Nearly a quarter (24%) admit to struggling with how to pack everything they need into their boot and to make it all fit according to new research from car manufacturer Dacia.
With a whopping 36 million Brits set to travel by car for trips this summer1, many will have to overcome their car packing fears as 1 in 8 (12%) of Brits consider loading the car to be the most stressful part of going away for a weekend trip getaway.
Car packing has even caused family rifts amongst Brits, with under 1 in 5 (19%) claiming that family arguments happen due an item that’s forgotten to be packed.
To help create space this summer, over a fifth (21%) are likely to buy a roof rack – with a mattress, canoe and table coming out on top as the items Brits would consider tying to the top of their car. And it seems car packing is quite the feat for Brits – with nearly a third (31%) admitting they’ve boasted about their boot packing abilities with friends or family.
To help ease Brits’ anxieties around car packing this summer and make the most of their space, Dacia, the brand with outdoor spirit, is working with UK Tetris Champion DanV whose gaming inspired top tips on how to efficiently pack a boot, will ensure Brits make the most of their car boot space for a summer of adventure.
Tetris champion DanV’s top tips on how to pack a car and make the most of your space are:
- Stay organised: Just like in Tetris, recognising patterns and knowing the shapes you might encounter is key – identify and categorise your items by size and type. This way, you’ll know exactly where to place your beachwear, snacks, and other essentials, ensuring everything fits perfectly.
- Keep everything compact: In Tetris, creating gaps can lead to difficult situations, and packing is no different. Compress flexible items like clothes to minimize the space they occupy. By maximizing every inch of your luggage, you can fit more items into smaller spaces without leaving gaps.
- Pack light: The Tetris matrix has limited space and overloading it can lead to game over. Similarly, avoid packing unnecessary items like heavy jackets. Focus on bringing just the essentials and summer necessities like shorts and sandals to keep your luggage light and manageable.
