Is there a rugged carrying case with zipper for Samsung Galaxy S5? I have a gym bag with me in the gym and I keep the phone in this bag in a small failry rugged plastic box just in case I accidentally drop some weights or for example water bottle to it. However, while it is easy to put and take out the phone from this plastic box, I would prefer a similar rugged case with zipper if there is something like that around.
PS. I don't use the phone in the gym and it is in silent mode. Phone is with me simply because lockers in locker room are not very secure.
In the end I bought a Pelican micro case.
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Hi all,
I like many other here seem to have more then one case for our phone. This is quite normal imo as some times I/we want them to be heavy duty, some times I/we want them slim to none,and other times maybe just ghost armor or body armor or the like.
Though I and I'm sure you like to pack and use a near naked phone and this phone is slippery when alone in a pocket like a jean jacket breast pocket. It poses risks to me to be packed alone, too thin to remember through heavier clothing and too slippery to navigate daily life, at least for myself as I won't pack it in my pants, ever.
So now, you bend over to a tie shoe, next thing you know you're mailing your phone off to HTC for a screen replacement. Not good and not productive to a happy guys travels.
Here is my answer, a slip case, took me awhile to find one locally, but I did an grabbed it as its on sale for $20.
I like it a lot, it holds phone inside with a mini flap with neodymium magnets, the inside is not the most plush though it shouldn't scratch a phone if kept clean and you use a screen protector.
I have a Seidio Active, love it, but is hard to pocket an draws lint like a magnet.
Same with my HTC Gel case, love it but again hard to pocket and keep clean.
Hard cases are nice, but usually leave a part unprotected so this is my new daily driver case.
A bonus the case comes with a easy lift by pulling up on flap lifts phone up out of case so you don't have to pull whole case from pocket to get phone. If it's in case and out of your pocket, a flip of the flap and the phone will slide out like it was greased lightning.
If it goes in easy, you know, it's going to, come out easy.
Hope you like it
WR
http://ca.crackberry.com/tech-21-universal-vertical-leather-pocket-pouch-no-clip/4A185A10495.htm
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So my plan was to get the slimmest case I could for Verizon note 4. On my note 3 I had the incipio feather case (loved it-although little protection).
Got my note 4 and no readily available cases. Went naked for a week. Ordered the spigen thin fit (incipio feather not available?).
Got it (no mic hole issues as it is open on bottom). It is a bit slippery but is exactly like feather case. Very very annoying how ever-increasing does squeak when put pressure on sides - clearly mold only 95% accurate...
Now this is the slimmest case out there.... And I am so missing carrying this phone naked. The Samsung back feels so grippy and nice. Amazing how even this thin case adds noticeable bulk.
Starting to get contaminated with "this thin fit case doesn't protect much anyway.....
This phone naked is the bomb. Anyone routinely not case phone and have success.? I saw someone yesterday with note 3 looked like a banged up car on sides. Slapped the spigen back on. Hahaha
As an aside, waiting for the official Samsung protective cover - may be a good solution. But, sold out on Samsung site..... Anyone have this one? No video reviews that I can find.
For the squeaking, just put strips of masking or electrical tape on both sides of the inside of the case. Silly that you have to do anything, but this is a solution.
Erm ... not really.
Can anyone give some advice about a belt case/holster?
I'm thinking on the lines of this type http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00OHFTPXM/ a horizontal case.
But, this don't usually last that long.
So, I was thinking about http://www.amazon.co.uk/Urvoix-Case-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00S6DQ37W/ a vertical canvas style.
But, I'm unsure using it with a belt and in vertical orientation would it just get in the way, sitting down, driving etc?
I'll probably be buying a case for the phone too.
Any advice please.
Thank you
I used to use belt holsters and cases but problem is this phone is so big the cases look like fanny packs Lol.
With that out of the way, I think the horizontal holders are better for when you sit down.
I'm using a Seidio CAPSA exoskeleton holster in horizontal orientation, with a UAG case. They fit perfectly together. If you search the forums someone on here has posted photos of this combination. If you rotate it to vertical it does get in the way a little when sitting down, so I use it horizontal.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-capsa-touchview-holster-p/hl4ssgt4ast.htm
DarkManX4lf said:
I used to use belt holsters and cases but problem is this phone is so big the cases look like fanny packs Lol.
With that out of the way, I think the horizontal holders are better for when you sit down.
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Kinsman-UK said:
I'm using a Seidio CAPSA exoskeleton holster in horizontal orientation, with a UAG case. They fit perfectly together. If you search the forums someone on here has posted photos of this combination. If you rotate it to vertical it does get in the way a little when sitting down, so I use it horizontal.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-capsa-touchview-holster-p/hl4ssgt4ast.htm
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Thank you both very much
I use an Otterbox Defender w/holster & don't have any issues sitting down w/ the phone in the landscape/horizon mode. I do take the phone off my belt in the car to use my Craig's Docks car dock/mount. I think your physique has a lot to do with the comfort of the phone when seated. I also have a horizontal nylon belt pouch I got from Amazon that fits the phone with the Defender case but I've never used it because I've had no problems with the Defender's holster. The nylon pouch would be very useful if you're in a warm climate & it's raining & you're outside a lot.
One thing I really like about the Defender holster is it allows the phone to be placed in the screen out position so I can see/use the screen when it's clipped on my belt (it's of course less protection than screen in but for me the functionality outweighs that). I do agree that the size of the N4 looks like you've got a tablet on your belt, it does look ridiculous but it is what it is.
The Defender is a high quality precision made case IMO and if you buy one online make sure you buy it either directly from Otterbox or directly from Amazon (not a third party reseller) as counterfeiting is rampant with them. Also you have to remove the included plastic screen protector & use something else for clarity & to prevent the constant dirt that accumulates through the opening for the home key w/ the installed screen protector.
I haven't used the exact same one that you listed, but I used a very similar design holster for my gs1 and that fake pleather material wore out pretty quick by the belt area. I can't believe I paid $15 for that. If you want to go vertical, I personally recommend it on the side. Would interfere if worn near the front. Out of those 2, I would say the nylon holster would last longer because of the 1000d cordura nylon, but I can't speak for the overall quality. The stitching might be shoddy and stuff could fall apart easily.
I used the supcase beetle case with holster, but the case and holster broke. The case could not take a huge impact. I wore the holster on my side horizontally and broke the belt clip getting out of the car. I am currently using a cheap otterbox defender type case with holster.
mty msi said:
I use an Otterbox Defender w/holster & don't have any issues sitting down w/ the phone in the landscape/horizon mode. I do take the phone off my belt in the car to use my Craig's Docks car dock/mount. I think your physique has a lot to do with the comfort of the phone when seated. I also have a horizontal nylon belt pouch I got from Amazon that fits the phone with the Defender case but I've never used it because I've had no problems with the Defender's holster. The nylon pouch would be very useful if you're in a warm climate & it's raining & you're outside a lot.
One thing I really like about the Defender holster is it allows the phone to be placed in the screen out position so I can see/use the screen when it's clipped on my belt (it's of course less protection than screen in but for me the functionality outweighs that). I do agree that the size of the N4 looks like you've got a tablet on your belt, it does look ridiculous but it is what it is.
The Defender is a high quality precision made case IMO and if you buy one online make sure you buy it either directly from Otterbox or directly from Amazon (not a third party reseller) as counterfeiting is rampant with them. Also you have to remove the included plastic screen protector & use something else for clarity & to prevent the constant dirt that accumulates through the opening for the home key w/ the installed screen protector.
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I haven't used the exact same one that you listed, but I used a very similar design holster for my gs1 and that fake pleather material wore out pretty quick by the belt area. I can't believe I paid $15 for that. If you want to go vertical, I personally recommend it on the side. Would interfere if worn near the front. Out of those 2, I would say the nylon holster would last longer because of the 1000d cordura nylon, but I can't speak for the overall quality. The stitching might be shoddy and stuff could fall apart easily.
I used the supcase beetle case with holster, but the case and holster broke. The case could not take a huge impact. I wore the holster on my side horizontally and broke the belt clip getting out of the car. I am currently using a cheap otterbox defender type case with holster.
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Awesomes x2 Thank you
I think we can close this one now, if needed :good:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung...-kickstand-combo-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgt4k-bk.htm
iv been using the seido surface for about 6-7 months now and its still working great, spring on the holster still seems as strong as brand new, and its pretty slim compared to the other case+holster combos. it provides plenty of protection, iv dropped my phone at least 10 times since november, each time onto hard surface floors from about waist high (im 5 foot 11), and each time i remove the case to see what damage i caused and surprised to see that my phone itself still it perfect cosmetic condition. no scratches or scuffs anywhere on the edges or corners. phone sits pretty snug into the clip, it has NEVER came off on its own. if something were to go wrong with this case ill definitely buy another one.
Read my thread about Seidio & buying form their online store.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/accessories/dont-want-to-buy-seidios-webstore-t3036913
I have to initiate a chargeback w/ the bank that issued the credit card I used to get a refund. Seidio refunded zero.
Seido's online store is a joke if you have a problem w/ one of their products. By far the worst experience I've ever had purchasing online.
The Surface is a decent case but completely overpriced. Only reason I got one was to turn into the Surface w/ holster which was complete garbage, both the case & the holster. Everytime I moved the phone fell off the beltclip, is was unusable. And yes, I did have the case locked to the beltclip.
For the price Seidio charges for the Surface it should have rocker switch covers at a bare minimum. You can spend a fraction of the cost of a Surface & get a far nicer case.
Best Buy sells the Surface as their Platinum series at half the price Seidio charges.
IMO Seidio = garbage.
Maxpedition
Ever since I starting using tactical pouches with my iPhone 5s, I have continued to do so with my Note 4. I use Maxpedition pouches, as they are made of 1050d ballistic nylon. They are quite excellent.|
When I'm at work, during my food vendering stuff, I use their TC-3 pouch. However, I rock their leg pouch for any other events. Since I run around with no case on my phone except for the leg pouch and the small pouch that my phone and cards slip in, I am quite pleased with the setup. Excellent durability and I can carry my expensive IEMs, wallet, phone, and a couple extras with no problem.
Thank you all for the additional post and information
After a lot of head scratching I ordered the vertical case (2nd link in my OP).
I'll use it as a starting point and try other cases once I get my Note 4 through the post.
If anyone is looking for a belt holster style carrying case, this is one that I got a few weeks back:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H2K0M58/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So far it's worked very well for me. I keep the Incipio Battery Pack on all the time on my phone and it fits just beautifully in this case. Just about the perfect size to easy in, easy out with the battery pack on it. Not very expensive either. The material is appears to be good quality.
I was even able to fit the phone with the JBL speaker mod on it in the case, though that was a tight fit.
There are two negatives worth noting:
1. It's big! Well, obviously it has to be cause it's a big (ie, tall) phone so it looks a little large on your hip. If having something big and heavyish on your hip is going to bug you, then don't get it.
2. I'm not thrilled with the clip... It's strong enough, but it doesn't hold as tightly as I'd like. This makes it easy to get the case on and off your belt... but a little too easy. A couple of times I've pulled the whole case off when just trying to get my phone out. And at least once when I was sitting in a deep couch for a while my normal movement while seated moved the case enough up the belt that when I stood up the case fell off my belt. (It's possible I just one a case with a belt clip that isn't as tight as it normally should be.)
Thanks for the review! Couple questions...
Is it long enough, that without a mod attached, the phone will fit with a case on it? In particular I was thinking of the bumper.
I work on trucks for a living. Having it slide off my belt would be annoying. Do the clips have enough space, that were I to glue them down, I'd be able to slide a belt through them?
Never mind, I see it has loops.
How well has it held up, since you've purchased it?
Just to let you know...the Incipio Performance Level 4 cases come with a holster as well. And they're not bulky like the OtterBox Defender series.
As a follow up, the AGOZ holster is great! At first I thought the clip was overkill, and contemplated removing it, but in unison with the loops, it firmly holds the holster where I want it. I use it all week long at work, since I work on trucks, and want the most protection possible, without the Otterbox bulk in hand.
I did look at the Incipio holster, but it looked awkward used in the horizontal position. I did purchase their bumper, which I love. On weekends, I use the Seidio Dilex Pro holster for the Galaxy Note 5, recommended on another forum. It's a perfect holster in combination with the bumper, and allows for any mod to be used.
I just want a simple clip holster that works with the back panel that came with the phone. No bumper, no case... Just a belt clip.
No where to be found.
I use this sometimes. Works fine with the style shell or Incipio battery pack. It has a nice sturdy metal clip that allows the case to rotate.
Turtleback Vertical Ballistic Nylon Holster Pouch Extended - Fits Samsung Galaxy S5 with Otterbox - Metal Belt Clip - Magnetic Flap Closure - Made in https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KO8LFPM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_oCoqdZ6G7QI1N
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I bought this 3 years ago. It will fit any phone, phone/mod out there. I got tired of snapping off the otterbox holster clips getting in and out of the car.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DZPBXM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
How do you carry your V20 (besides pants pocket or jacket pocket)?
Mine's on my waist in a belt clip (6PU-GLYD) which works with the Spigen case I have.
How does everyone else carry theirs?
Looking for another idea. Thanks!
baldybill said:
How do you carry your V20 (besides pants pocket or jacket pocket)?
Mine's on my waist in a belt clip (6PU-GLYD) which works with the Spigen case I have.
How does everyone else carry theirs?
Looking for another idea. Thanks!
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This is by far the oddest discussion i have ever thing in here LOL!
Wi also do the clip holster that brought my zizo cover. it is pretty convenient. a little bulky though but convenient.
baldybill said:
How do you carry your V20 (besides pants pocket or jacket pocket)?
Mine's on my waist in a belt clip (6PU-GLYD) which works with the Spigen case I have.
How does everyone else carry theirs?
Looking for another idea. Thanks!
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I have the same setup. I tried just a pocket for a while but always seems like I'm taking it out of my pocket when I sit.
The holster is nice quick and easy access. Also not too obtrusive.
pistacios said:
I have the same setup. I tried just a pocket for a while but always seems like I'm taking it out of my pocket when I sit.
The holster is nice quick and easy access. Also not too obtrusive.
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Thanks.
Do you clip yours on your belt? or front pocket?
Clipped in my waistband/belt, horizontally. As shown here for example:
I have a similar setup, with a few different parts. My V20 is in an Otterbox Defender case, but since its own holster/belt clip could eventually break, I use a leather pouch made by Turtleback instead. I've been using these pouches (they come in many different sizes with both vertical and horizontal layouts) with several of my older phones for years, and they've been rock-solid. They're a bit pricey (I used to get them for around $25–30 but now the prices are higher) but barely seem to show any signs of wear and tear over the years.
I usually clip it on my belt above the right front pocket in a horizontal position with the opening magnetic flap facing left. I'm left-handed, so I pull out the phone the same way I probably would for a sword. One interesting thing about taking it out of the pouch is that about half the time, the V20 can unlock itself if the Quick Cover case option is on and any secure lock for the lock screen is off.
If it gets too bulky when I'm in a tight space, then I just put the whole thing in my front right pocket with the flap hanging out, as shown in the second photo.
Usually in a pocket. On my bike, it goes in a pocket in my rack bag. In the car, it goes on a magnetic vent mount. It's got a case and a screen protector, so I don't handle it with kid gloves.