Rooftop Cargo baskets can transform your car or SUV into a vehicle that gives you almost the cargo flexibility of a small pickup truck.

A wide variety of these roof racks are available from Amazon.  These racks typically have a 150-pound storage capacity, which is about as much weight as you would want to heave onto the roof of your car.  

Rooftop cargo baskets require roof crossbars on your car’s roof.  If your car is not pre-equipped with roof crossbars, they are available on Amazon or from your car’s dealer.  Some crossbars are specifically fit for your vehicle, and some are generic and may fit various cars.  

Enclosed, weatherproof rooftop cargo covers are available to protect your cargo from weather, bugs, bird poop, and road dust, but they do not lock to protect your cargo from theft.

The Arksen line of rooftop cargo racks, which are available on Amazon, are available in a wide variety of sizes and, and they are available with optional storage bags and cargo nets.