18/20
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
Complete catalog
Every pick, scored.
The complete Driver Gear catalog: every product, scored out of 20.
Updated October 5, 2026
15/20
Alpicool CF45
The value pick that embarrasses coolers twice its price. Not perfect, but close enough to make you question the premium.
C$283.04Checked Oct 6Check price
16/20
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
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
14/20
Koolatron P27
Cheap for a reason. Fine as a drinks chiller; don't ask it to keep food safe through a hot week.
C$195Check price
17/20
Caframo Sirocco II 12V
Best overall. Scored 17/20 in our cab climate rankings.
C$191.33Checked Oct 6Check price
15/20
Caframo 747 12V cabin fan
Strong 15/20. Great value in the cab climate category.
C$100Check price
14/20
HUAJUN 12V 100W portable car heater
Best pick. Scored 14/20 in our cab climate rankings.
C$44.99Checked Oct 6Check price
12/20
Xximuim 12V 200W car heater
Scored 12/20 in our cab climate rankings.
C$29.99Checked Oct 6Check price
11/20
KINOWJI 12V 200W portable car heater
Scored 11/20 in our cab climate rankings.
C$29.99Checked Oct 6Check price
17/20
EcoFlow River 2
Best overall. Scored 17/20 in our power & electrical rankings.
C$299.00Checked Oct 6Check price
16/20
BLUETTI EB3A portable power station
Strong 16/20. Great value in the power & electrical category.
C$299.00Checked Oct 6Check price
15/20
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (768Wh)
Strong 15/20. Great value in the power & electrical category.
C$549.00Checked Oct 6Check price
15/20
NOCO Boost Pro GB150
Best pick. Scored 15/20 in our power & electrical rankings.
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14/20
NOCO Boost X GBX75
Compact pick. Scored 14/20 in our power & electrical rankings.
C$349.95Checked Oct 6Check price
12/20
TOPDC heavy-duty jumper cables
No-battery backup. Scored 12/20 in our power & electrical rankings.
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16/20
VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH
Best pick. Scored 16/20 in our safety & tech rankings.
C$399.99Checked Oct 6Check price
15/20
Tobfit LED road flares (4-pack)
Strong 15/20. Great value in the safety & tech category.
C$33Check price
14/20
ALL-TOP dual-cylinder 12V tire inflator
Solid 14/20. Worth considering for safety & tech.
C$279Check price
14/20
BlueParrott B350-XT
Solid 14/20. Worth considering for safety & tech.
C$199Checked Oct 6Check price
13/20
BlueParrott M300-XT SE
Solid 13/20. Worth considering for safety & tech.
C$97.00Checked Oct 6Check price
12/20
Garmin Dash Cam X110
Scored 12/20 in our safety & tech rankings.
C$239.99Checked Oct 6Check price
17/20
ObusForme Lowback Backrest Support
Best strap-on pick. Scored 17/20 in our seat comfort rankings.
C$69.99Checked Oct 5Check price
15/20
ComfiLife Gel Enhanced Seat Cushion
Best overall. Scored 15/20 in our seat comfort rankings.
C$63.99Checked Oct 6Check price
15/20
Qutool memory foam lumbar pillow
Budget pick. Scored 15/20 in our seat comfort rankings.
C$35Check price
14/20
CARSHION heated seat cover
Best pick. Scored 14/20 in our seat comfort rankings.
C$143.09Checked Oct 6Check price
14/20
ObusForme Ergonomic Seat Cushion
Solid 14/20. Worth considering for seat comfort.
C$85Check price
14/20
ObusForme Foam Lumbar/Cervical Support Roll
Best roll-up pick. Scored 14/20 in our seat comfort rankings.
C$25Check price
13/20
Everlasting Comfort Memory Foam Seat Cushion
Solid 13/20. Worth considering for seat comfort.
C$40Check price
10/20
Generic 12V heated seat cushion, two seats
Two-seat value. Scored 10/20 in our seat comfort rankings.
C$65.99Checked Oct 6Check price
10/20
YSHHKEE heated seat cover
Budget pick. Scored 10/20 in our seat comfort rankings.
C$37.98Checked Oct 6Check price
15/20
Linenspa 2″ Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper — Twin XL
Best overall. Scored 15/20 in our sleep rankings.
C$45Check price
15/20
Yanes yukon −30°C (-22 °F) winter mummy sleeping bag
Best pick. Scored 15/20 in our sleep rankings.
C$120Check price
14/20
Buachois 12V heated blanket, 59 × 47 in
Best for overnight. Scored 14/20 in our sleep rankings.
C$64.49Check price
14/20
Foamma 5″ × 48″ × 75″ Firm Bunk Mattress — Truck/RV Sized
Solid 14/20. Worth considering for sleep.
C$404.01Check price
13/20
Browning discover −20°F sleeping bag
Solid 13/20. Worth considering for sleep.
C$172.16Checked Oct 6Check price
13/20
Camco 12V heated blanket, 59 × 43 in
Budget pick. Scored 13/20 in our sleep rankings.
C$50.69Checked Oct 6Check price
13/20
Zinus 8″ green tea memory foam mattress — twin
Solid 13/20. Worth considering for sleep.
C$218.20Check price
12/20
Derby XXL −30°C (-22 °F) heavy-duty sleeping bag
Roomy alternative. Scored 12/20 in our sleep rankings.
C$269Checked Oct 6Check price
12/20
LUCID 3″ Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper — Twin XL (Ultra Plush)
Scored 12/20 in our sleep rankings.
C$102.62Check price
17/20
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
15/20
Power service diesel 911, 80 oz
Best pick · Emergency rescue. Scored 15/20 in our winter gear rankings.
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14/20
Howes diesel treat, 64 oz
Best preventative. Scored 14/20 in our winter gear rankings.
C$41.00Checked Oct 6Check price
13/20
CGLEAM 4-Layer Windshield Snow Cover
Solid 13/20. Worth considering for winter gear.
C$27Check price
13/20
STA-BIL Diesel Winter, 20 oz
Compact pick. Scored 13/20 in our winter gear rankings.
C$30.61Checked Oct 6Check price
12/20
Tevlaphee windshield cover
Scored 12/20 in our winter gear rankings.
C$29.98Checked Oct 6Check price
12/20
VEVOR 8 kW 12V diesel air heater (all-in-one)
Scored 12/20 in our winter gear rankings.
C$139.90Checked Oct 6Check price
18/20
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
16/20
BougeRV CRD45
A 45-litre dual-zone 12V fridge that undercuts the premium brands. Scored 16/20 in our cooler rankings.
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15/20
Alpicool CF55
Our best mid-range pick. Compressor cooling without the premium price tag.
C$400–600Check price
15/20
Koolatron 12V Heating Lunch Box Stove
Our best overall pick for hot meals on the road. Plugs into 12V and heats while you drive.
C$60Check price
14/20
BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 700W Microwave
A 700W compact microwave in stainless steel that fits cab life. Scored 14/20 in our rankings.
C$80–130Check price
13/20
RoadPro RPSL-350 12V Slow Cooker
Set it in the morning, eat real food at the rest stop. A 12V slow cooker with glass lid, built for the cab.
C$75.55Checked Oct 6Check price
12/20
COSORI Lite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer
A 2.1-quart mini air fryer for the cab, ships with a recipe booklet. Scored 12/20 in our rankings.
C$68.56Check price
15/20
FlexSolar 100W Portable Solar Panel
A 4.1 lb foldable 100W panel that feeds a portable power station straight from the dash or the lot. The off-grid top-up for long parking stretches.
C$109.99Check price
14/20
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan (5000mAh)
Bladeless neck-worn fan with up to 16.5 hours of runtime. Personal airflow during hot load/unload work without idling anything.
C$44.79Checked Oct 6Check price
15/20
EcoNour Semi-Truck Sun Shade
Truck-specific reflective shade covering windshield and side windows. Spring-fold deploys in seconds; the cheapest degrees you'll ever buy.
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16/20
RTIC 1 Gallon Outback Jug
A gallon of ice water that stays cold 24 hours in a baking cab. Ceramic-lined stainless, no metallic taste, at roughly half the premium-brand price.
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14/20
Sukeen Cooling Towels (4-Pack)
Soak, wring, snap — instant evaporative cooling for neck and face. Four towels with carry pouches at about five dollars each.
C$19.99Check price
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