I want a 4 door hatchback that does not suck. The hatchback is perfect for me, and the Ford and Chevy ones that I have sat in and test drove just feel cheap. The Mazda 3 "wagon" I drove was amazing, but fitting the telescope and camping gear in it is going to be tight. If Ford offered the Edge in a decent trim with a hybrid engine, I'd be on that, even if it is a bit too big for me.
My shoulders are wider than the seats in the CX-3 and it was uncomfortable to sit in it for the test drive. I'll have to look at the HR-V. The Fit, however, was a midget car. I have long legs and wide shoulders and I barely fit in the driver seat.
Yeah, compact and sub-compact cars definitely have their place, though you'll be making sacrifices one way or another with them (which is true with any car category to be honest with you). If driving comfort and storage space are both an issue for you, I'd highly recommend you check out crossovers, and subcompact and mid-size SUVS. There are some really nice ones out there and their prices are comparable to sedans. Out of curiosity, what are you driving now and how do you like it?