Ryder Calloway

Keeping your eyes on the road while checking your speed sounds like a contradiction. That is exactly the problem a good heads up display solves. After testing 12 of the most popular aftermarket HUD units over several weeks of daily driving, I put together this guide to help you find the best heads up displays … Read more

Factory car speakers leave a lot on the table when it comes to low-end punch. I have spent years swapping speakers in everything from daily sedans to weekend project trucks, and the difference between stock and a quality aftermarket set is night and day. Finding the best car speakers for bass means looking at cone … Read more

If your car stereo sounds flat and lifeless, you are probably missing the low end. Factory speakers simply cannot reproduce the deep bass that makes music feel full and powerful. That is where a good car subwoofer comes in. Finding the best subwoofers for car audio can completely change your daily commute. I have spent … Read more

Finding the right stereo for your truck is different from upgrading a sedan. The cab acoustics, dash depth limitations, and power requirements make truck audio a unique challenge. After testing 12 different head units in various truck setups over the past year, I’ve identified the options that actually deliver on their promises. This guide covers … Read more

Since May 1, 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has required every new passenger vehicle under 10,000 pounds to include a rear visibility system under FMVSS 111. That mandate pushed backup cameras into nearly every new car on the lot, but it left an entire generation of older vehicles without one. If you drive … Read more

I spent the last 8 weeks testing 15 wireless car chargers for phones across daily commutes, weekend road trips, and rideshare hours. Our team logged over 1,200 miles with each unit mounted in a 2023 Honda Civic, a 2022 Ford F-150, and a 2021 Toyota Camry to see which ones actually deliver on their charging … Read more

Finding the right kayak roof rack for your car can feel overwhelming when you are staring at dozens of options online. After testing various models and analyzing over 4,900 customer reviews, our team identified the key factors that matter most: weight capacity, crossbar compatibility, and ease of loading. The best kayak roof racks for cars … Read more

There is something about packing up the car before dawn, coffee in hand, watching the mountains get closer with every mile. For anyone who drives to the ski hill regularly, a solid ski rack is not optional — it keeps wet, snowy gear from cluttering the interior, protects your equipment, and makes loading up before … Read more

Finding the best bike hitch racks for SUVs changed how my family plans weekend trips. After two years of stuffing road bikes inside a Honda Pilot and praying the trunk would close, I installed a hitch-mounted rack and never looked back. Our team spent 90 days testing 12 popular models on real SUVs, hauling everything … Read more

1. SportRack Vista XL Rear Opening Cargo Box After testing the SportRack Vista XL on multiple road trips with my family, I can confidently say this cargo box has become an essential part of our adventure gear. The 18 cubic foot capacity swallowed all our luggage for a week-long vacation, and the rear opening design … Read more