BucketBoss PDA Holster

Gadgeteer Hands On Review by Judie Hughes

May 25, 2001

Device:
Fits most popular PDAs and Construction Calculators

So let's say that you are a tradesman, and that part of your job description involves being at a construction site all day. Since the tradesman of today has to do so much more than just show up and "get to work",  BucketBoss, a division of Fiskars (the scissors company), has created a line of organizational tools to help. 

I will focus on the PDA Holster today, since that is where most of our interests might be...

The BucketBoss PDA Holster is best described as a pouch with a flap that Velcros shut. The flip-cover is reinforced to protect the screen of your PDA.

The dimensions of this rugged case are 6.25" (16cm) tall x 5" (12.75cm) wide. This case almost squashes flat when empty, so you have to take that into account when deciding if it will fit your PDA. I tried it with the Casio EM-500, the Palm m100, the Handspring Visor Deluxe, the Palm IIIc, the HP Jornada 548, the Palm m505, and the Compaq iPAQ. By the way...if you use a PCMCIA expansion sleeve on your iPAQ, and you've been looking for a case that will hold the entire package: this should do the trick. 

This pouch is also wide enough to carry the Targus Stowaway Keyboard by itself.

Done in what I can best describe as a subdued golden yellow ochre with olive green trim; this case has a soft-to-the-touch, yet obviously tough exterior. These pictures turned out where the olive looks brown, but trust me - it's not.

The front of the case has a BucketBoss label in the middle of the flap. If you are someone that doesn't like large labels - it is easily removed without compromising the integrity of the case.

The back of the case features an olive webbing-band that helps hold the stainless steel belt clip on. The clip also is held in place with a rivet at its bottom. The clip will accommodate up to a 2" (5cm) thick leather belt. 

Two tough elastic pen or pencil loops appear on the rear of the case. Shown in the loop is the Foursome 4 Point multi-pen, that I reviewed some time ago.

The inside of the PDA Holster is lined in a soft, slightly padded, black nylon fabric. 

This pouch closes to completely cover your PDA. In the event of a modest drop (3 or 4 feet, at least), your PDA should survive unscathed. Bear in mind that this case is not crush-proof, but then - you already figured that, right? ;0P

You don't have to be at a construction site to enjoy this pouch's good looks, great protection, and excellent price. If you have been wanting to try a pouch style case with rugged outdoor appeal, this one should fit your needs.

Price: $10.98 MSRP at the BucketBoss store. 

Pros:
Extremely well priced
Almost indestructible
Reinforced flap to protect PDAs screen
Stainless Steel Clip

Cons:
None