8 Car Essentials for Your Next Road Trip

As I prep my family our next road trip, I’ve learned from experience that an often-overlooked area worth outfitting is the car itself. Investing in a few essential items can help keep you clean, organized and entertained. Check out these eight affordable items (all available on Amazon.com) that will ensure your vacation starts as soon as you pull out of the driveway:

1.     2-in-1 Seat Gap Storage: $16.95 – Keep your phone, mask, maps and other essentials within reach while avoiding losing the little things down the gap between seats.

2.     Extra car cup holder: $11.99 – When two front seat cup holders just aren’t enough, add these sturdy extras in with a simple wedge into the side of the passenger seat.

3.     Sunglasses holder: $10.99 – Utilize overhead space and keep your sunglasses and readers within sight and reach.

4.     Visor organizer: $13.89 – Avoid stuffing the middle console full of items you need to have at hand. Maps, receipts, mask, sunglasses. Keep it organized and ready to grab as you step out of the car.

5.     High Road StashAway Trash Console: $14.99 – Make it easy for the backseat crowd to keep it trash in check with this sturdy car-sized trash bin that attaches easily around the console or on the backside of a headrest.

6.     Car Backseat organizer for kids: $23.96 – Give the kids control of their own space with these 9-pocket organizers that are perfect for holding water bottles, airpods, books and snacks, and come equipped with a pull-down tray for dining and holding devices.

7.     Car headrest mount holder: $24.99– These mounts are easy to install, keeps kids from craning their necks for hours and allows multiple viewers to watch one device with an extension feature.

8.     Big Ant Back Seat Trunk Organizer: $17.99 – Don’t ignore the caboose! These trunk organizers make great space savers for keeping items at hand that you’ll need when you make stops like dog leashes, wipes, tablecloths, first aid kit, bug spray and beach towels.