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1. A digital tire inflator complete with LED light that'll save you a AAA call when you just need to put a little air in your tire. Just plug it into your car outlet, set the PSI, turn it on, and off you go to your next destination. 🚗💨
2. A roll of silver 3M all-weather duct tape to keep in your glove compartment because you never know when a piece of your car will fall apart.
3. A durable, three-pocket folding car trunk organizer ideal for vehicles with a tailgate that doesn't offer the same storage support as a traditional trunk and is compatible with most vehicles.
4. A car trash can to at least attempt to keep a clean and tidy car. You never know when you'll need a trash can. Imagine a spider descending in front of your face while you're driving. You grab a napkin to catch it and there's no where to put it! Yes, these are the things I think of daily.
5. A case of 64 purified emergency water pouches with a shelf life of five years that you can keep in your car in case of an emergency when there's no other water source around.
6. A car windshield sunshade because things are heating up and you'd like your secret stash of snacks not to melt in the car while you run your errands.
7. A Bigfoot air freshener that, thankfully, does not actually smell like Bigfoot but does pack a punchy pine scent.
8. A transparent window case holder for your insurance card, registration, and other vehicle documents. Plus, if you're one of those car enthusiasts who has a theme for their ride, you'll be delighted to know that you can choose from more than 150 fabrics to get the pouch that truly matches your driving spirit.
9. A water-resistant LED flashlight because you never know when you might have to pull over on a dark and stormy night to figure out what's going on with your engine. It'll also make it easier to wave down help or light your way to drift into the woods and use the restroom and long road trips.
10. A keychain car escape tool complete with a seatbelt cutter and car window breaker that is an essential tool to add to the preparedness kit.
11. A dog car harness that can also be used as a no-pull walking harness. It comes with five adjustment points to give a custom fit for most dogs.
12. A windshield cleaning tool in case that squeegee at the local gas station just isn't cutting it. Instead of using gazillion paper towels to make your windows gleam, you get to use these nifty washable cloth pads.
13. A super large, super warm, super durable military wool blanket that can withstand harsh weather and keep you warm even if you're wet. Life is unpredictable and having an all-purpose blanket in the trunk will help you drive more easily.
14. A pair of resin car coasters for added interior decor that'll also help you see where your cup holders are so you don't accidentally drop your spicy McDonald's Sprite on the floor.
15. A can of Fix-A-Flat tire inflator to use in a pinch when you're almost to your destination and you run over a nail. All hope is not lost my friend. This flat tire inflator can fill your tire and seal up to a 1/4-inch puncture. 💪🏽 It's a temporary fix, but hopefully it gives you time to get to a safer location to deal with your tire.
16. A car jump starter for when you accidentally leave your lights on before heading into the function. It's okay, everyone gets forgetful sometimes.
17. A pair of flex-grip work gloves if you need a ~hand~ in getting a good grip on a car part. They're also useful for a variety of at-home and around-the-house projects.
18. A portable solar panel battery charger so you'll never be caught in the middle of a dicey situation with a dead phone battery. I'm sure you can think of multiple horror films where this gadget would've been handy.
19. A five-pack of 48-sheet waterproof notebooks that'll be perfect for leaving a note on your car when you walk down to the gas station or roadside stop to get a few supplies.
20. A digital tire pressure gauge so you can quickly assess whether you should add some air to your tire or if it's good-to-go. It has a lighted nozzle for visibility and is small enough to sit in your glovebox.
21. A four-pack of car headrest hooks you can use on the front or back of your seat, to hold your grocery bag, purse or backpack, coat and more.
22. An impact and water-resistant dynamo crank radio to not only charge your phone but also help you stay informed when there aren't televisions or computers around.
23. A tiny emergency kit for your glove box that carries the important things including common underrated items like a hair tie, safety pin, breath mints, and a makeup wipe.
24. Or, a 100-piece first aid kit to act as Dr. Miranda Bailey and take care of any scrapes, cuts, and bruises you or your passengers may get. It's no substitute for a hospital, but if your wound or ailment only needs bandages, butterfly closures, gauze pads, ointments, examination gloves, or an instant cold compress — this kit has you covered.
25. A reusable, quick-drying waterproof rain poncho that's obviously useful if you have to pull over in the rain but is equally as useful if you forgot your jacket before leaving the house.
26. A tissue holder to hang on your car visor for unplanned runny noses or that sip of cold brew coffee that always seems to miss your mouth.
27. A set of six LED road flares for signaling for help without having to use the traditional roadside flares. The lights have nine flash modes including the universal distress code S-O-S.
28. A two-pack of static clinging car window shades for an instantly tinted window to keep the heat out and your passengers cool on warmer days.
29. A Leatherman multi-tool for a 14-in-1 fix-it-all type of tool. This tiny wonder is a knife, pliers, screwdrivers, wire cutters, a wire stripper, scissors, a package opener, bottle and can openers, a file and a ruler all in one. Need we go on?
30. A Zippo Typhoon match kit complete with a floatable container that holds 15 matches that will still light in extreme weather. So, if you do have to start a fire, you can try these matches before having to rub two sticks together.
31. A three-pack of windshield de-icer ideal for places where it gets so cold it leaves ice on the windows. Just spray this on your windshield, mirror, or door handle and the ice will start to dissolve.
32. A mask holder that'll also serve as a reminder for you to put your mask on before entering the store.
33. A set of two Drop Stop car seat gap fillers (as seen on Shark Tank) for the car eater who's always dropping crumbs between the seats. You'll no longer have to search for a month to find the source of that mysterious smell.
34. A 16-count variety pack of Cliff energy bars because you should always have a snack for added energy throughout the day. I mean, we've all had those days where we forget our wallet, or we have the wallet but the next stop isn't for another 70 miles. They also have a long shelf life, making them great for keeping in your emergency stash kit.
35. A jar of cleaning gel for those nooks and crannies in your car that never seem to get clean. The best part is that you can reuse it over and over.
36. A portable car vacuum cleaner that can plug into your car outlet for super tidy drivers who must leave their car spick and span after each drive. It's also great for your little one who continues to spill Cheerios all over the backseat.
37. An adjustable and extendable cup-holder adapter that'll let you use the cupholder for your water bottle so your water bottle doesn't roll up under the seats every time you stop at a stop sign.
38. A universal smartphone holder compatible with most smartphones, that'll allow you to be hands free while driving. Now you can set "Drivers License" on repeat, safely.
How you'll drive on your next road trip because you're full stocked on all the automotive must-haves and are prepared for anything.
