I car top a 2016 hobie outback. Have been throwing all my shit in multiple trips into my trunk and back seat, but there’s been times I forget something. This is usually what I take/ rig once I’m at the launch. Only thing not pictured is my ketch board.
Thinking of a tub of some sort to hold everything but the crate? That way I can just store everything in the crate, grab and go. Between this, the 4 rods and loading the kayak, it takes me a solid 30 mins to get everything in the car and out the door.
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Big plastic totes! Some can even fit the crate. https://www.lowes.com/pd/COMMANDER-27-Gallon-108-Quart-Black-Yellow-Tote-with-Standard-Snap-Lid/3551290#no_universal_links
I transport rods in the kayak for short drives.
I have a tackle bag that holds five 3700 size cases and my soft plastic binder which I just set behind me in my kayak. I keep everything I need in there so it makes it easy to just remember one thing. I have a tote which sits behind that where I put my anchor and lunch box. It also has three rod holders attached. Other than that I have my pedals, life jacket, net, and paddle. Everything goes in my truck bed except my life jacket. I try to keep it as minimalist as possible. I also transport my kayak with my seat attached because I load my kayak in the bed of my truck. Sometimes I bring my fish finder, but I fish shallow flats so I rarely need it. Only really use it when exploring new waters.
I picked up a $40 collapsible cart a few months ago and it has been saving my back: [https://a.co/d/05vnI0ju](https://a.co/d/05vnI0ju)
If you can id suggest getting a nicer kayak trolly that enables you to load your yak up next to the car
Thats what I used to do before I got the trailer