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Outside Magazine, February 2012
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

OtterBox Defender Series

By: Category: Design and Tech
Photo: Courtesy of OtterBox

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The virtually indestructible silicone-and-polycarbonate OtterBox Defender Series case for the iPhone 4S. (Also available in camo.)

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