Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case – Large review

The Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case is a well made cycling phone case that keeps rain, road spray and sweat out while sitting comfortably in a jacket pocket

Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case and phone on a wooden table
(Image credit: Jack Elton-Walters)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

A well made cycling phone case that keeps rain, road spray and sweat out while sitting comfortably in a jacket pocket.

Reasons to buy
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    Well made

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    Keeps rain, road spray and sweat away from your phone

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    Decent zip

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    Well sectioned inner compartments

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    Sits comfortably in a jacket pocket

Reasons to avoid
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    I wouldn’t fully submerge it, but then it’s not really designed for that anyway

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A phone case is now an essential bit of kit for any bike ride. Although we may wish otherwise, modern life all-but-depends on owning and using a smartphone. To keep that phone safe from smashing if it manages to jump out of your jersey pocket or waterlogged when you work up a sweat or get caught in a downpour, you’ll want a decent wallet to hold it. Some people rely on a sandwich bag for this purpose, but perhaps they simply can’t be shown there’s a better way. We take a look at how Rapha's offering stacks up against the best waterproof cycling phone cases.

Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case – Large: construction

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Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case – Large: Features
Main body fabricReflective and waterproof
ZipAquaGuard® water repellent
DetailGloss printed Rapha logo
Internal set upInternal divider and small zip pocket for small valuables
Outer material100% nylon
Lining material100% polyester
UK RRP£32.00
US RRP$39.00

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Jack Elton-Walters hails from the Isle of Wight, and would be quick to tell anyone that it's his favourite place to ride. He has covered a varied range of topics for Cycling Weekly, producing articles focusing on tech, professional racing and cycling culture. He moved on to work for Cyclist Magazine in 2017 where he stayed for four years until going freelance. He now returns to Cycling Weekly from time-to-time to cover racing, review cycling gear and write longer features for print and online.