A GPS system

With the smartphone becoming the hub of everything we do, dedicated GPS systems have understandably dwindled in popularity. And truthfully, if you’re fine with your phone filling that role now, there’s no pressing need to switch. But if you’re worried about saving battery, using the phone separately, or potentially losing service, there’s still value in a device like the Garmin Nuvi 55LM.

It’s basic, but affordable and reliable, with a 4.4 Amazon rating after 1,720 user reviews, and recommendations from PCMag and The Wirecutter. The model below will get lifetime map updates from Garmin, while a step-up 55LMT model adds a modicum of traffic information as well.

Garmin Nuvi 55LM, $139.88, available at Amazon.