What are the actual best protective cases for any iPad size today if you really need them to survive a beating? I am honestly overwhelmed by the options right now. Im currently shopping for four different iPads for my nieces and nephews since we are going on a big family road trip to Yellowstone in about three weeks and I know for a fact someone is gonna drop one of these things on a trailhead or in a parking lot. Im looking at a mix of sizes - an iPad Mini 6, two of the new 10.9 Airs, and then my old 11-inch Pro that I'm handing down to the oldest kid.

Ive been doing some digging online and I keep seeing the Otterbox Defender pop up as the gold standard for protection but then I read these recent reviews saying the built-in plastic screen protector is total garbage and makes the screen look grainy or less responsive to touch. Then I look at something like the Spigen Tough Armor which seems way sleeker and much cheaper but then other people are saying it doesnt have enough of a raised lip to actually protect the glass if it hits a rock face down. My budget is around 50 to 70 bucks per case which feels like a lot but I really dont want to be dealing with AppleCare or trying to find a repair shop while we are in the middle of Wyoming.

• Needs to have a built in stand for watching movies in the car
• Must be grippy enough for small hands so it doesnt just slide out
• Needs to not be a total nightmare to take on and off for cleaning

I also looked at those Zugu cases because everyone on Reddit seems to rave about the magnets and the different angles but are they actually drop-proof for real life accidents or just fancy stands for office workers? I cant tell if the hype is real or just really good marketing. Are there any rugged brands I'm totally missing that can handle a four-foot drop onto concrete without being as thick as a literal brick? Just trying to find one brand that makes cases for all these sizes so I can just place one order and stop thinking about it...