Can anyone think of a way to waterproof my G2 for a 5k I'm going to run in two weeks? Since there was a 30% chance of rain this morning, I ran without it, but I'd really like to find a way to run with it, as the CardioTrainer app is going to help me keep track of distance, speed, etc. I keep it in a utility belt from Amphipod if that helps. I'm just afraid of losing a significant investment if it starts to sprinkle. Well, given that I need headphones to hear it talking to me, maybe it's unwise to have headphones in a sprinkle anyway-- shucks. Any advice? If I don't hear any good ideas, my default plan will be to leave it at home if the chance of rain is > 10%. (I had a 10% chance of waking from my coma 4 years ago-- 10% HAPPENS)
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looking for help with waterproofing ideas for a jog
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chimphappyhour
Android Enthusiast
Heh! This will be easy. First, let's get your headphones situated. Sony makes a series of sports headphones that should survive pretty well. I've had mine for a couple years and they've survived buckets of sweat while running on 100F+ days mixed with overhead dousings from my water bottle.
Ok, now for the phone. Grab a ziplock bag and stick your phone in it with the opening of the bag at the bottom. The headphone cord should come out down there and you can zip the bag up to just where the cord comes out. I suggest making that point be off to one side. If you have space to double roll the zipper end of the bag, go for it. If you can't roll it twice, don't fret. The roll is just extra protection but not 100% necessary. Now place the ziplock bag and phone into your amphipod.
One extra thing you do at this point is to make sure that the headphone cord is leading water away from the inside of the belt and that opening it is coming through. An old climbing trick it to make sure your rope has a loop hanging below your bivy ledge before entering it. Water will flow to the lowest point on a cord or rope before dropping off. So let the cord be loose.
You should be good with just a ziplock bag and decent sports headphones. The advantage of the ziplock bag is that your screen will still work through it so if you need to take it out to do something, you can. I've run quite a bit in the rain with a phone in a bag like this and it survives just fine. You just have to make sure you replace the ziplock bag every so often when it looks like it is getting worn.
Ok, now for the phone. Grab a ziplock bag and stick your phone in it with the opening of the bag at the bottom. The headphone cord should come out down there and you can zip the bag up to just where the cord comes out. I suggest making that point be off to one side. If you have space to double roll the zipper end of the bag, go for it. If you can't roll it twice, don't fret. The roll is just extra protection but not 100% necessary. Now place the ziplock bag and phone into your amphipod.
One extra thing you do at this point is to make sure that the headphone cord is leading water away from the inside of the belt and that opening it is coming through. An old climbing trick it to make sure your rope has a loop hanging below your bivy ledge before entering it. Water will flow to the lowest point on a cord or rope before dropping off. So let the cord be loose.
You should be good with just a ziplock bag and decent sports headphones. The advantage of the ziplock bag is that your screen will still work through it so if you need to take it out to do something, you can. I've run quite a bit in the rain with a phone in a bag like this and it survives just fine. You just have to make sure you replace the ziplock bag every so often when it looks like it is getting worn.
Bob Maxey
Android Expert
Do you have mad machinist skills? I recall something National Geographic did. They milled a duplicate of an Arriflex, heated the aluminum, and dipped it in liquid PVC. Then they slit the PVC coating, pulled out the core, and applied a heavy duty waterproof zipper.
Try that.
Or as Chimphappyhour suggested, purchase a package on Ziploc Brand Android Polymer Cellphone Waterproof Cases; they come in a assorted sized and cost you a few dollars per box. Use the extras for granola bars.
Try that.
Or as Chimphappyhour suggested, purchase a package on Ziploc Brand Android Polymer Cellphone Waterproof Cases; they come in a assorted sized and cost you a few dollars per box. Use the extras for granola bars.
Bob Maxey
Android Expert
Oh yeah, and Bob, I forgot to answer your question about my mad machinist skills, or lack thereof. I get baffled by my MICROWAVE. 'Nuff said? If you ever see me with a screwdriver in my hand, RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN.
But you can learn. Computers make it effortless. Amused that OC Choppers is given the credit for manufacturing wheels and the robot is forgotten. We will start you off slowly and go from there. All you need is a nice Hurco VM10U so start practicing and see me later.