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Keeper 07203 Waterproof Roof Top Cargo Bag - 15 Cubic Feet Review

Keeper 07203 Waterproof Roof Top Cargo Bag -  15 Cubic Feet
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My wife and I purchased this product for a trip of 500 miles across Texas to go on the existing roof rack of our Toyota FJ Cruiser. It is advertised to fit most racks and it fit ours perfectly. I think we had more than 15 cubic feet of luggage, dog food, and bedding stuffed into it as we were also bringing our two huge dogs (no, they weren't in the carrier!). Loading was easy and the zippers worked fine. The only problem we had was adjusting the straps. It took forever to take them up the first time we tied it down, but on the return trip it went much easier. The strap configuration seems awkward, but possibly can be adjusted before loading, which I'll try next time.
On several reviews of similar products wind noise was mentioned, like it was to be expected, but we noticed NO noise even when driving 80mph through west Texas. The ties never loosened and the load was just as secure when we arrived as when we started. But the best thing about this product is that it REALLY IS WATERPROOF. We drove through 100 miles of pouring Gulf Coast rain on the trip home, the kind where cars on the interstate are driving 40mph with their flashers on and waiting under overpasses for it to slack up. I just knew that everything was going to be soaked when we got home. I was amazed to find that NOTHING got wet - not even damp. The design of the zipper compartment(with flaps closed by velcro) worked perfectly. We were very pleased considering that some of the similar carriers cost alot more than this one.

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The Keeper Waterproof Roof Top Cargo Bag protects your gear against road grit, sun, wind and rain. With 15 cubic feet of space, this pack lets you add additional cargo room when you need it most. Its four cambuckle straps provide excellent attachment security at highway speeds.

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Rain-X 161040 Water-Resistant Roof Top Cargo Bag Review

Rain-X 161040 Water-Resistant Roof Top Cargo Bag
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We purchased this carrier because our current carrier, a hitch-based carrier on the rear of the car, put too much weight on the rear of the vehicle, making it hard to steer in wet or icy conditions.
The bag is made of VERY heavy vinyl-type fabric. So heavy in fact that it is hard to open, close, and zip. But once you get it worked out (I brought it inside to warm it up, which helped a lot) it is a nice accessory.
The straps were easy to lace through the eyelets, and although it was not detailed in the instructions how to lace them through, I was able to work it out in no time. Instructions could have been clearer.
The zippers are very heavy duty, but because the fabric is so heavy they are difficult to open or close. I believe this is a function of the fabric being water resistant. I found myself trying to stretch the creases / folds out of the fabric in order to pull the zipper. Even a TINY crease will prevent the zipper from moving as the fabric is so stiff.
The zipper is covered by a large flap on the bottom that velcros to a large flap above the zipper, essentially creating a seal that I really can't imagine ever leaking (unless you put the bag on backwards, with the zipper facing forward instead of backwards). We never went through rain but we went through snow with no issues of leakage.
There was NO flapping or moving about while we were underway. The eight way staps held tight and held everything securely, without putting stress on the bag itself since it covered the bag like a net as opposed to tying to the bag.
Last of all, it held about 100 pounds of clothes and gear without any stress or strain. The van was much more manageable with the weight being put in the middle of the car instead of on the hitch. Very handy in the snowy conditions in which we were navigating.
Of course it was much less convenient than the hitch mounted unit (hard to reach), but there are tradeoffs with everything (we spent $500 on our "Cargo Carrier" for our hitch).
Hard to beat for $50!
My only real complaint is the stiffness of opening and closing the zipper. I wish they had put straps on the zippers, and I'll probably find some and do it myself.

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Keep your gear high and dry when you travel. This roof top cargo bag attaches to roof rack with included tie downs, and is made of heavy-duty water-resistant material. Easy to install and remove, it folds flat for easy storage when not in use.

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Highland 1038900 Black 15 cu.ft. Rainproof Car Top Bag with Storage Sack Review

Highland 1038900 Black 15 cu.ft. Rainproof Car Top Bag with Storage Sack
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My husband and recently purchased the new Highland 1038900 Black 15 cu.ft. Rainproof Car Top Bag with Storage Sack's. We ordered two for our trip 500 mile trip to Ohio. They were inexpensive, easy to assemble and kept our things dry and safe the whole trip. We are very pleased with our purchase. Saved us SO much room for traveling.

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Highland 15 cubic feet KarPak roof top cargo bag now includes a convenient storage sack to store and protect the bag when not in use. The Highland KarPak utilizes sonically welded seams instead of sewn seams and waterproof material to significantly reduce the chance moisture might migrate into the bag during use. Highland's KarPak utilizes a rain flap over the zipper closure to further protect cargo from moisture and dust. The KarPak soft sided car top cargo bag is a rugged performer and a great value.

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Highland 1041700 Rainproof Cargo Bag Review

Highland 1041700 Rainproof Cargo Bag
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Bought this bag to store our tent. Works just fine. I think it's made of durable quality and would give it 5 stars except there's no handles to carry it with.. Other than that, it's a big bag. Does what it should.. I'm happy with it..

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The Highland rainproof hitch carrier cargo bag has 13 cubic feet of cargo storage for the highland hitch mounted cargo carrier that will keep your cargo clean, secure and dry. Also fits most other brands of hitch mounted cargo carriers. Includes all necessary hardware and straps for easy installation.

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