I keep a portable machine and sewing notion tote in my car trunk all the time. If I go, it goes! I flew to visit my DD for a few weeks when she was on a contract working out of state and she didn't have a machine. After sightseeing all there were to see, I wanted to sew. I found a nearby quilt shop and bought a Janome Gem to use while I was there plus lot of fabric and thread! I made nice quilted totes for DD and her co workers. That is the machine that stays in my trunk. Great for classes.