15 Things That Will Keep Your Car Organized On Your Next U.S. Road Trip
By Kim Falchek|Published May 22, 2024
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Kim Falchek
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Kim Falchek has been exploring the towns, trails, and hidden gems of Massachusetts since her college days in Boston. When not writing, Kim enjoys photography, going on road trips, and spending time at the beach. Kim has previously been a contributing writer for LA Family Travel, Global Munchkins, and Latched Mama. She currently lives in Salem, Massachusetts where she and her family embrace all things Halloween!
Are you planning to hit the road and embark on your next U.S. adventure and curious how to pack for a road trip? Road trips are a wonderful way to see all the country’s big sites and discover hidden gems along the way. Seasoned travelers know that organization is always key to ensuring your trip goes as smoothly as possible. These helpful road trip travel essentials will keep you focused on the fun instead of scrambling to locate lost or forgotten items.
An organized car makes traveling so much easier. But where do you store all the bags, food, and gear? These products will help you keep everything you need right at your fingertips.
It’s amazing how fast trash can accumulate during a road trip! This useful HOTOR Car Trash Can does an outstanding job of keeping your car clean and odor-free. It Is waterproof and leakproof and has storage pockets to hold wipes or napkins.
Wasting precious road trip vacation time digging through your trunk for lost items is the worst! Now there is a way to keep everything organized and easy to find. This Compact Black Car Trunk Organizer with Adjustable Straps has pockets and compartments for all of your travel essentials. I love that it is adjustable and can be linked to a second or third organizer for optimal trunk organization.
The Car Cooler Organizer Bag by Smart Design is such a great cooler to keep drinks, sandwiches, and snacks cold when you are on the road! It attaches to the back of the seat, freeing up room in the trunk.
The backseat is always the hardest area of the car to keep organized on a road trip. There just seems to be stuff everywhere! To cut down on the clutter, we suggest using a quality backseat organizer such as the Helteko Backseat Car Organizer. It has plenty of room for snacks, books, and toys. There is even a touch-screen pouch for tablets. This affordable organizer comes in a pack of two, one for each side of the backseat.
This innovative Car Ceiling Cargo Net Pocket is perfect for those who have a lot of stuff but not a lot of car space. It attaches to the ceiling of the car and has durable mesh pockets that are perfect for storing blankets, toys, and extra clothes.
I love totes from L.L. Bean because they last forever! This Nor'easter Tote Bag holds so many things. It’s perfect for clothes, gear, and beach items. It also has two inside pockets and a snap handle. The bag comes in a variety of colors and can be monogrammed with a name or initials.
A great duffle is key when traveling! The stylish Waxed Canvas Travel Duffle Bag by Lands’ End not only carries a lot but also looks great. Features include an inside storage pocket and a detachable, padded carrying strap.
If you have to take your work with you when you travel, you might as well do it in style. The Executive Work Tote Bag by Made Trade is the perfect size to carry your laptop, charger, and other work essentials. It even comes with a pocket to hold your water bottle. The tote comes in several great color choices.
The Roadtripper 60 Duffel by REI is another great bag to bring on your trip. You can pack it to the brim with all of your travel needs or take it as an extra bag for overflow souvenirs. This handy duffel easily folds into a compact storage packing cube when not in use.
The Foldie 4.0 is another great bag that stores well and frees up room on your trip. Throw it in a duffle to use as extra luggage or pack it as your primary overnight bag. The Foldie comes in so many great colors. It also makes a wonderful carry-on for airplane travel.
There is nothing worse than arriving at your destination and realizing you forgot to pack an important item. These innovative travel products will make both packing and traveling a breeze!
This 4-Piece Interlocking Container Set is perfect for packing snacks, pills, and other small items. The containers are stackable and fit easily into a backpack or bag. Perhaps best of all, they are durable enough that the contents won’t leak.
Twisted cables and lost cords are a thing of the past when you keep all your chargers in one spot with this handy storage container. The FYY Travel Cable Organizer Pouch makes it super-easy to keep charged and connected on the road.
Whether you are hitting the trails or visiting the city sights, you can keep your keys, phone, wallet, and other valuables safe and dry with the High Coast Hip Pack. This lightweight fanny pack is both comfortable and cute.
The Flex Capsule System is such a fantastic way to save room and keep organized while traveling. You build your own capsule system by picking sizes and colors as well as customized magnetic labels. The containers are the perfect size for pills, liquid toiletries, and other small items.
I recently discovered packing cubes and let me tell you, they are a game changer! This package of DIMJ Packing Cubes includes five individual cubes as well as a shoe bag and a hanging toiletry kit. The cubes are perfect for keeping everything in place and are a great way to store items if you have multiple stops on your trip.
