Whether you're getting your kicks on Route 66 or making a beeline for Wall Drug, these gadgets and doodads can give you the ultimate road-trip experience. (Amazon)
Is there anything more quintessentially American than a summer road trip? Blasting tunes as the miles roll by, loading up with junk food and candy when you stop for gas. It's always a good time, and if you've never been on a proper road trip, it's time to take one. That said, you need the right gear to make a road trip fun — and safe. We've gathered the best Memorial Day sales on road-trip essentials below. Many of us here at Yahoo have these items in our own vehicles — these are tried-and-true picks for road warriors.
If you've ever found yourself reaching into the backseat, desperately searching for your purse, this mega-popular purse holder is for you. Fasten the hooks between the driver's and passenger's seats to form an easy-to-reach hammock that cradles your essentials.
"This is great for the car," one reviewer raved. "No more turning corners and having my purse sliding, falling over and dumping its contents between the seat and door on the passenger side."
Sometimes your car's heater isn't enough to ward off the winter chill. Enter this No. 1 bestselling electric car blanket, which plugs right into the cigarette lighter and heats up in a jiffy. The 96-inch cord means it can even be used by backseat passengers, and it comes in a bevy of fun colors and prints.
We all love the convenience of a drive-through, but not so much the console clean-up afterward. These holders take the mess out of using ketchup, honey mustard and/or barbecue sauce on your fries or rings while you're on the go. Since they come in multipacks, you and a friend can dip to your hearts' content.
Fast-food lovers adore this clever find. Said one, "Works great! Very helpful while traveling and eating on the run. After I bought this, I bought another set for my husband's car, and my two daughters have bought them for their cars."
Stop keeping your phone in your lap or center console. Keep it on the dash, where you can easily glance at it — but mostly, keep your eyes on the road.
Tired of sticking to your seat in a stifling vehicle? This blocks out sunlight while you're parked and reflects heat where you want it — away from your car.
A dead battery is bad, but a flat tire might be worse. This tire inflator makes it easy to inject some wind in your sails (yeah, yeah, I know you're not road-tripping in a boat) and it's nearly 75% off. It can handle pressures of up to 150 PSI.
The days of things falling into the cracks between your seats and the center console are over! The Drop Stop fills the gap between the seats and makes it easy to catch anything that would otherwise fall into the abyss, like your phone or a wayward fry. (Though that does mean you don't get to sing "Carry On My Wayward Fry" in a Weird Al-style tribute to Kansas.)
Just in case something goes wrong, it pays to be prepared. This emergency kit comes with jumper cables, tools, reflective warning triangles and so much more.
With a nonslip rubber bottom, easy-wash cover and memory foam interior, this cushion will stay cool and help you stay comfortable over all those long miles and bumpy roads.
Know what brings a road trip to a grinding halt? A dead battery. If you find yourself on the side of the road with a vehicle that won't start, this handy device can get you on your way in no time.
Just because you're on the road doesn't mean you have to drink warm soda. This car fridge plugs into the dash and can keep contents anywhere from 4°F to 68°F. There are two storage zones, so you can have frozen goods on one side and refrigerated goods on the other.
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