Hot Swedish Models, Hot Swedish Cargo Carriers

Sweden. Their winters may be bitter cold, but their women are bone-tastically beautiful. And, their roof top cargo carriers are better than a plate of gravy-soaked meatballs with lingonberry jam. In case you’ve never experienced either, here’s a side-by-side showdown: girl for cargo carrier, tit for tat.

The Thule Ascent 1100, part Thule 602, has 11 cubic feet of storage space, which is roomy enough to house 5 to 6 pairs of skis, 2 to 3 snowboards or luggage for two in your crew. Plus, it opens from either side, so you can make your passengers do all the heavy lifting from their side.

The Thule Ascent 1600, part Thule 604, gives you 16 cubic feet of storage space. That’s enough room to pack away 6 to 8 pairs of skis, 3 to 4 snowboards or luggage for three slope buddies. It’s also equipped with Thule’s own Quick-Grip mounting system, taking the toil out of clamping the Ascent to your roof.

The Thule Ascent 1700, part Thule 605, delivers 17 cubic feet of storage space. With all that room, you can stash 6 to 8 pairs of skis, 4 to 6 snowboards or luggage for four. There’s even a built-in locking mechanism to stop thieves from five-finger-discounting your gear.

The Thule Excursion Time Travel Cargo Carrier, part Thule 667ES, has 13 cubic feet of space and a compact design—perfect for cargo carrying, but not for packing skis or snowboards.

The Thule Frontier Time Travel Cargo Carrier, part Thule 668ES, has 11 cubic feet of cargo space, and it’s sleek design can carry 5 to 6 pairs of skis, 2 to 3 snowboards or gear for two travelers.

The Thule Mountaineer Time Travel Cargo Carrier, part Thule 669ES, gives you a whopping 17 cubic feet of room. That’s room enough for 6 to 8 pairs of skis, 4 to 6 snowboards or equipment for four wanderers.