The Ultimate Road-Trip Truck
How to outfit your vehicle for a summer adventure
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Turn your vehicle into a well-outfitted overlander with these necessities.
Denver Outfitters Rod Vault
Breaking down a fly rod every time you move to new waters is a pain. Spend more time fishing by stashing your rods fully strung in one of these bombproof tubes. $300; denveroutfitters.com
Tepui Baja Series Ayer
Quick and convenient to set up, rooftop tents are popular among road-trippers. The Ayer flips open instantly to reveal a comfortable, 21⁄2-inch-thick mattress under a roomy nylon canopy. $835–$895; tepuitents.com
Yeti Hopper Flip 12
Despite the many imitators, Yeti is still the leader in keeping drinks colder, longer. The Flip holds a 12-pack, plus ice, in a soft-side cooler complete with a 100 percent waterproof zipper. $280; amazon.com
Halo Bolt 57720
This tiny power plant stashes under a seat, yet can boost a dead battery or charge a laptop when charged to its full 57,720mWh capacity. $180; available on amazon.com
Goal Zero Light-A-Life Mini Quad
Turn the tailgate into a post-fishing party zone with this chain of four hangable LED lanterns. Pair it with any Goal Zero power pack for more than 10 hours of runtime. $90; available on amazon.com
Need an excuse to take a fishing road trip? We’ve planned five unforgettable adventures, packed with big-fish tips, comfortable camping, and some killer grub