Airfares are rising making it harder to book a vacation for the upcoming spring break. And while gas prices are currently on the upswing, the annual national average price of gas is expected to fall nearly 50 cents a gallon in 2023, according to GasBuddy’s Fuel Outlook. So maybe a road trip looks better for you and your family. Below are some gadgets and apps to help you make your road trip better and more fun. Roadtripper’s website and app: This will make you a pro when it comes to road trip planning. Set your destination and you can find things like landmarks and attractions, activities, campgrounds, etc. along the way. You can find things off the beaten path or right off your route. You can use Roadtrippers for free to find cool places and get great ideas. Start planning your route with up to seven waypoints. If you want more points or want the app to connect with the other services and apps offered, an annual subscription fee applies. BringFido website and app: you can take your pet on the road. It will tell you which hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc. are pet friendly. Another cool option is that BringFido has a directory of licensed vets, pet sitters and groomers in case you need it. Portable Kettle: Don’t waste time and money drinking coffee and tea on the go. We bought a portable kettle that plugs into a car’s cigarette lighter and boils water in minutes. Road Torches: Protect yourself when you need to pull off the road. This set of three USB rechargeable LED torches has good reviews on Amazon. Seat Gap Fillers: This set of 2 are the original patented ones. They tuck between your seat and the console so nothing slides down and under the seat. This can be annoying and dangerous. Seat Gap Fillers: Another set of two, this product fills in gaps with a tray organizer. So if you don’t have enough storage space in your center console, you can fill the gap with more. Vacuum cleaner for the car: The BISSELL AeroSlim hand vacuum cleaner is cordless and can be charged via USB. People say in the reviews; this and the size make it perfect to pack on a road trip to clean up after snacking and putting dirt in the car. Air mattress in the car: Do you need a mattress for the back seat or the trunk? There are many of these available for purchase on Amazon, like this well-rated one. Car Storage: Want a place to eat and work? This compartment is for the steering wheel and/or the back seat. Tablet Holder: Don’t let your kids fight over the tablet to watch a movie. This headrest mount extends the tablet to the center so everyone can watch. BACK SEAT ORGANIZER Keep the car clean with this organizer that has nine pockets and a foldable tray for eating or storing a phone or tablet. Dashboard Phone Mount: Experts have ranked this as one of the best car phone mounts. It features two powerful magnets that allow your phone to rotate and swivel without falling off. Mirror Dash Cam: This rearview mirror is connected to a front and rear camera. It has an advanced view and lets you customize with its touch screen. Some reviewers have said it helps if you’ve got the car packed and need to see. The cameras also record when a collision occurs. Do you have a tool or app that you use on road trips that you love? Let us know!
Airfares are rising making it harder to book a vacation for the upcoming spring break. And while gas prices are currently on the upswing, the annual national average price of gas is expected to fall nearly 50 cents a gallon in 2023, according to GasBuddy’s Fuel Outlook.
So maybe a road trip looks better for you and your family. Below are some gadgets and apps to help you make your road trip better and more fun.
Roadtrippers Website and App: This will make you a pro in planning road trips. Set your destination and you can find things like landmarks and attractions, activities, campgrounds, etc. along the way. You can find things off the beaten path or right off your route. You can use Roadtrippers for free to find cool places and get great ideas. Start planning your route with up to seven waypoints. If you want more points or want the app to connect with the other services and apps offered, an annual subscription fee applies.
BringFido Website and App: You can take your pet with you on the street. It will tell you which hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc. are pet friendly. Another cool option is that BringFido has a directory of licensed vets, pet sitters and groomers in case you need it.
Portable kettle: Don’t waste time and money drinking coffee and tea along the way. We bought a portable kettle that plugs into a car’s cigarette lighter and boils water in minutes.
Street Torches: Protect yourself when you have to pull off the road. This set of three USB rechargeable LED torches has good reviews on Amazon.
Seat Gap Filler: This set of 2 are the original patented ones. They tuck between your seat and the console so nothing slides down and under the seat. This can be annoying and dangerous.
Seat Gap Filler Organizer: Another set of two, this product fills the gap with a tray organizer. So if you don’t have enough storage space in your center console, you can fill the gap with more.
Vacuum cleaner for the car: The BISSELL AeroSlim handheld vacuum is cordless and can be charged via USB. People say in the reviews; this and the size make it perfect to pack on a road trip to clean up after snacking and putting dirt in the car.
Car air mattress: Do you need a mattress for the back seat or the trunk? There are many of these available for purchase on Amazon, like this well-rated one.
car storage: Want a place to eat and work? This compartment is for the steering wheel and/or the back seat.
Tablet holder: Don’t let your kids fight over the tablet to watch a movie. This headrest mount extends the tablet to the center so everyone can watch.
Backseat Organizer: Keep the car clean with this organizer that has nine pockets and a foldable tray for eating or storing a phone or tablet.
Dashboard mount: Experts have ranked these as one of the best car phone holders. It features two powerful magnets that allow your phone to rotate and swivel without falling off.
Mirror dash cam: This rearview mirror is connected to a front and rear camera. It has an advanced view and lets you customize with its touch screen. Some reviewers have said it helps if you’ve got the car packed and need to see. The cameras also record when a collision occurs.
Do you have a tool or app that you use on road trips that you love? Let us know!
