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1. A waterproof pouch you can throw your phone in on that day you decided to drive an hour to the river and go tubing. You can catch it all for the 'gram because this'll keep your phone dry *and* let you still use your touchscreen. I bring these on all my beach vacations and have taken some really cool underwater videos.
It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It also keeps out sand, dirt, and rain.
Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend, and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck, and so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river and I just assumed it would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open, but there was not one single drop of water in it and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie McDonald
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 14 colors).
2. A bug bite suction tool to help you out with existing bites to remove the irritating venom, and help reduce itchiness, pain, and swollenness. Plus it works on other insect stings. Think about all the scratching you could've saved yourself!
Promising review: "We carry our Bug Bite Thing in the car, take on vacations, etc. Love it. We use for mosquito bites mostly...but I will tell you, my husband actually got stung by a wasp after we bought this and I cant tell you how excited I was! Not for this discomfort of course, but I could wait to see if the bug sucker would actually suck out the stinger...it did!!!!! So satisfying." —E. Horvath
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
3. An Road Trip Box featuring 60 different activities and discussion questions will keep your kids entertained in the car while you get to where you're going.
The Idea Box Kids is a Wilsonville, Oregon-based small business that has been creating these activity sets for kids since 2011. It is recommended for ages 3+.
Get it from The Idea Box Kids on Etsy for $24.99.
4. Or a Games on the Go set with 50 different activities to keep those kids (and adults!) occupied.
Promising review: "For a quick and convenient game that can literally be taken anywhere, this game is perfect! The cost was great and the games are fun, quick, and can be played by kids and adults of all ages. I would love to see families pulling these cards out while waiting for dinner at a restaurant or while sitting in the subway together rather than everyone pulling out their iPhones! These fun interactive games will get the whole family talking and playing together. Love it! I did notice that on a couple of the cards my daughter, who’s 8-years-old, had to read the card a couple of times or hand it to me to explain to her, but once I read the directions she was good to go. Overall, a great purchase!" —Julie
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
5. A memory foam seat cushion with an ergonomic design and gel layer that'll cradle your behind while you're in your car seat off to your next adventure. After all, you don't want a sore behind once you get to your destination.
Lots of reviewers who drive for a living rave about it.
Promising review: "I have been suffering from sciatica pain for a couple of years now. In the last few months it has been so bad I had to stop ever sitting at work and as a computer programmer, that can be hard at times. If I had to go to a day of meetings, I would be miserable for weeks afterward from the pain. Then I found this cushion. I bought it initially for a road trip thinking maybe it would save me from hurting too bad. I was surprised to find I didn’t hurt at all despite being in the car for over six hours. So I tried it at work and guess what? ZERO PAIN. I still really can’t believe just how good it works. Since getting this my sciatic pain is COMPLETELY GONE. That is no lie. Amazing. Recommend a million times over." —Anna Peterson
Get it from Amazon for $43.95 (available in three color combos).
6. A copy of Mad Libs on the Road can help take the classic game on the road for a fun distraction.
Promising review: "Some of our best laughs on a twenty-one day road trip came from this book. We would fill in a Mad Lib when everyone was getting a bit bored with the day's driving, and it would make everyone laugh — adults and teenagers. Definitely a good choice for your road trip entertainment!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $4.49.
7. A bendy travel pillow for the folks *not* driving on the road trip (or if you're switching off drivers in intervals).
Promising review: "This travel pillow design is simply brilliant! You can bend it into whatever shape your heart (or neck) desires! The memory foam is 150x better than the beads or stiff foam you find in most travel pillows. Also, unlike most travel pillows, the case is removable for easy cleaning. The cover is also super soft; it reminds me of a jersey T-shirt material. Talk about versatile also - I use it as lumbar support/comfort and my son uses it as a lap pillow when watching his iPad. Just buy it!!" —Tiffany Wood
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in navy).
8. A lightweight, compact, and high-speed portable charger so you can keep that phone juiced for entertainment, directions, communication, and just about anything else.
This highly rated slim option holds about 2.25 charges for iPhone 12, 1.6 charges for Galaxy S20, and 1.2 charges for iPad Mini 5 and comes with a Micro USB cable (to charge the charger) and a travel pouch.
Promising review: "Bought this to provide power along the way (on the plane, at the gate, etc.) for a long international trip I was about to undertake. Worked wonderfully. It does take a while to charge the device (prob b/c the battery inside it is so much bigger vs. the battery in a phone). But once charged, I find that it charges my phone quite quickly — much quicker than the phone charges via normal plug-in charger. The little cloth bag that comes with it provides a nice level of cushion against accidental dropping and bumping. I always look to Anker for electronics like these and this device does not disappoint." —jwl80303
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in two colors).
9. A set of Sea Bands with a little nub that targets the acupuncture point on your wrists meant to help reduce nausea. This'll be great in case anyone gets motion sick in the car or just feels a bit queasy thanks to some fast food you picked up on the road.
Promising review: "These were awesome! My entire family suffers from motion sickness, especially car sickness. My little one gets sick in the car on a regular car ride through the city. So I knew that a long road trip was going to be a disaster. I was amazed at how well these bands worked for everyone! Not one single person complained about being sick for 12 hours in the car. At one point I did have one child remove their bands because they said they were getting too tight. But after only a few minutes without them, a headache started to come on, so they immediately put them back on and the relief was instant. I have suffered for decades and now I know better. I will never travel without mine again!" —1SmartCookie
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.59 (available in adult and children's sizes).
10. Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 with tinted options for your face because no one, let me repeat, NO ONE should be walking around sans SPF. No excuses! But the uptick in temps is a solid reminder.
11. And Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 beloved by reviewers with melanated skin. It rubs in (like, actually rubs in) and doesn't leave any ashy white effect.
My colleague Marquaysa Battle also swears by the stuff (and she's so great about skincare!). Here's what she has to say:
"Babyyy! This was the best beauty find of 2020 for me. The first body sunscreen I've found that does NOT leave me looking ashy. Wearing sunscreen regularly (yup, even in the fall) is one of my new self-care methods and I feel good putting this on knowing it a) doesn't look ghostly on me and b) was made by Black women just like me."
Promising review: "My daughter used the original formula and I used the kid's version. We wore it outdoors all day in direct sunlight at the beach and pool (without reapplying like we're supposed to). It worked well, and we didn't have that white hue from other sunscreens. Now, I feel more inclined to wear it more often. Even better, our sensitive skin didn't react to it, not even on our faces." —amsirahC
Get it from Target for $15.99.
12. Bandages that'll ACTUALLY match your skin tone so your healing process will be seamless, quicker, and therefore less-painful. Also, maybe those Minions bandages look cute on your kid, but you don't want to wear one on your hand!
Promising review: "It matches my dark skin perfectly!!! Hardly noticeable and blends right in. I bought the purple one at Target for $2.79. Great quality. Definitely not a cheap brand bandage. Never thought that I would actually 'like' a bandage." —Ife Odiatu
Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $6+ (also available in brown-dark brown and olive-moderate brown).
13. And a mini first-aid kit you can fill with your own supplies (like ^ bandages) and keep in your glove compartment for when minor catastrophes happen.
Includes three antiseptic wipes, two sting relief wipes, two packs of antibiotic ointment, six 1-inch x 3-inch latex-free bandages, four small bandages, two butterfly bandages, two spot bandages, two knuckle bandages, one 2-inch safety pin, one 1-inch safety pin, one razor blade, and one reusable tin.
Get it from Amazon for $8.46.
14. A mini pain-relieving spray for any scrapes from impromptu hikes. Great for kids...and adults!
Promising review: "I have these in practically every drawer in our house, in each of my handbags and cars. They have been lifesavers, more than once for me, my dogs, fellow travelers, etc. The only thing that could be better would be for Neosporin to make this in a large spray size." —Bee
Get it from Amazon for $7.
15. A pair of blind spot mirrors to help you widen your field of vision on unfamiliar roads.
Promising review: "The size is nice, at 2 inches, adequate for the average passenger vehicle. I drive an SUV and while I have great visibility out my windows, I wanted the extra perk of having blind spot mirrors. I don't get very much use out of them while driving around, but they're great parking mirrors for backing into tight spots or reversing around obstacles." —m.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $6.97.
16. A stick of anti-chafing balm that'll keep your inner thighs and other parts ouchless when it's time to get physical, physical.
I own this and yes, can vouch that it's QUITE effective for inner-thigh chafing (the bane of my existence). I also used it a few weeks ago when I was a bridesmaid in the wedding, knowing full well I hadn't broken in my heels and was going to dance the night away in them. Using this stuff on my feet where the toe straps hit prevented any pain or rubbing.
Promising review: "OMG this stuff is the best! I am a chubby girl, and I recently went to Thailand where it was 90 degrees Fahrenheit with a 70% humidity every single day I was there. This stuff got me through! I was able to wear dresses and shorts with no chafing! And I only ever had to apply in the morning and once in the middle of the day! My life is forever changed I’ve already ordered two more!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three sizes; also available in a cream, "for her," and for your feet.)
17. A lemon-eucalyptus spray I bought and wore while hiking in Greece three summers ago with NO bites! It really smells like lemon but that's a thing I can live with if it means I'm bite-free.
It's made with lemon eucalyptus oil (not DEET!) and is supposed to last for up to six hours.
Promising review: "After an endless amount of North Carolina spring/summers searching for a 'safe for the family' repellent, I stumbled upon this. I had ordered a bottle of Skedattle repellent and a three-pack of this because the reviews for both were high and seemed like a sure thing. The three-pack of this was the same price as one bottle of the other. Well, the Skedattle didn't do anything for those freaking mosquitoes, they still swarmed us like we weren't even wearing anything. But this product, OMG! It actually worked, and not only did it just work, it worked GREAT! I tried a few different trips with this stuff on, and the kids use it every time they go out, and we hadn't had a single bite with it on. I will say though, it has a VERY strong smell, and you definitely want to make sure you reapply this as needed, but other than that, it's a great product. I won't use any other spray from now on." —Will M.
Get it from Amazon for $4.97.
18. Or a pack of insect-repellent wipes that'll be easier to keep on you at all times than a bottle of liquid.
When I was a kid, someone told me that mosquitoes love me because I'm so sweet. And I FULLY believe that as an adult because I still get eaten alive if I'm out for long periods of time without wearing some kind of repellent. I've used these wipes on several park days here in NYC (sitting on a picnic blanket drinking wine with friends is more or less screaming COME GET ME to skeeters). But I've found success with them on a trips to Savannah, Georgia, Croatia, *and* Italy. I don't notice any smell when using them and have found one wipe to have enough repellant for my arms and legs. So basically, a one and done. I don't think that I've gotten *any* bug bites on days I've used these wipes. Plus, I have extremely sensitive skin but haven't had any irritation from these seemingly powerful wipes!
Get three packs of 12 wipes from Amazon for $22.48.
19. A cooling towel you simply soak in water and wring out to bring some chill to your outdoor activities. Yeah it's a hot one, but nature and adventure are calling!
Promising review: "I am so in love with these, mostly use them for running, etc. I use them at night a lot because I’m going through menopause. It has been a miracle for me, I’ve tried all kinds of supplements they help but this actually works better for me. Also had a virus and used one to cool me down and help with fever. So they have so many uses, I suggest that everyone get these!" —Annette Looper
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four color combos).
20. A camping hammock with a mosquito net can help you kick back, relax, and take in some nature BUT not *too* much nature, amiright? Here's to comfortably clocking in more leisure hours despite blood-sucking fiends.
The net isn't removable but if you choose not to use it, you can flip it to the underside while in use.
Promising review: "We recently took two of these camping and they worked well. Hammock sleeping takes some getting used to. They are initially comfy but, depending on how you set it up, your legs can end up high which caused me to wake up a few times to adjust my sleeping position. The mosquito netting is a great add. Be careful getting into the hammock as one of the lines we used to hold up the netting was caught in our hand and snapped when the full weight of your body was applied. It's not really a product flaw, you just have to make sure you are only putting your weight on the sleeping surface and not the netting when getting in. Common sense really, just something to watch for." —Tony
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 10 color combos).
21. A rechargeable handheld fan for hot times spent outside your car's AC – it might just make you think about all those times you said "I wish I had a fan." Well now you will.
It has three speed settings and folds up by the handle for easy carrying. It also operates on a 2600mAh battery which comes with the fan.
Promising review: "It's very useful and portable anywhere at any time. The battery is good and the air is cool. It is very handy and lightweight. I love it. Summer days and nights have become so easy now. Plus, it comes with a charger!" —Sammi
Get it from Amazon for $18.59+ (available in five colors).
22. A scratchy lil' tool for FINALLY getting all the pet hair off your fabric surfaces inside your car. Do it before your road trip and perhaps during a pit stop.
23. And a pet protector made to fit over your backseat in your trunk so you won't have to go hunting for it in your garage next time Fido comes along.
My parents have one for our shed-happy family dog Hank and they're never going back. BTW, this one has a universal fit!
Promising review: "My fianceé and I bought this to take our dog on his first trip about four hours away. He has a problem trying to climb into our laps during drives so this was a perfect way to stop him from hurting himself. Our big concern was him not being able to see us, but he was the perfect height to still see us. It was still tall enough for him to not to be able to climb over it. However, this trip made him too anxious, and, since I didn't listen to my fianceé and stop to let him use the bathroom, he had an accident in the car. This divider helped prevent anything from being ruined. We cleaned up the poop quickly with Clorox wipes and it didn't bleed through at all. I would highly recommend this product." —DJ Fullmer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
24. A spring-loaded coin holder that'll fit nicely into a cup holder and help you make speedier money moves in the drive-thru and at toll booths.
Promising review: "This product works great! For years I have stored coins in the driver’s side door handle slot ('05 Buick LaCrosse) and now in a plastic dish placed in the tan towel area seen in the photo ('18 Prius). The coin organizer fits perfectly in the center console cup-holder. It’s perfect for accessing exact change when in a drive-thru line. The coins easily slide in and out of their spring-loaded slots." —haparnold
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
25. A double-dipping clip to keep your fast food sauces upright instead of tipping over onto your seats in a sad, sad mess.
Promising review: "Bought this for my brother for Christmas, it was a hit! He's often on the road traveling and has shared funny stories of how he gets sauce on his fast food while in the car. He loved it, works great, thank you! :)" —Amanda Nill
Get it from 3DPrintedByBrian on Etsy for $5+ (available in single or double).
26. Some low-key seat gap fillers you may have eyed on Shark Tank and wished you'd invented them yourself. They'll ward off lost phones, french fries, change, and more.
Promising review: "Never drop and lose your stuff again! I purchased these over six months ago and ended up buying another because of how convenient and safe it is. The stitching and quality for the seat filler is great with no loose fibers. This was used in a 2000 Honda Accord as well as a 2016 RAV4. I really believe this will fit a majority of cars, see images for reference.
Having it between the seats has saved me on many occasions. You don't even notice it there until you drop something, say oh ****, but feel relieved that it stops right on top of the gap filler. Even my friends don't notice it until they drop something into the abyss." —Long-Term Product Reviews by Hugh&Co.
Get two from Amazon for $24.99.
27. A pack of toilet seat covers to create a (colorful) barrier between your toddler's curious hands and public toilet seats at rest stops.
Promising review: "If you're a germaphobe like myself, this is a must-have in your diaper bag. The thought of placing my son or daughter on a public toilet with only a seat liner is disturbing especially since they're both little and still hold onto the toilet seat for support when peeing/pooping. These cover the toilet completely and even cover the lower part of the toilet where dangling legs and pants/skirts touch. My only complaint about these is that they are not flushable. It's difficult trying to gather the liner up (they are rather large) without touching the toilet or the possibly wet liner (because it partially fell in the water) and then scrunching it up to fit into a sanitary napkin bin. Other than that, these are great. Also, I don't use the adhesive strips at all since I have two little ones that usually need to go right away so we don't have the time to remove the adhesive backing. I usually just place the liner on the toilet and then carefully plop my kid on top and all's well." —Ting
Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99.
28. And a portable pack of soap sheets to help tackle another public restroom problem.
Promising review: "These little soap sheets are so handy. I originally bought them to take on road trips as a lot of rest stops in the gas station restrooms sometimes don't have soap...or questionable soap. Now I take these everywhere, I just keep them in my purse. They come in the most adorable packaging and I love that they don't have a strong scent." —Padooling
Get a set of four boxes from Amazon for $7.99 (50 sheets each).
29. A handy seat organizer you can easily move from seat to floor to backseat to backseat floor — it's going to be as well-traveled as you!
It has super convenient carrying handles, movable dividers, and a belt strap to help it stay put. Plus the mesh pockets make it super easy to see what's inside for easier finding.
Promising review: "There's almost never anyone in the front passenger seat, except when there is. When I'm running in mom-mobile mode, this thing keeps my purse and phone from falling off the seat, it holds my sunglasses, lip balm, and hand lotion for easy access, it keeps a deck of cards, wipes, banking paperwork, frost scraper, granola bars and other must-haves organized and within easy reach. And when my husband hops in, we just put it in the trunk and I can pretend I don't use the car as base camp." —Amazon customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors).
30. And a lidded trunk organizer you'll be able to put SO MUCH into without advertising what's inside to the world.
Promising review: "Pleasantly surprised with the quality of this organizer. It was more sturdy or rigid than I expected. And I like that the top lid is easily placed on and off with Velcro. I believe it could get a few years' use before replacement." —Tina
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in three colors).
31. A car tissue holder you can fill with actual tissues, napkins, or even disposable face masks.
Promising review: "I love this so much! I saw a TikTok of a girl who put disposable masks in it and had to get one. And it’s still useful when the pandemic is over to hold napkins. If you have a cream headliner it blends in super well. The zipper makes it look more expensive than it was. Honestly, it’s the the best 'upgrade' I’ve done to my car." —Laura King
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
32. A reviewer-beloved pair of waterproof EVA slides that'll be perfect for beach days, water activities...all kinds of stuff! And they're affordable enough that you can have a car pair and a home pair.
Promising review: "For what I paid for these shoes, I did not expect much beyond the fun style. Instead, I’m pretty sure I just found my favorite summer shoe! These are comfy and pretty darn cute too! They sort of feel like the materials that Crocs are made of, and look just like the Birkenstock shoe of the same material, except with no name printed on the side. There is support in the middle of the foot all the way across, not just in the arch. I suffer from plantar fasciitis and I expect this will actually help that. But mostly it’s just a super soft waterproof shoe that will go everywhere with me except maybe a formal dinner! Then again, if the dress were long enough, I might even consider sneaking them in ... LOL. Buy the shoe, you won’t regret it." —Nicole M.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes 6–11 and 38 colors).
33. A portable door lock that'll serve as an extra level of security in whatever hotels or rentals you may stay in — it's super easy to install and take off.
Promising review: "My apartment door has a deadbolt but no lock on the door handle. The latch is also misplaced so if it’s not dead bolted anyone can just push my door open. Took a few tries to get this right but makes me feel much more secure and it’s easy to use when you get the hang of it! I also take this with me when traveling as it fits almost all doors. Definitely recommend, thanks TikTok for showing this to me." —Anna
Get it from Amazon for $12.74.
34. A mini trash can can fit in your drink holder or a backseat pocket to help corral the mess.
Promising review: "Fits perfect in the cup holder on the side of my door which is where I tend to hoard the most trash. If it ever gets dirty it washes easily. The lid comes on and off, easily making it easy to just dump it every time I'm at the gas station. I saw this on TikTok and it turned out to be a great impulse buy." —Jacqueline Todd
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
35. A bottle of Drop It, a natural wine sulfate and tannin remover that addresses the stuff that tends to give you hangovers. Turns out that a lot of weekends you randomly end up picking up some wine. Um, this will help.
I've tried these before on some weekend friend getaways where we drank a LOT of wine and I think they really work! Just don't get overeager squeezing the bottle because then you can put way too much in your glass and make your wine taste weird. Yep, I did that and learned my lesson. Drop It recommends 1–2 drops for each glass of white wine, 2–3 for a glass of red, and 7–9 if you're treating the whole bottle at once. Once it's in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and you should be g2g!
Promising review: "I can finally drink wine again after years of abstinence! I used to get the most awful headache on just one glass of wine, it was so bad I just stopped drinking wine altogether, then I discovered these magic drops! I've only had them a couple of weeks but I have drank red and white wine totally headache-free! I even drank half a bottle of heavy red. These drops really are magic! I love that you get two bottles as well, one can stay in your purse and one at home. Brilliant!" —shelleymab
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
36. A Hairbrella that'll easily fold up and be ready for those days when you look like you have GREAT weather. Then all of a sudden the sky opens up and starts pouring.
Hairbrella is a Black-owned small business that has been creating fashionable hats that protect hair from all kinds of weather since 2016.
Promising review: "I traveled to London last month with a raincoat that did not have a hood, and I wanted something that would protect my head/hair/blowout without lugging an umbrella. This definitely did the trick. Two of the three days were rainy (some quite heavy) and my hair stayed totally dry. It stows nicely, too. I'm still learning how to adjust it while it's on my head (easier to adjust first and then put it on). Also, when I do have it tightened/pulled to the right place, the loop/slack from where I adjusted it sort of sticks out and gets in my peripheral vision. I wish the adjustment/clasp was on less prominent. But, all in all, this is perfect for anyone who wants to keep their blowout fresh in the rain." —Miss Information
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in nine colors).
37. A dog bowl water bottle to keep your furry pal hydrated on the go. You simply squeeze the bottle to release water into the bowl on top. Then once the sipping is done, squeeze the bottle to release the leftover water back into the bottle. We're truly living in the future.
Promising review: "We have four dogs and have wasted a lot of water over the years in collapsible bowls. Purchased this before taking them all for a week long beach trip and now wish we had discovered it sooner! So easy to use (especially on the go), no waste, and the dogs love it! We do a lot of hiking with our pups and are thrilled to find something to make water breaks so much quicker and easier!" —T. Wood
Get it from Amazon for $20.
38. A pack of six cable clips to organize all your wires you need in your moving vehicle.
Promising review: "If you have devices that need to be charged and you want to keep your cables neat, tidy and in place, you need this product. You could also use your imagination to find other uses! I have purchased two packs of these and used them all! I simply could not imagine life without these cable clips!" —Mike
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.97
39. Plus a double USB charger so that *everyone* in the car can charge their device as needed.
Promising review: "I needed a USB charger for my car that would fit in a cigarette lighter port, that would also allow for the ashtray to be closed. I saw that this one was short and would be sort of flushed. I put it in the car as soon as I got it this afternoon and it looks great. Perfect fit. The ashtray closes with no problem even with a charging cord attached to it." —I.M. Adams
Get it from Amazon for $11.08.
40. A handy dandy bandana that just so happens to be printed with survival info on it. If your idea of adventure includes hiking and camping, this is worth a buy.
Promising review: "I just got certified as a Wilderness Medic in a three-day workshop where we tasked with several critical medical scenarios, and had to be caretakers and fabricate several ad hoc splints and address multiple/complex life threatening patient scenarios...and this was THE recommended survival bandanna by the SOLO course instructor. Course aside, I've bought several of these 'Survival Bandanas,' and this is by far the best one I've found. Because it's 60 inches wide, not only can it serve as a cravat sling and splint binding, but what makes it really cool is all the awesome rope knots, emergency shelter type diagrams, water, signaling, and much more! Very nice. Really great for scouts and outdoor clubs, as well as professional rangers and outdoor medics!" —Thomas Weeks
Get it from Amazon for $8.95.
41. A bamboo charcoal air purifier you can toss in your car and forget about...along with the odors it'll target. Bye, funk!
You just have to place the bag in the sun (like say, on top of your car?!) for a couple of hours once a month to ~refresh~ its odor-neutralizing powers for up to two years.
Promising review: "I used two of the packets in a car that someone had left food in and it rotted. The smell was unbearable and the owner had tried many things, but the smell stayed for a couple of years. These worked great and the smell is gone!" —D
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $15.99.
42. A pair of storage-filled seat guards to contain all of your kids' road trip essentials. No more junking up the floor of the car!
Promising review: "I love them. They're perfect. They fit all my kids' things for long trips." —Mike Sperduto
Get two from Amazon for $21.99.
43. Single serving Cafe Bustelo instant coffee packets for when you need a caffeine boost but are VERY particular about your cups of joe. We get it.
Promising review: "Best instant coffee I've ever tasted in my LIFE!! I use these to make iced lattes with almond milk; no need to use hot water, just add a packet or two, ice, almond milk, and stevia, shake it up and you've got an iced latte just as good as Starbucks for a fraction of the price!" —Jennie
Get four boxes (with six packets each) from Amazon for $8.38.
44. Plus a 45-treat CraveBox to help you satisfy all kinds of snacking needs while you're on the road so you won't be limited to whatever stale snacks are on the shelves at a remote gas station.
Promising review: "I bought this as a mystery snack box for my birthday road trip and was very happy with the freshness and quality of everything in it. The freshest Twizzlers I have ever had! Nothing was stale or old tasting. The box is very, very sturdy and survived the four-day road trip! I did not have a problem with anything melting or being destroyed from the 90 degree days because all of the food inside was meant to travel well." —Cynthia Boyd
Get a box of 45 snacks from Amazon for $24.95.
45. A urination device for those times when you can't wait 'til the next rest stop or you're out in Mother Nature with no toilet within reasonable distance.
Psst! It's leak proof!
Promising review: "I have been wanting one of these for FOREVER. I finally got one, it arrived yesterday, shipping was quick and packaging was fine. I love it. As a female, going to the bathroom isn't always easy, particularly in the woods or in public places where a porta-potty is the only option. This device is small and comes with a waterproof bag and toting it around definitely beats sitting on the seat of a porta-potty. My only negative thought was that the bag is rather small and took a little effort to get it back in. This may be a good thing since I plan to take it in my purse and wouldn't want something bulky. Other than that, it worked great, no issues or leaks, it's even kind of pretty. Happy to finally pee without hovering awkwardly, or sitting on a yucky toilet!" —Amazon customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
46. Plus a super light bidet attachment you can use when backpacking...or for roadside emergencies.
Blue Thread Gear is a Camas, Washington-based shop that sells a variety of items.
Promising review: "Awesome product. I am hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this year and this backcountry bidet is the best one out there. Why? Others drip water when the water bottle is turned upside down. This one doesn’t and it creates a strong and light spray of water. Doesn’t get everything wet with the others out there — get this one! He makes one that works with CNOC 1 L collapsible bottles too." —Michael Zanoni
Get it from Blue Thread Gear on Etsy for $8+ (available in two styles and several colors).
47. A pair of quick-dry water shoes that'll help you traverse nearly every kind of ground you may come upon.
Promising review: "I bought these shoes a couple of years ago before a river hike. UM THESE ARE AWESOME. They lasted a long time and the only reason I bought these yellow ones were because I wanted a new color, haha. My older pair did start to wear out in the toes from scraping them on rocks and such when hiking but still no holes in them. These shoes feel like socks but with enough of a sole that you can walk on gravel with no problem. It really is like walking barefoot. Also, these are the only water shoes that I have worn that do NOT let a bunch of debris into the shoe making you constantly have to take it off to empty it or just deal with the irritant. You can play on the beach with minimal sand stuck between your toes. Thoroughly impressed by that. So with that, I do recommend if you are a half size to size down so they are snug, otherwise the sock like ability to keep stuff out might not work so well." —Samantha Lindsay
Get it from Amazon for $8.68+ (available in seven sizes and 44 colors).
48. And if you don't already have one, a universal phone mount with 360-degree rotation and adjustable side support that'll come in handy if today's adventure is merely running to the grocery store during rush hour.
Promising review: "Best phone holder I've had, and it's cheap. I bought a couple of other phone holders over the years from other manufacturers, and they never worked right, never stuck to the dashboard, never held up the phone when they pivoted, etc. This one mounts solidly to the dash, and is easy to put your phone in, and remove your phone from." —Patrick O'Malley
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
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