BROWSE BY GEAR

Choose a roof or rear cargo system around your vehicle, rack, gear, access needs and load limits. Start with fit and the complete mounting path before comparing storage volume.

Cargo & Storage: Roof Boxes, Bags, Baskets and Cargo Carriers

Roof boxes, soft bags, open baskets and rear-mounted carriers solve different storage problems. The right choice depends on the exact vehicle and mounting system, the shape and weight of the gear, access to the hatch, weather protection and how much extra height or length the vehicle can accommodate.

Start with the vehicle and mounting system

A product category or a box’s headline volume does not confirm that it fits your vehicle. Identify the market, model year, trim and roof equipment first. Then check the vehicle, rack and carrier instructions together. An installed setup also needs enough crossbar spacing and hatch clearance, and its loaded weight must remain within the applicable vehicle and component limits.

If you are shopping for a Subaru Crosstrek without crossbars, start with the rack and crossbar path. For the listed 2026 Subaru accessories, see the year-specific carrier and spoiler checks.

Find the right kind of storage

Use a roof solution only after confirming its approved mounting points and driving-load limit. If an exact vehicle and product combination has not been verified, keep the result conditional and follow the manufacturer’s fit guide or ask a qualified installer to check the setup.

IN THIS CATEGORY

All guides

Cargo & Storage: Roof Boxes, Bags, Baskets and Cargo Carriers

How to Load and Secure a Roof Cargo Carrier

Check the driving roof limit, rack and carrier ratings before loading. Pack and secure cargo according to the exact manuals, then inspect the installation before and during the trip.

Read the guide