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We have two cars. We have a Graco Argos 80 Elite car seat in the 2007 Honda CRV that our son travels in most frequently. Twice a week or so, he travels in our second car which is a 1998 Buick Regal. Usually one of those trips is just on city streets and the other includes freeways. The Buick Regal has two shoulder belts in the backseat positions closest to each of the doors. The center position only has a lap belt and there is no top tether anchor. Our son is 6 years old and he is currently 48 inches tall and weighs 51 pounds. We would like to purchase something that will work until he no longer requires augmented restraint. We are not restricted by budget. We want something safe and easy to use. We considered buying another full blown car seat but we would prefer to have something a bit more portable than that. However, that is only if does not mean that we are jeopardizing his safety . Our desire to have something portable because we would like to be able to quickly move it to friends' cars and also take it with us on vacations that require plane travel and use of a rental car. Our Graco Argos 80 Elite car seat seems a little too heavy to be carried through airports to be checked in for transport in the baggage compartment. Bonus points if the restraint can be used on the plane. However, we do have a CARES harness for use on a plane. We have considered the Ride Safer Travel Vest but have read that people are concerned about the lack of side impact protection and therefore recommend only using it in the center position. However, we have also read that when used with a lap belt as opposed to a shoulder belt it is not federally approved. We live in Washington state and want to be sure that we are complying with all state laws. We have also considered a high back booster seat because it may offer side impact protection. Are we simply deluding ourselves when thinking about considering anything other than another full blown car seat? One way or the other, any suggested restraints would be greatly appreciated.