smartphone cases....

[markgraumlich]

want recommendations for *waterproof* cases for a Samsung S5....

my niece says Lifeproof.... wanted opinions from outdoor people.

thanks

[Liljoe]

I say lifeproof. I've used mine to take pictures underwater with my iPhone and it works great.

[1hook]

I have a life proof for my I phone... I highly recommend it. I've never dropped it in the creek but I have dropped it in the toilet! I also take it in the shower with me daily to listen to music and what not. I don't think you can go wrong with a life proof. I'm not sure what depth they are rated water proof to, you'd have to do some research on that

[CharlaineC]

Life proof. cant beat them

[billyspey]

Lifeproof nuud !

[jeffnles1]

Lifeproof does what it says it will do.

Only problems I had with mine:
1) voice was muffled. My hearing isn't too good to start with (too many years as a musician and target shooter).
2) people said I sounded like I was talking from inside a can.

There is a piece of GorTex (or some similar material) that covers the microphones and speakers.

I ended up giving it to a friend and going back to the Otter Box case. The Otter Box is not a waterproof case and I have dry box that floats when I am on my boat.

Jeff

[sagefisher]

I carry my phone in a holster on my belt, no waterproofing at all. But then, I don't wear it when I am on the water. It is turned off and in a sealed quart freezer bag inside my gear bag, just in case I do need a phone. Now then, my camera is a different story. I have a Pentax GPS WG-II waterproof/shockproof camera. That is always with me on the river, ready for instant photo taking.

Larry ---sagefisher---

[jszymczyk]

I've had my S5 in a LifeProof since it came out of the box in the store.

I agree with Jeff's comments above- it does cut down a bit on volume, and I have to have it in just the right spot on my ear. Also I've had a couple comments saying that my voice sounds a bit muffled, but not sure I can blame that totally on the case. IMO if you put your phone in situations where it might get abused, it's the best case out there right now.