“As a self-identified slob, I had always struggled to keep my car neat and tidy. But then I invested in a garbage bin made specifically for cars, and now the mere presence of the “carbage” can is all the motivation I need to keep the interior of my Subaru Crosstrek spotless.
My trunk, already an unorganized jumble of emergency supplies, didn’t fare as well. It gradually became a new dumping ground for the random collection of stuff that would have otherwise accumulated inside my car, all of it loose and banging around noisily every time I took a turn. It became impossible for me to find anything in the black hole that was my trunk. Even though I kept my car stocked with a first-aid kit, a headlamp, snow chains, sunscreen, bug spray, and plenty of cold-weather gear (I live in Colorado), I’d have been hard-pressed to find any of it in an actual emergency.
The state of my trunk had undermined all of my planning and foresight. But it wasn’t until I subjected myself to dozens of bug bites—after failing to find my can of insect repellent before a hike—that I finally admitted defeat. I knew it was time to figure out a way to keep my trunk organized and functional. And after hours of scouring the internet, reading reviews, and swiping through social media for recommendations, I finally found what I needed in the Femuar Trunk Organizer. This accordion-style, structured storage bin has multiple compartments, tons of pockets, and plenty of space for everything already in my trunk—and then some” (Sanci, 2023).
It has been a common theme throughout my research that everyone approaches the buying and use of their cars differently. Each consumer has their own unique environment, preferences, and habits that the make and model of their car has to suit. Despite this differences, I still felt that it was important to understand some of the more typical things that a consumer might wish to store in their car to have in case of emergencies or just to have on hand. I found that first aid kits and other emergency response tools, protective clothing for colder climates, and even items as simple as bug spray are important to have on hand.
This article not only gave a comprehensive list of some of these supplies, but also discussed the pros and cons of trunk organization solutions that are already on the market. Again, not every consumer will enjoy one product in the same way as another, but some of the features highlighted in this piece could be important to consider in further conjectures. For example, some users may prefer expandable pockets, modular organization compartments, or different color and pattern options.
References
Sanci, E. (2023). The Car Organizer That Took My Trunk From Cluttered Chaos to Systematic Symphony. The New York Times – Wirecutter. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/femuar-car-trunk-organizer/
