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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.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
(Image credit: Future)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.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
