THE BEST Accessories

One of the great things about vinyl records is that they’re display worthy. Record Props gives you a variety of options to show off your records and their sleeves. You can set the sleeve on a tabletop, or hang the record and its sleeve on your wall.

Founded by a firefighter, Ladder 34 creates rugged belts using decommissioned fire hoses. Not only do they look great and tell a story, every purchase helps support the mental health and equipment needs of volunteer firefighters. Be sure to check out their shop for other cool items made from the same distinctive material.

Keep all your portable gadgets, cables, chargers, and other small accessories organized with these handsome bags from Jelly Comb. They provide elastic loops for cables, mesh pockets for chargers and phones, memory card storage, and the large and thicker versions even have room for an 11″ tablet.

SPINN design’s CP.01 is a plate that attaches to the bottom of DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Hook your strap into the CP.01 and your camera won’t swing or slip while you’re moving. It also keeps the strap out of the way of your hands and the camera’s controls while you’re shooting, and is compatible with Arca-Swiss tripods.

The BoltHub is a USB-C hub with a clever design for mounting onto compatible tablets such as the iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. Instead of dangling like a dongle, it slides onto the corner of the tablet. You can also use it as a normal dongle on computers.

Define and accentuate your workspace with Grovemade’s jumbo-sized desktop pad. It measures 26″x 49″, enough to cover medium-sized desks. It’s made of soft Merino wool felt, and is available in light gray or dark gray.

The affordable version of Fruitlock’s wireless hub for iOS devices. It connects to your iPhone or iPad via local network. You can transfer or copy files to its internal storage, a USB device or a microSD card. You can also play videos on an HDMI display, play music on speakers and more.

The Touchtype is a case for 2018 iPad Pros that also lets you take the Apple Magic Keyboard with you. The case lets you hide or detach the Magic Keyboard, orient the iPad in portrait mode, and it has room for the new Apple Pencil.

Constella’s Deskape is a collection of minimally-styled aluminum desk organizers. There’s a cable organizer, a pen organizer, a card stand, and a paperweight tray. They come in gray, silver, black or gold. Kickstarter buyers can buy individual pieces or the full set.

Subtech Sports’ Drycase is a laptop case with a lightweight and simple form. But it’s more durable than its look suggests. It’s shockproof, has a splashproof coating and a water- and dust-resistant zipper. It’s available for 13″ and 15″ laptops.

Zumer Sport makes great gifts for sports fans, offering bags, eyeglass cases, keychains, wallets, coasters, and other items made from the actual materials used to make baseballs, basketballs, footballs, tennis balls, and more. The even make Xmas stockings.

Dreamfarm’s Gripet is a wall-mounted accessory designed to hold notes, pamphlets and other small pieces of paper. It’s just as easy to pull things out of it as it is to slot them in. It has magnets at the back but it also comes with 3M double-sided tape.

The CleanShield is a light and foldable windshield protector. It’s especially useful during winter, as its waterproof surface and foldable design make it easy to ward off frost and ice. Its suction cups secure it even in 60mph winds.

Readerest’s tiny magnetic holder secures your eyewear to your clothes. Even if you forget that you put them there, the strong magnets will make sure that your glasses stay put. You can also use them to hang IDs, earphones and other slim objects.

The Inuk is a thin and light tripod for mobile devices and cameras. It folds down to the size of a smartphone and weighs just 0.35 lb, thanks to its carbon fiber construction. It comes with straps, but it becomes infinitely more useful with the optional suction cups and magnets.

Age’s leather holster is designed for carrying phones and other small everyday items. Its strap is thin enough to be worn under coats and jackets, and its removable pouches have water-resistant zippers. It also has an optional chest pouch for larger items.

Blau Design’s trio of stretchy elastic and silicone organizers are designed to carry small items such as phones, mice and pens and can be wrapped around 13″ or 15″ laptops as well as paper notebooks. The Fold and the Slim can also be used on their own.

Ultix’s Tair is a pair of inflatable roof racks. Each rack has a bicycle tire inner tube inside, so they work with most air pumps and pack to a small size when deflated. It takes only 5 minutes to set them up. They come with straps to tie down your belongings.

The Zarathustra is a pair of handlebar-mounted bicycle LED lights. They work as turn signals, brake lights, hazard lights and standard lights. They are waterproof and easily removable for charging. Their modes are toggled via a thumb button and managed via an app.

Umbrellas with sword handles are nothing new. So are brollies with Deadpool’s face on them. But this one is a stylish combo of both gimmicks. Its protective sleeve has an adjustable crossbody strap with a buckle, so you can wear it on your back.

The SwitchPod is an aluminum tripod that you can transform into a handheld grip or selfie stick in just a second. It weighs just 11oz but has a capacity of 100lb. It has non-slip feet, an ergonomic handle and works with all cameras, quick release plates, and ball heads.

Not to be confused with Striker’s similarly-named product, this Trilight’s basic function is a car warning beacon. It also has a built-in jump starter, a USB charging port and a powerful white light with high and low modes. Its red LEDs are also detachable.

The freestanding version of Halley’s minimalist helmet rack. The Halley Helmet Stand looks great with or without a helmet on. It has the same stainless steel sphere that safely supports both open and full face helmets. It has a non-slip rubber pad under its base.

Rare Bird makes stylish anti-pollution masks for motorcyclists and bicyclists. The masks are made from a variety of fabrics such as cotton, linen, wool and tweed. They extend down to the neck to provide warmth. Their filter is replaceable.