Removable article carrier for a vehicle

An apparatus for receiving articles in a vehicle cargo area, comprising:

• a collapsible carrier for positioning in the vehicle cargo area for receiving the articles;
• and
• a platform for supporting the carrier, the platform adapted for raising from a non-erect position in the vehicle cargo area to an erect position rearward of the non-erect position to facilitate accessing any articles in the carrier.

An apparatus for receiving articles in a vehicle cargo area, comprising:

• a collapsible carrier including at least one locator projection;
• and
• a platform for supporting the carrier, the platform including a receiver for receiving the at least one locator projection to restrict movement of the carrier in a lateral direction and a vehicle travel direction while allowing for free separation of the carrier from the platform for removal from the vehicle cargo area, the platform adapted for raising when moved from a non-erect position in the vehicle cargo area to an erect position rearward of the non-erect position to facilitate accessing articles in the carrier.