CARGO CARRIER

Disclosed is a cargo carrier, in particular rooftop cargo carrier, comprising a base (10) having a trough shape with an interior space (11) for stowing goods to be transported therein, an openable and closable lid (20) hingedly coupled with the base (10), and fixation members (60) for fixing the cargo carrier (2) to a vehicle, preferably cross bar attachment clamps or claws for attaching the cargo carrier (2) to cross bars on the vehicle, wherein the base (10) comprises at least two ground contact sections (62) for supporting the cargo carrier (2) on a substantially level ground and for protecting said fixation members (60).