Welcome to InsideHook’s Staff Picks, a compendium of what our editors are digging recently. This week, before we embark on the (new) great American road trip, our editors are naming the one thing we can’t hit the road without.

Takeya Insulated Water Bottle
As a wise man recently wrote, there is no excuse for casually drinking bottled water. That includes on road trips. Instead of popping into the gas station for a couple of plastic bottles of Poland Spring, plan ahead and bring your own water in one of Takeya’s stainless steel creations. Insulated to keep your beverage of choice cold for 24 hours or warm for 12, these leak-proof bottles come in a variety of sizes, are easy to clean and come powder coated for a sure grip so your sandaled big toes won’t be in any danger of death from above. — Evan Bleier, Staff Writer