1) BACK-OF-THE-SEAT ORGANIZER: These are usually fabric organizers with multiple pockets that hang over the back of the front seats. So the organizer pockets are facing the rear passengers. Backseat organizers usually attach by straps and a buckle around the front seat headrest.

BEST USAGE: Holding maps, pads/paper, pencils/pens, reading glasses, compact umbrellas, even small toys.

2) TRUNK OR CARGO ORGANIZER: If you drive a car (or even an SUV) and you're tired of that booming noise every time you turn a sharp corner---the one that means everything in your trunk just scattered everywhere---use trunk organizers. Cargo containers can be fabric or other soft pliable but firm material. They often have compartments with adjustable dividers. Sometimes they fold away compactly when not in usage.

BEST USAGE: Holding groceries, plants, car kits, portable air filters, tools.

3) INTERIOR CAR ORGANIZER: These are portable organizers that fit on the passenger seat, between seats, on the dash board, floor board etc. They can be firm fabric and come with or without lids. They may have fasteners to keep them in place, versus sliding around while you're driving, or they may not. Regardless, you definitely want one with a lot of internal dividers, preferably adjustable dividers so your content fits snug. You don't want drinks spilling! And lots of external pockets on the organizer are a plus too.

BEST USAGE: Holding eyeglasses, water bottles, fountain/canned beverages, snacks, CDs, cassette tapes--anything you want right next to you in the car while you're driving.

Trunk organizers may  also sometimes called Cargo Organizers or Cargo Bags.

4) TRAVEL TRAY: Quit eating food on your lap! And quit trying to write on paper balanced on your kneecap, thigh or the steering wheel. Get a travel tray, also sometimes called a laptop tray, with a firm enough surface for doing both. Some travel trays strap onto the back of the front seat and flip down (airplane style) for back seat passenger use.

BEST USAGE: Holding laptops and lunches or as a writing surface. (Keep young backseat passengers occupied with coloring books and travel games!)

5) TRASH BAGS: Where's a trash bag when you need one for that greasy food wrapper or wet, dirty paper towel that you just used to clean your windows. It could be attached right to the backside of your passenger seat or on the front floor. Stores sell several one to three gallon trash receptacles designed just for auto usage.

BEST USAGE: Trash--dirty tissues, empty cans and food wrappers, scraps of paper.

 

 

Choose car organizers by traits such as...

►durability

►ease of use

►size (of your auto space and containment needs)

►ease of cleaning