The best...road-trip gear

Among the innovative designs here are a tent with no poles and a pocket-size projector.

Vanson AR2 Jacket

This super-stylish “moto classic” with zip-close sleeves and brass snaps will make you feel road-ready whether you’re riding on a Harley or in a minivan.

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TomTom Go 2535

This GPS unit is the first to use data generated automatically by TomTom’s network of other drivers. It’s particularly good at debunking false traffic warnings.

$350, crutchfield.com

Source: Men’s Journal

Heimplanet Cave Tent

German designers constructed this super-comfortable three-man tent so that it can be pitched in under a minute (no poles required). You’ll “feel at home” wherever you roam.

$699, heimplanet.com

Source: Men’s Journal

Y-3 Boston Bag

This weekender is big enough to carry your gear and smart-looking enough to make every excursion feel glamorous. Includes a padded laptop pocket and a means of adjusting interior volume.

$280, y-3store.com

Source: Lucky

Vivitek Qumi

It’s not easy finding a pocket-size projector with a 300-lumen lamp and 3-D-ready resolution. You know what we’re thinking: “Time

for movie night—anywhere.”

$500, vivitekusa.com

Source: Men’s Journal