I like the rugged protective cases that will protect my phone from daily life and occasional drops. I’m OK with a slight bit of added bulk and a few extra ounces of weight. I’ve gone through four Otterbox Defender iPhone cases (3GS, 4, and 4S) and I’m through with them. The silicone outer layer only lasts 10-11 months as it slowly falls apart, loses its elasticity, tares, and won’t stay on the polycarbonate inner layer. After going through three Otterbox Defender iPhone cases in as many years I’ve gone Ballistic…. Ballistic Hard Core (HC) that is. Two plus years and still going strong, best case and belt clip I’ve ever owned. The only downside, it’s not waterproof. The waterproof cases I’ve seen are either too flimsy or too bulky/heavy for my liking. Not here to bash just hoping to help.
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Do the research, find out what works for you.
Rugged
Lunatik – Taktik https//www.lunatik.com/products/taktik-5
Griffin – Survivor http//store.griffintechnology.com/iphone/iphone-5/survivor-iphone5
The Joy Factory – StormCruiser http//www.thejoyfactory.com/product/MVB101
Trident – Kraken A.M.S. http//www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/kraken-ams-case-apple-iphone-5.aspx
Seidio – CONVERT http//www.seidioonline.com/apple-iphone-5-convert-value-pack-black-p/bd5-hkr4iph 5-bk.htm
RokForm – Rokshield v3 http//www.rokform.com/cart/Rokshield-v3-iPhone5-Case.html
Gumdrop – Drop Tech http//www.gumdropcases.com/iphone-5-cases.html
Case-Mate – Tank http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-4-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-4-4S-Tank-Cases.asp
Case-Mate – Tough Xtreme http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Tough-Xtreme-Cases.as p
Cygnett – Workmate http://us.cygnett.com/iphone/iphone-5th-gen/dark-olive-green-and-black-workmate- case-for-iphone-5.html
Waterproof
LifeProof http//www.lifeproof.com/shop/cases/iphone-5-black/?path=TopNav
The Joy Factory – RainBallet http//www.thejoyfactory.com/product/ABD106
Pelican – i1015 Micro Case http://www.pelican-case.com/i1015.html
iGills – http://www.igills.com/
Otterbox – Armor http://www.otterbox.com/armor-series/armor-series,default,pg.html?confirm
InnoPocket – Amphibian http://www.innopocket.com/product.php?productid=16350&cat=478&page=1
driSuit – http://www.mydrisuit.com/
Grace Digital – Eco Pod http://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/eco-pod-p-158.html
Case Marine – http://www.casemarine.net/
iOttie – Waterproof Skin http://iottie.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?P=S
Seal Shield – http://www.sealshield.com/sealshields.html
Liquopel (watersafe) http://www.liquipel.com/
Screen Protector
ZAGG – invisibleSHIELD