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How to pack your car for a road trip - 10 easy expert tips

From packing their own bedding to bringing an array of spices, Brits often overpack when going on staycations - but still forget essential items such as their wallet

[Halfords and organiser guru Dilly Carter have teamed up to show Brits how they can pack more into Summer,]

Packing for a family staycation can be a nightmare(Image: PinPep)

Brits are guilty of packing the as much as possible when going on holiday but still forget essential items such as underwear, glasses, contact lenses and wallet. More than half (51%) typically pack more than they need for a staycation, according to a poll of 2,000 adults, with 44% claiming they are over packers.

It was found 23% have packed so much theyve hampered their ability to clearly see out of their cars back window. A quarter of Brits admit to bringing toilet paper, while others bring their own bedding and even pack their own spices. But many admit to forgetting things like their charger (28%), toiletries (20%) and medication (13%).

[Halfords and organiser guru Dilly Carter have teamed up to show Brits how they can pack more into Summer,]

Nearly half of Brits are self-confessed over packers(Image: PinPep)

Organisation expert, Dilly Carter, has teamed up with Halfords to help staycationers pack smarter and get more out of their car space. She said: With no luggage limits, its easy to overpack - but a few simple tweaks can make all the difference especially when cramming what seems like every corner of your home into a bag.

If you are packing for a trip you should think about your zones, putting things next to other bits that make sense, for example keeping all food in one place, and activities next to each other - this will help with quick unloading.

Some cars arent fit to have too much kit packed in them, so its worth considering a roof box or bike rack to make sure you have enough room for the essentials.

[Halfords and organiser guru Dilly Carter have teamed up to show Brits how they can pack more into Summer,]

Halfords and organiser guru Dilly Carter have teamed up to show Brits how they can pack more into Summer(Image: PinPep)

For one in five packing for a staycation causes them stress, as the majority worry about forgetting something. Although 52% said the weather is the biggest cause of their packing anxiety because the weather is unpredictable.

On average, it takes Brits 50 minutes to pack their bags for a three-day (two night) staycation although more than a quarter will take longer than an hour.

When travelling to a staycation 80% will typically get to their destination by car, however 17% take to the road without carrying out safety checks like tyre pressure, fuel and battery level, or washer fluid.

Paul Ray at Halfords said: Weve all been there - wedging a third spare pillow into the back window, driving halfway down the M5, and suddenly realising the phone chargers are still sitting on the kitchen counter.

With no airport luggage limits, staycations make it incredibly easy to overpack, but shoving the kitchen sink into the boot can actually change how your car handles.

Teaming up with Dilly is all about helping families cut the holiday packing stress, get organised, and crucially, make sure that extra weight doesn't compromise their safety on the road this summer."

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