Your next road trip could be a lot more comfortable than your last. How, you might ask? With the simple addition of a few travel accessories for cars, you can elevate your experience!
There are all sorts of gadgets out there to turn any car into the car of the future. Cars get messy (especially with kids) but there are a lot of ways to keep it clean and tidy. Finally, there will always be situations that you’d rather not find yourself in. Emergency gear and first aid supplies can be crucial if the worst happens.
Futuristic Travel Accessories For Cars
Radar Scanner
Let’s all be honest here. Speed limits aren’t designed to be reasonable (at least not highway ones). They’re designed to generate money from tickets. If you want to step out of that system, you do have options. The best option is getting yourself a Radar detector. With a radar detector you’ll have a much better idea of when to take it easy and when to let loose.
Car Radar Scanner – ESCORT MAX360 Laser Radar Detector
Dashcam
If you get into an accident, a dashcam may just be your best friend. This handy little camera will record the view out of your windshield all the time so you’ve got a record if you need it. This small purchase now could save you a lot if someone tries blaming you for something that wasn’t your fault!
Mounted Dashcam – APEMAN Dash Cam 1080P
Heads-Up Display
Heads-up displays (HUDs) are a growing new field of gadgets that bring your dashboard to your eye level. With a good HUD you won’t need to look down for directions or speed. You can keep your eyes on the road! It’ll help you reduce distraction and stress.
Heads-Up Display – Autopmall Heads up Display
Organization And Cleaning Accessories
Seat Organizer
If you’ve got kids (or anyone else) in the back set for a long car ride, these are a must have. Seat organizers hang down and give the passenger tons of tidy storage for snacks, toys, electronics, you name it! And keeping these things in the organizer means keeping them off the floor, or anywhere else!
Car Seat Organizer – ULEEKA Car Backseat Organizer
Roof Cargo Carrier
If you’re trying to fit a lot of people, and their things, in a car, it might not be easy. Fortunately, if you’ve got a roof rack, you’ve got options! Roof cargo carriers let you expand your storage space without making it more cramped. They come in soft or hard shells, so you can find the one that fits your needs!
Soft Cargo Carrier – ToolGuards Car Top Carrier Roof Bag
Hard Cargo Carrier – Thule Force XT Rooftop Cargo Box
Car Vacuum
Messes happen. Even if you don’t have kids, you’ll build up some crumb over time. This is where a car-plug vacuum really shines. You can take it with you anywhere and always have a cleaning solution!
Car Vacuum – CHERYLON Portable Car Vacuum
Comfort And Emergency Travel Accessories For Cars
Backseat Air Bed
Sleeping in a car isn’t always ideal. But it can be a lot more comfortable! Backseat air beds are designed to take up the seat and the gap to give you one wide sleeping area. Just inflate and curl up! You’ll never be without a place to sleep again!
Car Air Mattress – HIRALIY Car Air Mattress
Picnic Blanket
Roll up picnic blankets are just a good thing to have in your car all the time. Most of them are designed with different sides. The top side is soft for sitting on but the bottom is more durable and water-resistant for the ground.
Car Picnic Blanket – PortableAnd Extra Large Picnic & Outdoor Blanket
First Aid Kit/Emergency Kit
You never want to be in a situation when you need these, but if you are it’ll pay for itself. If you’re going to be on the road, you really should be prepared for the worst!
Car First Aid Kit – Swiss Safe 2-in-1 First Aid Kit
Car Emergency Kit – Lifeline AAA Premium Road Kit
Ice Scraper
This one is more regional, but if you live in an area with ice and snow, I don’t need to tell you how important it is. Having an ice scraper could be the difference between actually using your car or having to wait half an hour for the windshield to thaw!
Car Ice Scraper – AstroAI Snow Brush