[pct-l] Dry bag for cell phone

[Bill Burge]

Ziplock.

If it gets tired, new ziplock.

Even tired isn't a real problem.  You only need it to be fully waterproof if it gets submerged.  If your pack gets submerged, you got problems.  If a large platypus breaks in your pack and floods your liner, you're probably OK with "mostly" waterproof.

Also, be aware, most electronics will be fine if they get wet (just water, Dr Pepper is another issue! ;-) IF you keep them turned OFF, remove the battery, and dry them slowly and COMPLETELY.  (The "COMPLETELY" is the part most people get wrong.)

Also be aware, most modern portable devices include a water sensor.  Just in case you want to take it in for warranty repairs and say "I don't know what happened.  It just stopped working..."

BillB


On Jun 3, 2010, at 9:27 PM, giniajim wrote:

> Do folks use a dry sack for their cell phones.  I haven't been, just counted on keeping my pack dry, but starting to rethink.  I guess a zip lock would do as well as anything.  Any thoughts? 
> Thnx!
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