As the leaves on trees turn to brown, it’s the time of year when you start to notice your jersey pockets swelling as you roll out. Spare arm warmers, gilets and gloves fight for space next to inner tubes and energy gels.
To stop your personal essentials – phone, keys, cards, coffee money – getting bashed or soaked from spray, a wallet or pouch is the answer. Here are the current best ones on the market. If it were our choice? Either the Bellroy All-Conditions phone pocket or Rapha rainproof essentials case have our vote.
Phone cases in this guide
- Bellroy All-Conditions Phone Pocket: Buy now from Bellroy (£99)
- Lezyne Roll Caddy: Buy now from Wiggle (£18)
- Muc-Off Rainproof Essentials Case: Buy now from Merlin Cycles (£14)
- Evoc Phone Case: Buy now from Amazon (£14.66)
- Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case: Buy now from Rapha (£30)
- Altura Pocket wallet: Buy now from Chain Reaction Cycles (£18)
- Baggicase Lite: Buy now from Baggicase (£39)
The 7 best phone cases and wallets for cyclists
1. Bellroy All-Conditions Phone Pocket
Bellroy promises to keep your electricals and valuable safe with this waterproof all-conditions phone case. Made of all-weather leather and with an aquaguard zipper, the Bellroy phone pocket comes in two different sizes, and has separate sections for cards, keys and cash. Beautiful but pricy.
2. Lezyne Roll Caddy
Thanks to its Velcro strap, this can either be popped in a jersey pocket or strapped beneath your saddle.
It opens out to reveal five pockets, one of which is zippered for change or fiddly items such as chain links. It all you’re carrying is a phone and cash, it folds up neatly, but will expand to take an inner and multitool. The nylon outer means it will survive being bashed around.
3. Muc-Off Rainproof Essentials Case
Made from rugged, water repellent polyester with a PU coating, this case is big enough for large smartphones but slim enough to slide easily into a pocket, protecting the phone from rain, sweat and spray with its water-resistant construction.
It also benefits from an inner pocket and divider which keeps cash and cards separate from the phone.
4. Evoc Phone Case
Anything that says ‘Engineered in Germany’ if off to a good start when it comes to protection. A soft but tough exterior is combined with a zip which almost disappears when done up, making the case light but water-resistant.
There is room for keys, multitool and phone, while a Velcro straps lets you attach it to a belt. It’s a simple design that works well.
5. Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case
Classic Rapha: stylish and not cheap. It’s a waterproof material case that will fit a phone, has a separate sleeve for cards/money and you could even squeeze in a multitool. The case comes in navy and black and there is a plus size version too.
It’s a lovely item and, next to the Bellroy case, starts to look a bargain.
6. Altura Pocket wallet
The Altura wallet is the only one in this guide with easy full screen access.
The Pocket Wallet is made for adventure, keeping your phone protected from all the grime and dirt which can come from being on two wheels. It’s waterproof, tough and protects from humidity, sweat and rain.
The backside also has grip strap attachment points, meaning you can thread it through the strap of a messenger bag or rucksack.
Buy now from Chain Reaction Cycles (£18)
7. Baggicase Lite
The case is waterproof, antibacterial and resistant to grime meaning it should last for a long time. The interior compartment consists of a zipper to keep valuables safe and a compartment to separate the mobile from the rest of the objects.
It is also lightweight, weighing a claimed 49 grams and each case is handmade in Spain. It comes in four colours, including
Baggicase also offers the case in Pro (the original) and Premium (made from leather).
Interested in more winter proofing kit for cyclists? Check out our guides to the best winter jackets, the best women’s bib tights and the best winter road bike tyres.