MiiR® 20-Ounce Black Bottle ($31)
“Carrying a MiiR reusable water bottle reduces the amount of plastic waste that goes to recycling or landfills. MiiR takes their love of the Earth a step further by giving a portion of their revenue to nonprofits worldwide to support clean water, a healthy environment and strong communities. Each bottle has a unique Give Code™ so that you can track the impact your purchase makes. I use the 20-ounce MiiR Black Bottle. It keeps beverages cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours and fits nicely in the cup holders of my Outback Onyx Edition XT.”
– Tom Salvino, 60
Editor in Chief, Subaru Drive
Palmyra, NJ
Whistle™ GO Explore ($130, plus $8/month service plan)
“My dog, Fiver, wears the Whistle™ GO Explore GPS tracker on his collar. With the corresponding app, I can pinpoint his exact location. Whistle allows me to set a safe zone around our yard or any place we travel to. I get an alert if he ever breaches the zone. It gives me peace of mind just in case a gate was left open or we were separated on an adventure. The device also serves as a doggie fitness tracker.”
– Jennifer Chesak, 41
Author, “A Visit to Nashville's BarkPark”
Nashville, TN
“Most shovels take up a lot of space, but the Stealth Shovel by DMOS Collective collapses for easy storage in the back of a vehicle. It’s made out of sturdy aluminum that’s good for handling dirt, sand or snow. I used this shovel while competing at Rebelle, a 1,500-mile, off-road all-women rally in California.”
– Nicole Wakelin, 50
Contributor, Drive
Nashua, NH
Patagonia® Tres MLC® 45L Bag ($179)
“Something I can’t travel without is my Patagonia Tres MLC bag. It has kept me well-supplied with fresh socks while out on the road. In addition to clothing for two to three days, it can easily fit a laptop, a tablet and a book or e-reader. Patagonia prioritizes eco-friendly initiatives as part of their corporate culture. Their Worn Wear program – where stitchers mend used clothing as well as take truly worn-out gear and turn usable bits and pieces into new garments – can extend the life of a piece of clothing by an average of 2.2 years.”
– Trevor Maki, 35
Product Trainer, Subaru of America
Philadelphia, PA
½-Ounce Touch Up Paint Bottle ($11)
“Even the most careful Subaru owners are going to pick up a stone chip, a scratch or worse on the finish of their favorite vehicle. Most auto parts stores carry only the basic colors, but AutomotiveTouchup will sell you paint that’s color-matched using the paint code on your Subaru doorjamb. The ½-ounce Touch Up bottle is the perfect size for small jobs. They also sell 2-ounce bottles and paint pens.”
– Craig Fitzgerald, 52
Automotive Editor, Drive
Holliston, MA
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