The Ugo's laminated fabric includes a layer of foam so the case doesn't depend entirely on the enclosed volume from buoyancy. The seams are all RF welded rather than sewn.photographs by James Bartick

The Ugo's laminated fabric includes a layer of foam, so the case doesn't depend entirely on the enclosed volume for buoyancy. All of the seams are RF welded rather than sewn.

I’ve had a snap-on case for my phone and a roll-and-clip style drybag for a few other things, and both left a lot to be desired— the former’s seals failed in less than a year, and the latter turned out to be not-so-dry when I was swimming ashore from my boat at anchor. Ugo has made a superior, truly dry case for my phone, which does duty as a navigation device, text messenger, journal, emergency beacon, and social-media hub.
James Bartick

Pulled up tight against the stop, the Tizip zipper creates a waterproof seal that the manufacturer had tested to a depth of 15'. The Ugo won't sink, so the zipper won't be subject to water pressure in normal use.

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