Sail further. Stay in control. Keep your phone where you need it on the water.
Sailors need their phone for weather routing, navigation, and emergency communication. The problem is every carrying option either buries it in a foul weather pocket or leaves it below deck. The KOALA 2.0 by HANGTIME was built to solve that.
Why It Matters
What sailors actually need from a phone solution
The Honest Comparison
KOALA 2.0 vs. every other option sailors use
| Option | Security | Accessibility | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOALA 2.0 Harness | Bungee tether keeps phone on your body — even in rough seas or a man-overboard situation | Chest-mounted, one-handed access, no digging through a foul weather jacket mid-tack | Best overall for sailing |
| Foul weather jacket pocket | Phone can get wet if the pocket isn't sealed, hard to reach while handling lines | Requires stopping, unzipping, and digging around — awkward at the helm | Inconvenient when conditions get serious |
| Chartplotter only | Fixed to the boat, useless if you go overboard | Can't take it with you, can't use it for communication | Navigation only, not a safety device |
| Waterproof pouch on lanyard | Floats if dropped, but swings and gets in the way while handling lines | Dangling lanyard is a hazard on a working deck | Clunky and potentially dangerous |
| Leave it below deck | Safe from spray, useless on deck | No weather updates, no emergency calls, no photos | Not an option offshore |
How It Works
Built for the deck. Not the nav station.
The KOALA 2.0 uses a Super-Grip silicone pad and bungee tether to keep your phone locked against your chest — accessible while you handle lines, secure if you go overboard. No foul weather pocket to dig through, no lanyard swinging across the deck.
One-handed access means you can check your weather routing app, call the marina, or snap a photo of the sunset without leaving the helm. Featured in The New York Times as an essential piece of outdoor gear.
Where It Works
Day sails. Offshore passages. Racing. All of it.
Day sailors use it to track weather and tides without going below. Offshore passage makers use it as a backup navigation device that stays on their body — not on the chart table. Racing sailors use it to monitor wind apps and communicate with the crew without fumbling through pockets.
Works over a foul weather jacket, a fleece, or a base layer. Fits virtually all smartphones without a case. 2,040+ reviews from sailors, paddlers, and hikers who've put it through real conditions.
Common Questions
Everything sailors ask before buying
Ready to Sail Smarter
Stop burying your phone below deck. Start sailing.
The KOALA 2.0 ships free on orders over $50. 100% no-worries warranty. 2,040+ five-star reviews from sailors, paddlers, and hikers who've put it through real conditions.
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