Thule Force XT L Roof Box, $600 (was $750) at REI. Courtesy of REI. Get It. This roof box is essentially a locking aerodynamic chamber that securely fastens to the roof rack of a car or SUV.

At seven and a half feet long, Thule’s Pulse Alpine Roof Box isn’t suitable for compact vehicles, and it’s rather unwieldy to maneuver, ... Made from 80% recycled plastic, ...

Much like the Canon-vs.-Nikon world of pro cameras, the car rack and roof box arena is dominated by Sweden’s Thule and Washington’s Yakima. And just as with camera gear, once you choose a ...