15 Totally Unexpected Things You Need For Your Next Road Trip

Please try to tell me these CarLashes ($27) don't make you scream like a school kid running around on the playground. You will literally stop traffic. (Don't ask me if mascara is included.)

With the Nex Mobile Inflatable Bed ($40), you turn your car into a five-star hotel and never have to worry about an early checkout time again.

The Fast Food Finder! (Free) tells you exactly where the closest location of a fast food restaurant is, so you can satisfy those road trip cravings in just a few minutes.

Now that you ordered your fast food with zero wait time, the worst thing you could do is eat that tasty treat out of your lap. The Zone Tech Car Swivel Tray ($14) brings a bit of sophistication to the on-the-road eating process and keeps your pants clear of any nasty grease stains. Leave those Shout Wipes at home, baby.

Have you ever driven by a car on the road and wanted to say something to the people inside? Now you can. Use the Leadleds Programmable LED Car Sign ($30) to tell passersby anything that's on your mind. I suggest an an interactive message, such as "Thumbs up if you think I should dye my hair millennial pink!"

Never pack clothes again! Take your clothes directly out of the closet and put them on the High Road Expandable Clothes Hanger Bar ($25) and you're done. Period. End of sentence. This leaves so much room in your suitcase for more fun stuff!

We all love our pets, but we all hate their fur. Keep your car in pristine condition while traveling cross-country with the Amazon Basics Pet Seat Cover ($18). Now if only this cover could actually make your dog stay in place and not want to jump in your lap while you're driving 70 miles per hour down the highway. That would be some real witchcraft.

Stuck in traffic? Ready to pull your hair out because you're at a dead stop on the highway? I highly recommend whipping out a container of bubbles ($10) to bring instant joy to a dire situation. It's like a party in a jar.

If you don't have a pet animal, I say this Pet Cactus Keyring ($16) is by far the next best thing. And here's the kicker, when it flowers, the flower is PINK! Adorable is an understatement.

We all know you're going to be constantly posting pictures on Instagram to make all your friends jealous of your over-the-top road trip. Don't eat up all your data and enjoy the benefits of having WiFi in your car. The Chevy Equinox has WiFi capability, so even when your cell service is spotty in the middle of nowhere, you'll still be able share that stunning shot of you in the pool riding a pink flamingo floaty living your best life.

You've been in the car for over seven days driving all over the country and there is a smell to top all smells and you have no idea where it's coming from. Put the Bad Air Sponge ($12) to the test. Begone, demons!

Now I wouldn't be caught dead working on a road trip. Papa needs to have his fun. However, if work is keeping you from hitting the road, that is no longer a valid excuse. With this Auto Exec Vehicle Desk ($186), you may never have to go into the office again.

As soon as you're done posting your flamingo floaty pic on Instagram, I beg you to put down your phone and really get to know the other travelers in your car with The Big Book of If ($44). You'll really get the deep conversation going with questions like "If you could spend one whole night alone with anyone in history, who would you choose?" or "If you could alter one physical characteristic of your mate, what would you change?" Just be careful how you answer these because it may get you kicked out of the car to be left on the side of the road.

If you're a traveler who wants to skip out on all the typical tourist traps and see something that is really important like the world's biggest pistachio, then the Roadside America App ($3) is made for you. You'll be able to discover thousands of unique and wacky locations that are off the beaten path.

After you've decked out your car with all these amazing items, the Objects in Mirror Are Losing Decal ($3) will never be more true.

Travel and expenses for the author were provided by Chevrolet for the purpose of writing this story.