I Never Drop Or Misplace My Phone Thanks To This $15 Tech Accessory

My crossbody phone holder has revolutionized my life.

I first encountered the crossbody phone holder that would revolutionize my life overseas, through a European friend. While I irritably carried my cell by hand and tried to stuff it into my too-small pockets, she used the long straps of her phone case to wear her phone effortlessly around her body like a chic phone necklace.

As someone committed to — nay, hellbent on — convenience, especially of the practical variety, this contraption had my full attention. The case kept my friend’s cell readily accessible yet secure: She’d pick her phone up to type out a message or take a call, and then let the device drop, where it would land back at her side, secured by the strap.

When I returned to the States, I immediately started looking into crossbody phone cases. As I had suspected, the trend was most popular overseas and had yet to make its way to the United States.

This crossbody phone holder from Etsy can be worn across the torso or around the neck.

The holder was cheap and I had a feeling I’d make good use of it, so I ordered a clear crossbody case from an Etsy store based in London . Since then, it has been a mainstay in my life. I’m able to talk on speakerphone hands-free; I can easily listen to music with my corded headphones without it being a pain; and best of all, I never drop my phone — if I do fumble it, my cell is caught by the strap before hitting the ground.

I never misplace my phone anymore — instead of being lost in the abyss of my bag, it’s right on my person. I also love that the strap is adjustable, which allows me to tighten or loosen it depending on the activity (tighter for chores, looser while lounging).

I especially appreciate my case while I’m traveling or traversing crowded spaces. Since the holder keeps my phone secured around my body, I no longer feel that my phone is simply a sitting duck. Basically, if anyone tries to snag my phone, they won’t be able to do so without taking me and the lanyard along with them. It’s a true anti-theft item.

This crossbody phone holder from Etsy is impressively sturdy for being so lightweight.

Plus, the case is impressively sturdy for being so lightweight: The first holder I bought lasted four years of daily use, until the day I gravely chose to use my phone without wearing the crossbody strap. Alarmingly quickly, I managed to drop my phone down a storm drain, an event that I regrettably cannot blame on the lanyard or my phone. I repurchased the same case, which has since held strong for nearly two years.

I’m convinced this crossbody case is the best of simple yet utterly helpful innovations, and rest assured, I will be using mine until the day I no longer own a phone. (A day which will probably never come.)

While I love my case from AccessoriesForLifeLTD at Etsy , Etsy offers other great options. We’ve rounded up some more picks for you to consider, below.

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