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.
Tired of things sliding around your car? This "purse holder" can hold so much more. It's a great way to keep things nice and tidy when you're spending hours on the road, and it can also be used to create a makeshift barrier between the front and back seats.
Have a car full of fast food containers and crumpled tissues? We'd advise scooping up this No. 1 bestselling car trash can while it's on sale for a mere $6 — over 60% off!
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 back-seat 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 heart's 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."
Remember how we said cars get dirty? Sometimes you might need to do a quick cleanup on the road, like if you spill fries or suffer a catastrophic M&M accident. This handheld vacuum plugs into the car and makes cleaning as simple as pressing a button.
Stop keeping your phone in your lap or on the center console. Mount it on the dash, where you can easily glance at it while keeping 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.)
This sturdy organizer comes with multiple compartments and pockets for every tool, gadget, doodad, gizmo, thingamajig and whatsit you might need to carry with you. There are even adjustable dividers that make it easy to customize the size of the pockets. There are two brand promotions with the codes 0UU99WTM56BC and 30WXL1BO6O1K that knock off another 10% each.
Sure, that might not amount to the absolute lowest we've seen, but it's still one heck of a deal. If you have a messy car, consider adding this to your trunk to keep things that much tidier.
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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