The Life Proof Case for the Samsung Galaxy S5 is almost a necessity when taking your phone out kayak fishing with you. Although the device is factory waterproof one drop could compromise that. There are many cases on the market for wireless devices but I feel the Life Proof cases are overall the best. Lets go over the pros and Cons

Pros:

• Water Proof  IP68
• Hard Shell Protection
• Works with all phone features
• Use of all buttons
• Glass Camera lens that does not distort the camera.
• Superior Sound compared to other watertight cases
• Allows you to take your smartphone anywhere

Cons:

• Makes phone thicker and larger
• Decreases volume
• No Tether Option
• Does Not Float
• No waterproof charging connection
• Hard to control touch screen when wet

This case fits in the regular phone RAM Xgrip.

More information on this particular protective smart phone case see the LifeProof website!

Dio F Spec PFD

As US Coast Guard Type III certified and a required piece of kayak fishing gear MTI Adventurewear’s latest Fishing PFD the MTI Dio F Spec Review is incredibly comfortable! Its high back is ideal for sit on top kayaks with high seat backs for maximum all day comfort. It has ample amounts of storage. Fishing from a kayak canoe or any small platform you always need all of the storage you can get. With 3 pockets the storage is ample. Personally I keep my digital camera in the  right side pocket along with a pocket knife. The pin reinforcement is a great idea for pinning retractable leashes to the PFD without tearing the nylon fabric. These leashes are great for small tools such as pliers line sippers and small folding knives. Its high visual gray color and added reflective strips makes you exceptionally visible when out on the water during the day and night.On the left pocket face there is a sleeve with a Velcro strap to house your fishing pliers. On the face of the right pocket is a bungee which I usually clip a leash or stow my boga grips. One thing I really love is the Zip up. It totally beats out straps and clips. Left Pocket for radio. I added an external mic speaker on my hand held radio for ease of use and so I could stow it in the pocket at all times. Downside is the radio is not waterproof anymore.   Right two Pockets includes a fly pad for your fly storage. A work bridge for tying and anything else you would need a flat surface for.  Above the right pocket is a leather patch area for pinning retractable tools such as line cutters. The PFD is endless in what you can store within it.

You will not be uncomfortable or hot wearing this PFD as its mesh breaths your body feel the breeze in the summer for maximum coolness in the summer heat.    

Get to your local MTI dealer and try it on! I recommend it. If you dont know where to try on MTI PFD’s check out their website at www.mtiadventurewear.com.