Trunk organizer comparison
Four kinds of products keep cargo from sliding in a trunk: boxes, nets, bars, and products that grip the carpet. FlexiStick is the last kind. This page compares them, including the cases where FlexiStick is the wrong choice.
FlexiStick is a flexible stick, 38.5 in (98 cm) long and 4 oz (114 g), with a Velcro strip along the bottom. You bend it around whatever is in the trunk and press it onto the felt carpet. The Velcro grips the carpet and locks the shape in place, so the cargo stays where you put it. To remove it, lift.
Side by side
| FlexiStick | Collapsible trunk box | Cargo net | Cargo bar | Rigid cargo blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How it holds | Wraps the item and grips the carpet | Items sit inside compartments | Stretches over the cargo or pockets it | Braces between the side walls | Fixed blocks grip the carpet |
| Round and odd shapes | Yes, it bends to the shape | Only if they fit a compartment | They shift under the net | It blocks one side only | Braces one side at a time |
| Space when not in use | Lies flat along the trunk wall | Folds down, takes floor space when open | Almost none | Stays across the trunk or comes out of the car | A rigid piece stored loose in the trunk |
| Setup on each trip | Bend and press | None | Hook each corner | Move and tighten | Press down |
| What it needs | Felt trunk carpet | Nothing | Anchor hooks in the trunk | Side walls it can brace against | Felt trunk carpet |
| Rubber mat or plastic liner | Does not grip | Works | Works | Works | Does not grip |
FlexiStick vs a collapsible trunk box
A box is the best answer for many small loose things, such as cleaning supplies or an emergency kit. They go in and stay in. The cost is space. A box takes a fixed part of the trunk floor whether it is full or empty, and anything that does not fit a compartment rides outside it: a tall plant, a large bag of dog food.
FlexiStick takes no floor space until you use it, and it fits whatever shape you bring home that day. The two work well together: a small box for the permanent kit, a FlexiStick for the cargo that changes every trip.
FlexiStick vs a cargo net
A cargo net is light and good at one thing: keeping a pile from spreading. It needs anchor hooks, and not every trunk has them where you need them. Under a floor net single items still shift, and small ones slip through the mesh. An envelope net holds two or three bags along one edge of the trunk and nothing bulky.
FlexiStick needs no hooks. It holds one bag upright as easily as a row of them, anywhere on the trunk floor. A net is the better choice if your trunk has a rubber mat or a plastic liner, where FlexiStick does not grip.
FlexiStick vs a cargo bar
A cargo bar is a telescopic bar braced between the side walls of the trunk. It makes one straight wall across the trunk, which suits loads that fill its width, such as coolers and luggage. Anything narrower still slides left and right along the bar, and round items roll.
FlexiStick surrounds the item instead of fencing one side of it. Very heavy items hold best when they rest against the trunk wall as well as the stick. If you carry a trunk full of heavy luggage on most trips, a bar is the simpler tool.
FlexiStick vs rigid cargo blocks
Rigid blocks use the same idea as FlexiStick: a Velcro base that grips felt carpet. The difference is shape. A block is a fixed L or a straight wall, good against a box or a crate. FlexiStick bends, so it also closes a ring around a plant pot or follows a row of bottles. It lies flat along the trunk wall when you do not need it.
Both have the same limit: they need felt carpet.
When FlexiStick is the wrong choice
- Your trunk floor is a rubber mat, a plastic liner or plush velour. The Velcro grips standard felt trunk carpet, which 99% of passenger cars have, and nothing else. Use a trunk box or a cargo net.
- You drive a pickup with an open bed.
- You carry many small loose items every day. A box with compartments does that better.
- You carry a trunk full of heavy luggage on most trips. A cargo bar is the simpler tool.
Questions
What is the best way to keep groceries from sliding in the trunk?
Stop the bags at the base. Stand them together, bend a FlexiStick around the group and press it onto the carpet. The stick grips the floor all the way around, so the bags stay upright and in place. A trunk box also works if the bags fit inside it.
Is FlexiStick better than a cargo net?
For grocery bags and plants, yes. It keeps each item upright and needs no hooks. A net is the better choice on a rubber mat or a plastic liner, where FlexiStick does not grip.
Does FlexiStick replace a trunk box?
For cargo that changes every trip, yes. For a permanent set of small items a box is still better. Many trunks have room for both.
Will FlexiStick work in my car?
It works on standard felt trunk carpet, which 99% of passenger cars have: SUVs, sedans, hatchbacks and minivans. It does not work on rubber mats, plastic liners or plush velour carpet.
Does the Velcro damage the trunk carpet?
No. It detaches cleanly, without pulling or fuzzing the carpet. The 3-Year Surface Safety Guarantee covers the repair or replacement of the carpet if FlexiStick ever damages it.
How much space does FlexiStick take when it is not in use?
Almost none. It is 2 in (5 cm) thick and lies flat along the trunk wall.
Bend it. Stick it. Done.
30-day money-back guarantee. If it does not suit your trunk, return it for a full refund.