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Hipcamp Gift Card voted best gift for road trippers

Give the gift of access to 300,000 campsites an all 50 states

For some, travel means four wheels, big skies and long stretches of asphalt. We're talking road trips, and our panel of road tripping travelers picked out 20 perfect gifts for those who prefer to travel by car. For the past four weeks, 10Best readers have been voting for their favorites.

  • Hipcamp Gift Card

    With a Hipcamp Gift Card, the recipient can book campsites at ranches, farms, vineyards, nature preserves and public sites across the United States. Choose from 16,373 campgrounds in all 50 states, with options in every national, state, regional and Army Corps park.
    Photo courtesy of Brandon Heath for Hipcamp

  • Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket

    Packable and lightweight, thee Original Puffy Blanket from Rumpl is made with the same materials used in high-end sleeping bags and insulated jackets. Whether curling up in the back seat or living the van life, this blanket keeps you warm and cozy.
    Photo courtesy of Rumpl

  • VIM & VIGR Compression Socks

    Sitting in the car for extended periods can be hard on the legs. VIM & VIGR compression socks come in a variety of playful designs and help prevent leg swelling and other complications that stem from sitting for too long.
    Photo courtesy of VIM & VIGR

  • eBags Mother Lode Weekender

    This carry-on travel backpack from eBags is perfect for organizing everything you might need on a weekend road trip. There’s a dedicated laptop compartment, as well as an expandable zipper to add 10 percent more packing space. A fold-down shelf in the main compartment splits the bag in half.
    Photo courtesy of eBags

  • FIXD Sensor

    The FIXD Diagnostic Sensor offers peace of mind, especially when that cryptic Check Engine light comes on. The sensor plugs into a vehicle and connects to an app to alert drivers of possible problems, send maintenance reminders and offer estimated cost for fixes before going to the mechanic.
    Photo courtesy of FIXD

  • The Tinkle Belle

    The Tinkle Belle allows road trippers to skip the questionable roadside public restrooms and gives them the peace of mind that they’re free to go whenever and wherever. No squatting. No disrobing.
    Photo courtesy of The Tinkle Belle

  • BioLite PowerLight Mini

    This clippable lantern from BioLite can be charged using a car’s USB port for up to 52 hours of hands-free LED light in the car or on the go. The clipstand can be used to wear, hang or prop on a table, and the 135 lumen lantern comes in white, bright white, red, white strobe and red strobe modes.
    Photo courtesy of BioLite

  • YETI Hopper

    This leakproof portable soft cooler from YETI will keep things cool in your car for days. The Hopper comes in five different sizes to accommodate eight to 23 cans, including a version that can be carried like a backpack.
    Photo courtesy of YETI

  • Leatherman Wave +

    The Leatherman Wave + comprises 18 tools in one convenient package, including needlenose pliers, replaceable wire cutters, a wire stripper, straight-edge and serrated knives, a saw and spring-action scissors. At only 4 inches in length, it’s small enough to keep in the glove box for easy access when you need it on the road.
    Photo courtesy of brian.ch / Flickr

  • America the Beautiful Pass

    The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass unlocks access to more than 2,000 federal sites, including national parks, national wildlife refuges and national forests. The pass covers admission, amenity fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle.
    Photo courtesy of National Park Service

The top 10 winners in the Best Gift for Road Trippers category are as follows:

  1. Hipcamp Gift Card
  2. Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket
  3. VIM & VIGR Compression Socks
  4. eBags Mother Lode Weekender
  5. FIXD Sensor
  6. The Tinkle Belle
  7. BioLite PowerLight Mini
  8. YETI Hopper
  9. Leatherman Wave +
  10. America the Beautiful Pass

Congratulations to all these winning gifts!

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