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Road trippers spend hours in the car, so the best gifts make the drive easier. A good phone mount keeps the map in view: the Scosche MagicMount Pro is TechGearLab's best bang for the buck, and the Anker 613 MagGo charges the phone while it navigates.
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A multi-port car charger keeps the back seat powered too, and a portable charger covers the stops in between. A soft cooler bag, a trunk organizer and a travel pillow make the long stretches nicer. For a bigger gift, the NOCO Boost Plus GB40 jumps a dead battery with no second car or cables, and the Coleman Xtreme 50 Quart Wheeled Cooler holds drinks and food for the whole car. Every pick is already on my road trip or travel list with its source, mostly TechGearLab, BestReviews, Sleep Foundation and OutdoorGearLab picks.
Who this is not for. Skip this if they mostly fly; these picks stick to the car, and carry-ons and packing cubes are on the travelers page.
Sleep Foundation's best value travel pillow: a wraparound U-shape that keeps your head from tipping sideways, with a down-alternative fill and a machine-washable cover.
Heads up. Sleep Foundation gives no drawback detail for this one
Best for a dead battery with nobody around to jump it
Jump your own car in minutes. No second car or cables needed. Cold weather is hard on batteries.
Heads up. Remember to recharge it every few months. Its battery is on the small side and its USB charging is slow, per TechGearLab, and it's not meant for big diesel engines
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Questions people ask
What do you get someone who loves road trips?
A phone mount, a car charger with enough ports for everyone, or a soft cooler bag for snacks. A jump starter is the bigger, just-in-case gift.
Is a jump starter a good gift?
Yes, especially for someone who drives in freezing weather, since cold weather is hard on batteries. The NOCO Boost Plus GB40 lets them jump their own car with no second car or cables.
When should I order so it arrives by Christmas?
USPS's recommended last send dates for December 25 in the contiguous US are December 17 for Ground Advantage, December 18 for Priority Mail and December 19 for Priority Mail Express. Retailers set their own order-by dates, so check at checkout.
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