This Organizer Helped My Car Trunk Go from Chaotically Messy to Super Clean

The state of my car trunk can easily go from clean to chaotic come grocery shopping day. Picture this: Numerous reusable bags scattered across, some full of things and others tossed aside, jars of tomato sauce rolling around, and produce being inevitably smooshed. Then comes the dance to get things out of there, and unfortunately, I am very much the kind of person who brings as many things, if not all the things, inside all at once. 

This is where a simple and obvious fix comes in: A car trunk organizer. And not just any organizer, but the Car Organizer from Calpak. Known for their travel organizers, Calpak’s Car Organizer is another product you should have in tow. It’s no wonder it won Best Car Trunk Organizer in Apartment Therapy’s Organization Awards. 

Have a big shopping day ahead or just need some general organization in your car? That’s where the Calpak Car Organizer comes in clutch. It is an accordion-style product with three compartments. It has a water-resistant interior and exterior, so you don’t have to worry about any accidental spillage ruining it. Plus, there are several design choices to choose from — from classic colors, like black, moss, or dune, to limited-edition options, like daisy or cheetah.

It’s ideal for any car type, whether you have a compact vehicle like mine or a larger one like an SUV, as it has a collapsible design complete with buckles to keep it tightly closed. The sturdy handles make transporting it to and from your car easy, too.

That was the biggest selling point for me. Moving the organizer, whether in use or not, is simple. As someone who used to throw everything together haphazardly, this organizer has been a game-changer. You can sort your items within the three compartments, then lug the entire thing inside onto your kitchen floor or counter, rather than deal with the death grip of a thousand reusable bags at once. I still use reusable bags in conjunction with this organizer, but now, everything is so much easier and way more organized.

Most trunk organizers are bulky; they take up a lot of your trunk space and are unable to be tucked away easily when not in use. That’s not the case for this organizer. I still have room in my compact car even when it is in use. And when I’m done with it, I can simply collapse it down and put it aside.

Now, grocery shopping days are less of a hassle. And my car? Cleaner than ever. 

Buy: Calpak Car Organizer, $98

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