Abstract: A packing and loading system, for securing cargo and articles placed in a vehicular compartment, comprising an inflatable bladder element having a top side and a bottom side, and a front end and a rear end. The inflatable bladder element is configured to fit within a vehicular compartment. A valve is positioned on the top side of the inflatable bladder element. The valve permits air under pressure to be supplied to, or released from, the inflatable bladder element, whereby the inflatable bladder element is inflated or deflated. A portable air pressure control system for controlling the air pressure within the inflatable bladder element is operably coupled to an air source and to the inflatable bladder element. A web element comprised of a plurality of straps attached to each other to form a lattice is secured to the inflatable bladder element by a plurality of fasteners. The web element having a plurality of end locks, one end lock is secured to each of a selected group of straps.