Using One's Kindle at a Beach

SunLight · 11-21-2010, 05:44 PM

Any tips on using one's Kindle at the beach?

I am just afraid I will drop it in the sand and sand getting into the Kindle 3's speakers

Any suggestions - technique/accessories?

duckeedoug · 11-21-2010, 05:51 PM

Sure, Don't use it on the beach.

If you just can't bear to be without your Kindle I would suggest getting a bag to protect against the element These bags are specifically made for electronic devices and will guard against sand rain, etc. You can find these bags at REI or I believe other sporting good stores. But I have only seen them at REI. For a bag that is needed for the size of the Kindle your probably looking at $20. These bags are also designed to be waterproof down to 2 meters or 6 feet so perhaps you can find a cheaper solution that does not require water proofing protection

TheKindleWorm · 11-21-2010, 05:55 PM

You could get a fully waterproof bag which will be pricey.

If you don't intend to take your Kindle near water and are more concerned about the effects of sand - just one of those clear, ziploc bags would do the trick.

The Kindle screen is gorgeous to read in the sun.

Have fun

DDHarriman · 11-21-2010, 06:06 PM

Hi

Get a case/sleeve/protection for your Kindle (you should not dream on reading on your baby without protection… it pays in the end!).
Then take it to the beach and enjoy.

I myself have a Cybook Gen3 who will be 3 years old next February… it has made 3 full Portuguese beach summers without a problem and keeps on going strong all the way.

You have bought your kindle to be used (everywhere), just do it.

Best regards,

desertgrandma · 11-21-2010, 06:12 PM

Just put it into a one gallon ziplock back.......problem solved.

kindlekitten · 11-21-2010, 06:34 PM

I read a lot in Monterey and Carmel with the gallon bag. never a problem!

catsittingstill · 11-21-2010, 07:01 PM

A ziploc bag has worked for me, reading in the rain and even in the tub. It should keep out sand too.

Egham · 11-21-2010, 07:35 PM

I use a TrendyDigital WaterGuard Plus Waterproof Case with Padding when I take my Kindle out on the beach. It's basically a heavy-duty, double-zip zip lock. Works fine.

http://www.amazon.com/TrendyDigital-...385943&sr=1-12

duckeedoug · 11-21-2010, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egham

I use a TrendyDigital WaterGuard Plus Waterproof Case with Padding when I take my Kindle out on the beach. It's basically a heavy-duty, double-zip zip lock. Works fine.

http://www.amazon.com/TrendyDigital-...385943&sr=1-12

That is a very nice bag, if I must say so myself. And it appears to have very positive reviews. Of course I think that this bag will work for quite a few e-readers of similar size.

jondelfin · 11-21-2010, 10:06 PM

A thick zip-lock freezer bad has worked well for me

curstpriest · 11-22-2010, 02:09 AM

You know, when i used to google kindle ziplock to post the same image over and over again there was only one to put on this form for this type of post, but now there are like 10, this all changed in the past month or so...

Original idea is original

TheKindleWorm · 11-22-2010, 03:35 AM

Love the pics Curstpriest

I often use ziplocs when I'm using my Kindle while cooking so I don't get sticky hands over the buttons and they work a treat. I wouldn't use them in the bath / for swimming etc as I am accident prone and they aren't water-tight - just splash proof.

I love the e-volve aquatic pouches for fully waterproof gadget bags.

Kevin2960 · 11-22-2010, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheKindleWorm

Love the pics Curstpriest

I often use ziplocs when I'm using my Kindle while cooking so I don't get sticky hands over the buttons and they work a treat. I wouldn't use them in the bath / for swimming etc as I am accident prone and they aren't water-tight - just splash proof.

I love the e-volve aquatic pouches for fully waterproof gadget bags.

Yeah me too ... I'm splashproof NOT Waterproof

So NEVER take baths

whitearrow · 11-22-2010, 01:20 PM

The trendy digital bag is great because it doesn't wrinkle the way a zip lock bag would, and is truly waterproof if you close it correctly.

I've also used the M-Edge Leisure Jacket on the beach and by the pool, and while it's not dunkproof, it will keep out sand and protect from splashes. It's more comfortable to read with than a plastic bag of any sort, and it has a nice pocket in the back which is perfect for a few dollars or a hotel key.

Tiersten · 11-22-2010, 01:24 PM

If I was going to read on the beach then I'd get the TrendyDigital case/bag that Egham linked to. It looks nice and secure.

However, I'd still probably just get a pBook when reading on the beach or by the pool. Not because I'm worried about it getting wet but more because I don't have to worry about it if I want to get up or walk around without lugging it around. If my pBook gets stolen or lost then it is mildly annoying but not a major issue however my Kindle getting stolen or lost is quite a bit more annoying

11-21-2010, 05:44 PM	#1
SunLight Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 36 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Using One's Kindle at a Beach Any tips on using one's Kindle at the beach? I am just afraid I will drop it in the sand and sand getting into the Kindle 3's speakers Any suggestions - technique/accessories?

11-21-2010, 07:35 PM	#8
Egham Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 622 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NC Device: Kindle	I use a TrendyDigital WaterGuard Plus Waterproof Case with Padding when I take my Kindle out on the beach. It's basically a heavy-duty, double-zip zip lock. Works fine. http://www.amazon.com/TrendyDigital-...385943&sr=1-12 Last edited by Egham; 11-21-2010 at 07:38 PM.

11-22-2010, 01:24 PM	#15
Tiersten Guru Posts: 987 Karma: 8641 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3G+WiFi	If I was going to read on the beach then I'd get the TrendyDigital case/bag that Egham linked to. It looks nice and secure. However, I'd still probably just get a pBook when reading on the beach or by the pool. Not because I'm worried about it getting wet but more because I don't have to worry about it if I want to get up or walk around without lugging it around. If my pBook gets stolen or lost then it is mildly annoying but not a major issue however my Kindle getting stolen or lost is quite a bit more annoying Last edited by Tiersten; 11-22-2010 at 08:18 PM. Reason: + "secure". Missed it out.

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11-21-2010, 05:51 PM	#2
duckeedoug Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 160 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Sony PRS 505	Sure, Don't use it on the beach. If you just can't bear to be without your Kindle I would suggest getting a bag to protect against the element These bags are specifically made for electronic devices and will guard against sand rain, etc. You can find these bags at REI or I believe other sporting good stores. But I have only seen them at REI. For a bag that is needed for the size of the Kindle your probably looking at $20. These bags are also designed to be waterproof down to 2 meters or 6 feet so perhaps you can find a cheaper solution that does not require water proofing protection

11-21-2010, 05:55 PM	#3
TheKindleWorm Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 177868 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia UK Device: Kindle 3G, iPhone 3G, iPod 4G, PB 360, Sony 600 sold, Kindle 2i sold	You could get a fully waterproof bag which will be pricey. If you don't intend to take your Kindle near water and are more concerned about the effects of sand - just one of those clear, ziploc bags would do the trick. The Kindle screen is gorgeous to read in the sun. Have fun

11-21-2010, 06:06 PM	#4
DDHarriman Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 4380 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Almada, Portugal Device: Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS 505, Kindle DXG and Samsung Galaxy Note	Hi Get a case/sleeve/protection for your Kindle (you should not dream on reading on your baby without protection… it pays in the end!). Then take it to the beach and enjoy. I myself have a Cybook Gen3 who will be 3 years old next February… it has made 3 full Portuguese beach summers without a problem and keeps on going strong all the way. You have bought your kindle to be used (everywhere), just do it. Best regards,

11-21-2010, 06:12 PM	#5
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Just put it into a one gallon ziplock back.......problem solved.

11-21-2010, 06:34 PM	#6
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I read a lot in Monterey and Carmel with the gallon bag. never a problem!

11-21-2010, 07:01 PM	#7
catsittingstill Guru Posts: 643 Karma: 551634 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle 1.0.8, iPod Touch, Kindle Keyboard	A ziploc bag has worked for me, reading in the rain and even in the tub. It should keep out sand too.

11-21-2010, 10:06 PM	#10
jondelfin Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 610 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 2, 3, 4T	A thick zip-lock freezer bad has worked well for me

11-22-2010, 02:09 AM	#11
curstpriest Confused Posts: 402 Karma: 5538 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area Device: Kindle DXG	You know, when i used to google kindle ziplock to post the same image over and over again there was only one to put on this form for this type of post, but now there are like 10, this all changed in the past month or so... Original idea is original

11-22-2010, 03:35 AM	#12
TheKindleWorm Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 177868 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia UK Device: Kindle 3G, iPhone 3G, iPod 4G, PB 360, Sony 600 sold, Kindle 2i sold	Love the pics Curstpriest I often use ziplocs when I'm using my Kindle while cooking so I don't get sticky hands over the buttons and they work a treat. I wouldn't use them in the bath / for swimming etc as I am accident prone and they aren't water-tight - just splash proof. I love the e-volve aquatic pouches for fully waterproof gadget bags.

11-22-2010, 01:20 PM	#14
whitearrow Guru Posts: 808 Karma: 2260766 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Kindle Oasis 2	The trendy digital bag is great because it doesn't wrinkle the way a zip lock bag would, and is truly waterproof if you close it correctly. I've also used the M-Edge Leisure Jacket on the beach and by the pool, and while it's not dunkproof, it will keep out sand and protect from splashes. It's more comfortable to read with than a plastic bag of any sort, and it has a nice pocket in the back which is perfect for a few dollars or a hotel key.

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