Awesome Cases

The BANG!CASE’s best feature is nearly upstaged by its outlandish visual flourish. It has a shortcut button similar to the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button, except it also works with the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. It lets you have quick access to up to three shortcuts or iOS settings at once, thanks to its single-tap, double-tap, and long-press options.

Do you like to draw? Lihit Lab’s easy-to-carry, slimline case holds up to 22 pens or pencils. It also has mesh pockets for small accessories like erasers or earbuds and opens up flat for quick access. It measures just 5.5″ × 8.5″ x 0.7″ when closed and comes in orange, indigo, and black. It’s also available in a skinny 14-pen size.

This versatile laptop sleeve transforms into a desktop work pad once you pull out your computer. Its smooth synthetic leather surface makes a great mouse pad, while its side flap has dual wireless charging pads – one for a phone and one for AirPods. It comes in black or dove grey in 13-14″ or 15-16″ sizes.

We recently saw a 3D-printed Apple Macintosh that looks exactly like the original. Scott Yu-Jan created something with a similar aesthetic but with his own unique design. His Macintosh Studio is a custom dock for an iPad Mini that sits atop a Mac Studio. The finished unit looks like one of Hartmut Esslinger’s 1980s Apple computer designs.

Ready to throw down in a game of Go Fish? Carry your favorite playing card deck in this handsome leather case from Misc Goods Co. It’s made in the USA from vegetable-tanned leather, hand-stitched with waxed cotton thread and comes packed Misc’s Black deck, featuring crisp line-art illustrations, black backs, and a black-and-gold tuck case.

Keep your pens, pencils, and other skinny pocket tools neat and organized with Ewittco’s nicely-structured full-grain leather cases. They come in a variety of colors, and can be personalized with an engraved name or logo graphic. Measures 7.7″ x 3.7″ closed, 7.7″ x 7.7″ open.

Designed to keep your tech gadgets and accessories tidy and tangle-free, Troubadour’s updated eco-friendly tech cases have well-positioned pockets for your chargers, cables, EarPods, and more. The size of a dopp kit, the waterproof, recycled vegan leather Rig Case 2.0 has a roomy interior that opens wide thanks to its double zipper mouth.

These hard-shelled polycarbonate cases are perfect for keeping gadgets, cash, and other small items safe from damage when camping, boating, or in any outdoor situation where water is a concern. They’re waterproof, dustproof, and close securely with a triple action latch. Available in three sizes and a variety of colors.

The Bottle Flight offers a great way to travel with small amounts of spirits. The TSA-friendly carry case comes with four 3 oz. bottles for carrying liquids. Each bottle has a protective silicone sleeve, measurement indicators, and a labeling window. The case is padded for extra safety and can hold a pair of cigars in place of two of its bottles.

While business cards aren’t as popular as they once were, they’re still a nice professional touch for in-person meetings. This metal card case protects your business cards and looks like a tiny aluminum briefcase. It holds about 30 business cards and comes in a 2-pack with one each in silver and black.

As part of his home workstation revamp, Ideal Idea wanted a computer case like no other. The idea? Build a PC that doubles as a kinetic sculpture. He made the case from laser-cut wood panels and created two interchangeable faces. An Arduino and a stepper motor control the mechanisms. The ripple design with the hexagons is fantastic.

This versatile hard case from Pelican protects cameras, phones, chargers, and other small gadgets from damage while traveling. Its outer shell is made from a crushproof, high-impact polymer, and it seals tight to keep moisture and dust out. Inside, you’ll find a set of padded dividers which can be adjusted to fit your gear.

Keep soap bars from getting slimy and gross with Brix Soap Cases. These sturdy ABS plastic cases hold soap bars in place so they won’t slip out of your hand in the shower. A magnetic lid holds in place securely, keeping bars from making a mess when traveling or heading to the gym. Available in two sizes to hold square, round, or rectangular soaps.

This zippered carrying case from Japan’s Raymay Fujii provides plenty of space for pens, pencils, and erasers. What makes it special is that it doubles as a desktop pen caddy when opened up. Its internal container tilts diagonally for easy access, and its lid stays open thanks to a magnetic catch.

Pelican’s Marine Phone Pouch protects smartphones while kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying other outdoor activities. It’s IP68-certified waterproof and features built-in air cushions to help it float. A transparent face allows touchscreen use, and a clever design provides side button access. It’s also available in an XL size and multipacks.

Australian product design firm Rama Works presents an elegant and refined way to carry a BIC Mini lighter. The XO Lighter Mini is a CNC-machined aluminum lighter that takes an impressive 14 tools to create. It features a grooved and grippy texture and a raw metal finish that will patina over time. Personalization is also available. Limited to just 500 pieces.

Do you collect pocket knives? Keep them organized and easily accessible in this clamshell organizer case. It holds up to 64 knives in its four storage flaps, each lined with numerous elastic straps. You can also use it to store other kinds of pocket tools.

Whether you’re into extreme outdoor adventures or are just plain clumsy, never worry about dropping your phone again. The Nite Ize Hitch Plus places a mount point between your phone’s back and case, then tethers it to a carabiner with a 24″ coiled line that you can attach to a belt loop, bag, or wrist.

Alpaka improves on the basic pencil case by adding a bottom section for items like a flashlight, pocket tools, and Airpods. Its main compartment is ideal for pens, pencils, markers, chargers, and cables. It’s made from weatherproof X-Pac X50 with an orange ripstop nylon lining. Compatible with Alpaka’s HUB hanging system.

Protect your Apple AirTags with this handmade titanium armor from Titan Talon Tool Co. The triangular scales are held together with stainless steel hardware and have an attachment point for a lanyard or split-ring loop. An opening on the back lets you change batteries without tools.

If you have more than one pocket knife in your collection, it shouldn’t be lying in some drawer. Treat these tools with the respect they deserve by storing them in a case. Everyday Carry shares five of their favorite knife cases, from a rugged, hard-shelled box with foam cutouts to a tool roll that keeps your knives safe in the minimum space.

This sturdy tactical pouch is designed to carry small tools, knives, pens, and other everyday items in a compact and organized case. It’s made from 1000D Nylon and is compatible with Molle webbing. Measures 8.67″ x 7.48″ x 0.99″, and comes in several military color schemes.

Sip your favorite bourbon anywhere with this whiskey travel set from Home Wet Bar. The 9-piece set includes four Glencairn whiskey glasses, three taster bottles, and a bourbon-tasting wheel, all packed in a nearly indestructible case with custom cutouts to protect its contents. Both the glasses and case can be personalized.