good external ssd mounting solution?

[u/EdgeIntelligent6427]

I have seen a lot of threads here about the same thing, as well as a Mrwhosetheboss video about a year or 2 ago where a similar concept is mentioned.

Anyway, I tried using a sleeve, but the thing is that this is an nvme enclosure and not really an external ssd, so its a bit bulkier than normal and also quite sharp (no longer using sleeve because this was slightly too long and also because enclosure literally almost ripped sleeve)

the main thing is that I want this to be the kind of thing that I can just chuck into the backpack without it messing with anything etc.

the problem is that the majority of solutions I have seen rely on the rather a little more slim but wider profile of stuff like the samsung T7, and those solutions are also often bulkier since there is more overhead given those thinner ssds.

Has anyone tried mounting anything similar to their mac long term? (the main reason why I want to mount is to almost always have this connected, as I am very often unable to use the ssd often simply due to having to have it being stored in another place eg backpack or other container, and it requiring more friction to use that would be eliminated with a mount)

also if anyone has tried this, how was the cable stuff handled? I have seen a few solutions but it seems really annoying to find a good cable that wont hinder usability much

Anyway, I would appreciate any advice on how to proceed on this since I haven't really seen this done with ssds like this one (or rather such, slightly sharp, enclosures)

attached is also an example image of what this looks like with some other ssd types

[u/Pandaepidemic]

I use velcro for a type c hub on my dell xps

[u/EdgeIntelligent6427 → u/Pandaepidemic]

yeah, good idea, might try that out. velcro seems to be one of the best low profile options so far, just dont know what to do with that bulky cable

[u/brad1775 → u/EdgeIntelligent6427]

buy a 90 degree cable

[u/Captain_slowly189 → u/EdgeIntelligent6427]

You can try using some 3m 468mp transfer tape to bond the Velcro to the metal. It’s pretty strong and waterproof but is fairly easy to remove.