Photo: Claire Kirschhoffer
Yeti® Tundra 45 Hard Cooler ($325)
“The Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler keeps everything cold for a very, very long time and is indestructible. I’ve put everything from a freshly caught king salmon to three days’ worth of camping food into it with a few ice packs, and it’s like a refrigerator. It’s also easy to clean because there are no nooks or crannies.”
– Sara Ventiera
2019 Forester Sport
Agua Dulce, CA
Photo: Tony Roman
LE LED Rechargeable Headlamp ($28/pack of 2)
“LE’s LED Rechargeable Headlamp is one of my most-used pieces of gear. I wear it on hunting and fishing trips and also when I’m working in the garden at home. You can switch between white light and red light, which is better for night vision – something especially useful when night hiking or stargazing.”
– Tony Roman, Subaru Ambassador
2014 Forester 2.0XT
Madison, WI
Photo: Aaron Young Photography
Rex Specs® dog goggles ($85)
“My mini dachshund goes with me everywhere in my WRX and she always wants to stick her head out of the window, so I got her Rex Specs dog goggles to help protect her eyes from bugs and debris. Plus, they protect her eyes from the sand when we go to the beach – when I bought them, we were getting ready to head to the Sandblast Rally in South Carolina. They’re also UV-rated to help prevent sun damage. It didn’t take terribly long to train her to wear them, but it did take lots of treats.”
– Katie Abshier
2002 Impreza WRX Wagon
Apex, NC
Photo: John Erich
Wayfarer Go Pack ($57) from Outdoor® Products
“My 25-year-old backpack was literally tearing at the seams, so I went shopping for a new one and found the Wayfarer Go Pack. It has a 32-liter capacity, which fits my two-person blanket, two towels, at least one book, two 20-ounce pop bottles, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks and a pair of water shoes. One of the two side pockets is insulated to keep drinks cold, and the entire bottom unzips to reveal the perfect place for a wet swimsuit or towel.”
– Sanford Fox
2018 Forester Black Edition
Milwaukie, OR
Photo: Linda Fritz
Cresbi® crates ($20-$40)
“I’ve been using these reusable Cresbi crates for travel, camping and grocery store trips. I keep a few sizes in my 2018 Outback. At the grocery, I pop them open and place my items, bar code up, in the crate. Then I stack them in my cart. The cashier can scan the entire crate a lot faster and with minimal or no touching. I like to be environmentally smart, so this is much better than plastic single-use or dirty reusable bags. When we travel, they hold our food and gear and collapse easily for storage.”
– Mark Bishop
2018 Outback
Cincinnati, OH
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