Abstract: A cargo sleeve removably mounted into the cargo area of standard passenger vehicles such as station wagons or the like or which may be removably mounted to the top of the vehicle which is characterized by a container means including a top opening, side walls, front and rear walls and a bottom wall integrally formed with one another to form a receptacle, said side walls having a configuration that closely conforms to the configuration of the walls of a standard vehicle cargo area and a flanged rim surrounding substantially the entire receptacle means. A removably mounted lid portion is included which generally conforms to the configuration of the receptacle and includes edge portions which rest upon a portion of said flanged rim.