The Best Gadgets for Road Trip
Do you have everything you need to travel safely and enjoy your family and friends? In addition to a full tank of gas, you’ll want a charger to keep all your devices powered on, a mount to keep your phone at eye level (great for GPS navigation), and a cooler to keep those coffees iced.
Road trips offer one of the safest (and often most scenic) routes of travel. They can be a great way to avoid crowded airports and long ticket lines.
- Portable car fans: These fans can help keep you cool on long trips, and they come in a variety of sizes and styles.
- Smart chargers: This is an essential piece of travel gear, as it will allow you to power up your devices while on the go.
- Water bottles: It can be hard to stay hydrated on long trips, so it’s important to have a water bottle with you.
Check the list of the best gadgets for road trips
K-Box 48 Quart Electric
A car camp is a great way to stock up on cold drinks and snacks while driving. A cooler is an essential part of any trip.
The K-Box can maintain a constant temperature of 40F (4C) and come in a variety of sizes. Although most people use it to keep food and drinks cold, it can also keep things warm. Just press a button and it will heat up at 130F (54C) to provide hot soup or coffee on those cold winter trips.
HALO Bolt 5883 Portable Charger and Car Starter
A portable charging station is great for traveling, but also if there is a power shortage. This HALO Bolt portable charging station packs 58,830 mWh – enough to charge phones, tablets, computers and even starting a car. It’s still light and compact (though it won’t fit in a pocket, it sure can still fit in a purse, bag, or backpack).
The Bolt maker says it can start a standard car battery up to 217 times. Additionally, the company claims that one of these chargers can jump over a car, boat, lawn mower, or motorcycle.
Portable Dual Head Adjustable Rainbean Car Fan
A car fan is a great way to cool down during summer travel. Fans are adjustable to fit into panels or rear fans, and can be turned on and off separately. They can also be secured with 3M tape to keep them in place.
Hydrate Sparks STEEL Bluetooth Smart Water Bottle
Stay hydrated on your next travel trip with Hydrate Sparks. This 17 oz. bottle is vacuum insulated stainless steel, which keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours.
The water bottle has a smart LED sensor that glows to remind you when it’s time to drink water, and you can monitor your water intake by syncing the bottle with the Hydrate Sparks app via Bluetooth. The STEEL Smart Hydrate Water Bottle is available in a variety of colors including black, stainless steel and pink. The straw and caps are also interchangeable.
GoPro Hero 8
GoPro Hero 8 is the perfect camera for capturing every moment on the road. With its 4K resolution and 12 MP sensor, it can capture stunning action shots and stunning video. Recommended for professional shooters, the Hero 8 features a wide range of features to make your footage look amazing. ..
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 digital camera is a great choice for anyone looking for a waterproof digital camera that has four lenses, three microphones, and a fast autofocus system.
Baseus Wireless Handheld Vacuum
The Baseus cordless handheld vacuum is perfect for anyone who wants a small, portable vacuum for their car and home. It features advanced cyclone technology with two suction powers of 1000Pa and 15000Pa, both of which can be adjusted as needed. With its small size and easy-to-use controls, the Baseus cordless handheld vacuum is perfect for any cleaning needs.
The DustBuster vacuum cleaner is designed to clean and remove dust, debris, cat litter, pet dander and other irritating debris. The vacuum is equipped with interchangeable nozzles, a built-in 8000mAh lithium battery and USB charging cable and fast charging (3-4 hours of full charge), with an operating time of 20-45 minutes.
Garmin DriveSmart 65 GPS Navigator
If you’re looking for a GPS device to help you get around town, the Garmin DriverSmart 65 GPS with Voice-Activated Navigator is a great option. The 6.95" touchscreen provides step-by-step instructions, and the device also includes voice-activated navigation. ..
The new Garmin navigation system includes traffic and map updates, alternative routes, speed warnings and 3D graphics. You can also pair it with a GPS-enabled smartphone for hands-free calling, smart notifications, and live traffic through the Garmin Drive app. ..
NEXPEAK OBD2 Car Diagnostic Tool
Are you concerned about the check engine light on your dashboard? I’m not convinced your battery is up for a cross-country car trip? Make sure you have this Nexpeak diagnostic tool available.
This tool connects to the diagnostic port of most 12V gasoline and diesel vehicles manufactured after 1996, and provides immediate response on the 2.8" color screen. ..
Kenu Airframe Pro
In recent years, it has become increasingly common for drivers to use their phones while driving. This can be dangerous because if the phone is not secured, it can be used to access information or make calls. To protect yourself and others on the road, you will need a mount for your phone.
The iPhone XS Max is the latest and greatest phone on the market, able to hold a bigger phone and rotate 360 degrees so you can see your phone screen in portrait or landscape mode. Plus, stick a credit card on the back for extra convenience.
Tablet support Macally head support
We like the flexibility of the Macally support stand. While other models typically require you to choose between placing the tablet behind a seat for a single passenger, or between the two front seats for multiple spectators, this stand can handle both. Headrest mounts like these attach to the driver and/or passenger seats and allow you to mount tablets or handheld gaming devices like a Nintendo switch for viewing by those in the backseat. ..
Keeping the kids entertained on long car rides can be a challenge, especially when you’re stepping into hour five on the same endless road. That’s where a tablet full of your favorite shows comes in handy, along with one of these brackets to make viewing those programs easy. ..
Final note
Best Gadgets for Road Trip
- Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger
- Kindle Paperwhite 2016
- Sony Xperia Z5 Compact 4K Ultra HD Smartphone
- GoPro HERO4 Black Action Camera
