The Best Gifts for the Commuter

Beep Beep! Is there a road warrior on your gift list? The road warrior is defined as someone who battles traffic day in day out to get from their home to their place of work. They rise before the sun and they breathe sighs of relief when the coast is clear on the highways of their commute. If you’re looking for the best gifts for the commuter in your life, the top ten gifts below will make the life of the commuter a little bit easier.

Gas gift cards
When the commuter makes his monthly pie chart of expenses, he’s shocked and dismayed to see how large the slice of pie is for gas. Filling up the tank makes a major dent in the wallet and the commuter on your list will appreciate not having to shell out his own money at the pump once or twice this month.

Coffee gift cards
Staying awake on those early morning work jaunts and staying alert during rush hour traffic on the way home is very important. Get the commuter in your life a gift card for a few cups of joe on you!

A massage seat
When you spend a lot of time in the car, it’s nice to have a comfy place to rest your bum. Purchase a padded, or heated, or massaging seat cover for the driver on your list. They (and their aching body) will thank you!

Books on CD
All of the best sellers are now available on CD for our driving pleasure. It’s a great way to stay entertained while on the road. Books on CD keep everyone at the edge of their seat; these will keep your recipient on the edge of their driver’s seat.

XM Radio
This gift might cost a little bit more than the other ideas because it requires a monthly service contract. XM Radio allows the driver to access literally hundreds of stations for their listening pleasure.

Blue Tooth Headset
Talking on a cell phone while driving is not only dangerous, it’s illegal in many states! With a Blue Tooth Headset, the commuter on your list will be able to talk on their phone hands free. He or she can hold personal and professional calls from the road while keeping their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel.

GPS device
Don’t let your commuter spend any more time on the road than they have to; guide them from place to place with a GPS device. The mapping capability this gift provides will allow the driver to safely navigate through any unknown territory.

IPOD connector
For those friends of yours who have all of their music stored on their IPOD, get them the connector device that allows them to access all of their favorite tunes stored on their IPOD. He or she probably spent a lot of time uploading those songs to their MP3 Player and they’ll thank you for making them accessible while driving!

A camera
When a commuter is on the road, they have the opportunity to see many sites – some strange, some interesting, many worth capturing. Many drivers will tell you a road story that ends with, "…if I only had a camera!" A camera also comes in handy at the site of a car accident.

Roadside hazard/first aid kit
These road kits come complete with emergency cones, flares, flashlights and minor first aid kit supplies. It’s a must for anyone who spends a lot of time out on the open road. And it’s peace of mind for those who are waiting at home for their commuter.

This article was written by Brian S who writes for Pet Super Store. Visit this site for more great commuter gift ideas, especially for one that owns a pet - give dog car seat covers to keep their interior immaculate