I always walk around with my charger in my fanny pack. But the days I forget it at home are days I need it the most. If I had a backup USB bracelet, I would not be experiencing these situations more often.
There are also moments when my phone slips out of my hand and hits the floor. I always use a screen guard, but that also means I swap protectors a lot. Even though I’m not a fan of lanyards, I can admit they’ve saved me more than once.
If you’re forever on the move or clumsy like me, you need these accessories too. Here are great options to start with.
YACSEJAO charging cable bracelet
$9.98
A braided leather bracelet made with a Zinc alloy tip that doesn’t rust. No one will know you’re wearing a charging cable. It blends into your suit or full streetwear in three colour options of black, brown, and white. Enjoy fast charging and data transfer with the USB-A to USB-C connectors.
Universal Medical Data Elite II USB bracelet
$57.95
Wearables have become popular, but not everyone can commit to their subscriptions on a budget. The silicone bracelet is an affordable version of a medical wearable. It stores your medical information in a waterproof 2GB USB drive. First responders can access them instantly. Take advantage of the complimentary 12-month access now.
FrgKbTm wrist strap lanyard
$4.89
Buy a full set of eight strong, adjustable wrist lanyards for less than the price of one regularly. Each strap is made from tightly braided nylon commonly used for outdoor gear. Plus, the cords come in different colors, so you can assign each one to a different device or switch them to match outfits and mood.
Aolcev beaded USB charging cable
$9.99
A handmade beaded bracelet lookalike with glossy onyx beads and silver-toned spacers. Hidden inside it is a USB-A to USB-C cable that supports fast-charging and 480Mbps transfer cable. Basically, USB 2.0 level speed that should successfully transfer up to 10GB files within 4–6 minutes.
SURPHY 2-pack phone lanyard
$9.99
Get a good grip of your phone with this braided rope charm in two-color weaving. You’ll use the adjustable buckle to tighten it to your wrist and the integrated clip hooks to your back or even pockets. It’s not limited to phones, and you can test it on multiple devices with strap holes.
CACOE 2-pack phone lanyard
$9.99
Lanyard holes are oddly triggering, and they’re rarely centered. You won’t have that problem with this two-pack Cacoe product. This lanyard creates a hidden anchor point inside your phone case instead of a built-in lanyard hole. You’ll slide an ultra-thin patch into your case from the bottom, while a small tab sticks out to connect to the metal D-ring and hang your phone however you like. You don’t need to remove it to charge.
Stretch your accessories’ durability
Take extra steps to extend the life of your lanyards and wrist-USB accessories. Rotate them the same way you rotate phone cases to spread out the wear and tear. Dirt is a common enemy of lanyards.
If you bought one made of fabric or braided nylon, toss it in a pillowcase and run it through a gentle machine wash occasionally. The pillowcase keeps the clip from banging around, and the wash keeps the strap soft instead of stiff and odor-trapping.
If you use wrist-USB chargers, give the connectors a quick blow with a can of air, or use the cold setting on your hair dryer. It should keep the ports clean and extend the lifespan. You may also rub a tiny bit of hand cream or petroleum jelly on your wrist. Beads on the wristlet will appear glossy and form no cracks in dry weather.