Originally Posted by: snojones

Look into travel guitars.

This. I have a Martin Steel String Backpacker, and love it. In the car you'll appreciate that it doesn't have a bulky body.

By the way, I dig what you're doing. We all "eventually want to get around to playing more", right? And so many people never do. It's great that you're making the most of some idle time that you have. Props!