Data Hacking

100 Part I — Hardware Hacks
FIGURE 5-17: Hardigg Storm Case iM2100
These cases are crush-resistant, shatterproof, dent-resistant, watertight, airtight, and virtually
unbreakable — everything electronic devices need. They are also equipped with a pressureequalizing
valve (see Figure 5-18) that accommodates pressure changes and prevents burst seals
when the pressure increases or drops (handy for aircraft travel).
The inside of the case is lined with special shock-absorbing foam (see Figure 5-19) that cushions
and protects what you keep inside.
The trick when using a case such as the Storm Case is to pack it so that nothing touches the
edges of the case and no items touch one another, as shown in Figure 5-20. This arrangement
offers the contents the best chance of survival if worse comes to worst.
For more details on the Hardigg Storm Case range, visit www.stormcase.com.
Aquapac
A great way to protect your GPS or PDA when on the move is by using an Aquapac carrier. A
small one suited to GPS receivers is shown in Figure 5-21, while a bigger one for an iPAQ is
shown in Figure 5-22.