14 Genius Ways to Organize Everything in Your Car
Because a family on the go requires a surprising amount of stuff.
Hack your trunk space and everywhere else behind the wheel to keep summers on the road smooth and hassle-free.
Tackle Trunk Junk
Sort everything from groceries to beach gear by organizing your trunk with collapsible bins. Keep them in place by attaching the bristled part of Velcro tape to the bottom — it'll stick to the fuzzy lining of your trunk and prevent sliding. ($30, highroadorganizers.com)
Declutter a Crowded Console
Think of this spot as your on-the-go tote bag! Use individual color-coded pouches to house everything from tissues and travel-size necessities like hand sanitizer to important documents like car insurance information. (from $2, containerstore.com)
Must-Have Kit
Stay safe while road trippin' with Car and Driver's Roadside Emergency Kit, packed with essentials like jumper cables. ($25; free shipping with code GHxCD, shopcaranddriver.com)
Tame Cord Chaos
Messy cords and cables can be an eyesore — and are dangerous if they slip beneath your feet when you're driving. Neaten them by putting a phone holder in a cup holder, then using Command Cord Clips to secure wires and chargers. ($6, staples.com)
Avoid Summer Stink
Heat can amplify smells. Avoid fumes in the car from sweaty clothes or forgotten food by neutralizing odors with a spray or masking them using a plug-in fragrance option like GH Seal holder Febreze Car Vent Clips. ($5, amazon.com)
Pack a Kit in a Decorative Bin
A wicker basket makes for cute storage outside the house too. A deep one, like this, is great for keeping emergency supplies and tools at the ready.
Create a Glove Box Command Center
When you have dedicated file folders for important papers, you'll never rifle for receipts or your registration again.
Repurpose a Remote Control Caddy
Utilize the space near the floor (without actually cluttering it up) with a group of hanging pockets.
Fill a Shower Caddy
These deep bins can sit between seats, keeps the kids' stuff separated and is easily removed thanks to the sturdy handle.
Store Tissues in Cup Holders
A paper coffee cup filled with tissues means you can get that cardboard box off the floor for good.
Make Seat Backs Work Way Harder
Plastic shower pockets hold everything a mom could possibly need on a road trip (or a supermarket run) with kids.
Fold Open a DIY Shelf
Hack your SUV's trunk space by making it double-decker. This DIY shelf helps organize cargo and folds up when not in use.
Try a Tray
Corral odds and ends that could use some visual tidying (like sunglasses and coins) in teeny acrylic trays, just like you would your office desk.
Clip on Carabiners
These handy open-and-close hooks can hold everything from dry cleaning to umbrellas to grocery bags — and keep items from rolling around in the back seat.
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