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No. 10: Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket
Packable and lightweight, the 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 backseat or living the van life, this blanket keeps you warm and cozy.
To buy: rumpl.com, $49-$99
Use code UT10_R925 for 25 percent off from Black Friday to Cyber Monday
Photo courtesy of RovR Products
No. 9: RovR Products RollR 60
The RollR60 offers 60-quart carrying across just about any terrain. The bear-proof cooler goes from trunk to campsite and keeps ice frozen for up to 10 days. Each cooler comes with a wagon bin to help keep your food and beverages organized.
To buy: rovrproducts.com, $399
Photo courtesy of iStock / ClarkandCompany
No. 8: ENO DoubleNest Hammock
The DoubleNest Hammock from ENO offers suspended comfort in a parachute hammock whether you’re camping at a music festival or car camping with friends. They’re big enough for two and stuff easily into an attached compression sack.
To buy: eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com, $69.95-$79.95
Photo courtesy of iStock / imgml
No. 7: BioLite SolarHome 620
The SolarHome 620 takes lighting, charging and radio off the grid with an easy-to-install solar panel perfect for vans, cars and RVs. The set includes a 6W solar panel, three overhead lights, wall-mounted switches and a control box that plays radio and MP3.
To buy: bioliteenergy.com, $149.95
Photo courtesy of iStock / jacoblund
No. 6: Verve Coffee Seabright Dripkit
“I’ve endured the absolute worst coffee on the road from hotels to gas stations and restaurants,” says 10Best Local Expert Jacky Runice. That’s why she loves the Seabright Dripkit Travel Light Kit, which offers the perfect cup of coffee with no prep or cleanup required.
To buy: vervecoffee.com, $3.25-$3.50
No. 5: Tupike Two Burner Stove
This portable two-burner stove makes real cooking a breeze, even on the road. The open lid provides side windscreens for steady cooking outdoors, and the non-stick griddle plate makes for easy cleaning.
To buy: primus.us, $249.95
Photo courtesy of California Cowboy
No. 4: California Cowboy High Sierra Shirt
The signature flannel shirt from California Cowboy features super soft flannel fabric and thermal lining. “It also includes hidden compartments galore,” says 10Best Travel Expert Marla Cimini, so you’ll have a place for your phone, bottle opener and favorite beverage. It comes in both men’s and women’s styles.
To buy: californiacowboy.com, $148
Use code USA10BEST20 for 20 percent off through Dec. 3
No. 3: Cusa Tea
Cusa Tea provides a perfectly brewed cup of tea in seconds. This instant tea is perfect for taking on the road and comes in flavors like English breakfast, oolong, spicy chai, lemon black or mango green tea.
To buy: cusatea.com, $2.99-$9.99
No. 2: 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.
To buy: vimvigr.com, $20.95-$44
Buy two, get one free from Friday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 1
Photo courtesy of Leisuremann’s
No.1: Leisuremann’s Cocktail Mix
Leisuremann’s Cocktail Mixes take cocktails on the go. After a long day of driving, all you need is water, spirit and mix to make a cocktail, with options like Old Fashioned, Margarita, Cosmopolitan or Classic Daiquiri.
To buy: leisuremanns.com, $12.95-$50
Use code TOP10WIN for $5 off purchase of $25 or more
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Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (combining all three whenever possible)! An avid globetrotter, she has covered topics such as exotic Tahitian getaways; Santa Fe’s chocolate trail; Argentine wines; and Japan’s Washoku cuisine. Marla is co-author of the book, A Century of Hospitality, a historical exploration of US hotels. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter or see more of her work on her website.
Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (combining all three whenever possible)! An avid globetrotter, she has covered topics such as exotic Tahitian getaways; Santa Fe’s chocolate trail; Argentine wines; and Japan’s Washoku cuisine. Marla is co-author of the book, A Century of Hospitality, a historical exploration of US hotels. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter or see more of her work on her website.
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Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has visited more than 50 countries. Always up for an adventure, Eric is constantly searching for new and inspiring experiences, with a keen interest in luxury travel and urban exploration. Memorable experiences have run the gamut from discussing the future of food with Ferran Adrià to sharing a stage with Coldplay.
Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has visited more than 50 countries. Always up for an adventure, Eric is constantly searching for new and inspiring experiences, with a keen interest in luxury travel and urban exploration. Memorable experiences have run the gamut from discussing the future of food with Ferran Adrià to sharing a stage with Coldplay.
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Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel writer/photographer whose adventures have taken her from tiny islands (Isle of Man, Lanai) to mega-cities like Mexico City and Hong Kong. A former vegetarian, Gerrish has grown to appreciate carnivorous fare through sampling the best meats in the world, including smoked pork jowl in Thailand and whole hog barbecue in South Carolina. Gerrish is always looking for products and services to make her travels easier and more efficient.
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel writer/photographer whose adventures have taken her from tiny islands (Isle of Man, Lanai) to mega-cities like Mexico City and Hong Kong. A former vegetarian, Gerrish has grown to appreciate carnivorous fare through sampling the best meats in the world, including smoked pork jowl in Thailand and whole hog barbecue in South Carolina. Gerrish is always looking for products and services to make her travels easier and more efficient.
Sherel Purcell is a travel writer who specializes… Read More
Sherel Purcell is a travel writer who specializes in golf, Montreal and Quebec, contemporary art, cycling and food and wine. Her articles appear on USA Today’s 10Best, About.com, Aol, Matador, Vacay, Travel+Escape and other large sites as well as print magazines including Dreamscapes (The Globe and Mail) and Frommer’s Budget Travel. Her travel photos have appeared in the video, “A New York Minute” on the Smithsonian website and Brand USA. She has received an editorial award from Parenting Publications of America and a nomination from “See America”.
Sherel Purcell is a travel writer who specializes in golf, Montreal and Quebec, contemporary art, cycling and food and wine. Her articles appear on USA Today’s 10Best, About.com, Aol, Matador, Vacay, Travel+Escape and other large sites as well as print magazines including Dreamscapes (The Globe and Mail) and Frommer’s Budget Travel. Her travel photos have appeared in the video, “A New York Minute” on the Smithsonian website and Brand USA. She has received an editorial award from Parenting Publications of America and a nomination from “See America”.
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Born in Bucktown when bulletproof was a home safety choice and not a coffee order, Jacky Runice has been knocking around Chicago as a professional print, online and broadcast journalist and editor specializing in separating the riff from the raff in politics, culture, entertainment, food and pure unadulterated fun.
In her best Chicagoese, Jacky asks, “Who has the time or money to blow on hotels, attractions, restaurants, exhibits, concerts and activities that blow?”
Born in Bucktown when bulletproof was a home safety choice and not a coffee order, Jacky Runice has been knocking around Chicago as a professional print, online and broadcast journalist and editor specializing in separating the riff from the raff in politics, culture, entertainment, food and pure unadulterated fun.
In her best Chicagoese, Jacky asks, “Who has the time or money to blow on hotels, attractions, restaurants, exhibits, concerts and activities that blow?”
Lydia, Senior Photo Editor and Readers’ Choice… Read More
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Lydia, Senior Photo Editor and Readers’ Choice Production Manager for USA TODAY 10Best, has traveled to more than 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North and South America, and has lived in Albuquerque, Galveston, Austin, Thailand, Korea, China, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and now Houston. When she’s not at her computer in a cafe, she’s out photographing the city, writing fiction or cheering on Barça.
Corinne hails from the other Washington, where she… Read More
Corinne hails from the other Washington, where she caught the travel bug early on. Corinne studied abroad in Strasbourg, France (undergrad) and in Edinburgh, Scotland (graduate school). She’s backpacked around Australia, taught English in Argentina and explored (so far!) countries from Cambodia and Egypt to Turkey and China.
Corinne served as associate editor at Where magazine for five years; as a freelancer, she now writes for publications like National Geographic Traveler and Amtrak’s OnTrak. Here in the lovely Northwest, she’s attempting to debunk the rain myths, up her coffee and live music quotient and find her Zen near/on the water.
Corinne hails from the other Washington, where she caught the travel bug early on. Corinne studied abroad in Strasbourg, France (undergrad) and in Edinburgh, Scotland (graduate school). She’s backpacked around Australia, taught English in Argentina and explored (so far!) countries from Cambodia and Egypt to Turkey and China.
Corinne served as associate editor at Where magazine for five years; as a freelancer, she now writes for publications like National Geographic Traveler and Amtrak’s OnTrak. Here in the lovely Northwest, she’s attempting to debunk the rain myths, up her coffee and live music quotient and find her Zen near/on the water.
