Six portable car appliances for on-the-go preppers
The rise of modern plug-ins and our strive for a wireless future means the trusty 12-volt socket gets a bad wrap these days.“Why is that even there?” said Susan, rummaging for a USB outlet. Truth is, the 12-volt outlet is vastly underrated. We’ve found some handy appliances for journeys long or short perfect for all you on-the-go preppers driving from one meeting to the next. Plug these everyday essentials into the 12v outlet and thank us later.
Hair Straightener
We all know that in the harsh light of day things can look very different to how you saw them in the flattering soft light of your bathroom. Bad hair days are no exception. Keep the Streetwize 12-volt hair straightener in your glovebox for an instant fix! Straighten, curl (experienced users only) and cure even the worst morning hair.
Car Seat Cooling Cushion
So you thought you needed a prestige vehicle to get some wind beneath your wings? Not true. This seat cooling cushion is the answer to your perpetually sweaty dreams. Plug it in and reap the rewards.
Portable Car Oven
Imagine this, you’re one hour into your road trip and approaching the best bakery ever. Do you a) keep driving; b) buy pies and eat them cold later; or c) buy them and heat them in your portable oven at lunchtime! Thought so. So things are non-negotiable.
Thermoelectric Cooler Box
If you thought the cold pie situation was dire, think again. Drinking warm beverages is the worst. It’s un-Australian quite frankly. Now don’t think for a minute we’re downgrading the good old esky, but if you’re on a long road trip, a plug in cooler box is a God-send. Driving, sans ice. Perfect for bulk ice cream supplies too.
Hair Dryer
This is not only a clever little appliance, but a chance for the multi-taskers among us to blossom. Start the journey with wet hair. Air-dry hair for the first half of your journey. Blow dry when you arrive. Voila! The Marity hair dryer has a folding handle for easier storage. Bad hair days be gone.
Portable Vacuum
This compact portable vacuum not only charges via a 12v outlet, it’ll suck up wet and dry spills – ewww. We know that in-car spills require speedy action. Particularly if you’ve got pesky kids on board – or filthy adults, even. Get a portable vacuum and make like a professional first responder Stat!
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