Buying a Subaru Outback PLUS Best Accessories for Adventure

Having a reliable vehicle in the backcountry is so important. It is no wonder Subaru has an outdoorsy cult following. If you have a Subaru Outback, and are curious about some of the road trip essentials we use, keep reading!

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If you don’t have a Subaru Outback and want to hear more about our experience and ways to make buying a car more pleasant for yourself, keep reading! We also share the best Subaru Outback accessories we love for recreating outdoors.

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Best Subaru Outback Accessories for Adventures

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We had a CURT hitch professionally installed for our Thule bike rack.

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This model lays back so you can still get in the trunk area without having to take the rack off. That’s why we purchased it.

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Self-Guided Tours

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We love the envelope cargo net to keep things from sliding around while roading tripping.

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Buying a Subaru Outback PLUS Best Accessories for Adventure

Having a reliable vehicle in the backcountry is so important. It is no wonder Subaru has an outdoorsy cult following. If you have a Subaru Outback, and are curious about some of the road trip essentials we use, keep reading!

If you don’t have a Subaru Outback and want to hear more about our experience and ways to make buying a car more pleasant for yourself, keep reading! We also share the best Subaru Outback accessories we love for recreating outdoors.

Best Subaru Outback Accessories for Adventures

We had a CURT hitch professionally installed for our Thule bike rack.

1. Curt Hitch

This model lays back so you can still get in the trunk area without having to take the rack off. That’s why we purchased it.

2. Thule Helium Pro 2-Bike Hitch Rack

Self-Guided Tours

The Outback is even large enough to sleep in the back if you want. The Exped megamat duo 10 medium wide fits perfect in the back.

3. Best Inflatable Mattress

We love the envelope cargo net to keep things from sliding around while roading tripping.

4. Cargo Net

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