Take some of the guesswork out of hitching up your trailer with the Hitch Up Mirror, a convex backup mirror that allows you to align your truck and trailer without hopping in and out of your vehicle. The large acrylic mirror, 12 inches in diameter, provides a bright image, weighs one quarter what a similar glass mirror would weigh, and is almost unbreakable. It mounts with a strong magnetic base and features a 36-inch flexible steel arm for optimal positioning. The mirror, arm, and base store compactly in their own tote bag. Models available for all trailer types.

Cost: From $79.95.
Contact: Hitch Up Mirrors, Inc., (866) 327-9843; www.hitch-up-mirrors.com.