Having a cell phone is almost a must in the modern day. Pay phones are nearly obsolete and house phones are heading quickly in the same direction. When spending a lot of time outdoors on hikes and other outdoor activities such as rafting and climbing you phone may well get dropped on the muddy floor, exposed to the water, covered in rain and snow, and abused in many different ways. What people need are phones that can give them the best technology available such as intuitive screens for fast phone number finding, apps, and GPS maps and a tough casing that will not break. The 3 rugged phones that are listed below have both of these things to offer.
The G’zone Ravine, From Casio
The G’zone Ravine, From Casio
The biggest thing that makes this phone tough is that it is waterproof. You could drop the Ravine in a ravine, fish it out, and call your friends to tell them what you just did. This is a phone with a strong outer casing as well, so it can withstand the impact of being dropped on the ground. Made for outdoor use, it also has a compass, a thermometer, and tide tables. This is a phone that is meant to go out into the wilderness with you and you can be sure that it will come back in one piece.
The Brute i686, From Motorola
The case for this phone is made from a rubberized material. This is meant to give it the ability to fall without cracking or breaking. While hard plastic will snap – the hardness that is supposed to make it tough can actually make it brittle – this material will give a little when it hits the ground. The Motorola Brute phone is also waterproof, just like the Ravine. It may not have the extras that the Ravine gives you, but this is ideal if you just need a phone that will not break when you drop it on to different harsh terrains.
The Rugby II A847, From Samsung
Named after a game that features a lot of hard, physical contact, this phone is as tough as the players that take to the pitch. This was designed to military specifications, so you can be sure that it is durable. The military would expect nothing less. It is also extremely well-off in the technology department, boasting high speeds and computer connectivity.
As you can see, each phone gives you something that is a little different. If you are looking for a phone that will last, any of the three from this list will do nicely.
by James, a tech writer from London
