Gift guide
Gifts for people who drive a lot
For the commuter or the road-tripper. Handy things for the car and for the hours spent in it.
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Car phone mount
Holds a phone where the driver can see the map.
Budget pick
Lisen MagSafe Vent Mount
- Attaches to a car air vent with an arm that hooks behind one of the vent's slats. (Yahoo Tech)
- Holds the phone with magnets and comes with stick-on metal rings so phones without MagSafe can use it. (Yahoo Tech)
- The phone can sit above, below or beside the vent, in portrait or landscape. (Yahoo Tech)
- Reviewers at Yahoo Tech found its base rock-solid once it was installed. (Yahoo Tech)
Recommended in: Yahoo Tech
See price on AmazonCar detailing kit
Cleaners and cloths for cleaning a car at home.
Mid-range pick
Stoner Car Care 99056 Interior Detailing Kit
- Comes with Invisible Glass, a carpet and upholstery cleaner, a trim cleaner and protectant, a trim shine spray, a leather cleaner and microfiber towels. (Road & Track (on Yahoo Autos))
- Has no brushes or swabs; Road & Track's tester used an old brush they had on hand to work in the carpet foam. (Road & Track (on Yahoo Autos))
- Reviewers at Road & Track found its carpet cleaner did at least as well as the top-pick kit's on old floor mats. (Road & Track (on Yahoo Autos))
- Road & Track found the Invisible Glass cleaner left a streak-free finish with little effort. (Road & Track (on Yahoo Autos))
Recommended in: Road & Track (on Yahoo Autos)
See price on AmazonInsulated travel mug
A lidded, insulated mug for coffee or tea on the go.
Budget pick
Zojirushi Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug
- Comes in 12, 16 and 20 oz sizes. (Taste of Home)
- Locking flip-top lid; reviewers at Taste of Home found it leakproof. (Taste of Home)
- Reviewers at Taste of Home rated it best for hot coffee after a six-hour temperature test. (Taste of Home)
- Gear Patrol notes a five-year warranty on heat retention. (Gear Patrol)
Recommended in: Taste of Home, Gear Patrol
See price on AmazonMid-range pick
Thermos Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Travel Tumbler, 16 oz
- Holds 16 oz. (Taste of Home)
- Reviewers at Taste of Home found it didn't leak, even when shaken upside down. (Taste of Home)
- Fully dishwasher safe. (Taste of Home)
- Has a built-in tea hook that holds tea bags and most loose-leaf infusers. (Gear Patrol)
Recommended in: Taste of Home, Gear Patrol
See price on AmazonMemory foam travel pillow
A neck pillow for flights and long car rides.
Budget pick
Dot&Dot Twist Memory Foam Travel Pillow
- Can be twisted into several shapes, such as a ring around the neck, a shoulder pillow or a cushion against a window. (Shop TODAY (TODAY.com))
- Reviewers at Shop TODAY found the foam bounced back into shape after being repositioned. (Shop TODAY (TODAY.com))
- Made of cotton and memory foam and weighs 16 ounces. (BestReviews (syndicated on NewsNation))
Recommended in: Shop TODAY (TODAY.com)
See price on AmazonSplurge pick
Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow
- Filled with polyurethane memory foam, with a removable, washable polyester cover. (Mattress Clarity)
- Has straps that attach to airplane headrests with extendable wings. (Mattress Clarity)
- Weighs 11.6 ounces, rolls to about half its size and comes with a travel case. (Mattress Clarity)
Recommended in: Mattress Clarity
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