Rooftop Cargo Carrier - Advice Requested

I agree that firewood would get real heavy real quick on the rooftop. Forget suitcases and plastic totes - use packing cubes. They are soft-sided and can be squished together to make more room. Use them for clothes, toiletries, linens, kitchen tools and utensils, first aid supplies, and so on. There are lots of different sizes, colors and shapes to work for most everything (I even use them for electrical cords and water hoses).

My favorites are the ebags brand, but you can find them in water resistant styles also. Pick a color for each family member, plus a different color for kitchen, bathroom, etc. Easy to find what you are looking for that way.