The Minnow, shown here, is the smallest in the GoBag line and a snug fit for a MotoG smartphone.SBM photograph

The Minnow, shown here, is the smallest in the GoBag line and a snug fit for a MotoG smartphone.

For years, I kept my cell phone in a resealable plastic bag that was originally packaging for dried fruit. I knew that a critical and expensive piece of equipment should have a more secure means of protection, but I wasn’t impressed by dry bags designed for electronics. Each seemed likely to leak if I didn’t roll or zip the opening tightly enough.
Magnets embedded in flexible strips make the GoBag self-closing. The magnets can attract iron particles from sand and soil; it is important to keep the sealing surfaces clean.SBM photograph

Magnets embedded in flexible strips make the GoBag self-closing. The magnets can attract iron particles from sand and soil; it is important to keep the sealing surfaces clean to assure a watertight seal.

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