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How to waterproof your iPhone 6, Android, or any other smartphone with this cheap aLOKSAK plastic bag

posted by Victor H. / Aug 21, 2014, 9:21 AM

How to waterproof your iPhone 6, Android, or any other smartphone with this cheap aLOKSAK plastic bag

If you’ve ever searched for a decent waterproof case for your smartphone, you’ve probably stumbled upon some hundred dollar plus cases that do a good job, but that often look ridiculously large and that you’d probably never use after that few outdoor days. Why waste so much money then?

The aLOKSAK is a cheap and simple way to waterproof any device - be it a phone or a tablet. The advantages of the aLOKSAK are obvious: it’s light and easy to carry with you, and it fits all sizes and formats.

The aLOKSAK could then be used for things like underwater photography, as you get full access to the touchscreen of your phone, and if you’re trying to read in the swimming pool without risking to ruin your gadget, it’s a nice option.

Finally, the aLOKSAK is disposable and comes in batches (you can have three packs for around $8 for smaller sizes). If you need something to waterproof your device, without feeling the need to shell hundreds of dollars for a waterproof case, that might just be your option.

Buy aLOKSAK in different sizes and packages (external link)

source: Cult of Mac

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18 Comments

1. jaytai0106

Posts: 1888; Member since: Mar 30, 2011

Until the bag pop open by accident when you are underwater taking a video...

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 9:24 AM 6

2. luis.d

Posts: 354; Member since: Dec 04, 2013

*mind blown*

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 9:28 AM 1

3. Jommick

Posts: 221; Member since: Sep 10, 2013

these work pretty well in my experience:www.ziploc.com

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 9:28 AM 0

4. Antimio

Posts: 313; Member since: Nov 11, 2013

problem with those is that some are too thick and the touchscreen doesn't work properly on your inputs.

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 9:36 AM 2

14. fzacek

Posts: 2486; Member since: Jan 26, 2014

Same thing as this just much better value...

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 5:04 PM 0

5. promise7

Posts: 894; Member since: Jul 03, 2013

Did you just write an entire article about putting a phone into a plastic bag?...

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 10:24 AM 8

7. jaytai0106

I think we just read an article about a "special" plastic bag can waterproof your phone.

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 10:35 AM 1

13. GalaxyS5

Posts: 430; Member since: Aug 05, 2014

I think we just read an advertisement.

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 4:18 PM 1

6. Pattyface

Posts: 1658; Member since: Aug 20, 2014

What about fogging like many bags get under water. Heat from the phone and cool water.

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 10:26 AM 3

8. EspressoBrownie

Posts: 15; Member since: May 08, 2014

What a stupid product.

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 10:39 AM 2

9. 0xFFFF

Posts: 3806; Member since: Apr 16, 2014

I hear they are going to take this to the next level with their new product: iNUTSAK.

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 12:16 PM 0

10. Antimio

Apple will patent this in no time :]

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 12:26 PM 3

11. javy108

Posts: 1004; Member since: Jul 27, 2014

I wanna try it.

posted on Aug 21, 2014, 2:17 PM 0

12. p51d007

Posts: 705; Member since: Nov 24, 2013

LOL, a hefty/ziplock back will work just as well. Someone went to too much trouble to "design" this. Sounds like the old NASA program that spent millions, to develop an ink pen that would work in zero gravity. They showed it at some science thingy and someone asked a soviet astronaut what he thought about such breakthrough technology and they responded "we just use pencil"...