There's a host of peripherals available for the Apple eco-system out there, especially for the iPhone and AirPods, so you need to be pretty special to stand out from the rest. I test-drove ESR's Cyber FlickLock Case for AirPods and the Waterproof Pouch for iPhone to see if they were up to the task. First off, the Waterproof Pouch (c ompatible with iPhone 13, 14, and 15 models - £16.
99 from Amazon UK and the official ESR website ). Sure, the iPhone is waterproof up to a point. A splash or a quick dunk and you're golden but you'll need something else if you want to take it into the sea for some underwater photography, for instance.
And this is where the Waterproof Pouch comes in. It has an IPX8-rated inflatable design allowing photography at depths of up to 10ft. The pouch itself fit snuggly if a little bulky (there's a reason for that which I'll come to later) with transparent materials to allow you to operate and take pictures.
The pouch features a fully enclosed design with a secure locking mechanism and a waterproof silicone seal ring, providing 360° protection. Its buoyant foam design ensures the pouch stays afloat, preventing it from getting lost in the water (which is where the large size comes in). It comes equipped with an adjustable strap, fluorescent lock, and a slot for holding two cards or cash.
The latter is a very nice touch. Alternatives YOSH Waterproof Phone Pouch, 2 Pack IPX8 Waterproof Phone Case for Swimming, Underwater Phone Case Waterproof Floating Phone.