These road trip gifts help your loved ones hit the road with everything they need for an amazing adventure!
Is someone in your life planning a road trip this year? These gift ideas for road trippers have something for every traveler. Safety essentials such as power banks and an emergency tire pump let them know how much you care, while ingenious packing gear helps them fit it all in their car and keep organized while they’re at it.
We’re also sharing other great road trip essentials like wardrobe pieces that take them from car to trail to an evening out; food and drink must-haves; and many more road trip gift ideas for your favorite traveler.
Another Road Trip in the Books Journal
They won’t forget a thing with this fun road-trip themed travel journal! The Another Road Trip in the Books Journal is the perfect way to collect experiences, with entry logs, bucket list, travel games, and more. Plus, the compact size means it won’t take up too much room.
Seat Organizers
Back seat passengers can keep all of their essentials within arm’s reach with this incredible seat organizer that attaches to the back of the front seat. This adjustable cloth organizer features eight different pockets for everything from essentials like kleenex, snacks, and travel cups to comfort items like plush animals–and even a spot for their iPad!
RTIC 2-in-1 Chillout Bag
With two compartments, this RTIC 2-in-1 Chillout Bag holds it all! The top section is non-insulated, perfect for towels, beach goods etc. Meanwhile, the roomy bottom section is fully insulated for keeping food and drinks ice cold.
REI Trailgate Gear Cubes
These Trailgate Gear Cubes from REI are a road-tripper’s secret weapon! They’re made to contain a large amount of gear while not taking up a ton of room in the car. The soft sides and rectangular design make them perfect for fitting it all in, Tetris style.
National Parks Pass
The America the Beautiful Pass is one of those road trip gifts that’s both practical and just plain awesome! This annual pass covers entrance and day-use fees for all 63 stunning U.S. national parks and over 300 federal recreational sites such as monuments, national historic sites, national seashores and more.
REI Roadtripper Duffel Bag
The rugged REI Roadtripper Duffel Bag is, literally, built for road trips! This water-resistant bag is made with recycled oxford polyester for a durable packing option; the soft-sided design will help them fit it into their car with room to spare. Versatile enough to work as a carry-on, too!
Cord Organizer
Traveling these days often means a menagerie of cords come with you. This cord organizer helps tame phone and watch chargers, charger blocks, battery packs, adapters, and more. Available in more than a dozen colors, making it the perfect road trip gift!
Cell Phone Holder
They’ll stay hands-free and safe on the road with this convenient cell phone holder that attaches easily to their car air vent blades. Available in blue, black, or pink, this must-have road trip accessory is designed to hold all types of smartphones, whether iPhone or Android.
Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes
Packing light is essential for road trips, which is why we love these four-in-one face wipes! No need to bring multiple bottles of skincare supplies–these individually wrapped, soft bamboo Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes clean, exfoliate, soothe, and hydrate.
Tile Mate Tracker
It’s never fun to lose keys, but on a road trip, it’s a deal breaker! The compact Tile Mate tracker keeps track of keys using Bluetooth technology. The Tile app–which is both iOS and Android compatible–rings the tracker from afar, up to 250 feet.
REI Expandable Packing Cubes
Travel cubes are key to being able to maximize every square inch of luggage space, and these REI Expandable Packing Cubes are some of the best quality packing cubes we’ve found! Available in green, rust, or blue print, these packing cubes are made with sturdy ripstop nylon, guaranteed to help road trippers squeeze everything they need into compact spaces.
Nomadix Quick Dry Towel
Lightweight yet ultra-absorbent, the Nomadix Quick Dry Towel is a must-have for road trips. With a variety of National-park-themed prints, you can pick their fave. They’re sustainably made, too!
Jump Starter Battery
On a road trip, a dead battery is more than a bummer; it has the potential to ruin the whole trip. This portable jump starter powers them up and gets them back on the road. In our opinion, this one’s a road trip essential!
Popup Mini Trash Bin
This Popup Mini Trash Bin helps them keep their car tidy, for the most stress-free adventure. The durable container collapses down flat to a packable size, so it can be tucked away in the glove box or luggage until it’s needed. Then, when things get messy, they can just pop it open and keep their car, camping space, or beach garbage contained!
Stanley Quencher 40oz
The Stanley Quencher 40oz is a classic for a reason! I love mine and take it everywhere–it’s designed to fit right in a car cup holder. Choose from a wide variety of colors and patterns for a travel tumbler that’s perfect for them.
Inverter
This one’s a must-have gift idea for road trippers (we’ve had it for 10+ years of trips!) The Bestek 300W Power Inverter plugs into their vehicle and converts the power to two standard AC outlets and two USB ports, perfect for charging phones and powering all kinds of other road trip accessories.
Anker Battery Bank
The Anker battery bank provides reliable backup-power for phones, airpods, and more. This one holds a ton of power, and a convenient set of indicator lights on the power bank let you know how much power is left in it.
12V Tire Pump
A portable air-compressor car tire pump is an invaluable safety item for their road trip. This easy-to-use tire pump plugs right into their car to help them address a leaky tire and get them rolling toward the tire shop without having to call a tow truck or press pause on their adventures.
Patagonia Black Hole Waistpack
The Patagonia Black Hole Waistpack is ultra lightweight yet super durable. When not in use, it folds up into itself to tuck away without taking up much space. The one-liter capacity means it’s just big enough for carrying all of their essentials. It’s available in several colors, too!
Vuori Pants
These pants are stylish enough for an evening out but also super comfortable for driving, hiking, and adventuring. Vuori Meta Pants for men come in a variety of versatile colors, while Vuori Miles Ankle Pants for women are available in black, dark gray, dark green, or navy.
Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere Merino Wool Shirt
A good Merino wool shirt is worth its weight in gold! Icebreaker’s Cool-Lite Merino tee is soft, comfortable, and versatile, whether wearing it as a base layer in colder weather or as a breathable moisture-wicking shirt when it’s warm. The Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere Merino Wool Shirt is available for both men and women, and we think it’s one of the more perfect gifts for road trippers!
Compression Socks
Help them prevent the achy legs that can happen with all that time sitting in the car. Bombas compression socks provide support that relieves foot and leg pain through graduated compression technology. With a variety of colors and patterns, they’re surprisingly stylish, too!
Food Flask
One of the bummers about eating on the road is that there’s no easy place to keep leftovers–until now! The Hydro Flask Food Flask keeps food warm (or cool) for hours, just in time for when they get hungry again!
Reusable Utensil Set
It’s easy to pick up food on the go when they have this Reusable Utensil Set at the ready. The compact size makes it perfect for tucking right into the glove box. We like to add a reusable straw into ours, too!
Luno Air Mattress
For car camping nights, how about a cushy Luno Air Mattress? This durable air mattress is custom-made for their specific car, making it the ultimate road trip gift. Plus, it comes with a pump, making it super easy to set up after a long day on the road.
Sea to Summit Hanging Toiletry Bag
The Sea to Summit Hanging Toiletry Bag is perfect for keeping all of the essentials contained and easy to access. Available in orange, gray, or teal, the water-resistant material and durable zippers make for a toiletry bag that’s built to last for many road trips to come.
Still looking for the perfect gift? Check out these gift ideas for outdoorsy women, camping gifts, gifts for national park lovers, and more outdoor gift guides here!
