Phone and VHF Radio Cases
Out on the water it is important to have a means of communication if it all goes pear shaped. A phone in a waterproof case is good insurance but don't risk your expensive phone!
Waterproof phone cases such as Aquapac and Overboard are rated as submersible to certain depths for a period of time (see individual listings for the IP rating).
There are also cases specifically for VHF radios that accommodate the antenna.
Your GPS (although it may have a waterproof rating) may also benefit from some extra protection - depending on model they will fit in Aquapac 358, 368 or a smaller VHF case for models with the bigger aerial.
Aquapac also make a wide variety of cases for other items such as insulin pumps - if you have a particular requirement contact us.
Tips:
- We are out on the water a lot so our cases get a good workout - we actually replace them after 6 months of constant use. They then get used for storing keys, cards or other items, stashed in the day hatch for extra protection.
- When not in use store your phone case closed, so it is not flexing on the hinge line.
- Always check the seal for grains of sand or salt crystals.
Size Guide (if your phone is in a case take this into account when choosing - see measurements in individial listings):
- Micro – Fits phones 120mm/4.7in tall, 75mm/3in wide. iPhone 4 and other small phones.
- Mini – Fits phones 140mm/5.5in tall, 75mm/3in wide. iPhone SE, 5, 5S, 5C; Google Nexus 5; Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini; and other phones that are the same size
- Small – Fits phones 150mm/6in tall, 100mm/4in wide. Fits iPhone 6, 7, 8, X, XR and XS, Pixel, Galaxy S range etc.
- Plus – Fits phones 160mm/6.5in tall, 100mm/4in wide. Fits iPhone 6 Plus, 7 Plus and 8 Plus and other plus size phones like Huawei P20; Samsung Galaxy Note etc.
- PlusPlus – Fits phones 171mm/6.7in tall, 110mm/4.3in wide. Fits larger phones with Heavy Duty bumper cases such as Otterbox, or phones with an extra battery booster as well.
Useful to know
- Functional in extreme conditions, desert or arctic conditions
- Fingerprint Recognition (e.g. Touch ID) won’t work through the Aquapac – you will have to enter your passcode
- Face Recognition (e.g. FaceID) software will work as normal in this Aquapac
- Some phones have rather sharp edges. We recommend the use of a thin bumper case which will protect both phone and case