The Best Gear for Your Road Trips
By Wirecutter
Keeper Endless Loop Ratchet Tie-Down
"Our pick: The best ratcheting straps"
NRS 1″ HD Tie-Down Straps
"Our pick: The best cam straps"
Thule Quick Loop Strap 530
"Also great: For smaller cars"
Maui Jim
"Our pick: The best sunglasses"
iOttie iTap Magnetic 2
"Our pick: The best dash- or windshield-mounted smartphone mount"
iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 Air Vent Mount
"Our pick: The best vent-mounted smartphone mount"
iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 CD Slot Mount
"Our pick: The best CD slot–mounted smartphone mount"
iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless 2
"Our pick: Best mount for charging a smartphone on a dash or windshield"
iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless 2
"Our pick: Best mount for charging a smartphone on a car’s air vent or CD slot"
Rain-X Original Glass Water Repellent
"Our pick: Cheap but short-lived repellent"
Aquapel Glass Treatment
"Our pick: Long-lasting but pricey repellent"
Hopkins SubZero 80037
"Our pick: The best ice scraper and snow brush"
Rand McNally Road Atlas
"Our pick: The best road atlas"
Garmin DriveSmart 55
"Our pick: The best car GPS"
Sea to Summit Wilderness Wipes
"Our pick: The best body wipes"
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
"Our pick: The best disinfecting wipes"
Lysol Disinfectant Spray
"Our pick: The best disinfectant spray"
Graf Lantz Zenbu Organic Cotton Face Mask (with filter)
"Our pick: Best balance of fit, comfort, filtration, and breathability"
Kitsbow Face Mask (with filter)
"Our pick: Heavy and lightweight options, secure headbands"
Banana Republic Face Mask
"Our pick: Hardy layers paired with a strong nose-bridge wire"
Shout Wipe & Go Instant Stain Remover Wipes
"Our pick: The best stain remover"
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
"Our pick: The best moisturizing lotion"
Therm-A-Rest Compressible Pillow
"Our pick: The best travel pillow"
Sea to Summit Silk Stretch Mummy Liner
"Our pick: The best sleeping bag liner"
Nidra Deep Rest Eye Mask
"Our pick: The best sleep mask"
Rumpl Down Puffy
"Our pick: The best outdoor blanket"
Hest Sleep System
"Our pick: The best vehicle camping mattress"
Tinkle Belle Female Urination Device
"Our pick: The best pee funnel"
A1 Windshield Sun Shade
"Our pick: The best windshield shade"
WeatherTech SunShade
"Our pick: A custom-fitted, maximum-protection shade"
Britax EZ-Cling Window Sun Shade
"Our pick: The best passenger shade"
MoonShade
"Our pick: Shade extension"
Polar Bear 24-Pack Original Nylon Soft Cooler
"Our pick: A soft but durable cooler"
Coleman 70 Quart Coastal Xtreme Marine Cooler
"Our pick: Our hard-cooler pick"
Hydro Flask Wide Mouth (20 ounces)
"Our pick: The best bottle for road trips"
Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug
"Our pick: The best mug for road trips"
Bestek 300W Power Inverter
"Our pick: The best inverter for simple devices"
Go Power GP-SW150-12 Pure Sine Wave Inverter
"Our pick: For complicated gadgets"
Nekteck PD 45W Type-C Car Charger
"Our pick: The best car charger"
Besign BK01 Bluetooth Car Kit
"Our pick: Best Bluetooth adapter for cars with an aux-in jack"
Arkon Center Extension Car Headrest Tablet Mount
"Our pick: For multiple viewers"
LilGadgets CarBuddy Universal Headrest Tablet Mount
"Our pick: For one viewer at a time"
Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6
"Our pick: The best instant camera"
Chat Pack: Fun Questions to Spark Conversations
"Our pick: The best silence-breaker"
Athlon Optics Midas ED
"Our pick: The best binoculars for nearly everyone"
Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Pack 20L
"Our pick: The most versatile packable bag"
Nemo Victory Blanket
"Our pick: Most comfortable, easiest-to-fold blanket"
Coppertone Ultra Guard Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
"Our pick: Great feel, smell, and price"
First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit
"Our pick: All the basics"
Voilé Telepro Avalanche Shovel
"Our pick: The best car shovel"
Accu-Gage RRA60X
"Our pick: The best tire gauge we’ve found"
Accutire MS-4021B
"Our pick: Our digital gauge pick"
Weego Jump Starter 22s
"Our pick: Good power, great value"
AAA Heavy Duty 16-foot 6 Gauge Booster Cables
"Our pick: The best cable option"
Petzl Actik Core
"Our pick: A rechargeable headlamp"
StonePoint LED Emergency Beacon
"Our pick: The best emergency beacon"
Leatherman Skeletool CX
"Our pick: The best multi-tool"
Duck Brand MAX Strength Duct Tape
"Our pick: The best duct tape"
Reliance 4-Gallon Aqua-Tainer
"Our pick: The best water jug"
iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 Air Vent Mount
"Our pick: The best vent-mounted smartphone mount"
Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist
"Our pick: The best disinfectant spray"
Banana Republic Face Mask
"Our pick: A mask with a more substantial feel"
Herschel Supply Co. Classic Fitted Face Mask
"Our pick: A mask in a lightweight material"
3M 8516 N95 Particulate Respirator
"Our pick: The best disposable respirator"
Polar Bear 24-Pack Original Nylon Soft Cooler
"Our pick: A soft but durable cooler"
Accu-Gage 60 PSI with Shock Protector
"Our pick: The best tire gauge we’ve found"
Britax EZ-Cling Window Shade
"Our pick: Our pick"
WeatherTech TechShade
"Our pick: Custom fit, maximum protection"
Polar Bear 24-Pack Nylon Cooler
"Our pick: Soft but durable"
Coleman 70 Quart Coastal Xtreme Series Marine Cooler
"Our pick: Our hard cooler pick"
Hydro Flask Standard Mouth (21 ounces)
"Our pick: Our pick"
Hydaway 18oz with Spout Lid
"Our pick: Best collapsible bottle"
Zojirushi SM-SA48 Stainless Steel Mug
"Our pick: Our pick"
Shout Stain Remover Wipes
"Our pick: Our pick"
Bestek 300W MRI3011J2 Power Inverter
"Our pick: Our pick"
Duck Max Strength Duct Tape
"Our pick: Our pick"