No 14yo nearby to solicit opinions from. *I* think the wood one is definitely cool looking :) However, as a *gulp* 14 year veteran of scouting (my son passed his Eagle board exactly 1 year ago today) I would be concerned about the durability of that one. I recommend asking lots of questions first if you go with that one.
Otterbox would be good at taking the abuse, but maybe less-so in the 'cool factor'. Not as familiar with the Candyshell, but you are. And if he's that into scouting and outdoor things you may be able to....add cool? Point out that you know it may not be as flashy as some, but you wanted something that would be able to keep up with him and not leave a trail of paint-flakes, etc :) Some of the teens I know would immediately perk up at a thoughtful angle like that (not all though; hopefully you know which category your nephew is more likely to fall in).
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Date: 2012-12-14 01:11 am (UTC)Otterbox would be good at taking the abuse, but maybe less-so in the 'cool factor'. Not as familiar with the Candyshell, but you are. And if he's that into scouting and outdoor things you may be able to....add cool? Point out that you know it may not be as flashy as some, but you wanted something that would be able to keep up with him and not leave a trail of paint-flakes, etc :) Some of the teens I know would immediately perk up at a thoughtful angle like that (not all though; hopefully you know which category your nephew is more likely to fall in).
That wood one is still rather spiffy though :)