You might not be spending three months driving across the Sahara in a perfectly outfitted Overland machine, but that doesn鈥檛 mean your trusty Subaru or 15-year-old 4Runner shouldn鈥檛 be adventure ready. We鈥檝e picked a handful of our favorite inexpensive accessories that will help you make the most of your next road trip, whether you鈥檙e going to Grandma鈥檚 or through the desert.
iOttie Easy One Touch 4 Mount ($25)
Navigate safely and hands-free with (or windshield) cellphone mount. The adjustable frame can hold any phone, even if it鈥檚 in a case, and the attachment is strong enough to handle the roughest roads. If you don鈥檛 like the idea of mounting a plate on your dashboard, you can go with the CD-slot or air-vent mounting options.
Blue Ridge Overland Gear Molle Seatback Panel ($62) and Pouches (From $26)
Make the most of your front seats with these . Velcro straps and loops allow you to attach a 听辞蹿 . Load them with your first-aid kit, a snack bag, or even your laptop case. All are made in the United States with military-spec material. You can swing the panel around to the front of the seat if you鈥檙e traveling solo and want one-hand access on the go.
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Midland 1001LWX Radio ($70)
If you鈥檙e adventuring right, you won鈥檛 always have good cell service, which can make communications with the outside world difficult. The compact offers plug-and-play CB capabilities with a 40-channel digital tuner and a weather scanner that gives you up-to-date info.
Bestek 400W Power Inverter ($40)
Plug into your cigarette lighter to convert your car鈥檚 DC power into AC. You can power up your laptop, camera, phones鈥攚hatever you need to plug into its two AC outlets and four USB ports.
Rain-X Windshield Washer Fluid ($8)
It seems like a gimmick, but so many people swear by (and we do too). Spray Rain-X on your windshield to create a hydrophobic coating that forces water to bead up instantly and roll off the glass. Unless you鈥檙e in a downpour, you won鈥檛 need the wipers. Just be sure to reapply it every few weeks.
National Geographic Road Atlas 国产吃瓜黑料 Edition ($20)
Yep. An . Made from paper. With all kinds of maps that you can stare at. We know you鈥檙e going to use your phone or GPS unit to navigate most of the time, but every once in a while, turn off the phone and find your way via a map, just like the Vikings did centuries ago. The听National Geographic听国产吃瓜黑料 Edition atlas adds national park profiles to the state maps for extra inspiration.