I Took a 3,000-Mile Road Trip Last Year. 9 Gadgets I Now Always Pack

This Memorial Day weekend, a record-setting 45 million people are expected to travel, according to a report from AAA. Although I'm a full-time digital nomad who's usually traveling by airplane, I log a lot of my miles by car when in the US so that I can visit family and friends. Last year, I took a cross-country road trip from Sarasota, Florida, to Waukesha, Wisconsin, then drove to Washington, DC, New York City and finally back to Florida. I drove over 3,000 miles to visit my children in Wisconsin, attend some conferences and catch up in person with people I care about along the way. I also learned what you should have in your car for a smoother road trip, and discovered some helpful products that fit nicely in any vehicle. Here are nine gadgets that kept me prepared for every scenario and helped me enjoy my journey. Meet industry creators, contributors and emerging thought leaders that have paired with CNET’s award-winning editorial team to provide you with unique content from dif ... Read full article.