Planning on spending a long time in your car? Whether it's a road trip to the mountain or a quick blat down to your home town, make sure you’re kitted out with all the bits and pieces you need to make a long journey comfortable.

A well stocked car makes a potentially tiring trip a breeze, so we’ve gathered together the essential items you’ll need to look great and feel comfy.

There’s everything from easy going sounds that complement the NZ landscape to sugary treats to keep you alert and hot sunglasses to stop you from squinting.







































Make listening to your iPod a breeze with the AV Labs 3-in-1 Car Kit for iPod, $89.99 Noel Leeming (5). Or listen to laidback tunes from the locals with Hollie Smith's Long Player, $32.95 (1) and Cornerstone Roots, Free Yourself $29.95, (2) both at Real Groovy.

Keep caffeinated on the go. Smart Café Press Travel Mug (3), $19.00 Seven Coffee and the Floral Thermos from Living and Giving, $24.99 (8).

Avoid sunstrike and look hot in Versace Oversized Frames with Floating Lenses in black $425.00 (4). Continue the glamour look with a scarf, perfect for keeping your hair out your face and adding a bit of style. Print scarf, $19.90, Principals (6).

Make sure you don’t get lost with the New Zealand Touring Atlas, $24.95 from Clearwater Tarn (7). And ensure your keys are always easy to find with this cute Christopher Vine Keyrings, $11.99 (10).

Lollies and roadtrips go hand in hand. Try new Pascall Fruit Allsorts (9), a sweeter alternative to traditional Liquorice Allsorts.