For many South Africans, mid-December marks the beginning of adventure time.

But as cars are packed to the brim with people and their “necessary” travel items, it can be heartbreaking to leave things behind.

Your kid’s bike, or the surfski you haven’t touched in years but are definitely going to make use of on this trip – you know the drill.

Maybe you’ve tried to solve the problem with a makeshift roof rack of sorts, or an ill-fitting clip that waves around non-stop in the wind, because there’s nothing like a constant flapping sound to make time spent in the car fun for the whole family.

We’re taking the mickey, because that kind of stress is not what you need in your life, which is why we found the easiest way to safely haul your goodies along with you.

Swedish-brand Thule is all about making life that little bit easier. Not only do they make the most on-point quality backpacks, caravan accessories and rugged phone cases, but they are also top dogs when it comes to their range of roof racks and cargo carriers.

If you have been down this road before, you know what a mission it is to find the right type of car accessory you need depending on what it is you transport and the model of your car.

Well, with Thule, you just pop in your vehicle’s model and Voila!, you can pick what you like from a range of options specific to your car.

Here’s an example of what’s on offer for the MINI 2018 Clubman:

Fabulous, isn’t it? It’s like they know you:

[I]t is all about the Thule ‘System’, a philosophy of finding solutions to changing consumer needs and activities.

The humble roof racks (or cross bars) have evolved apace, from bare metal, to powder-coated metal, to a rubberised finish. Then came the aero bar – shaped like an elongated rugby ball in profile, followed by the wing bar…an even more aerodynamic solution and shaped like an aeroplane’s wing.

Variations include the wing bar Edge and the Wing Bar Black – options which enable customers to choose a solution which fits their car’s design and/or their personal sense of style.

Of course roof racks and cargo carriers aren’t the only things Thule offers.

Live your best outdoor life, friends:

And that, good people, is how you kiss another summer holiday stress point goodbye.