Simple ways to keep your vehicle organized on the go

Most cars never seem to have enough convenient storage. Where do you put your pen/pencil, coins, maps and keys so that they are handy? Do you stuff them inside the armrest bin and then fish around each time you need something? How about those after school refreshments or pet items?

While cup holders and seats that help organize our stuff are standard in today’s vehicles, Angela Nealey, marketing manager at Talus Corporation, says that our needs are always changing.

“The busier we are the more we tend to carry and the more we need organization,” said Nealey.

Talus Corporation, in business since 1985, is one of many manufacturers creating application-specific products for vehicle travel. Talus carries more than fifty items, including its first product, a travel pillow. Products are added based on need, customer input and research.

For instance, cargo holders for grocery bags keep items from spilling across the trunk. Equipment carriers make it easy to transport sporting goods to and from events. And specially designed litterbags prevent liquids from seeping out of the bottom and onto your vehicle’s carpet.

Nealey suggests the following ways drivers can get organized:

• Vent organizers and visor organizers for sunglasses, phones, pens and change. These help you keep frequently used items at arm’s reach and help prevent the glove box from overflowing.
• Front seat organizers for your office on the road keep your phone, mail, file folders and pens at hand. Some fit around the passenger seat headrest and swing behind the seat when not needed.
• Car seat coolers for drinks or snacks. Perfect when you pick up the kids after school or when you’re taking that Sunday drive. Some secure to the seat with your vehicle’s seatbelt.
• Mapcases help keep maps organized and protected. No more searching for that map under the seat or pulling out a crumpled or torn map.
• Pet organizers are great for pet parents on the road. Store food, foldable bowls, toys, snacks, leash, water bottle and clean up bags. Some are equipped with a metal spring to keep curious pets out.
• Cargo and trunk organizers for sporting goods or travel items such as windshield washer fluid, cables and flares. Some have weighted bottoms to prevent them from tipping, especially useful for groceries.
• Litterbags designed to prevent liquids from seeping out of the bottom. Some have side pockets for items like water bottles or tissues.

“Many newer cars are trying to meet all the needs of the traveler by adding more organizing solutions, but there is always a need for more,” said Nealey.