Even SUV owners may run out of room for that fifth or sixth suitcase. Folding rear seats to expand cargo space isn’t always an option with a full load of passengers. Lightweight cargo carriers strap to the top of your vehicle, store bulky items and easily fold away when not in use, unlike hard-shell rooftop cargo carriers. A good cargo bag adds storage options without adding unnecessary weight—many vehicles cap rooftop load at 150 pounds—but remains sturdy enough to handle whatever wet or snowy weather. Look for a cargo bag that will be lightweight, waterproof and sit securely on the roof. The last thing a driver wants to see in their rearview mirror is an unsecured cargo bag sliding off the top of their vehicle. No exposed stitching, the strongest fabric available and a 2-year warranty, means peace of mind even for the longest trip and the most severe weather.

Which rooftop cargo bag is best for you really comes down to how much use you plan on getting out of it. If I were to be driving a lot and long distances, the Roofpax would give me the most peace of mind with all of its safety features. We were even caught in a hail storm that was so bad it made most of the traffic on the freeway come to a complete stop to wait it out. It lasted 30 minutes or so, and there was no damage whatsoever to either the bag or our belongings. To avoid scratching the roof of your vehicle, you should also get a blanket or mat of some sort to lay between the cargo bag and the roof. No matter how snug you tie down the bag, all of the luggage inside and abrupt stopping will wear down the paint on your vehicle. Wrapping Up I wish I were kidding when I say it rained the entire trip, but I'm not. Rain every single day. We made several other stops to and from our primary destination so the luggage was in the carrier the better part of 7 days. We drove a total of 1,581 miles.

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Our family of 5 just traveled over 5,000 miles through heavy wind, rain, sleet and snow with nothing but perfect performance from the RoofBag. Thank goodness for your product! Hatch-bags add 125 litres of extra storage space increasing the luggage capacity of the average medium sized hatch by a third. In the classic road trip scene, you'll imagine a set of roof bags tied on top of an old-school estate car (or wagon if you're from the U.S). Unfortunately, the sights of classic Volvo 245s and Ford County Squires loaded to the brim with luggage is increasingly rare. But the prospect of roof bags and indeed roof boxes is still very much around. Tool Guards design account for this problem by making one side of the cargo bag more aerodynamic which will reduce fuel consumption.

Duffle Bags (set of 3) fit snuggly inside the carrier, help keep items organized and makes it easier to load and unload the carrier.The rooftop cargo bag made by Tool Guards is similar in size to the Roofbag with 15 cubic feet of space but it has some different features that make it a very attractive option! Door Hook Straps provide an alternative way to secure the carrier to the door frame, avoiding the overhead strap. Of course you can find some roof bags that are cost more than roof boxes and vice versa but generally the bags can save you money. There was no noise & our gas mileage was barely affected by it. As for the waterproof feature, we encountered rain once & it was not a hard rain, but everything stayed nice & dry.