These are some of the best car accessories to take on your next motoring adventure
With the warmer weather comes the thought of a long-distance road trip and while you may not be heading away until the summer holidays, this period of spring provides the ideal time to get together some kit that can make a road trip a little bit easier.
We’ve collated some of the very best new accessories out there that could help make your next car adventure the best it can be.
No matter where you’re heading in the car, it’s always nice to know that you can have somewhere comfortable to sit down. Helinox is a specialist in lightweight equipment and the Chair One is a featherweight addition to your car-packing list, which won’t take up much space in the boot.
Weighing a little over two pounds, the Chair One collapses down for easy transportation and could be great to have packed away in case of a stopover or a last-minute picnic.
QuadLock makes a great range of in-car phone holders and they’re a popular option among motorists. With cases to fit nearly all models of phone, the QuadLock setup provides a solid connection between phone and mounting points, be that in the car or on a motorcycle or bike.
The Mag Bottle Mount takes advantage of this locking mechanism but brings it to a handy piece of equipment for adventures. The mag mounting system is integrated into the top of the bottle, making it a handy addition to any road trip photoshoot with the helpful add-on of providing hydration when you need it.
Yeti has made a name for itself through its range of rugged coolboxes and the Roadie 15 is one of the best-suited to those long-distance car adventures. It’s got enough space to accommodate 15 cans, but because of its compact design, it won’t take up too much space in the boot of your car.
With rugged handles, it’s comfortable to carry away from the car, too, while an integrated drain system can help to get rid of any excess meltwater without having to tip the whole coolbox upside down. A range of colours means you can find one to match your car, too.
It’s always handy to have a torch ready to go when you’re on a car adventure. Not only can a torch help when navigating a dark campsite, but it could also make all the difference if you suffer a nighttime breakdown. The Edge 2K, from Nebo, is compact enough to easily be stored in a car’s glovebox but powerful enough to really make an impact.
It’s USB rechargeable, too, with a full battery giving up to 25 hours of run time. Plus, for those soggy UK days, the Edge’s IPX6 water resistance will likely come in very handy.
Head to any seaside area and it’s likely that you’ll see many people wearing a Dryrobe. Great at keeping the elements out, they’ve soared in popularity over recent years. You can bring a little bit of that Dryrobe experience to the car, too, through water-repellent seat covers.
Great for those on the go, they’re made from warm and water-repellent materials while an elasticated fit means they should go on all types of car seats easily.
The Brompton bicycle is a big hitter among commuter cyclists, but there’s no reason why this clever folding bicycle couldn’t come along on a car adventure, too. In fact, the folding design means that you can easily get one – or even two – Brompton bicycles in the back of a car, avoiding the need for any kind of rack.
The new G Line gives the Brompton an even more adventure-ready focus, with chunkier tyres and a striking orange colour that’ll help it stand out.
Camping remains hugely popular here in the UK and it’s usually something that you’ll start with a car journey. While tents of old have usually been extremely heavy and difficult to put up, the Big Agnes range of superlight tents aims to provide a far easier option.
The Bunk House is one of the Colorado-based firm’s car-focused models and weighs just 15 pounds overall. With space for four, it’s great for families, while a double-wall construction should make sure it’s toasty regardless of the weather.