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Keeping Your Phone Charged and Dry on the Water

Published October 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Which Phone Protection Fits You?Match the gear to how you use the water.Floating PouchCheapest, fits any phoneSeals out splashes anddunksFloats so a drop staysupRugged CaseAlways-on protectionFits one phone modelFor folks on the wateroftenDry Bag KitHome for bank and cablesKeeps keys and walletdryClip it to the boat
Pick the protection that matches your day.
Getting Your Phone Ready to LaunchFive quick steps before you leave the dock.1Charge the phone and power bank the night before↓2Seal the phone in its pouch and clip the lanyard↓3Download the lake map so it works offline↓4Pack the power bank and cables in the dry bag↓5Clip the dry bag to the boat before you launch
Run through these every trip at the ramp.

Your phone is your camera, your map, your fish finder, and your lifeline to help, all in one pocket-sized thing. On the water, it faces three enemies at once: water, a long drop, and a battery that fades in the sun. The good news is that a few inexpensive items solve almost all of it. This guide walks you through keeping your phone safe, dry, and charged from the launch ramp to the dock.

Cost
Free — no purchase needed
Time
About 20–30 minutes
Difficulty
Beginner-friendly · one step at a time
Bill's hotline
(330) 200-8042

Your phone is your camera, your map, your fish finder, and your lifeline to help, all in one pocket-sized thing. On the water, it faces three enemies at once: water, a long drop, and a battery that fades in the sun. The good news is that a few inexpensive items solve almost all of it. This guide walks you through keeping your phone safe, dry, and charged from the launch ramp to the dock.

What's inside this guide

The printable PDF walks through 25 short chapters, in plain language. It also includes at-a-glance pictures.

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