Originally Posted By BrianLe
I don't think you need to get a particularly rugged (and thus heavy) case. I've done two long distance trips with my smartphone in a neoprene case on a pack strap, and had no problems as a result. I just put the phone inside a snack-sized ziplock when it's wet out, and took reasonable care along the way.


The Rugged isn't very heavy. Basically you have the Innocase Surface II case (for everyday use) which is very thin that fits over the back of the phone. On top of that goes a Silicone skin that creates a pretty good seal over the ports of the phone, and then a plastic skeleton piece that goes over that and protects the corners of the phone. Then you snap the phone screen-first into a holster (that fits wide utility belts) and you have pretty good protection.