Essential Road Trip Gear

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Your First Car Camping Kit
Here at Outside, we often write about the newest—and priciest—outdoor gear. But when it comes to car camping, you don’t have to shell out the big bucks to build a solid kit. Read more.

The Best Car-Camping Gear
We have a special place in our hearts for car camping. Super rugged it is not—and with the latest gear, it’s downright luxurious. Read more.

Outfit Your Campsite for the Family
Behold: The 7 pieces of gear to make your campsite family ready. Read more.

How to Choose a Roof Rack
Here’s a revelation: The roof of almost any make or model passenger car, SUV, or crossover you drive was only rated to hold 165 pounds. Read more.

17 Adventure-Ready Vehicles
From sleek electric cars to a cool (and surprisingly fuel-efficient) truck, we present the best new vehicles of 2015. Read more.

The 10 Best Road Trip Albums
When you’re on the road, there are times when Pandora or satellite radio just doesn’t quite capture the mood or scenery of the moment. That’s when it’s time to turn to one of these classic records. Read more.
