Welcome to your new vessel of adventure! Perhaps you have given in to years of yearning for a stylish, reliable, all-terrain SUV that screams “Get me outside!”
Or maybe you took your last Subaru to most of America’s Parks, and it was just the right time for updating your hardware.
Either way, you’re the proud owner of a brand new Forester, and you can’t wait to hit the road! (And then the trail!)
Well, don’t let your eagerness get the better of you. Before you start exploring, you’ll want to check out these add-ons that will take your road trips to the next level.
Just when you thought you had it all… you’re just moments away from unlocking the ultimate Forester experience.Let’s take a look the Top 5 Accessories for Subaru Forester:
1. MAXLINER Floor Mats and Cargo Liner Set Black for 2014-2018 Subaru Forester
Coming in first is the classic floor and trunk protector.
If you bought nothing else on this list, if you even stopped reading right now, you must at least get yourself one of these!
Everyone knows you’re taking your Forester as far from civilization as possible, where the highways thin out and the air’s moisture is visible in thick collections of fog.
It’s gonna get wet. And it’s gonna get messy.
You might not mind mud-soaked boots, but you won’t want the memory of your first road trip to be tainted because you had to power-wash the carpets of your brand new Forester.
Don’t even approach letting this happen, and get yourself the MAXLINER set.
For starters, this is your all-in-one, look no further collection of interior protection. Instead of mixing-and-matching, trying to find styles that complement each other, MAXLINER has you covered front-to-back. Speaking of one-stop-shop, these guardians of grime will fit any model from 2014-2018. And you can bet they’re in business to accommodate newer models soon.
Their skid-resistant design keeps your cargo in place while being a sinch to clean. And best of all, this is all supported by a Lifetime Warranty. No doubt these liners will give your own endurance a run for its money.
2. Active Pets Dog Back Seat Cover Protector Waterproof Scratchproof Hammock for Dogs Backseat Protection Against Dirt and Pet Fur Durable Pets Seat Covers for Cars & SUVs
Next, let’s talk about your co-pilot.
At some point, you’ll be hiking through the Badlands, and as you make your ascension before you even see another person, there’s a retriever, handsome and energetic, bounding down the hill toward you.
He’s having the time of his life and, by the time his human catches up with him, you realize their hike is just going better than yours because they have each other.
You wouldn’t be the first person ever to find yourself rescuing a new best friend before your next hike. And when you do, you’ll want to have the proper accommodations.
Whether you’re a new pet owner or old, the Active Pets Back Seat Protector is exactly what you’re looking for to bring your canine pal along! Not only is it easy to install and a breeze to clean (Did I mention it’s completely waterproof?!), its hammock structure keeps your Buddy safe in the event of a sudden stoppage.
Our pets are our family. Wherever we go, and however we get there, we take into consideration our furry friends’ needs. The Active Pets Protector checks all the boxes for bringing your Good Boy along.
He’ll be sniffing the increasingly fresh air out his window, and you’ll know he’s safe and not creating any messy shenanigans in the back seat.
3. TRUNKCRATEPRO Collapsible Portable Multi Compartments Heavy Duty Non-Slip Cargo Trunk Organizer Storage, Blue
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Enough already! We get it! The outdoors is muddy!”
So, let’s move into the more exciting (but still practical) Forester accessories.
The first is comes from the aptly named TRUNKCRATEPRO, the ultimate portable, cargo trunk organizer on the market. Once you’ve realized it’s not pronounced Trunkcra-Tepro, you can start maximizing your carrying space.
This organizer is collapsable, becoming the size of a manila envelope when not in use. But then it expands two feet wide and over one foot deep, perfect for storing ropes, water bottles, emergency supplies, snacks, you name it! It also comes with nifty dividers to keep your organizer organized!
Not to mention, the price is just unbeatable! You wouldn’t believe how much you could fit in your trunk, while still making plenty of room for your gear, for under $40! And for just $20 more, you can nearly double the size of your storage capacity.
Oh! And this one’s got a Lifetime Warranty, too! So consider your storage needs forever met!
4. Allen Sports 4-Bike Hitch Racks for 2in. Hitch
This last accessory is a two-in-one.
Chances are, you’re not driving your Forester 100 miles out of town just to take a brisk walk.
You’re trying to really get in it and away from civizilation.
If your preferred mode of extra-transport comes with two wheels and a chain, then you’ll want to get yourself the Allen Sports 4-Bike Rack.
The Allen Rack is installation-friendly, hooking right up to your trailer hitch. It also comes in a variety of different lock-in styles, but you won’t need more than the Deluxe model.
Hm… there seems to be a pattern here, beautiful like flannel or paisley. The Allen Rack which comes, once again, with a Lifetime Warranty!
Note: you will also need to have a hitch installed on your Forester, we feature one below.
5. CURT 13144 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Exposed Main Body, Select Subaru Forester
The CURT 13144 is the optimal Forester trailer hook up system. It’s so easy to install that you could do it yourself! And it comes at the most affordable price for its class of hitch setups.
A hitch provides a lifetime of functions from bike racks and cargo carriers to boats and trailers.
Now, back to the rack. You might be thinking, “Great, but I don’t need four slots.”
But think of it like this: You plan to have your Forester for a long time, decades! Who knows what the future holds! What your family might look like, with how many small humans you’ll want to share your love of alpine air.
An in the meantime, with the Allen Rack and your brand new SUV, you’ll be the go-to pilot of outdoor adventuring among your friends. A role you didn’t know you were born to play, but one you’ll love growing into with every new adventure you take.
We hope you found these accessories useful for your Subaru. If you end up grabbing one of these, let us know how it works out.
Subaru owners especially seem to be the outdoorsy type, so we kept that in mind. Good luck on your search and thank you for stopping by 🙂