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• #1 by SWS on May 31, 2010 - 7:15 pm

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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.
  Rating: 4 / 5

• #2 by C. Cox on May 31, 2010 - 10:09 pm

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  I drove across the US 2200 miles and used this for additional storage. It has a ton of space and I filled it all! It was very easy to attach to the roof of my SUV and stayed put the entire drive. The only down side to it was that when I was securing it to the top one of the straps broke so I just tied to the rack instead and had no problems. For the price it definitely gave me a great deal more storage.
  Rating: 3 / 5

• #3 by J Smith on May 31, 2010 - 11:50 pm

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  bought this cargo bag about 3 weeks ago to move from Chicago to Miami. Checked all the other competitors available online and decided for this one because of positive reviews. When I got it, first thing I noticed was that the box was pretty small which made me concerned that I had bought a useless little bag. Once out of the box, the bag unfolds into a very nice sizeable one.
  
  Best use for not very heavy packages (otherwise you’ll dent the roof) and bcf w sharp edges – they may put a hole in the bag.
  
  PROS: It’s thick enough not to tear while you’re filling it – definitely waterproof (got several areas of rainpour on my way to FL and stuff inside was 100% dry when opened it) – no issues with the zipper (some other bags had poor reviews for this reason)
  
  CONS: They could’ve done it a little longer as your car’s roof can hold a larger size bag (have a 2008 Explorer). Otherwise great product
  Rating: 4 / 5

• #4 by Paul Andreasen on June 1, 2010 - 12:20 am

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  This product held two large suitcases similar to ones purchased at Wal-Mart and two small bags. Drove from Jupiter, Florida to Utica New York. I used two ratchet tie downs in an “X” shape across the bag to be sure of nothing coming loose. At speeds as high as 87 m.p.h., none of the straps were loose upon arrival. Hit lots of bugs and minimal rain, suitcases were clean and dry!
  Rating: 5 / 5

• #5 by PJ on June 1, 2010 - 2:27 am

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  WOW – this holds alot – we even had extra room. We will pack more in the carrier next time. We are using this on camping trips. It rained and everything stated 100% dry. The straps work wonderful. I can’t stay enough about this product!
  Rating: 5 / 5