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Best phone harness for tubing Keep your phone on you — not at the bottom of the lake.

Tubing is all about the moment — the wipeouts, the laughs, the shots you want to share. Keep your phone on your body so you don't miss any of it.

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What tubers actually need from a phone solution

KOALA 2.0 vs. every other option tubers use

OptionSecurityAccessibilityVerdict
KOALA 2.0 HarnessBungee tether keeps phone locked to your chest — secure on the tube and accessible on the boat between runsChest-mounted, one-handed access without digging through a bag or leaving it on the boatBest overall for tubers
Shorts pocketPhone falls out on a wipeout — guaranteed at tubing speedsAccessible on the boat, completely inaccessible on the tubeHigh loss risk on the water
Boat storagePhone stays dry but completely inaccessible while tubingRequires stopping and returning to the boatSafe storage, zero usability on the water
Waterproof pouchStays attached but bounces around and can interfere with holding onHard to operate one-handed while gripping the tube handlesClunky and distracting
Leave it on the beachSafe from water, useless on the lakeNo photos, no video, no sharing the sessionMiss the whole experience
People on a boat on the lake

Built for the lake. Not the boat compartment.

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 swimsuit, a rash guard, or a life jacket.

One-handed access means you can snap a photo, share a clip, or change the music between runs without digging through a boat compartment. The bungee tether keeps your phone tethered to your body — because losing your phone in the lake isn't a recoverable situation.

Lake and mountains

Lake days. River floats. Snow tubing. All of it.

Tubers use it to document the session, share wipeout clips, and stay connected between runs. When you're on the boat and your phone is in a compartment, you miss the shot. The KOALA keeps your phone on your body — accessible the moment you need it.

It also works for snow tubing, river floats, and any water activity where your phone needs to be on your body — not in a bag. 2,040+ reviews from paddlers, surfers, and adventurers who've put it through real conditions.

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Stop leaving your phone in the boat. Start tubing.

The KOALA 2.0 ships free on orders over $50. 100% no-worries warranty. 2,040+ five-star reviews from paddlers, surfers, and adventurers who've put it through real conditions.

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