I backpacked through Patagonia for about 7 months and this gadget helped me keep my phone on me at all time with the confidence of not losing it nor breaking it. I would use it strapped to my backpack to keep my phone accessible and secure. I would use it during boat rides to take videos and pictures without the fear of dropping and losing my phone. I recently gifted one to my brother who uses it for hunting and work as he seems to drop and lose his phone A LOT!I also recently used it while snorkeling. I strapped in my phone with a waterproof case and then clipped it onto my swimsuit. It worked perfectly. After all the use it's still in great condition.