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The Bellroy x MAAP Phone Pocket Keeps Your Essentials Safe While You Cycle

If you don’t know what a phone pocket is, you might not be a cyclist — and that’s cool. If you’re a biker and you haven’t heard of a phone pocket, lend us your ears (or eyes, I suppose).

It’s time to ditch the plastic ziplock bags on your rides because Bellroy X MAAP Phone Pocket will keep your phone, cash, and cards safe and secure through any terrain, under any circumstance.

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Bellroy is dedicated to providing simplicity and functionality in their accessories. They join forces once again with cycling performance apparel and gear extraordinaries at MAAP after releasing their tag-teamed slim leather wallet in Fall 2016.

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This time around, the two have stuck to their functional and utilitarian roots by allowing cyclists, hikers, and all-around adventurers to keep their personal belongings protected.

The phone pocket collaboration is packed full of features. A water-resistant leather exterior and YKK Aquaguard zipper assures your belongings safety during wet conditions and a special bumper keeps your pocket in place under gritty or rough rides. They even threw in an advanced microfiber lining to keep your phone screen separate and protected from your other personals during travel.

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The Bellroy X MAAP phone pocket comes in either a Regular and Plus model, with arctic blue or black as your color choices. Although it is water-resistant, this pocket wasn’t designed to be fully submerged underwater.

Nevertheless, this puppy is incredibly durable in events of chaos. And just to be safe, Bellroy backs this bad boy with their three-year warranty. It makes for a perfect gift for your cycling buds, or even as a little self-treat to make your bike commutes more comfortable.

Bellroy x MAAP Phone Pocket: $109.95

Bellroy x MAAP Phone Pocket Plus: $119.95

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