GPS Cases

Where to find a GPS carrying case

Almost every GPS available on the market will come with a dedicated GPS carrying case available from the manufacturer. Often, these cases are very basic and barely functional; a cloth bag is not going to do much to protect your GPS from random acts of misfortune. Fortunately, many makers offer better carrying cases than typically come with the product, such as the leather Magellan GPS case. Leather cases for GPS units have become very popular because they offer extensive protection as well as sophisticated style. There are also a variety of cloth cases available and even hard plastic cases if you know your GPS will be in for a rough ride.

Leather GPS Cases

These GPS cases offer some of the best protection available for your GPS. They are small and form-fitting, so even with the GPS unit inside, they still take up very little space. This means you can easily store your GPS unit in a glove box or other tight space. The leather offers excellent scratch protection and is much better than cloth cases at absorbing sharp-edge pressures that may result from dropping the GPS.

Leather cases also possess a much longer lifespan than their cloth counterparts, so you will rarely, if ever, have to replace it. The downside to these cases is the significantly higher price tag. Leather cases are usually about two-and-a-half times the price of cloth cases, but many would agree that the enhanced performance and more stylish look is well worth the added cost.

What Are My Other Options?

While leather is great, it is not perfect for every situation or budget. Fortunately, there are other options in the market. These are really dependent on the type of GPS unit you have. Car and marine GPS units will only really require a simple case for transport between the vehicle and storage, so these are often small slipcovers of nylon or polyester. Handheld units are where the scope of available GPS cases becomes almost infinite. If you are hiking or camping, you may want a case that as waterproof and also possesses a clear plastic screen so that you can still use your GPS in bad weather.

Maybe you are going to be traveling through very rough terrain or a harsh environment and want to be sure your GPS will be safe no matter what. In this case, an enclosed, strong, plastic Garmin GPS case may better suit your needs. In the end, don’t be afraid to spend some time looking over your options so you can be sure to find whatever will best suit your needs—and for the right price.