With an increasing number of Australians opting for a road trip for their next holiday, packing the latest technology can help to keep travellers better connected and safer while exploring the great outdoors.

From vehicle and road safety, communicating while camping or hiking, to keeping devices charged, Uniden provides a checklist of handy tools to make the journey more enjoyable. Here are some of our favourites from the current range.

ALL EYES ON THE ROAD

There have been a number of top-quality in-car cameras for some time now, but Uniden have released one that’s the best we have seen yet.

Uniden’s new, state-of-the-art Dash View 30 Smart Dash Cam offers crisp and detailed video of the journey in bright or low-light road conditions alongside voice guidance.

Built using Japanese engineering technology and designed for Australian road conditions, the slim and stylish design sits discreetly inside the vehicle without intruding on the windscreen, ready to record every detail on the road.

The Dash View 30 (priced at AU$399.95) features a 2.5K Video Resolution Front Camera with a 140-degree wide angle lens, perfect for capturing the road, but also the scenery around and ahead of you.

The dash camera also has additional features such as safety speed and red light camera warnings which are kept up to date by Uniden’s support team, as well as voice guidance control using the Smart One Touch function, and inbuilt GPS and Dual Band Wi-Fi for Fast Data Transfer functionality to Android and iOS smartphone devices via the DashView App.

A 32GB MLC High Endurance Micro SD Card comes standard for ease of storage space, quick transfer and replay at the highest quality to relive the most scenic moments of your journey.

STAYING IN TOUCH

In holiday locations with limited mobile reception, having a reliable way of communicating with family and friends is essential. And that’s exactly what Uniden’s latest handheld radio range offers.

Built for Australia’s rugged conditions, the UH600 series of handheld radios offer high grade performance in a lightweight, compact design available in 1-Watt, 1.5-Watt and 2-Watt variations for extended range.

The UH620 series (priced from AU$$79.95 for a single pack and from AU$179.95 for a twin pack) can communicate up to a 13 kilometre-plus range allowing users to stay connected on their next adventure even in the most remote locations. The radio includes multi-purpose features such as an in-built LED light providing added safety and convenience, particularly at night.

With clear, uninterrupted transmission from 80 UHF channels, the radios enable up to 20 hours of talk time before recharging via the convenient micro-USB port using the included rechargeable batteries.

CHARGED UP AND READY TO GO

Next time you embark on a road trip, make sure the Uniden UPP1000 jump start kit, which combining portable power and roadside assistance, comes along for the journey.

Powerful enough for four-wheel drive petrol and diesel vehicles, the UPP1000 (priced from AU$199.95) has a large start current (500A) and peak current (1000A), jump starting petrol engines up to seven litres and diesel engines up to five litres, multiple times on one charge.

It also includes smart clamp protection ensuring the vehicle’s battery doesn’t overload when charging. It’s also easy to keep kids entertained while getting from A to B by using the jump start kit as a portable powerbank to charge smartphones, tablets and other USB electronic devices when there’s no access to mains power.

The kit is also waterproof with an IP67 rating, allowing users to charge vehicles safely in wet conditions if needed, and includes a powerful LED flashlight to help navigate when visibility is poor or to attract attention on the roadside.