Plastic containers & duffle bags
I also drive a 2-door hatchback and camp from it.
I have one plastic container with a lid for my food that doesn't need cooling. Another for things like my cooking supplies, smaller camping gear, games, lanterns, etc.
I keep sleeping bags/pillows, clothes, etc. in duffle bags as I find them easier to fit in my car and move around than more plastic containers. Of course, the bag of my car is probably more rounded than yours (I drive a New Beetle) so you might have more luck with more square containers than I would.
I keep food needing refrigeration in a soft-sided cooler bag. And drinks in another soft-sided cooler bag. This way I don't have to open the food one as often to keep things like meats cooler.
Brochures, travel guides, etc. go in tote bags so I can easily "paw" through them. This fits just fine on the floor of the passenger seat (if I have a passenger). If driving solo, it sits on the passenger sit itself.
While I can fit everything in the car itself, it does get pretty packed. So I really appreciate the luggage rack on my trunk. The big duffle with sleeping bags/pillows/sleeping pads goes on that and is strapped to the trunk. If it's raining, it's easy to put the big duffle into a couple of big lawn-size trash bags to keep things dry.
If you need more room, I would suggest trying to find a similar trunk rack for your car instead of using a roof rack because you won't get the wind drag.
Judy and I are collaborating on an article...
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dinesh75
I have almost decided on what I am going to do.
One of the articles that is scheduled for publication in August will be chock-full of trunk packing tips.
I like the look of that container (above) but I prefer Banker's Boxes -- they are tough and inexpensive and they won't crack when they shift and/or get smashed in the normal wear and toil (tear) of road travel.
Mark