Whatcha gonna put in your iPad case pocket?

While it has been rumored to fit the back pockets of 5.11s, the great iPad needs a safer storage spot.

Apple’s latest techie toy is durable, yes. But we can’t imagine it working so well after being sat upon. Plus, the iPad isn’t exactly cheap—it probably costs more than what currently resides in your rear pockets.

So, why store it in the same place?

Enter the cargo pants iPad sleeve. This DIY-invention from MyGreenMonkeyDesigns combines ingenuity and the green movement creating an 11-inch by 9-inch padded cushion for the shiny, sleek machine. Using a clean pair of cargos, the designer hand makes each individual sleeve specifically tailored per order. And for only $5.50, this eco case can all be yours.

We bet if you send an old pair of tactical pants, they can construct the sleeve using that material, too.

If you’re going the homemade route, other options swirl endlessly online. One such example can be viewed below.

The materials? 8.5 X 11 envelopes, duct tape, Velcro strips, an Apple sticker.

The price tag? $8.87

Looking for a classier case?

Nothing says I’m-a-smart-cookie like an iPad case made out of a book. You can use an old book, a new book, an intellectual book, even an old composition notebook… But we don’t suggest a coloring book—too flimsy.

See how it’s done below.

Are you buying into the iPad craze? What do you think of Apple’s latest invention? We’re not sure if it’s tactical enough to please this crowd!