radios.</p>
<p>I was going to suggest you look at some marine supply websites. The drybags do work. Like someone else said we use them when we go in the dingy on sailing trips for our camera and VHF radio. They are probably bigger then you are looking for. Westmarine.com has a waterproof cell phone case for 26.99. It says it is a top seller</p>
<p>Sitting in the waiting room today waiting for my D. There was a catalog for kayakers and rafters. They had an assortment of different bags that are waterproof that you can actually use the phone through.
The bags are made by Aquapac the site nrsweb.com</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone for their suggestions - I have several options it seems like.</p>
<p>I started out this afternoon running errands… my first stop was Best Buy. I thought since they sell cell phones and accessories, maybe they’d have something (I have some credit/gift cards with the store). Less than two minutes into the store my answer was no, they don’t stock anything like that, but an hour and a half later, I walked out with a new Blackjack (like a Blackberry). So tomorrow I will try to tackle the job of the waterproof housing unit without such expensive distractions. We do have a kayak/boating store not far from here, so I may try them first.</p>
<p>teriwtt : I had a Blackjack till yesterday when I took an unexpected dip in a creek chasing DH’s king salmon -( BTW wish I had your smoker) - Anyway - turns out Blackjacks are very sensitive to ANY moisture. AT&T Service Center told me that Blackjack innards have been known to fry from being exposed to minimal moisture - like from sweat pant pockets after a workout. Hope you have insurance. I didn’t and cause damage was moisture related the warranty is void. Back to my old razor - fortunately the SIM card was still good.</p>
<p>crabbylady, yes, I got the insurance! It covers everything except loss, with no deductible.</p>
<p>D1 got a Blackberry today and their insurance program is slightly different; it covers everything, including theft, but there’s a one time deductible of $125. And her insurance rate is about a buck less a month than mine. Hopefully these are safety measures, and neither one of us will have to use them.</p>
<p>Got distracted by more shopping today, but did pick up a dry pack at Sports Authority. I need to do a dry run (no pun intended) with something that won’t be a loss if it gets wet before I use it for the cell phone, though. Sounds like you should have had a dry pack at the creek!</p>
<p>I know this is hard for many to believe, but I don’t eat much seafood or fish… just shrimp, crab and king crab. But H and D1 love salmon and we keep the cedar planks around for them to use with salmon in The Big Green Egg. It’s probably their favorite meal.</p>
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