18/20
#1 — Dometic CFX5 35
The one I'd buy with my own money — the benchmark every other 12V cooler gets measured against.
C$1,307.20Checked Oct 6Check price
Seasonal guide
Black Friday deals for truck drivers
Our highest-scoring gear — the stuff actually worth buying when the price drops.
Updated October 5, 2026
Black Friday is the one time of year when the best gear gets affordable. But a deal is only a deal if the product is worth owning at full price. Everything below scored 15/20 or higher on our rubric — so when the price drops, you're buying quality, not just a discount.
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18/20
#2 — Dometic CFX5 45
The 45-litre sibling of our top-scoring cooler. Same CFX5 series design, more room for longer hauls.
C$1,490.00Checked Oct 6Check price
17/20
#3 — Caframo Sirocco II 12V
Best overall. Scored 17/20 in our cab climate rankings.
C$191.33Checked Oct 6Check price
17/20
#4 — EcoFlow River 2
Best overall. Scored 17/20 in our power & electrical rankings.
C$299.00Checked Oct 6Check price
17/20
#5 — ObusForme Lowback Backrest Support
Best strap-on pick. Scored 17/20 in our seat comfort rankings.
C$69.99Checked Oct 5Check price
17/20
#6 — Espar Airtronic AS3 D2L (0.5 US gal) 12V
Top-tier pick at 17/20. The one to beat in winter gear.
C$2.14Checked Oct 6Check price
16/20
#7 — BougeRV 23 Quart
The budget door-opener. Does the job for weekend trips; long-haul drivers will want more.
C$209.99Checked Oct 6Check price
16/20
#8 — VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH
The dash cam I'd trust my insurance claim to. Sharp 4K, honest parking mode, no subscription nonsense.
C$399.99Checked Oct 6Check price
16/20
#9 — BLUETTI EB3A portable power station
Strong 16/20. Great value in the power & electrical category.
C$299.00Checked Oct 6Check price
A 20% discount on junk is still junk. A 20% discount on the best is a steal.
Deals by category
12V cooler deals
Big-ticket gear, biggest discounts.
Power station deals
Cab power at sale prices.
Cyber Monday deals
Tech's day — dash cams, headsets, power.
Buying gifts?
Our budget gift guides: gifts for truck drivers under $50 and gifts under $100 — plus the full gift guide for truck drivers.
Side by side
| Product | Score | Price | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dometic CFX5 35 | 18/20 | C$1,307.20 | 12V Coolers |
| Dometic CFX5 45 | 18/20 | C$1,490.00 | 12V Coolers |
| Caframo Sirocco II 12V | 17/20 | C$191.33 | Cab Climate |
| EcoFlow River 2 | 17/20 | C$299.00 | Power |
| ObusForme Lowback Backrest Support | 17/20 | C$69.99 | Seat Comfort |
| Espar Airtronic AS3 D2L (0.5 US gal) 12V | 17/20 | C$2.14 | Winter Gear |
| BougeRV 23 Quart | 16/20 | C$209.99 | 12V Coolers |
| VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH | 16/20 | C$399.99 | Dash Cams |
| BLUETTI EB3A portable power station | 16/20 | C$299.00 | Power |
How we score
Every product goes through the same 20-point rubric — performance, build quality, ease of use, and value. No sponsored picks, no pay-to-rank. Read the full methodology →
Questions, answered
Are Black Friday truck-gear deals real?
On big-ticket items like coolers and power stations, yes — 15–30% off is common. On small accessories, the 'deal' is often the everyday price with a countdown timer.
Should I wait for Black Friday to buy?
If you need it now, buy it now. If it's a want and the price is close to historic lows, waiting 3–4 weeks can pay off.
What's the biggest trap?
Door-buster no-name brands you've never heard of. Stick to scored products — that's what this list is for.
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