Essential Gear for a Crisp Fall Sunday Drive

Leather driving gloves were originally designed more than a century ago to protect drivers' hands from cold metal steering wheels or their splintery wooden counterparts. Nowadays, they're more of an aesthetic accessory, but who cares? They're awesome. This pair from Riparo is a nice, affordable choice and—as a bonus—will help shield your hands from the crisp air temperatures.

The Yeti Rambler is one of the best choices to keep hot chocolate or warm cider nice and toasty to enjoy on the road. The lid utilizes magnets to contain spills, and it fits into standard cupholders perfectly.

This made-in-the-USA waxed canvas trucker jacket is the perfect fall top layer. It's constructed with weather-resistant Martexin 7-ounce sailcloth, which will only get better with age. and wear. It fits like a blanket, and comes lined in your choice of flannel, wool, or quilted. Available in eight autumn-ready colors and in sizes from XS to 3XL.

This flat cap from legendary Stetson is made of premium-quality wool that breathes pleasant warmth. A skin-friendly, moisture-regulating cotton lining adds comfort. The mottled tweed finish comes in navy, grey, black, or Bordeaux, and the six-part cut in a slim-fit shape adds a touch of elegance. Made in the EU with a metallic Stetson emblem on the side.

A good pair of sunglasses goes a long way on the road and can help prevent eye fatigue. These frames are comfortable for any trip, and the polarized lenses dial down glaring light—a helpful perk.

If you like the driving with the windows down, a fall cruise can get chilly quickly. This hoodie should keep you comfortable on the road, and we like the Gapplebee's logo for obvious reasons.

This soft cooler can hold up to 24 cans, or a full lunch and some snacks. The exterior is constructed with a water-resistant oxford fabric for durability, and the inside is lined with food-grade PEVA foil to keep temperatures hot or cold.

This Bluetooth aux adapter allows you to blare Sunday driving jams and has active noise canceling if you plan on making on-road calls. For music, the sound quality of this little guy is excellent. This one has a long playing time of 16 hours (along with a charging time of 2.5 hours).

We love these boat shoes from Sperry. They boast comfort for all-day use and easy slip-on flexibility. (They feel nice on the pedals too.) Keeping your feet comfy is essential on a relaxing cruise, and these shoes will make them happy.

Breathable yet water-resistant, this lightweight pullover is inspired by the functionality of classic outdoor gear and infused with sturdy heritage details. Made of nylon with a bit of spandex, it features just the right amount of stretch for comfort, plus plenty of pockets and lycra cuffs and hems to lock out wind. It's stuffed with a 60-gram down alternative so it's warm enough over a t-shirt. Best of all, it's also available as a hoodie, jacket, or vest.

This USB device charger plugs right into any 12V socket and is able to charge both Apple and Android phones. This can be handy when you're blasting music and following GPS directions, which quickly drains your phone's battery. Just make sure you have your own cord.

There's not much better than cruising a two-laner under a crisp blue sky, watching colorful leaves fall and feeling the bracing chill in the air—until your passenger ruins the mood by saying "I'm cold!" Throw a blanket over them and keep driving.

The minute you leave without an umbrella, it starts to rain cats and dogs, right? This compact umbrella measures 11 inches closed and fits neatly into a bag or under your car seat. The vented canopy means you won't be whisked away by the wind, Mary Poppins style.

With colder temperatures arriving, expect your tire pressure to drop slightly as the air inside the rubber becomes denser. Use this cheap tire-pressure gauge to keep an eye on your tire pressures and make sure they don't decrease too much.

Having a map that won't run out of battery can be a lifesaver for any cruise. This atlas from Rand McNally is updated with 2021 data and is still small enough to fit in your glovebox.