case

I love Kickstarter (sometimes). I’ve backed a few interesting projects on there including the brilliant Tough Hook which is now in my kit locker.

For those that don’t know Juggernaut Defense make tactical cases for devices that are only matched in their ruggedness by their desirability (and a close second to their price).

Juggernaut have recognised the interest in their products for the outdoor market and have launched a Kickstarter project for an iPhone 5 case. It’s a diversion from their bread and butter and the crowd sourced project certainly makes sense. If enough interest is demonstrated then the project will be a go.

The new case will have the ability to fit it to standard MOLLE/PALS, your forearm arm or a backpack sling.

Am I buying one? No.. I have a Samsung Galaxy (darn it..). Here’s the promo video and some text/pictures from their page:

The Juggernaut.Case™ was developed to bring the power of smartphones to the battlefield where they are used to enhance communication capabilities (i.e. sharing your location and knowing where your team mates are, marking locations, sending images and video…).  These are many of the same features and activities that are enabled by Apps for sportsmen.  We need your help in producing a Juggernaut.Case for the iPhone 5.    With your help, we can bring military grade toughness to the iPhone user. 

Juggernaut Defense specializes in the development of wearable electronics and technology systems for use by the military and first responders.  Since 2000 we have been working as part of development teams for military groups including Special Operations units, Rangers and SEALs solving issues related to ergonomics, functionality and durability.  The Juggernaut.Case™ has been evolved through three generations of extensive field testing and has proven to be an indispensable piece of equipment.

Your iPhone is an important part of your life at work and at play.  The Juggernaut.Case provides rugged military grade protection and wearable mounts that let you bring  your iPhone along for the action.

• Water proof, Dust proof, Drop Proof – IP-67
• Hardened Anti-glare Glass Screen Protection
• Quick phone insertion and removal                          
• Wearable mounts with quick release

(Kickstarter project pages)