Top Tech Accessories Every Man Should Carry

Must-Have Accessories for the Modern Man

Technology enthusiasts (otherwise known as techies) enjoy when their hobby bleeds into their everyday life, adding some sort of benefit. Some gadgets out there exist as gags or operate as fidget tools. While these are fun, they don't add much value to your day.

The gadgets every techy love are the ones that they use to help in certain situations and make life a little bit easier. These gadgets provide efficiency and usefulness. Some of them you know already, but others you might want to buy immediately.

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1. A Smart Watch

Smartwatches like the Apple Watch are amazing tools that help people every single day. They let you keep your phone in your pocket and manage different functions from your wrist. It kind of makes you feel like you're living in the future you see on Star Trek or something.

Respond to your texts, check your heart rate, or simply look at the time without ever retrieving your phone from your pocket. This little device does so much more than your dad's watch from his childhood.

2. Wireless Headphones or Earbuds

Nobody goes anywhere without listening to some sort of audio whether that's music, a podcast, or an audiobook. Headphones and earbuds are essential to everyone. Even before technology became advanced enough to offer wireless listening devices, headphones are essential.

Now you get your pick over the ear or in the ear to listen to your audio pleasures without disrupting those around you.

3. Power Bank

We're not always in the vicinity of a wall outlet — like out camping or on an airplane — to plug in our phone charger. With all the poor energy-saving habits people practice and all the apps people run on a daily basis, phone batteries sometimes die before lunchtime.

A power bank helps you avoid missing those calls or texts by charging your phone on the go. It also helps power your phone while you binge those TikTok videos as well as the July 2023 implementation of text posts on the platform.

4. A Multitool

You never know what kind of situation you end up in when you're out and about. A multitool is like a pocket knife on steroids. Sure, it comes with a knife, but there are more important tools in this little portable object. One of the most used tools on a multitool is the screwdriver and bottle opener.

If something is in need of a quick fix, that screwdriver comes in handy more than you realize. Honestly, this is a gadget every man and woman should carry with them.

5. Three-In-One Charging Cable

Tired of needing a different charging cable for different products? Well, look for a three-in-one charging cable so you don't have to hunt for the right one in your mess of cables by your desk. The Minlu Multi-Charging Cable is an amazing device that every techy needs.

A three-in-one charging cable allows you to charge your iPhone or Android device as it comes with an iPhone charging tip, a USB-C connector, and a Micro USB tip. Charging rates may vary, but it beats carrying around multiple cables.

6. Laser Level Cube

Whether it's hanging a picture straight or installing a shelf on your wall, there are times when you need to make sure something is straight. A level helps, but those are typically large and cumbersome. You might find one as an app on your phone, but those aren't nearly as convenient as a portable level.

Ryobi makes the perfect gadget for anyone trying to hang wall-mounted shelves or anything else that needs to be straight. Ryobi's compact laser-level cube includes a push-pin that lets you stick it to the wall, giving you access to both of your hands.

7. Bluetooth Speakers

Sometimes you want to share the party with those around you or listen to music while cleaning your home without missing a knock at the door. Maybe because that knock is Amazon delivering one of your new gadgets. A Bluetooth speaker lets you listen to music in the shower or outside.

There are many different varieties on the market manufactured from top-rated brands, from JBL speakers to Bose speakers. A Bluetooth speaker is more durable than earbuds and not as easily misplaced.

8. Portable Power Station

Don't mistake a portable power station for a power bank. They provide similar features, but a power station does so much more and comes at a premium price point. Not every gadget you want is going to be cheap, but the more expensive ones are necessary. Ecoflow's River 2 portable power station is just what you want.

Ecoflow's power station has outlets for every electronic device in existence and comes equipped with a solar panel, allowing it to charge in the sun. This gives you ample juice for all of your devices. Next time you begrudgingly go on a camping trip, bring one of these with you and you won't be out of the loop even for a second.

Tech writer for GearJunkie Craig Becker says, "Despite its small size, the River 2 Pro produces 800W of power and can handle a surge of up to 1,600W. That’s enough juice to run 80% of household appliances, including a mini-fridge, an LCD TV, a fan, or a Wi-Fi router."

9. Flashlight

This is a good tool for anyone to carry around, but techies get great use from flashlights. Opening up a computer or fixing electronics sometimes requires additional illumination. A dedicated flashlight works better than the light on your smartphone too because it doesn't drain the battery life of your phone.

Not to mention, a phone is awkward at times when trying to get the right angle inside a computer tower or the hood of a car.

10. Tech-Friendly Backpack

Where do you store all of those gadgets you own? Unless you wear cargo pants daily or have a number of pouches on your outfit that rivals that of a '90s comic book character, you need a bag or backpack. Tzowla manufactures an anti-theft water-resistant backpack that is perfect for all of your gadgets.

It has outlets to charge various devices, and an anti-theft mechanism, preventing any unwanted people from getting into your pockets, thus gaining access to your beloved arsenal of accessories. Obviously, it also doubles as a suitable backpack for school as it contains tons of storage space.

Be Ready For Anything

If you love technology, add one of these items to your arsenal of gadgets and see how much your daily life improves. Fidgets are nice for mental health and all, but these accessories help in a pinch and make sure you're ready for any situation.

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