Carrying Christmas Cargo
My last blog was truck-heavy so now I’m going to focus on non-truck related ways to haul Christmas cargo. When you’re driving a car, you definitely have less room for storage, so it’s even more important to stay organized to maximize your space. Highland has designed a great Cargo Organizer. It’s the perfect thing to put in your trunk or hatchback to keep everything organized. It’s made of hard, rigid plastic, and comes with removable dividers that can be easily slid in and out of varying slots. The dividers can really come in handy by containing small breakable items, like Christmas ornaments, in a smaller space, which allows less room to shift around and break. They can also be used to divide heavier items from more delicate items: separate a pile of books from a fragile figurine, so that the former won’t topple onto the later. Obviously this cargo organizer has non-Christmas related uses too. It is useful when bringing home groceries, or simply organizing on-the-road essentials like first-aid kits, flashlights, and jumper cables. Other features include a non-leak bottom, to protect your trunk’s carpet from any leaky items, and bottom gripper pads to prevent the organizer from sliding around. It is also completely collapsible and can be compactly folded when not in use.
A Cargo Roof Bag is another alternative for staying organized. December is not the time to carry items in the open air, so it is a good idea to invest in a storage unit that will protect cargo in colder months. Rola manufactures an expandable cargo bag that can be carried on a roof, inside the auto, or on a hitch-mount cargo carrier. This bag is made of rainproof material and features sonically sealed construction. It holds 9.5 cubic feet of cargo, and has an expandable section that can be expanded for 2 more cubic feet of room. It has a secure zip closure and two interior pockets. The cargo bag has 6 adjustable straps included, so it’s easily securable to roofs and carriers. It also folds up compactly and thus will not take up too much space when not in use.
Another way to organize and save space is by investing in a Roof Rack. Roof racks add extra storage to the top of your vehicle leaving seat and trunk space free. Valley manufactures the Activa Roof Rack which fits most late-model minivans, SUVs, station wagons, and trucks. Its crossbars adjust to accommodate a variety of cargo accessories and sizes, and can carry loads up to 165 lbs. This roof rack is easy to install, with some drilling required. You may also think about purchasing a roof box to go along with your roof rack. Roof boxes will keep your cargo out of inclement weather and are often lockable, which is essential if you are leaving cargo outdoors overnight. Hopefully these suggestions will help you maximize space and minimize hassle during the upcoming weeks!
Highland Space Master Cargo Organizer
