The best ways to create extra storage space in your car for the summer

If you're hiking or traveling across the continent this summer, finding enough room in your car to store all your stuff while you're on the road can be a little tricky.

The constant unpacking and rearranging of bags and playing "car tetris" in the trunk to fit everything never make the start of a vacation the most relaxing. If you think you might run out of space in your car this summer, here are a few ideas that might give you a little more room to experiment.

Buy a trailer

If trips with lots of equipment in tow become common, it might be worth investing in a trailer. You can fit an amazing amount of stuff into a relatively small trailer without having to worry about the comfort of your passengers. If you have sports or camping gear that might get dirty on your trip, a trailer is also the perfect way to keep your clothes and other items separate from dirty items.

Buy roof box

If you think buying a trailer seems a bit drastic or you don't want to need to tow one for long motorway trips, a roof box may be a suitable alternative. Roof boxes can't hold as much as a trailer, but they still offer the same advantage in separating sports equipment and clothing. You can also purchase roof boxes in a variety of shapes and sizes so you can find the one that fits your needs perfectly. You won't have to worry about storing it when you park your car, and it won't get in the way when you turn a corner; unlike the trailer.

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If you don't have enough stuff to justify buying a roof rack, but don't want to fold your jackets and coats at your passengers' feet, a mesh tension might be the way to go. By attaching the stretchy mesh to the car roof handles, you get enough storage space for some of the light but bulky items you'll need on the road.

Organizational storage

If you're just looking for a place for your kids to put their toys and games without pushing you from behind every time they reach for the seat pocket, fabric shoe holders are a great temporary storage space. If you hang one on the back of each of the front seats, you'll have a series of ready-made pockets perfect for holding stuffed toys, crayons and games for kids, or books and snacks for older passengers. They also keep the floor of the car clean and tidy, and you can take it all off as soon as you get to your destination instead of looking for all the individual items on the floor and under the seats.

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