Summer’s in full swing, which means it’s time for that time-honored tradition: the summer road trip. Whether you’re heading up north or out west, use our gadget picks to ensure your passengers have a smooth trip.
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Apple iPad/Amazon Fire HD Kids
A tablet makes any road trip go by faster, whether you want to catch up on Succession or need to turn on Bluey for the kids. The Apple iPad provides the best price and performance for adults, while the Amazon Fire HD Kids tablet will hold up to spills, drops, and anything else your kids throw at it.
Check out our full tablets guide for more tablet picks.
Apple iPad
Price: $399.99*
Amazon Fire HD
Price: $89.99*
*Amazon.com price as of 6/12/23 at 9:26 am PT. Read full disclaimer.
Anker 10,000mAh Power Bank
With Anker’s power bricks, your passengers won’t have to monitor their device’s battery icon all trip. Anker’s affordable power bricks are solidly constructed and provide enough charging power for a full day of use.
Anker Power Bank
Price: $14.99*
*Amazon.com price as of 6/30/23 at 9:00 am PT. Read full disclaimer.
Mobile hotspots
Do your passengers need to get a tablet, game console, or computer online? Mobile hotspots provide on-the-road internet access by connecting to cellular data networks.
Prices vary by carrier, but if you’re with a major provider like AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile, you can add a hotspot to your plan. Visit our full mobile hotspot guide to learn more.
Mobile Hotspots
Price: Around $200 to $400 depending on model and carrier
Wagan EL6214 Electric Car Cooler
With an electric car cooler, you won’t have to deal with bagged ice or melted ice packs. The Wagan EL6214 plugs into a standard 12V car adapter for constant cooling, and you can fit a full meal into its 14-liter storage container.
Wagan Car Cooler
Price: $107.98*
*Amazon.com price as of 6/30/23 at 9:00 am PT. Read full disclaimer.
Skullcandy Sesh Evo Wireless Earbuds
With Skullcandy’s wireless earbuds, you won’t wake any passengers if you want to play games or scroll TikTok. The earbuds sport more than 24 hours of battery life, and with a price tag around $25, they won’t break your wallet.
Skullcandy Wireless Earbuds
Price: $26.90*
*Amazon.com price as of 6/30/23 at 9:00 am PT. Read full disclaimer.
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Eric Chiu is a CableTV.com senior writer who covers internet tech, entertainment, and sports news. He’s written about consumer technology for nearly a decade for outlets including CNN Underscored, Wirecutter, Newsweek Media Group and TopTenReviews/Future. In his free time, he enjoys playing any instrument he can find, rooting for the Michigan Wolverines, and hunting for the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
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