Today’s cargo carriers are sleek enough to work with the aesthetics of your vehicle without sabotaging your gas mileage. All you need is a roof rack—though sometimes you don’t even need that—and you ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. If you need more cargo carrying capacity for your car, there are a lot of practical options out there for you.

In theory, at least, station wagons, SUVs and minivans offer a lot of cargo space. But throw children, dogs and stuff into the mix, and holding all your gear can become difficult. A rooftop cargo box ...