Ok, I tried to search first and all I am finding is people looking for options on carrying a phone or a sweatproof one. I really don't care if it is sweatproof but just want something that is durable and will last more than few months of use. Maybe it is my ultra strong massive biceps or something but these things keep on ripping on me or the something in the armband breaks.

Or, do I just buy cheap ones in bulk and toss them when they eventually tear/rip? Doesn't have to even be that nice just a little cubby for my house key is all I ask to have (the one I just ripped a couple of days ago has one and it is a handy feature to store a key - I had my garage door spring cable pulley snapped once and didn't discover this until after my ride to which I had a tough time getting inside my house at that point since nobody was home).

The only reason I carry the phone is in case of emergencies or if I get stranded somewhere (either biking or running). Otherwise, I use one of my Garmins to track my ride/run (but those can't make phone calls).