00:00Okay, so last summer I watched a friend drop his brand new phone straight into the ocean off the
00:04side of a kayak, and let me tell you, that sound still haunts me. So I went down a rabbit
00:09hole
00:09testing waterproof phone pouches, and I rounded up the five best ones I could find, with the best
00:14deals I've come across. If you're heading to the beach, the lake, or anywhere near water this
00:19season, stick around, because one of these could genuinely save you a thousand bucks.
00:24First up is the floating waterproof phone pouch with the extra storage compartment,
00:28and honestly, this is the one I keep reaching for. It's a two-in-one design, so you've got your
00:34phone in the clear window and then a whole separate dry pocket for your cash, hotel keycard, and
00:39sunglasses. It fits phones up to 7.5 inches, so even the big Pro Max models slide right in.
00:46It's $89.80, which is the priciest one here, but nearly 5,000 people have bought it and it's sitting
00:52at a perfect 5-star rating. That's not an accident. If you kayak or paddleboard regularly, this is the
01:00buy-it-once option. Next is the PVC waterproof drybag phone pouch, and this is the budget-friendly
01:06workhorse of the group. Nothing fancy going on here, it's a simple roll-and-clip drybag built for
01:12floating, swimming, boating, pool days, all of it. What I like is that it actually floats when it's
01:18sealed, so if it slips out of your hand it just bobs there waiting for you. At $34.50 with
01:24over
01:244,800 sold and a solid 4.7 rating, this is the one I toss in a beach bag and
01:29not think twice about.
01:31Great if you want protection without overthinking it. Third, we've got the 2L-5L PVC swimming
01:38waterproof bag, and this one's for people who need to protect more than just a phone. You get to pick
01:43your size, the 2L for phone, wallet and keys, or the 5L if you want a shirt and a towel
01:49in there too.
01:50It's rated for trekking, rafting, surfing, boating, basically anything that gets wet.
01:56It's $69.92 with a 4.9 rating from over 4,800 buyers. If you do river trips or multi
02:04-day outdoor
02:04stuff, the extra capacity is absolutely worth the jump in price. Coming in at number 4, and this is the
02:11value pick of the whole video, the floating waterproof phone case with the full-view transparent window.
02:17And full-view really is the selling point. The entire front and back are clear, so your camera
02:22works properly, your touchscreen works, and you can actually shoot underwater photos instead of
02:27just praying it survives. It's got a proper seal, it floats, and it's rated for snow and rain too.
02:35$20.82. 20 bucks, 4.9 stars, almost 4,600 sold. Just buy two and give one to a friend.
02:45And rounding out the list, the TOPK waterproof phone pouch with an IPX8 rating, which is the
02:50number you actually want to look for. IPX8 means it's tested for full submersion, not just splash
02:56resistance, and TOPK is a brand that's been doing this stuff for a while, so you're getting real quality
03:01control. It floats, it fits phones under 7 inches, and it's built for vacation and beach use where you're
03:07in and out of the water all day. At $47.08 with a 4.9 rating, this is the sweet
03:13spot between price
03:14and peace of mind for most people. All 5 links are down in the description, and I've made sure they
03:20go
03:20to the best prices I could find. If this saved you from a soggy phone situation, do me a favor
03:25and hit
03:26that like button and subscribe if you want more gear breakdowns like this one. I'll see you in the next
03:31video.
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