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1. A gel and memory foam travel pillow so you can snooze in peace and comfort if you're the humble copilot. Much more comfortable than a window pane!
2. Compression socks to keep your tootsies from swelling up even though you're gonna be on your keister without great blood flow for the foreseeable future.
3. A portable pack of soap sheets — why is it that the soap dispenser at rest stops always seems to be broken? Never get stranded without a way to scrub-a-dub-dub again.
4. A simple and effective sheet mask for giving your gorgeous face a quick dose of moisture in the middle of a looong ride or at your destination right when you get there. Something to look forward to!
5. An Energizer clip-on light, because being a passenger during a night drive can be mighty boring otherwise.
6. Or a waterproof Kindle Paperwhite with a built-in adjustable light for a higher-tech solution that lets you access *tons* of books wherever you may roam.
7. A dog gear travel bag to help you transport food, water, treats, and toys easily. No more excuses not to schedule that road trip to the dog beach!
8. Cat-eye sunglasses so you can shield your eye from the sun's rays during your ride and look good while doin' it. It's as simple as that.
9. An adjustable seat back garbage can that will help keep your space spick and span. Receipts, wrappers, and the rest of your literal trash will finally be out of sight and ready to toss when you get home.
10. A printed sherpa throw blanket if you're prone to catching a chill when confronted with blasting AC.
11. A cult-favorite Glossier lip balm to help soothe your parched lips and keep them feeling nice even if you're sitting in the sun-drenched seat.
12. A tiny Bluetooth FM transmitter adapter so you can still rock out and stay entertained with audiobooks and podcasts even if your car is a *bit* too old to be equipped with an aux or built-in Bluetooth hookup.
13. A two-piece set that checks both the cute box and the comfy box all in one fell swoop.
14. A W&P water bottle with a scratch-resistant silicone sleeve and durable glass so you can stay super-duper hydrated. Sure, you may need to stop to pee more often, but you can't skip water *all* day.
15. Shark Tank-famous Drop Stop car gap fillers so those coins, phones, cards, and fries can stay out of the bottomless, inescapable pit that is Under The Seat.
16. A reviewer-loved Carhartt beanie because let's face it — doing your hair before hopping in the car is not a necessity and having it up is just gonna give you a headache. Cuddly beanie it is!
17. A set of headrest hooks so you can maximize foot room and best of all keep your nice bags squeaky clean and off the floor.
18. A pair of Align Lululemon leggings to help you remain comfortable for the whole darn ride whether you're the driver or the passenger (in which case you can curl into a veritable pretzel while wearing these if you want).
19. Allbirds wool sneakers which I personally wear on almost every road trip I take. They keep your feet from touching the yucky car floor while basically feeling like socks. Perfection.
20. An external battery so you're never left without access to sweet, sweet Google Maps during your travels.
21. A collapsible multi-compartment organizer to keep your trunk neat and tidy — no more sports equipment, seltzer cans, or other loose items rattling around.
22. A memory foam seat cushion whose gel cushioning and ergonomic design will support your bum and help you to maintain good posture throughout your drive.
23. Or a reusable water bottle equipped with a built-in pill organizer if you need to take scheduled daily meds while en route. Now you have them handy, along with some H2O to gulp 'em down with whenever you need.
24. A cleaning gel that defies the odds and makes cleaning out the nooks and crannies of your car before a big trip fun. Just smoosh it into the cup holders and other spaces to pick up crumbs just like that.
25. A set of six Cadence containers — each with a leak-proof lid and a label — so you can stash any toiletry essentials in your purse for easy access just in case. Better yet, they're magnetized and stick together, making them easier to find in a messy bag.
26. A Saucemoto dip clip that attaches right to your car's air vent to hold takeout sauce containers so you can dip with ease, at long last.
27. A Hydro Flask Water Bottle with a leakproof screw-top lid that will nestle right in your cup holder. I should know, I bring mine on trips all the time!
28. A stick-on shade that will help keep the sun off of ya so you can stay the right temperature. Have you ever been stuck in a seat of the car where the sun seems to just be blasting your shoulder and there's nothing you can do? Ugh, the worst.
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