Does this work with the height-adjustable Studio Display stand?

No. The BackPack is designed exclusively for the tilt-adjustable stand version. It will not fit the height-adjustable or VESA mount stands.

How much weight can the shelf hold?

The merchant does not specify a weight limit. The vented aluminum platform is designed to hold typical desktop accessories like portable hard drives, USB-C hubs, and cables. It attaches to the stand rather than the display, so it does not strain the hinge.

Can I use this with both sides at once?

No. You choose one orientation when you mount it: either facing yourself to hide storage devices behind the display, or facing forward to show signage or business cards to people on the other side.

Will this fit older iMac models?

It is designed for 24-inch M1 iMacs and the Apple Studio Display with tilt-adjustable stand. It is not intended for earlier iMac generations or different stand types.

What is the peripheral strap used for?

The fabric strap secures drives, hubs, or cables to the shelf so they do not slide off. You can position it on the top or bottom of the platform depending on what you are storing.

BackPack for iMac & Studio Display

The 3-second version

Clamps to iMac or Studio Display stand without tools
Vented aluminum platform keeps drives and hubs cool
Fabric strap secures cables and devices top or bottom
Only fits tilt-adjustable stand models
Not compatible with VESA or height-adjustable stands
White surface shows scuffs if used for signage

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Aluminum shelf that clips to the back of your iMac or Studio Display stand

Most desktop storage pushes outward, eating desk space in front of or beside your monitor. This shelf reclaims the empty air behind your display—a spot that exists anyway and costs you nothing. The difference matters if you run a slim desk, a standing converter, or a retail counter where every inch counts. It's also the only clean answer when your iMac faces customers: drives disappear, and the flip side gives you a narrow billboard exactly where people look.

Good gift when

People with multiple external drives or hubs cluttering the desk
Anyone running a customer-facing register or checkout counter
Users who want cable management right at the connection point
Workspaces where the back of the display is visible to others

Skip it if Your Studio Display has the height-adjustable or VESA mount stand instead of the tilt-adjustable version

Specs

Compatibility: 24-inch M1 iMac, Apple Studio Display with tilt-adjustable stand only
Material: Aluminum with matte white display side
Installation: Tool-free clamp attachment
Ventilation: Vented platform surface

What's included

BackPack aluminum shelf
Fabric peripheral strap

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Recipient must own a 24-inch M1 iMac or Studio Display with the tilt-adjustable stand.

The maker

Twelve South builds accessories for Apple devices that aim to look factory-spec rather than aftermarket. The BackPack follows that approach: aluminum that matches the iMac and Studio Display finish, a clamp designed around the exact geometry of the stand, and a profile low enough that the shelf doesn't announce itself from across the room. The included fabric strap uses the same construction as watch bands, so it cinches drives and cables without fraying.

The details

This shelf clamps to the back of your iMac or Apple Studio Display stand without tools, creating a platform for the external drives, hubs, and adapters that normally crowd your desk. The vented aluminum surface keeps devices cool and matches the finish of your computer. A fabric strap secures items on top or bottom so cables stay where you put them.

Mount it facing yourself to hide storage gear behind the display. Flip it to face outward when your screen is visible to clients or customers, and the white surface becomes a small sign holder for business cards, artwork, or checkout instructions. The clamp fits 24-inch M1 iMacs and Studio Displays with tilt-adjustable stands only.

Because the shelf sits on the stand rather than hanging from the display itself, it carries the weight of your accessories without straining the hinge. The low profile keeps everything tucked close to the stand, so the footprint on your desk stays the same.

Twelve South

BackPack for iMac & Studio Display

Tool-free mount stores hard drives and hubs behind your screen or faces forward to show signage

$4.99$19.9975% offat twelvesouth.com

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The 3-second version

Clamps to iMac or Studio Display stand without tools
Vented aluminum platform keeps drives and hubs cool
Fabric strap secures cables and devices top or bottom
Only fits tilt-adjustable stand models
Not compatible with VESA or height-adjustable stands
White surface shows scuffs if used for signage

Questions

Does this work with the height-adjustable Studio Display stand?: No. The BackPack is designed exclusively for the tilt-adjustable stand version. It will not fit the height-adjustable or VESA mount stands.
How much weight can the shelf hold?: The merchant does not specify a weight limit. The vented aluminum platform is designed to hold typical desktop accessories like portable hard drives, USB-C hubs, and cables. It attaches to the stand rather than the display, so it does not strain the hinge.
Can I use this with both sides at once?: No. You choose one orientation when you mount it: either facing yourself to hide storage devices behind the display, or facing forward to show signage or business cards to people on the other side.
Will this fit older iMac models?: It is designed for 24-inch M1 iMacs and the Apple Studio Display with tilt-adjustable stand. It is not intended for earlier iMac generations or different stand types.
What is the peripheral strap used for?: The fabric strap secures drives, hubs, or cables to the shelf so they do not slide off. You can position it on the top or bottom of the platform depending on what you are storing.