If you’re in the privileged position of owning your very own car, no matter how long you’ve had your trusty steed for, or how many miles she’s done – we can guarantee there’s a decent amount of clutter in her boot.
Dog owners will be used to a significant amount of hair, fluff and toys scattered across the floor of their car boot. Likewise, those with small children likely have an endless supply of spare nappies and dummies strewn across the boot like a game of pick-up sticks. If you’re an avid hiker or camper, we can assume your Tetris-like packing skills can only achieve so much – something is going to end up on a passenger’s lap.
Yet, little do many of us know, there’s an easy means to organise your car boot Marie Kondo-style. You won’t be needing a Volkswagen van or a Land Rover hatchback for maximum boot space anymore. That’s right, even the littlest of car boots can be transformed using one of these organisational gadgets.
We realise that we might have conjured up an image in your mind of some Iron Man-esque, Jarvis AI that automatically sorts through the rubbish and clutter in your boot. Not quite. Rather, it’s as simple as purchasing storage containers and organisers built specifically to fit into car boots.
Best car boot organisers at a glance:
- Best for all-rounder: FORTEM Car Boot Organiser - £21.24, Amazon
- Best for groceries: Fifth Gear Two-In-One Collapsible Portable Car Boot Organiser with Built-in Cooler Bag - £9.99, Amazon
- Best for back-seat organisation: URAQT Car Boot Organiser - £17.99, Amazon
- Best for keeping your things visible: Car Boot Organiser Waterproof Kick Mats - £16.14, Amazon
- Best for adventurers: Kelty Car-Go-Box - £79.95, Wildbounds
- Best for looking the part: Soft storage box – rectangle - £7.95, Muji
- Best for a mini organiser: Carhartt Unisex Car organiser, Black, OFA - £40.95, Amazon
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FORTEM Car Boot Organiser
Best for: all rounder
A best seller on Amazon, this truly belongs in the royal family of car boot organisers. Firstly, it’s collapsible thanks to the removable dividers, which means that it can be easily stored when it’s not in use and adapted to suit various loads.
The case itself is made from premium, reinforced material which means that – despite its collapsible nature – it remains incredibly sturdy. Complete with enveloped pockets and mesh pouches to house those extra bits and pieces that fly from corner to corner on a windy road, you can also clip this organiser into your boot via the backseats to further ensure that everything stays in place.
The fully removable privacy cover will also keep your belongings safe if the inside of your boot is visible and there’s even a microfibre towel included in case of any spillages.
Buy now £21.24, Amazon
Fifth Gear Two-In-One Collapsible Portable Car Boot Organiser with Built-in Cooler Bag
Best for: groceries
Designed specifically for organising your shopping, we’re particularly enamoured by the fact that this tidy has a built-in cooler bag. That means you’re free to do your food shop in the morning and continue to run other errands throughout the day without worrying about perishables overheating in a hot car boot. You can even store some portable ice packs in there to ensure it stays extra cold – a hack that will come in handy if you’re ever planning a car-boot picnic.
Buy now £9.99, Amazon
URAQT Car Boot Organiser
Best for: back-seat organisation
This organiser attaches to the back seats, which is particularly handy for keeping the boot floor clear for larger items that won’t fit in your classic organiser. It’s also a great option for those with kids travelling in the backseat, as you can keep all those essential supplies safe, sound and easily accessible.
It’s made from a durable, waterproof PVC which, alongside being safe for kids, will help to keep your upholstery clear of any unexpected messes. The top of the contraption is fitted with an adjustable buckle design, but single sided fixed tapes are also included to ensure the utmost security.
Buy now £1799.00, Amazon
Car Boot Organiser Waterproof Kick Mats
Best for: keeping your things visible
Another one designed to fit on the back of your seats, but this time with stretchy mesh compartments for tools and supplies that you need to see. Equipped with multiple pockets in varying sizes, this organiser provides a sleeker, more finished look to your backseats despite providing more storage – six pockets, to be exact.
Buy now £16.14, Amazon
Kelty Car-Go-Box
Best for: adventurers
Perfect for hikers and campers, this boot organiser is compact enough to leave room for big ticket items like tents and camping chairs, but will help you to keep all of your other accoutrements safe and sound. Whether it’s a fragile kerosene lamp or your many culinary supplies, this organiser has colour coded storage pods which are stacked within a reinforced folding case, for the utmost organisational ease.
The entire organiser is also finished with an environmentally friendly water repellent treatment, in case its left outside the tent during some heavy rainfall, or between kit runs.
Buy now £79.95, Wildbounds
Soft storage box – rectangle
Best for: looking the part
If your car boot supply is limited and you’re simply looking for a pretty accessory that’ll keep what few items you’ve got stocked in there organised, we recommend purchasing one or two of Muji’s classic soft storage boxes. This one measures 37 x 26 x 16cm, which we think is the ideal size for items like air fresheners, tissues, sanitiser wipes and an all-season car maintenance kit.
Buy now £7.95, Muji
Carhartt Unisex Car organiser, Black, OFA
Best for: a mini organiser
If you’re merely looking for a small and stylish means to store that emergency A-Z, a couple of tissues and a spare pair of socks, this Carhartt organiser is for you. Defended against rain and spillages thanks to the water repellent finish, it’s also equipped with three handy utility slots, a pocket with a hook and loop closure and two padded compartments. Clip it to your front seat, your back seat, or pop it in the boot – the choice is yours.
Buy now £40.95, Amazon
