Amazon.com: Customer reviews: FORTEM Car Trunk Organizer, Car Storage Organizer, Collapsible Multi Compartment Car Organizer, SUV Trunk Organizer, Non Slip Bottom, Adjustable Securing Straps, Foldable Cover (Black, Large Size)

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2016

Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase

So, I, like many buyers on the site, obsess over the reviews posted for items on Amazon. They definitely make or break the deal. I can see a product I feel like I'd absolutely love; but, if there's a particular negative review that points out some random issue, I'll spend a good twenty minutes re-thinking my decision and scrolling through the rest of the reviews feverishly in a need to assure myself that I'm making the right decision.

I noticed that a common complaint with this product was that it wasn't sturdy enough (as in it didn't hold its shape/stand on its own properly), and the material was sub-par. So I was a little wary at first, especially because the product claimed to have been updated but I couldn't tell whether the negative review(s) I read were about the new version or the old one. I went with my gut and bought this product (I had already bought the Back Seat Organizer [ Premium Quality Backseat Car Organizer With Bonus Kick Mat Seat Back Protector By RoadPal With Built-In iPad/Tablet Holder Cargo Storage For Baby Stroller & Kid Travel Accessories Toys Bottles Books ] from this same company a few days before and absolutely loved it too, so I figured I could trust the seller).

SO YES, THIS IS REVIEWING THE NEW, UPDATED VERSION OF THE ORGANIZER, W/THE WATERPROOF COVER INCLUDED.

I absolutely love this organizer! It's not too big and fits nicely in my Nissan Sentra. It seems to be pretty well-built, definitely good quality, especially for the price paid (yay for the update!) The side pockets are sturdy, some are a bit tight but they're meant to hold slimmer items, so that means things won't fall out so easily. Two sturdy 'panels' are included to place on the bottom of the large compartments, to keep the organizer standing and hold its shape; also, an additional, optional smaller panel is included that attaches to the walls of one inside compartment with velcro (which is what makes it 3 compartments instead of two; again, it's optional, if you want two big compartments then just don't use it). All of these pieces (the velcro-attachable panel and two sturdy panels) can be removed and left standing in the organizer when folded up for storage. I like the folding storage feature, that way if I don't need it but want to keep it in the car, I can easily fold up the organizer and put it off to the side (and I don't have to worry about it unfolding, because there are plastic snap clips that hold the organizer together when folded). I probably won't use the 'waterproof cover' that's included with the packaging (it's basically just a sheet of nylon material that goes over the top with holes for the handles, not necessary in my small car; maybe for carrying out in the rain?) but it's a nice addition. Also, love the little adhesive pad that comes with the organizer, it seems pretty strong; I'll stick it on my dash later. I put some items in the organizer for size comparison (some of which were bought on Amazon, links down below). Overall, nice product, well-made and definitely useful! I'll write an update if anything major changes (feel free to let me know if y'all want more pictures).

*Note: I paid full-price for this product. My review was given on my own accord.

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Amazon Customer

2 fit perfectly in 2016 Acura MDX

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019

Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase

I've bought 3 of these now... 1 in the trunk of my car 2012 Acura TL, and just bought 2 more for my wife's 2016 Acura MDX. I could fit a 2nd in my car, just don't need it.

These are sturdy and well made. There are cheaper organizers out there, but these got great reviews and weren't breaking the bank either. 2 of these fit perfectly side by side in my wife's SUV. The 3rd row seats can still be used with these in place. They also have velcro patches on the bottom so they stick to the carpet and don't move around.

I just made a grocery run this morning and was able to fit a nearly all of my bags in the 2 combined units... probably 12-15 bags plus 2 gallons of milk. These are sturdy enough to pick up with all your groceries in them and carry them into the house to unload... assuming you don't have a crazy amount of weight in them.

When you have bigger stuff to carry and don't need these... they collapse down very easily and will store away in the small hidden storage area in the SUV (where you might put jumper cables, etc.).

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AmazonPrimeUser1313

Nice Quality!

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018

Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Works well and is nice quality! Used this to make a roadside emergency kit for our delivery drivers while they travel on remote New England Mountain roads. Plenty of room for a full emergency survival kit.

It was able to fit:
A small survival sleeping bag
a good flashlight
LED road flares
a collapsible survival shovel
a 30ft 4.5 ton towing cable with hooks on both ends
a box of chemical hand/foot warmers
headlamp
tire chains
dried long shelf life snack foods

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M

It seems fairly sturdy and has very useful pockets

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017

Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase

It seems fairly sturdy and has very useful pockets, however, the plastic reeks of dog poop. Not kidding. I have left it out in the sun for a day, hosed it down, no matter what I do, the horrible smell permeates my car and everything that I place inside the organizer. Unfortunately it is past the return date, otherwise I would send it back.

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Tiffany

Revised Rating

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018

Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Bought 3 of these and they arrived as Prime Plan states. Quality control is seriously lacking. Bought this because they could be folded flat as stated with the snaps. The snap pictured is broke and missing half of the female side, making it impossible to snap and fold flat. The other picture shows the end of one of the bottom inserts from a second order. It is frayed and open at the corner. There is no company contact option through Amazon. As other reviewers have stated, the option to register the product for it's "Lifetime Warranty", does not work. I hope to be contacted to have this made right.
Revised 3/3/18. Company reached out to me and sent a whole new carrier for the one with the broken buckle as well as a new bottom insert for the one that arrived damaged. Just got home from a four day trip and used them to pack items that were then placed in pick-up truck bed. Love these and made the load and unloading much easier. Five stars for use and customer service.

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niwashikun

Not water proof! One leaky item and you must throw it away!

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018

Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Product worked fine until soap bottle leaked. Bottom inserts and bottom half of side panels became completely soaked with soap. No way to clean or reuse. Had to throw organizer away. Don't place anything containing liquids in side! You won't know about the leak until it's too late because it absorbs all the liquid.

UPDATE: Seller contacted us and offered to replace the organizer. We accepted and appreciate their service. However this doesn't change our opinion of the product and we'll just have to be very cautious about storing anything with liquids.

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JJF

Bought two of these back on 07-13-17, They do ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2017

Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Bought two of these back on 07-13-17, They do leak even with patches on the seams, they had and still emit this toxic smell that is overwhelming. I tried using them inside the back of the car but the fumes overcome everyone inside. These are made in China and I have a feeling that they are toxic as well. Don't buy even if is cheap, your lungs will thank you for it.

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R. Jensen

DO NOT BUY.

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017

Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase

First off, Fortem offered to replace it. So I give them props for that. However this thing as others have posted, smells like poop. Also it is not a two tone grey and back. It is just black. Forte concedes that "some" of the items smell like poop and are trying to figure it out. However you would have to be blind to not notice the fact that it is all black. I am very very disappointed with this product. Thank goodness for Prime.

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Bruce Aungst

Great way to control the sometimes unruly plastic shopping / grocery bags

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019

Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase

This organizer is well made, the design works and the product accomplishes it's goal, which is to put order to normally unruly plastic shopping bags. Here are the things about the organizer that I like.

-It easily folds down compact and lies flat and out of the way when "knocked down". Once its set up, I really don't see a reason to knock it down unless the entire rear area is needed for hauling. I leave this set up in the rear of my wife's SUV.
- When set up, it's sturdy and it's compartments are just the right size for individual plastic grocery bags filled to capacity. The large compartment, when using the dividers, will hold two plastic grocery bags.
- The dividers are easy to move as needed and once placed, strong enough to hold the bags in place. I can see how some would move the divider often, based upon the size of what you are carrying.
- It has a non skid pad on the corners on the underside, so when its set on the carpet, it doesn't slide around.
- It has two adjustable tie down straps, in addition to the well placed tie down hooks on the sides. I haven't needed to use the tie downs but they are handy. Also, when not used the tie downs are out of the way, hanging on the ends.
- There are pouches on the sides, which are handy to keep items such as small hand tools, etc. so they aren't inside the unit, but still easy to retrieve when you want to keep the stuff together.
- The height of the side walls of the unit are tall enough to do their job, but not wastefully tall which wouldn't really serve any purpose.
- It's nice to use a product which obviously was designed by someone who uses it and who refined it to make it as beneficial as possible to the end user and buyer.

What would I change about the organizer? At first I wondered if it would be large enough, but having used it several times, it has held up to 6 plastic bags of items from the store. I guess if your shopping trips involve large volume purchases, order two of these so you have enough room for the things being hauled home.

It's nice to set gallons of milk in the organizer and slide the divider over and have them sitting right where you put them when you get home. In the past, prior to the organizer, the gallons of milk would be rolling around in the back before getting home. Not any more. They stay where you put them, which I would say is the entire point of the organizer......

This organizer product does just what it is supposed to do. It gives you a place to transport grocery bags so when you get home, the contents are actually in the bags and not all over the back of the SUV. We used to tie all of the bags shut to keep them contained, which often means trashing the bags to get them open. Now, you can just stand them in the organizer and that's right where they will be when you get where you are going.

It was a good deal made even better because it was on Amazon's Daily deals at 50% off. I should have bought two of them.......

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Tim B.

Smells like a garbage dump

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2019

Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Holy cow I wish I read the reviews before buying this.

It's like sitting next to the bathroom on a plane when everyone seems to get some kind of intestinal thing going on and have to purge themselves in the bathroom.

The odor wasn't bad when I first opened the package, but when I expanded it and put it in the car it was like the flood gates of stench was opened. It was bad enough at first I nearly experienced, as George Carlin put it, an involuntary personal protein spill.

I left it outside hoping it would air out and it did get better so I tried putting it back in the car, but smell was still there.

I'm sure it would be ok if it didn't have such a wretched stench.

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