I brought BudStraps to your attention recently and have now had a chance to try ’em out. When I’m traveling or working out I use Bose QC 20i headphones. BTW, I love them. But getting on/off planes, trying to talk with someone at the counter or just wanting to give my ears a rest I need to take them out. I know there are ideas like sticking the ends into your shirt or whatever but there’s a much better alternative.

BudStraps! These clip onto your ear bud cords and wrap around your neck. Think straps for your sunglasses. Same concept and quite brilliant.

BudStraps allow you to simply clip your earbuds around your neck for a run, ride, walk or simply to sit there, playing your Xbox (us too:). They wash quickly under warm water, prevent cord tangles, and help protect you from losing your cords in situations that might be dangerous like driving a car or riding a bike.

So, no more dangerous dangles or irritating tangles. They’re comfortable and you really don’t even know you’ve got them on after a while. They’re easy to remove when you want to put your buds back in a case, although they fit right into mine.

In case you need to see how to put them on BudStraps made a video for you.

Thanks to BudStraps I have an extra pair to give away. If you leave a comment here or reply to me on Twitter or Facebook by Friday Noon central this week I’ll pick a name at random to send you your very own BudStraps!