Magnetic Tank Bag and a "dumb" Question

[mbalmer]

I have a magnetic tank bag that is convenient for my phone, GPS, and wallet. As I was riding around I started wondering if it's a bad idea to have my phone (iPhone) in the tank bag. Anyone know if the magnets could cause problems for the cell phone? What about the GPS? I haven't had any problems yet. I know that magnet are not good near computers or TVs.

[ROBsS4R]

I do it all the time with my iPhone, gps and other electronics with no problem.
Perhaps the magnets are sheilded 

in anycase I would not worry about it

[marsrr]

those magnets will wipe out you credit cards mag strip on back of it

[ROBsS4R]

With my Tank bag I got a couple old hard drives and put them in the bag right over the magnets.

I even went out of the way to rub them against the magnets.

I kept them in the bag for several days and the hard drives worked perfectly after. No data loss.

[Monsterlover]

Ive tossed my wallet in there for years and never had a c.card die.

[Porsche Monkey]

I always keep my phone in my jacket. That way if I'm all alone and get seperated from my bike and can't make it back to it I can make a call for help. 

[55Spy]

Phone and form of ID on your person is a pretty good idea, its how I roll anyway.

I can't fathom the thought of getting in a wreck and then having to search for my tankbag to call for assistance.