Best protection for iPhone 3GS that is not Otterbox Defender?

Golddust · Feb 27, 2011

Gonna buy a 3GS on Friday and wondering what is the slimmest protection possible while providing good resistance. I bought my mom a 3GS for Christmas and we got her a defender so she can just throw it in her purse or it can be dropped (already dropped twice hard). But since I already carry a few things for my EDC I need something that will slip in and out of my pocket. Any suggestions?

Ben B · Feb 27, 2011

Why wrap a brick around a phone. I like the Incipio products. The Feather is great if you carry in your pocket. The others may offer more protection.

http://www.myincipio.com/iPhone-3G-3GS-Cases-Accessories/iPhone-3G-3GS-Cases-Accessories.asp

RevDevil · Feb 27, 2011

Nice belt sheath made from leather would work well too. I don;t like to carry my phone in my pocket anymore.

cb4life_30 · Feb 27, 2011

The otterbox commuter is great for pocket carry. I have one for my Droid phone and it works great.

macdo · Feb 28, 2011

I have a Speck Candy Shell, bit of rubbery resilience for bounce - hard shell outer so it slips smoothly into my pocket.

A_Blade_Afficionado · Feb 28, 2011

Have you tried the Defender with the belt clip? I've found that it's more comfortable on my belt that any case has ever been in my pocket.

Matteo Escobar · Mar 1, 2011

This is pretty sick...

http://www.grovemade.com/products/plain-iphone-4-case

BASR · Mar 6, 2011

I like the Magpul iPhone cases. They are inexpensive, made from good materials, sick-looking, and are from Magpul! What could be better?

Iron City · Mar 6, 2011

I have an iFrogz case that has been great. May want to check them out.

Had no idea Magpul made cases though.. those are nize!

Crewdawg · Mar 10, 2011

I have the Mareware "SportShell™ Convertible for iPhone 3G/3GS" and love it! Check out the smaller thumbnails below the sportsband accessory pic. It converts easily and quickly to clip/stand, smooth back, or sportsband depending on what I'm wearing/doing. Excellent tactile feel to the case and it has protected it well thru a couple of drops in the kitchen (tile floor).

http://www.marware.com/iphone-cases/iphone-3gs-cases