Best phone harness for paragliding Keep your phone where you need it in the air.
Your phone is your navigation, your safety line, and your camera. Keep it accessible in flight — not buried in a harness pocket you can't reach while managing brake toggles.
Why It Matters
What paragliders actually need from a phone solution
The Honest Comparison
KOALA 2.0 vs. every other option paragliders use
| Option | Security | Accessibility | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOALA 2.0 Harness | Bungee tether keeps phone locked to your chest — secured in flight and on landing | Chest-mounted, one-handed access in the air — no harness pocket to dig through | Best overall for paragliding |
| Harness chest pocket | Secure but completely inaccessible while flying — requires two hands to open | Impossible to access safely while managing brake toggles | Safe storage, zero usability in flight |
| Leg pocket | Phone can work loose during turbulence or a hard landing | Impossible to reach while seated in a harness | Inconvenient and risky |
| Wrist mount | Stays attached but interferes with brake toggle control | Hard to see and operate while managing the glider | Dangerous distraction in flight |
| Leave it at launch | Safe on the ground, useless in the air | No navigation, no emergency calls, no photos | Not an option on XC flights |
How It Works
Built for flight. Not the launch hill.
The KOALA 2.0 uses a Super-Grip silicone pad and bungee tether system to keep your phone locked against your chest. It works with virtually any smartphone — no case required — and fits over a flight suit, a base layer, or a softshell.
One-handed access means you can check your GPS, pull up a weather app, or snap a photo without taking your hands off the toggles. The bungee tether keeps your phone secured to your body even in turbulence — because dropping your phone from 3,000 feet isn't recoverable.
Where It Works
Thermal flights. XC routes. Tandem runs. All of it.
Paragliders use it to navigate XC routes, track thermals, and document flights. When you're 3,000 feet up and 20 miles from launch, your phone needs to be on your body — not buried in a harness pocket you can't reach while flying.
It's also the go-to for hang gliders, speed riders, and anyone who wants their phone accessible in the air without the drop risk. 2,040+ reviews from pilots, climbers, and adventurers who've put it through real conditions.
Common Questions
Everything paragliders ask before buying
Ready to Fly Smarter
Stop burying your phone. Start flying.
The KOALA 2.0 ships free on orders over $50. 100% no-worries warranty. 2,040+ five-star reviews from pilots, climbers, and adventurers who've put it through real conditions.
Shop KOALA 2.0