iPhone users have access to some incredible cases from large manufactures like Griffin, Otterbox, LifeProof, and Speck. There are even those that are more unique and made out of wood, recycled aluminum, carbon fiber, and many finely crafted materials. As our buyer I’ve always wondered what goes into making a case selection. Do you simply purchase one case for everyday needs? Or maybe you buy the same case in multiple colors to match that day’s outfit? With the wide variety of sleek and slim to burly and drop-proof maybe you have a case for the different activities you engage in?
I find that no one case can serve all my needs, but that’s ok, because there is a case made for all the activities I enjoy. Most recently I went on a trip on Green River Reservoir and realized my sleek and slim case wasn’t going to cut it out on the water. I reached out to our friends at LifeProof for an answer. They recommended the Nuud for iPhone 6. For those readers that may not be familiar with LifeProof, it’s just that: life proof. Their cases are made to withstand whatever life throws at them, be it falls, water, dust, mud, etc. LifeProof has built both their Fre and Nuud cases to withstand it all be it for your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone 4/5/6. They’ll keep it safe in the most extreme conditions.
My friends use the Fre but I noticed there was one big thing missing on the Nuud: a screen protector. I quickly had a “duh moment” and realized that was the point. It used the glass on the phone to create a waterproof seal. I was skeptical to say the least. I have a 128GB iPhone 6 and am going to put it in the water? First things first, backup your iPhone! Secondly, going against all my manly instincts I read the instructions and found they included a piece to preform a water test. You need to do this. Check all the seals, place included test piece inside and seal it up. Place the case under water for thirty minutes. I took it out, and sure enough it was dry as a bone.
This still didn’t make putting my iPhone in the water any easier. After airdropping my photos to my iPad I felt confident that I wouldn’t lose anything (well, besides my iPhone). Fear not, it was a success. I’ve included some photos from my excursion. What a great case! The initial test was scary but after that I couldn’t get enough. The reservoir wasn’t as clear as a river may have been but it was still amazing to take videos and photos underwater. I also have to note that all the photos I took during the trip were taken with the case on and look great. I say that because I feared the case covering the lens would affect the photo quality. I can’t wait to get out on the river and take some more awesome photos this summer. If you’re headed out on the water this summer, be smart and protect your tech from all life can throw at it with a case from LifeProof.
