Rugged Case Recommendations

[killjoy08]

So I am always in the woods climbing, hiking, and many other activities so I am looking for a case that provides a good amount of protection without the loss of functionality. I plan to pair the case with a tempered glass screen protector as well. So below are the basics I am looking for in a case, in order of priority.
1. Rugged protection
2. Provides friction so it's not a slippery case, not looking for a soap in the bathroom issue
3. Wireless charging/NFC compatible
4. Way to connect the case to a backpack or harness (tie off loop or something. This is optional but would be super awesome to have for grabbing some selfies up a route)

Here are a few cases I have been looking at
1. UAG Monarch Case - Covers 1 -3 but out of stock everywhere it seems like, pricier than other options
2. Spigen Tough Armor - Covers 1 & 3, maybe less on 2 and is cheaper but I wonder if it is as rugged/protective as UAG Monarch
3. ARMOR-X shockproof case - An interesting case with little information but they definitely have 4 covered and most likely 1 and 2 but not sure about 3.
4. Trishield Heavy Duty Cover - Not sure if it meets 3, but it seems to cover the rest. The one Amazon review seems to talk about crappy screen protector and belt clip, both I would not be using.
5. Ringke Cases - I have heard mention of these guys but not sure which case provides the best protection and having the lanyard loop. Also, can't find where the lanyard would attach
6. Zizo [Bolt Series] - Seems to provide everything but reviews make it seem that 3 is questionable. So far this is my favorite case if 3 isn't an issue.

I know I am asking for a miracle to have all four covered but any opinions on these cases that I have missed or any other ideas. I really don't care about looks etc.

 

[KBeckett]

The UAG Monarch can be purchased on the UAG site, set to ship in one week. I ordered that one. Also ordered the Tough Armor, but have heard not-so-great things about its degree of protection.

 

[kudosmog]

Old thread, but just in case anyone else was in the same boat...

My zizo bolt charges wireless fine, and I'v even got some very old chargers.
Here are some of the ones I use without issue:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X15HLD9/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B1LT8Y0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UGIA0WY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I even have those old nokia wireless chargers that ATT was clearing out years ago. Still going strong, charges fine through the zizo bolt case.
I have an older samsung wireless charger that I got with my note5...that works too.

This is the only one in my house that doesn't work:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018E2YOWU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and I think it's a failure of the charger, not the device or case because it failed with slimmer cases and other phones.

The only thing I don't like about the Zizo bolt case is that it's not as much friction as I would have liked. It's still pretty slippery.

 

[mikeyjrd]

Try the SUPCASE Galaxy Note 8 Unicorn Beetle Pro Full Body Rugged Holster Case that comes with a holder that attaches to your belt. Its full protection and its not that expensive either.