Let me start by saying this little trash can has been a game-changer for my messy car habits. As someone who accumulates everything from coffee cup sleeves to crumpled receipts, the AOWIS Car Trash Can has become my vehicular sidekick.
The Good: First off, installation is stupid easy - just hook it onto your car door or seatback. I've used it in three different vehicles (sedan, SUV, and even my sister's minivan) without issues. The Oxford cloth material feels surprisingly premium for the price, and yes, it's truly waterproof (tested with a spilled iced coffee - RIP).
The multiple pockets are genius. I keep hand sanitizer in one side pocket, spare masks in the other, and my parking tickets in the front mesh pocket. It's like a Swiss Army knife of organization.
The Not-So-Good: Manage your expectations on size - this isn't for big fast food bags or soda bottles. I learned this the hard way when trying to stuff a takeout container in there. It's perfect for tissues, gum wrappers, and small trash though.
The included garbage bags are nice but run out quickly. Pro tip: buy small bathroom trash bags - they fit perfectly.
Unexpected Perks: I've actually started using it at home too! It hangs perfectly on my home office chair for snack wrappers during marathon Zoom sessions. The foldable design means it disappears when not needed.
For under $15, this solves so many small clutter problems. Just don't expect it to handle your weekly fast food purge - that's what actual trash cans are for!