I think every Garmin watch owner should have these two accessories, and you can get them both for under $20 in the Prime Day sale

I’ve been using Garmin watches for a decade and for the most part, I love them. As am avid runner, they cover off everything I need thanks to their accurate tracking, lightweight designs and handy training analysis.

However, there are two minor annoyances that crop up with almost all Garmin watches. One is that they require a proprietary charging cable, and the other is that almost all of them ship with a silicone band as standard.

Neither is a major problem and there are reasons for both — the proprietary charging port is key to waterproofing the watches, and silicone bands are very durable and reliable picks for most people. However, I prefer to carry just one cable with me, and I prefer nylon bands in general.

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Fortunately it’s very easy and cheap to solve both these minor problems with a couple of accessories, and both of the ones I use are reduced in the Prime Day sale right now, so you can pick them up for under $20 in total.

Make your watch more comfortable with a nylon band

The Abanen nylon band is easy to fit to any Garmin watch — just loop it around your watch pins — and it’s comfortable to wear 24/7 in my experience.

Abanen Hook and Loop Nylon Band: was $15 now $12 at Amazon

This lightweight nylon band comes in several colors, all of which have been reduced for Prime Day. It's an affordable alternative to Garmin's own nylon bands, which cost around $40, and just as comfortable in my experience.

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I also find it dries quickly after sweaty workouts or swims, and if you pop it into the washing machine occasionally it will remove any odors that start to build up.

There are lots of nylon band options available on Amazon and elsewhere; I prefer the fit and feel of them to silicone bands in general, because they’re easier to adjust and lighter. Garmin’s own nylon bands are great, but so much more expensive than this one.

Nylon bands are less durable than silicone ones, so you might have to replace them every couple of years depending on how fresh you want your band to look, but I almost always swap a nylon band in to replace the silicone one when testing a new Garmin watch.

Charge your Garmin more easily with a USB-C adapter

This cheap and simple accessory is the kind of thing you kick yourself for not buying earlier when you finally discover it.

It’s an adapter that allows you to charge any Garmin watch using a standard USB-C cable, and it comes with a keychain attachment to make sure you never leave it behind.

Meliya USB-C Adaptor: was $7 now $6 at Amazon

You get three Garmin to USB-C adapters for just six bucks with these deal, and each comes with a loop attachment that makes it easier to affix it to your keys or a bag.

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This adapter has been on my keys for a year now and pretty much anytime a Garmin user I know sees it, they jump onto Amazon and buy one for themselves.

It’s been especially useful for holidays and short trips where I just want to take one cable to charge my phone, headphones and watch, or indeed use a power back that has a USB-C out cable.

There are several of these adapters in the Prime Day sale, with the best deal netting you a pack of three for just $6, so you have two to give away to your Garmin-wearing friends when they clock yours.

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