As festival season kicks into high gear, avid music lovers are packing their bags and hitting the road to attend some of the year’s most anticipated events. With the excitement of live music, vibrant art installations, and the thrill of connecting with fellow enthusiasts, it’s easy to overlook the importance of being well-prepared for the journey. The road to these experiences can be unpredictable, making it essential to equip yourself with gadgets that enhance the trip and ensure your safety and comfort.
In this article, we’ve curated a list of five must-have road trip gadgets that will keep you charged up, entertained, and safe throughout your festival-bound adventures. From portable power solutions and navigation assistance to top-notch entertainment devices and emergency gear, we’ve got you covered.
Boomcan MS – Magnetic Wireless Speaker for iPhone
The Boomcan MS Magnetic Wireless Speaker is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a magnetic base designed for use on the go. The magnetic base allows the speaker to be attached to any magnetic surface, making it ideal for use in various settings.
It’s small. At just 3.3 inches tall and 2.5 inches in diameter, the Boomcan MS Magnetic Wireless Speaker is incredibly compact and can easily fit in a pocket or purse. Despite its small size, the speaker can produce decent sound thanks to its 5W audio driver. Hey, it’s WAY better than your iPhone speakers, ok? Just keep your expectations in check.
With its magnetic compatibility, you can slap it on the back of your iPhone (newer modes only 12 and forward) to act as a stand or plunk it down and let it rip. They also link to create stereo, so you could get two and up your little speaker game. It features Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, making it easy to pair with various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The speaker has a range of up to 33 feet, so feel free to wander a bit.
One of our favorite Boomcan MS Magnetic Wireless Speaker features is its built-in microphone, which allows for hands-free calling. This is a convenient feature for those who need to take calls while on the go – no more struggling to hear the convo in the puny iPhone speakers.
Summary: The Boomcan MS Magnetic Wireless Speaker is a compact, convenient portable speaker with decent sound and useful features. Its magnetic base allows for easy attachment to surfaces, and its wireless connectivity and hands-free calling capabilities make it a versatile option for use in various settings.
Boomcan MS – Magnetic Wireless Speaker for iPhone $49.99
Powervolt Travel30 Wall and Car Travel Charger
Powervolt Travel30 Wall and Car Travel Charger ($44.99)
The Powervolt Travel 30 is a portable charger designed for use with a wide variety of electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It features a 30,000mAh battery capacity, which allows it to provide multiple charges for most devices.
One of the standout features of the Powervolt Travel 30 is its compact size. At just 5.3 inches by 2.8 inches by 1 inch, the charger is small enough to fit in a pocket or purse, making it ideal for use on the go.
The Powervolt Travel 30 also features fast charging technology, allowing it to charge devices much faster than traditional chargers. This is especially useful for those who need to charge their devices quickly, such as when traveling or during a busy workday.
Don’t worry; it won’t short-circuit your gear! The charger is designed with overcharge and short-circuit protection, which helps to prevent damage to both the charger and the device being charged.
Summary: the Powervolt Travel 30 is a reliable and convenient portable charger for those who need to charge devices quickly on the go. Its compact size, fast charging technology, and safety features make it a versatile option for various settings.
Powervolt Travel30 Wall and Car Travel Charger ($44.99)
MagicMount Pro Charge5
The Magicmount Pro Charger5 is a magnetic wireless charging mount for smartphones that can connect to your vehicle’s windshield or dash to keep your phone powered and visible. The mount features a strong magnetic surface that securely holds the phone while charging. It also has a built-in wireless charging pad that can charge smartphones up to 10W.
Don’t need it for the car? The mount can be used at home or in the office as well. It comes with a car charger and a wall adapter, making charging the mount and the phone easy.
Another helpful feature is its compatibility with a wide range of smartphones. It is compatible with most Qi-enabled devices, including the latest iPhone and Samsung models.
The mount is also designed with safety in mind. It features foreign object detection, which helps to prevent overheating and overcharging. Additionally, it has a built-in LED light that indicates when the phone is correctly placed on the mount and charging.
Summary: The Scosche Magicmount Pro Charger5 is a reliable, versatile wireless smartphone charging mount. Its strong magnetic surface, wireless charging capabilities, and compatibility with various devices make it a valuable addition to any tech-savvy traveler’s collection.
MagicMount Pro Charge5 ($59.99)
PowerUp 600 Torch
Yeah, this baby can give you a jump start! Nothing is worse than having your battery die on you during a road trip; now, you don’t have to worry about being stranded! The Scosche PowerUp 600 Torch is a portable power bank with a built-in flashlight. Its 6000mAh battery capacity allows it to charge multiple smartphones and other USB devices.
The Scosche PowerUp 600 Torch has a rugged design that looks great and can handle the elements. Its durable rubberized, water-resistant exterior protects against drops and bumps while providing a better grip.
Having a flashlight in your car is a clutch, no matter where you go. The onboard flashlight has multiple modes, including high, low, and strobe, making it a versatile tool for different situations.
Another useful feature of the Scosche PowerUp 600 Torch is its dual USB ports, which allow for the charging of two devices at once. It also has a Type-C port, which enables fast charging for compatible devices.
Summary: The Scosche PowerUp 600 Torch is an essential piece of gear for any road tripper; in fact, it’s essential. With its power bank to provide jump starts, power-ups and the handy built-in flashlight, you are traveling smart with this guy. Its rugged design, dual USB ports, and Type-C port make it a valuable tool for indoor and outdoor activities. Whether you’re going camping, hiking or need a backup power source for your devices/car, you will be ready.
Vantrue Element 2 Camera
If you’ve had a car accident or felt uneasy about leaving your vehicle in an unsafe parking lot overnight, having some form of video evidence can be very beneficial. Protecting yourself and your car has become more accessible and affordable with the Vantrue Element 2 front/rear camera system. It offers smart recording and monitoring features that provide crucial footage when needed.
The Vantrue Element 2 camera system features a front and rear camera designed to capture high-quality footage of the road ahead and behind, so you are always covered. With a compact design, it’s small enough to fit discreetly behind the rearview mirror and in the rear window, which helps to reduce distractions while driving.
The camera also has advanced safety features, including G-sensor technology that automatically detects and records collisions or sudden movements. So if some buster runs a stop sign and hits you, you got it all on video! You also don’t have to worry about recording space on your memory card; with loop recording, the camera always has space to record new footage by overwriting the oldest files.
Want to know your driving stats? The Vantrue Element 2 has a built-in GPS module, allowing for accurate location, speed, and time tracking. This information can be viewed on the camera’s screen or through the Vantrue GPS player software, which is included with the camera.
Summary: The Vantrue Element 2 is a reasonably priced, high-quality dash camera designed with safety and security in mind. Its compact design, advanced safety features, and built-in GPS make it an excellent option for those who want to record their drives for safety or insurance purposes. If you’re in the market for a discreet and reliable dash camera, the Vantrue Element 2 is worth considering.
Note: The parking monitoring feature requires hard wiring to work. This is one of the most valuable features and something we recommend doing. Vantrue sells a hardwiring kit, or a professional installer can most likely handle it – that’s what we did.
Vantrue Element 2 Camera ($249)
Features:
- Built-In Wi-Fi & GPS Features
- Chips: Novatek high-performance processor
- Image Sensor: Front: Sony Sensor, Rear: Sony Sensor
- Buffered Motion Detection
- Wide Field of View: Front: 160°, Rear: 160°
- Safety Certified & Tested: Certified by CE, FCC, RoHS & UL Certificates
- Resolution: Front + Rear dual Recording Mode: 1944P+1944P 24FPS Max; Single Front Recording Mode: 2592x1944P 30FPS Max
- Withstands extreme temperatures from -4°F to 158°F
Includes:
- 2.5K Front Dash Cam
- 2.5K Rear Camera
- Wireless Remote Controller
- Rear Camera Cable (20FT)
- Magnetic GPS Mount
- 4.8A Fast Car Charger
- USB Cable (3.3FT, for transferring files only)
- Electrostatic stickers
- Warning Stickers; Crowbar;
- User Manual
David Ireland is a professional strategist, creative, and marketer. He began his career in 1995 as creator and publisher of BPM Magazine. In August 2000, BPM Magazine merged with djmixed.com LLC, an online media company based in Los Angeles, which later evolved into the Overamerica Media Group [OMG] in 2003. In 2009, Ireland left Overamerica Media Group to serve as the VP of Marketing at Diesel. In 2011, he returned to his roots in media and cofounded the online electronic music publication Magnetic Magazine and created The Magnetic Agency Group. In June 2018, Ireland joined Winter Music Conference (now owned by Ultra Music Festival) as the Director to lead the reboot for 2019 and usher in a new era for the iconic brand. He served as Chief Marketing Officer at Victrola for three years, guiding product innovation and brand growth. He currently serves on the advisory board of Audiopool, a new music tech startup focused on AI-generated music licensing and artist revenue models.
