The KobraTech Cell Phone Mount works better on the Pixel 3 XLwith its narrower clamp though it’s heavier and bulkier than the one I obtained through StickPic. We usually stick it towards the top of the backpack right behind the shoulder straps so that it is easy to get to. Our premium articles include in depth journalism and insights from the Backpacking Light editorial team.

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It won’t cause any noticeable marks on the screen either, as long as as your hands are relatively clean. This is achieved by Alpaka's growing number of modular attachments that allow you to add special pockets where you need them for smarter carry. It was time for a phone replacement so I invested in my photography by getting a phone with one of the best cameras on the market, a Google Pixel 3.

This means you always have one hand free, so you can grab, point, shoot and stow the phone in just a few seconds, and be on your way again. What sets this backpack apart is the built-in power bank pocket in the laptop compartment that allows you to route a charging cable to the outside of the pack. The pouch is held to the pack securely using an elastic band and a tough lightweight clip that fastens around a daisy chain. Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. If you use something that attaches to the pack, I would like it to be as light weight and low profile as possible.Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter (at the bottom of the page), or else I'll slip a rock into your backpack when you're not looking. Designed for everyday commuting and busy days on campus, the Osprey Arcane backpack is equipped with features to make life just a little bit easier. The Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is easily one of our favorite backpacks with secret compartments, and two of those compartments are located inside the shoulder straps. Turning off the personalized advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. They can take many hours to charge and if they are on a pack and you’re moving in and out of sun or if it’s cloudy, they may charge slowly or not at all.

I’ve only had trouble with my iPhone overheating in conditions where the weather was very hot (I was in Phoenix) and my phone was exposed to direct sunlight in my vehicle. These pits attract dirt and dust collections, and will need to be cleaned often if you want to avoid blocking the microphone to improve sound quality. And of course Lightroom Mobile is good if you already own one of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photo Plans. When you purchase a WEBO product, you also get the additional satisfaction of supporting a cottage brand owned by a BIPOC queer woman.

Will your iphone 7 plus with its case on (or similar sized iphone pro max phones) fit in the external neoprene sleeve area? Since my Backpacking Packs do not have hip belt pockets, I had been looking for a good strap pocket for my trail snacks that was adjustable enough for use with my daypacks. Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. Brief excerpts and links may be used freely without express and written permission, provided that full and clear credit is given to AdventureAlan. I first purchased a LifeProof Fre case early in 2019, and it didn’t require replacement until February of 2022.