Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jae G from
Great Size, Quality, and FunctionalityThis is my first case for carrying essentials while riding and I am very impressed. It is a must have if all you have been using is a plastic sandwich bag. It's the perfect size to carry a Samsung Galaxy S8+ plus money, keys, credit cards and ID with plenty of room to spare an fits perfectly in jersey pocket. The internal material is soft which protects the smartphone screen and separate zippered pocket and an additional divider on the opposite side is great. On race day I can easily swap my phone for tools, CO2, spare tube, money, ID etc. The waterproofing is great at protecting what you are carrying inside from sweat or rain.
Date published: 2018-05-02
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ben Zissimos from
Slick and highly functional phone caseI have bought a few different things from Rapha, and been thrilled with all of them. But there is only one thing that I have used on every single ride since I bought it and that is this phone case. It is brilliant! In the past, I have had several near misses with my phone destroyed on rainy rides. I had even taken to putting it in a ziplock bag when I went out. How uncool is that? But with this case, I have been out in solid downpours and the phone remained bone dry. Also, there is a nice little zip pocket for your credit card and some money for cake! I cannot think of one bad thing to say about this case. Would highly recommend
Date published: 2020-10-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MavRick from
Handy & StylishNeeded a longer bag to fit in my jersey [coket and carry all my essentials. I no longer use saddle bags, so this is my go to bag/wallet for repair stuff, etc. The case fits in my middle jersey pocket nicely and doesn't bulge much at all (I had a small size before, and I found it to be a bit tight). In this one I carry: 1 tube, 2 tire levers, CO2, CO2 inflator, chain powerlink, foldable ziplock bag (for my cell), cash, & my lucky plastic diamond (given by my daughter). I probably have room for my cell also but I like it to be handy in another jersey pocket. I have room for a multi-tool, but riding buddies always have theirs so..
Date published: 2020-01-27
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Drogue from
Ditch your saddle bagInside this case I carry 1 Inner tube (28- 32), 1 pack of gummy bears (wiggle gift), 1 dressing bandage, 2 pairs of latex gloves, 2 small drink sachets, 1 (tiny) emergency rear light, 1 multitool (topeak 25) and a pack of tube patches.
Fits wonderfully in rear pockets and the contents stay in place.
FYI my phone (iPhone X) would happily fit in the size but I like my phone handy for snaps and I like to pretend the phone can take some water. On that point I can confirm that no water seems to be on the inside of the case no matter how wet the outside but I have not been swimming with it ;)
Date published: 2021-05-10
Rated 5 out of
5 by
pawsinho77 from
Great QualityHad the normal size essentials case however this was stolen by my pregnant girlfriend for her to use (not eat) clearly she needed something of better quality to store her many receipts which replaced her bulging purse - This large one is perfect now and comfortably holds my Samsung S9. This is going to be well used until the missus steals this one too. In which case I'd be straight onto Rapha to order another one. (Case. Not Girlfriend).
Date published: 2018-10-10
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mtbwill from
Great waterproof caseI bought this a month ago, have taken it on 2 rides so far - neither wet, but both hot and sweaty. My phone and cards showed no evidence of sweat or condensation. Time will tell though.
It fits my Google Pixel 3 (non-XL) phone well with a little room to spare. the internal zipper could be slightly better positioned to avoid scratching the camera lens, but I just have to remember to put my phone in the other direction.
I have so far filled it with my phone, 2 cards, photo ID, and some notes and coins - plenty of spare room. Pokes out ~1cm over the top of my middle jersey pocket but doesn't concern me, there's a wide range of colours and if that is a concern - get a smaller phone, or a discreet colour (like black!)
I'll re-review if I get a chance to go out in the rain!
Date published: 2019-11-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fortrog from
Truly an essential pieceThis case is the absolute best solution for keeping your phone and other valuables dry and secure. I love the two slots for my keys and ID/credit cards. Nothings worse than a sweaty back soaking your phone, or having your phone and small items shifting and flopping around in your jersey pockets. This case keeps the items secure, and is about the size and width of a jersey pocket, keeping everything snug in and in place. Love the finishing and attention to detail as well. Great piece, great value. This is a no brainer.
Date published: 2018-01-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mowglie from
Just what I was looking for!This case is exactly what I wanted to replace the ugly clear sandwich bags. I easily can store cash, license, key and my iPhone XR in the case and the items are perfectly protected from sweat and rain. The case material is very sturdy and can easily be wiped down. Some people mentioned their concerns about the zipper inside of the case and scratches on their phone faces. I do not think this is a problem at a because all you have to do is to let the backside of the phone facing the zipper... easy breezy! I’m glad it has the inside zippered compartment for the coin’s. The case fits perfectly in the back pockets.
We do not have this particular model on hand to test, however I can confirm that the Rainproof Essentials Case - Large is 17cm x 9cm x 2cm and therefore any phone (plus case if used) smaller than this will fit comfortably inside.
Answered by: Simon_Rapha
Date published: 2024-08-27
Does this have a strap to fasten it under the saddle?
Asked by: RadOne
No, this bag is not designed to attach to a saddle.
Answered by: Simon_Rapha
Date published: 2024-05-31
Does it have a shoulder strap
Asked by: Colin John
No, the rainproof essentials case does not come with a shoulder strap.
Answered by: Josh_Rapha
Date published: 2024-05-01
will it fits an iphone 15 pro max with bumper
Asked by: aavila
It depends on the size of the bumper. We recommend comparing the measurements of your phone with the bumper on to the measurements of this case, listed on the product page, to see if it will fit.
Answered by: Caitlin Rapha
Date published: 2023-12-21
Can this fit a Samsung S22 Ultra with a bumper case?
Asked by: Kokolupia
Hello, I can tell you the phone will fit in the large essentials case. Without knowing more about the bumper case you would need to measure the phone with the bumper case on and compare with the dimensions specified for this product on our website to be sure.
Answered by: RebeccaC
Date published: 2023-09-26
Can this fit a passport?
Asked by: William James
Yes, this will fit a passport with a small amount of room at the top, and a close fit on the sides.
It will not fit a passport in a passport holder.