{"title":"Car \u0026 Commute","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall things that keep the car from becoming the day's problem: somewhere for the rubbish, somewhere for the phone, a back seat the dog can't ruin, and a cabin that doesn't smell of last week.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"back-seat-dog-hammock","title":"Back-Seat Dog Hammock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the dog who rides in the back and brings the walk with them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFur works its way into seat fabric and doesn't come back out. Mud dries into the stitching. And a dog with a free run of the back seat will try the front sooner or later. This turns the back seat into one wipeable surface that hooks between the front and rear headrests, so it hangs like a hammock across the footwell instead of lying flat on the seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe top layer is heavy 600D oxford fabric that stands up to claws, over a waterproof layer, over a rubbery non-slip backing that keeps it from sliding around on leather or cloth. Side flaps zip down over the doors, where claws scratch most. There are openings for the seat belt buckles, and seat anchors tuck into the crease of the seat to hold it in place on corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e (54 × 55in) fits the back seat of most sedans and mid-size SUVs. \u003cstrong\u003eX-Large\u003c\/strong\u003e (60 × 64in) is for pickups, full-size SUVs and anything with a wide rear bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther ways to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnclip the front straps and it lies flat as a bench cover, so you can ride in the back next to the dog. It also works as a cargo-area liner, or as a mat on the grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShake it out, vacuum it, or wipe it with a damp cloth. The maker advises against the washing machine, since the plastic clips inside can break. Rinse it and let it air dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it will not do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a restraint. It keeps the seat clean and closes off the gap to the front, but it will not hold a dog in place in a sudden stop. For that, pair it with a crash-tested harness and seat-belt tether. It will not stop a determined dog who is set on the front seat, and fit varies with headrest spacing, so check your car against the sizes above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e600D oxford fabric · waterproof layer · non-slip backing · zip side flaps · seat-belt openings · Standard 54 × 55in or X-Large 60 × 64in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mancro","offers":[{"title":"Standard - Black","offer_id":68098419753145,"sku":"702854cf-6560-469b-8620-fd1b907a05b7","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard - Grey","offer_id":68098419654841,"sku":"f6a470e5-5a1f-4daa-80d0-bd002c1b4812","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard - Khaki","offer_id":68098419687609,"sku":"aa7595ad-4c65-4c34-ad7e-386fd7c0adad","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large - Black","offer_id":68098419720377,"sku":"e22ac2cb-945c-473d-9278-ff71800a313b","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/7143\/0073\/files\/cf7afb5a7cadc360354e7aa1bbd21725.jpg?v=1793400995"},{"product_id":"car-trash-can-with-lid","title":"Car Trash Can with Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the wrappers, receipts and coffee cups that end up on the floor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost cars have nowhere for rubbish to go, so it collects in the door pockets, the cup holders and the footwell until someone clears it out at the gas station. This gives it one place. It straps to the back of a front headrest, or sits on the console or the floor, and holds 2.5 gallons, which is a week of ordinary driving for most people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inside is lined with a leakproof layer and sealed seams, so a half-finished drink or a wet wrapper stays in the bag rather than soaking through to the seat. The lid closes on its own after you drop something in, and a long hook-and-loop strap holds it shut on rough roads. Built-in panels keep it standing open, so you can use it one-handed without it folding in on itself. Two side hooks hold a bag liner in place if you like to use one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree mesh pockets on the outside take tissues, wipes or a spare bag. When you don't need it, it folds flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty it, then wipe the inside with a damp cloth. The water-resistant lining doesn't hold stains. Leave it open to air out now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it will not do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't airtight. The lid keeps smells down, but food left in it for days will still let you know. It isn't a cooler either, so don't store anything you plan to eat in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2.5 gallons · leakproof lining · self-closing lid · headrest strap and side hooks · 3 outer pockets · folds flat · 9 × 5.5 × 11in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Capolo","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":68098424799417,"sku":"c0e59581-6c10-4301-9b63-3d702c1831e3","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige","offer_id":68098424832185,"sku":"7bcef899-0ec7-4fe1-a9e4-953c5a25049a","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":68098424864953,"sku":"fb4cf81d-9321-4bed-951c-d1992b5edccf","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/7143\/0073\/files\/a6103500552cae512afb6a9b09b9999a.jpg?v=1793401166"},{"product_id":"suction-magnetic-phone-mount","title":"Suction Magnetic Phone Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the phone that slides off the seat at the first turn.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVent clips sag under a heavy phone and block the air. Sticky dashboard pads give up in the first hot week. This mount holds by suction instead: press the base flat onto the dashboard or windscreen and flip the lever, and it pulls a vacuum against the surface. Flip the lever back and it lifts off cleanly, with no residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe phone attaches by magnet. A magnetic phone, or a phone in a magnetic case, snaps on with one hand and comes off with a pull. The head turns on a ball joint, so you can set it upright for calls or sideways for maps, and angle it toward the driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sticks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, flat, non-porous surfaces: glass, glossy plastic, painted trim. Wipe the spot clean and dry first. Heavily textured or leather-covered dashboards won't hold suction well, so on those, use the windscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my phone work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a magnetic back: a phone with a built-in magnet ring, or any phone in a magnetic case. A phone without one won't hold unless you add a magnetic ring or case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it will not do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuction loosens over time on any mount, and faster in big swings of heat and cold. If it starts to sag, lift it, wipe the pad and the surface, and press it down again. Check the rules where you drive before mounting anything on the windscreen; some states limit where it can go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVacuum suction base with lever lock · magnetic holder · 360° ball joint · Black or Gray\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"EGV","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":68098427355321,"sku":"e2796fe8-2698-4714-b01f-c06c34e6458f","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":68098427388089,"sku":"5d93c8a8-01e5-47a3-b2b8-37a4d1072f24","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/7143\/0073\/files\/b9837f4beb1263432018787bef519a49.jpg?v=1793401254"},{"product_id":"charcoal-odor-bags-3-pack","title":"Charcoal Odor Bags, 3-Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the car that smells of dog, gym bag or yesterday's coffee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost car fresheners work by adding a stronger smell on top of the one you have. These do the opposite. Each bag is a fabric pouch of activated bamboo charcoal, a material full of tiny pores that odor molecules and moisture cling to. Nothing is sprayed and nothing is scented; the bags simply take in what's in the air around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePut one under a front seat, one in the back, and one in the trunk or the dog's travel spot. They also work in a gym bag, a shoe cupboard or a closet, anywhere small and enclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaking them last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a month or so, lay the bags in direct sun for a couple of hours. The sun drives off the moisture and odor they've taken in, and they go back to work. Kept that way, a set lasts a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat they will not do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are slow and quiet, not instant. Give them a few days in a closed car before you judge them. They won't overpower a strong smell at its source: a spill in the carpet needs cleaning first, and then the bags deal with what's left. And they don't add a scent, so if you want the car to smell of something, this isn't that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e3 bags · activated bamboo charcoal in fabric pouches · unscented · reusable after a sun-dry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mayunuo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68098428371129,"sku":"e7bbaa25-6503-492c-b70a-0862b0a0b3fa","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/7143\/0073\/files\/4035795c6e995a1ae4d667aaad195136.jpg?v=1793401297"},{"product_id":"jump-starter-with-tire-inflator","title":"Jump Starter with Tire Inflator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the morning the engine clicks instead of starting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA flat battery usually means waiting on someone with cables, or a tow truck. This is a small lithium pack that lives in the glovebox and starts the car on its own: clip the clamps onto the battery, switch the pack on, turn the key. Then unclip and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe same box is a tire pump. Screw the hose onto the valve, set the pressure on the screen and press start. It stops by itself when the tire reaches the number you set, and remembers that number for next time. It reads in PSI, BAR, kPa or kg\/cm², goes up to 150 PSI, and comes with adapters for bikes, balls and inflatables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt charges a phone over USB, and the built-in light has steady, flashing and SOS modes for a roadside stop after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping it ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA jump starter only helps if it's charged. Top it up every month or two, and again after each use. Cold drains any battery faster, so check it more often in winter, and don't leave it sitting in a car parked in extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it will not do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt can't rescue a battery that is failing. If the car needs a jump every morning, the battery or alternator needs a mechanic. It won't start a car that has a fault other than a flat battery. Read the manual before the first use and connect the clamps in the order it gives. 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