Travelling can be a lot of fun. Breaking your phone during the vacation of your life? Not so much.
When preparing for your next trip, packing the perfect phone case to keep your little electronic assistant safe from harm should be a priority.
To help you decide which one fits your lifestyle, we prepared a list of the top six factors to consider when selecting a case that can withstand the elements—anytime, anywhere.
1. Water Protection
One of the standard protective measures you need for your phone is against water.
Finding an entirely waterproof case can be challenging, so your best bet is to aim for water resistance, as it offers well-rounded protection against the elements. This should be your priority if you’ll spend a lot of time around beaches, pools, and other bodies of water, but it’s also necessary against rain and snow.
If you need protection against complete water immersion, you should consider cases with an official IP rating that certifies them as such.
2. Shock Absorption and Impact Resistance
Another standard measure is a combination of shock absorption and impact resistance, which means protecting your device against falls, hits, and other accidental impacts that it might receive.
The goal is to keep your screen from cracking and your internal components from detaching or breaking. The best materials to ensure this are silicone and TPU, which are resistant yet flexible enough to spread the shock and reduce its impact.
Other measures you can check for are reinforced corners, layered designs, and cushioned insides. For extreme travellers and outdoor experts, military-grade cases can combine these technologies for ultimate protection.
3. Dust Protection
Sand, dirt, and dust can be deadly for your devices without you noticing, creating long-term damage with just a little bit of exposure.
There are varying degrees of dust protection available on the market, with the aforementioned IP rating certifying the credibility of the cases that provide the highest levels of security.
The main thing to look for is the inclusion of dust plugs, as they will seal your ports, speakers, and microphones to keep dust from getting inside the phone. Likewise, some cases offer a sealed design that isolates the phone from the environment.
4. Scratch Protection
Few things are more intensely annoying than a big scratch on your phone screen. And travelling involves moving your phone alongside many things that could cause long-term damage.
You should invest in a screen protector made of tempered glass or plastic film to ensure your phone remains scratch-free. Full-coverage cases or flip covers can also add extra protection to the screen, and those with raised bezels around the screen can keep the screen from touching any surface.
If you want the case itself to be scratch-free, opt for materials like carbon fibre or aluminium.
5. Comfort and Weight
While protecting your phone is a priority, you shouldn’t neglect comfort. After all, you’ll be holding your device quite often, so you must ensure your grip is secure and comfortable.
What should you focus on? Non-slip surfaces with texture or even a PopSocket for a safer grip.
You should also consider weight. The safest cases—those with military-grade protection against countless types of damage—tend to be the heaviest. In contrast, lightweight cases can offer a degree of security that is perhaps not all-encompassing. As such, you should consider that when choosing.
6. Style
While it may not be essential to ensure the safety of your phone during a trip, there is no use buying something you don’t like, right?
Pick a phone case with a design, colour, and style that fits you and makes you happy—after all, you’ll be using it a lot.
Luckily, highly protective cases nowadays don’t have to be boring-looking. They come in all shapes and sizes, so you should be able to find something that speaks to your aesthetics without sacrificing practicality.
Now it’s easier than ever to travel in safety and style—why don’t you give it a go?
