The Coolest Pieces of Gear We Tested This Week

With almost too many phone case options on the market these days, it can be a real pain to narrow down what fits your lifestyle. From rugged and durable, to waterproof capabilities, to sleek and pocketable designs, you’ve got to decide what matters most to you. But what about sustainability and eco-consciousness? Well, Lifeproof has designed the WĀKE case that not only protects your phone, feels great in-hand, and looks superb, but is also built from salvaged fishing gear—over 85-percent ocean-based recycled plastic. To us, this sets the LifeProof WĀKE case miles ahead of all the other options out there.

Made for all types of iPhones and iPads, these cases feature a DropProof rating up to two-meters (so you can be confident your phone will survive most normal mishaps), and the textured back wave pattern not only looks aesthetically smooth and sophisticated, but also simply feels great. If you want to get into a new phone case that you can be proud of, then look no further than the WĀKE… and then spread the word.—Jon Perino, senior editor

[$39.99; lifeproof.com]

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