Accessories Lightweight Kindle 3 protection

mldavis2 · 12-25-2010, 06:31 PM

There are a lot of alternative cases available for the Kindle 3. I bought an unlighted official Kindle case which I like very much. However, my wife is a long distance backpacker who is a light weight fanatic. She wants to take the K3 on her treks, but she wants a protective case that is both protective and lightweight. The unlighted Kindle case weighs 5.8 oz. and I am looking for something in maybe lightweight nylon that offers some screen protection in the 2 oz range. I would appreciate any suggestions including the weight thereof.

Thanks!!

OtterBooks · 12-25-2010, 08:27 PM

I've heard good things about the Timbuk2 case. A bit on the pricier side for a storage case, but apparently quality. Shipping weight is 3.2oz, and shipping weight tends to include packaging so it should be pretty light. Since it's an actual storage case, it'll provide 360 protection from dust and debris.
Comes in a slightly fancier version as well.

kindlekitten · 12-25-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mldavis2

There are a lot of alternative cases available for the Kindle 3. I bought an unlighted official Kindle case which I like very much. However, my wife is a long distance backpacker who is a light weight fanatic. She wants to take the K3 on her treks, but she wants a protective case that is both protective and lightweight. The unlighted Kindle case weighs 5.8 oz. and I am looking for something in maybe lightweight nylon that offers some screen protection in the 2 oz range. I would appreciate any suggestions including the weight thereof.

Thanks!!

this is why I started the "cover" thread

OtterBooks · 12-25-2010, 09:04 PM

I think he's looking for more of a protective travel case, which generally would not be included in the cover discussion. (not that he couldn't have still asked there)

kindlekitten · 12-25-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OtterBooks

I think he's looking for more of a protective travel case, which generally would not be included in the cover discussion. (not that he couldn't have still asked there)

my intentions were "coverings of all nature" regardless of make, texture, etc. we used to have stickies which unfortunately have been removed. this is an attempt to get everything under one roof so folks can see all the possibilities without searching a bunch of threads

OtterBooks · 12-25-2010, 09:13 PM

A sticky for that thread would be super.

kindlekitten · 12-25-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OtterBooks

A sticky for that thread would be super.

I know. I've been asking, begging, pleading...

CyberpunkDad · 12-26-2010, 12:16 AM

The etsy leather case I bought and posted about would fit the bill for what your looking for.

cbb77 · 12-26-2010, 08:26 AM

Here's an ereader case / pouch by Body glove that I picked up at Walmart. Not sure what it weighs though. Only cost me $14. Also it's a pouch, not sure if you are looking for an attached case. In any case her are some snaps.

eretniw · 04-26-2011, 07:05 PM

was just looking for case to protect kindle during extended backpacking trip, and wanted a hard, lightweight case...going to try this one from Thule:

TEKS-101

http://www.amazon.com/Thule-Kindle-S...pr_product_top

alansplace · 04-26-2011, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mldavis2

There are a lot of alternative cases available for the Kindle 3. I bought an unlighted official Kindle case which I like very much. However, my wife is a long distance backpacker who is a light weight fanatic. She wants to take the K3 on her treks, but she wants a protective case that is both protective and lightweight. The unlighted Kindle case weighs 5.8 oz. and I am looking for something in maybe lightweight nylon that offers some screen protection in the 2 oz range. I would appreciate any suggestions including the weight thereof.

Thanks!!

i use this one and have added a plastic insert to protect the screen (i made it out of one side of a cd/dvd case).
--
Alan

Tome Keeper · 04-27-2011, 11:44 AM

I just got a cheap neoprene pouch off of Amazon, very lightweight.

12-25-2010, 06:31 PM	#1
mldavis2 Coffee Nut Posts: 410 Karma: 298350 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Missouri Device: Kindle 3; K4PC; Calibre	Lightweight Kindle 3 protection There are a lot of alternative cases available for the Kindle 3. I bought an unlighted official Kindle case which I like very much. However, my wife is a long distance backpacker who is a light weight fanatic. She wants to take the K3 on her treks, but she wants a protective case that is both protective and lightweight. The unlighted Kindle case weighs 5.8 oz. and I am looking for something in maybe lightweight nylon that offers some screen protection in the 2 oz range. I would appreciate any suggestions including the weight thereof. Thanks!!

12-26-2010, 08:26 AM	#9
cbb77 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	Here's an ereader case / pouch by Body glove that I picked up at Walmart. Not sure what it weighs though. Only cost me $14. Also it's a pouch, not sure if you are looking for an attached case. In any case her are some snaps. Attached Thumbnails

04-26-2011, 07:05 PM	#10
eretniw Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle	lightweight hard case Kindle protection was just looking for case to protect kindle during extended backpacking trip, and wanted a hard, lightweight case...going to try this one from Thule: TEKS-101 http://www.amazon.com/Thule-Kindle-S...pr_product_top

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12-25-2010, 08:27 PM	#2
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	I've heard good things about the Timbuk2 case. A bit on the pricier side for a storage case, but apparently quality. Shipping weight is 3.2oz, and shipping weight tends to include packaging so it should be pretty light. Since it's an actual storage case, it'll provide 360 protection from dust and debris. Comes in a slightly fancier version as well.

12-25-2010, 09:04 PM	#4
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	I think he's looking for more of a protective travel case, which generally would not be included in the cover discussion. (not that he couldn't have still asked there)

12-25-2010, 09:13 PM	#6
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	A sticky for that thread would be super.

12-26-2010, 12:16 AM	#8
CyberpunkDad Neuromancer Fanboi Posts: 49 Karma: 480 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 3 / 3G	The etsy leather case I bought and posted about would fit the bill for what your looking for.

04-27-2011, 11:44 AM	#12
Tome Keeper Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 1001201 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3 Keyboard, Surface Tablet, Android Smartphone, Laptop, Netbook	I just got a cheap neoprene pouch off of Amazon, very lightweight.

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