E-reader owners

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How do you protect your e-reader from the sand and spray at the beach? I have a Kindle Basic. I don't plan on swimming, but will probably be pretty sandy and greasy from the sunscreen. 

[balletofangels]

I haven't brought mine to the beach yet, but I saw on TV to put it in a gallon sized ziplock.

[laim]

I protect mine by taking the kids with me making it impossible to read at the beach.  You're welcome to borrow them.

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Jul 5, 2013 22:08:33 GMT -5 laim said:

I protect mine by taking the kids with me making it impossible to read at the beach.  You're welcome to borrow them.

We're 99% sure we're going to be child free. The only time I volunteer to watch children is when I feel myself edging toward that 1% so that I can remember all of the reasons why we made that choice in the first place. But thanks for the offer 

I'm so excited for this beach vacation! I haven't had a proper week at the beach for way too long.

[VillainV]

Mine is in a pretty sturdy cover. I've taken it everywhere and never had a problem with sand/water/sunscreen. If you're worried, then a clear plastic bag would probably be okay, but I would think the shiny plastic would cause glare outside at the beach. Just be careful with it (like you would with a normal book) and you'll be fine.

[melodramatic26]

Jul 5, 2013 22:04:32 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Clear ziploc baggie. Also makes it waterproof for sitting in the bathtub/pool.

Omg fucking brilliant. And I'm being serious, this never occurs to me and is always an issue.

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Jul 5, 2013 23:23:33 GMT -5 VillainV said:

Mine is in a pretty sturdy cover. I've taken it everywhere and never had a problem with sand/water/sunscreen. If you're worried, then a clear plastic bag would probably be okay, but I would think the shiny plastic would cause glare outside at the beach. Just be careful with it (like you would with a normal book) and you'll be fine.

This. I have never had issues, either.  Just wipe your hands off after putting the sun screen on and you should be fine.

[laim]

Jul 5, 2013 22:27:43 GMT -5 @pjfranklin said:

Jul 5, 2013 22:08:33 GMT -5 laim said:

I protect mine by taking the kids with me making it impossible to read at the beach.  You're welcome to borrow them.

We're 99% sure we're going to be child free. The only time I volunteer to watch children is when I feel myself edging toward that 1% so that I can remember all of the reasons why we made that choice in the first place. But thanks for the offer 

I'm so excited for this beach vacation! I haven't had a proper week at the beach for way too long.

Well, if you change your mind let me know!  They're pretty cute but the whining may just be enough to sway you back from that 1%

[pinkpinot]

The ziplock bag is genius. I bought a waterproof case from Amazon for mine and it's just a glorified ziplock baggie. I read in my hot tub though, never used it for the beach.

[nahoku]

I am also very fancy and use a gallon Ziploc bag.

[pooh8402]

I just got back from a beach vacation with my nook. I just left it in its usual cover and its fine. You can do a gallon size baggie if you're anal.

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[wambam]

Jul 5, 2013 22:04:32 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Clear ziploc baggie. Also makes it waterproof for sitting in the bathtub/pool.

This

[chickadee77]

I keep my phone in a ziploc because it has a touchscreen. The ziploc won't necessarily be waterproof, but it gives you a chance to rescue it (h has dropped his phone in the pool in a ziploc that, unfortunately, had a tiny leak).

I bought this for my Kindle, and love it. My Kindle has actual buttons, though, so I don't have to use a touchscreen. www.amazon.com/Version-TrendyDigital-WaterGuard-Waterproof-Generation/dp/B0026GJHVY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373125629&sr=8-1&keywords=waterproof+kindle+case