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Old 01-20-13, 03:05 PM
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Where to carry cell phone?

I just upgraded my old Blackberry to a Motorola Razr Maxx HD and it doesn't fit in the tool bag under my saddle. I could just stick it in my back jersey pocked but 3 years ago my son ruined his Blackberry by sweating so much it killed the keyboard.

What are my options?
Get a larger tool bag.
Does anyone make a sweat proof bag I can put it in?
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Put in ziplock bag and place in jersey pocket.

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Ziplock baggy with $10, in my middle pocket.
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Ziplock with cash/ID/bank card
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Lezyne caddy sack $10 https://www.citygrounds.com/lezyne/le...FQJx4AodTxQA-Q

Nice write up about it https://www.centurytraining.com/lezyn...y-sack-review/
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Ziplock with cash/ID/bank card
I'd add medical insurance card to that list too.
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Oh no...this is morphing into a "what do you carry in your jersey pocket?" thread!!

The horror...the horror...
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Originally Posted by datlas
Put in ziplock bag and place in jersey pocket.

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Oh no...this is morphing into a "what do you carry in your jersey pocket?" thread!!

The horror...the horror...
Is that worse than a where shall I carry my phone thread?
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I only look at my phone when I stop. I use the "tune belt sport belt". I like my pockets empty.

I sometimes will put it in my top tube storage bag. It takes up the whole bag....so I only put it there for shorter rides.
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Is that worse than a where shall I carry my phone thread?
Possibly. Yes. No. Wait, maybe...I can't decide!!
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Possibly. Yes. No. Wait, maybe...I can't decide!!
Start a thread to help you decide, you know you should.
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Does anyone make a sweat proof bag I can put it in?


Wow....That's like saying - "Does anyone make an electric cold storage device that I can put my beer in?"
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Wow....That's like saying - "Does anyone make an electric cold storage device that I can put my beer in?"
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Do they??

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So you can watch Netflix on rides.

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Use the smaller and lighter snack bag by zip lock. Just think of the weight savings........
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Oh no...this is morphing into a "what do you carry in your jersey pocket?" thread!!

The horror...the horror...
Yeah, didn't we just do this a month ago?
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Yeah, didn't we just do this a month ago?
We did almost everything about a month ago!!

You've been around here long enough to notice that!
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I used to put my Blackberry in a ziplock bag but it always got torn. Must of been rubbing against the tool in the saddle bag. And yes, I put a $20 and a few singles with the phone. The singles are for a snack.

I have a RoadID so no need for ID.

I guess i'll just look for a thicker baggie.

Thanks for reassuring me that the obvious answer is the best. I just thought someone made a more durable water resistanr and cushioned bag. Like made of neoprene or something.
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I used to put my Blackberry in a ziplock bag but it always got torn. Must of been rubbing against the tool in the saddle bag. And yes, I put a $20 and a few singles with the phone. The singles are for a snack.

I have a RoadID so no need for ID.

I guess i'll just look for a thicker baggie.

Thanks for reassuring me that the obvious answer is the best. I just thought someone made a more durable water resistanr and cushioned bag. Like made of neoprene or something.
Try ziplock FREEZER bags. Thicker. Or if you really want the fancy bag, you could get the Lezyne posted above.

Just get the ziplock freezer bag.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Just get the ziplock freezer bag.
Sounds like a plan.

I might get a piece of neoprene and sew it into a pocket I can slide the phone into. That will protect the screen from being scratched.

thanks guys... I guess I was over thinking it.
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Relish your freedom and self reliance. Leave it home.

I used to feel that way, but I ride in rural areas and it occurred to me that if I ever have a bad crash or severe medical issue in the middle of nowhere, the ability to call 911 might save my life.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
So you can watch Netflix on rides.
My girlfriend was getting frustrated with how loud I had the TV on so that I could hear it over my trainer. So she bought me this iPhone mount. It actually works pretty good your close enough that it's not hard to get into your movie at all.

It actually works pretty good if you listen to music while out on the road as well. Although I still use my Garmin for data.

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Relish your freedom and self reliance. Leave it home.
I used to think that until I broke a chain 40 miles away from home with no phone... or chain tool.
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