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Thule Force Alpine Rooftop Cargo Carrier
In the world of outdoors equipment, Thule has a passion for supporting people in transporting their gear to their destinations. Its Force Alpine Rooftop Cargo Carrier is made for tool-free, quick installation.
Aerodynamic shape helps cut through air for smooth driving. Secure lock to avoid spillage. Dual-side opening makes loading and unloading easy.
It is not waterproof. Other than that, you get value for your money.
74 x 36 x 16.5 in/39 lbs
16 cu. ft
ABS plastic
Cargo racks
Dual side opening, grip mounting
Best Value
Rightline Gear Sport Jr Car Top Carrier
Rightline Gear is committed to making products that help people have experiences they remember for a lifetime. Its 100S50 Sport Jr. Car Top Carrier has a 9-cubic-foot load capacity.
Great for cars without roof racks. Waterproof. Made of durable material.
The straps don’t last very long.
14 x 12 x 6 in/6.2 lbs
9 cu. ft
PVC mesh & hydrotuff material
Straps and car clips
Waterproof, aerodynamic design
Yakima Skybox 21 Carbonite Cargo Box
Yakima provides a wide range of support for moving your outdoor gear wherever and whenever you want. Its SkyBox 21 Carbonite Cargo Box has a quick-release mounting system.
Enough space to carry a lot of items. Locking system ensures rigidity and cargo security. Easy to install.
Its latches can be a little difficult to use.
92 x 36 x 18 in/62 lbs
21 cu. ft
ABS plastic
Integrated SKS locking system
5 min. tool-free installation
SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box
SportRack's brand policy is innovation for customer satisfaction. It makes a wide range of products for outdoors enthusiasts. Its Vista XL Cargo Box is built with ABS plastic for durability.
Quick-release system makes installation easy. UV resistant. Rear opening puts you behind the car, away from moving traffic.
If you are using it on a van, the rear opening might cause problems with loading your cargo.
64 x 39 x 19 in/42 lbs
18 cu. ft
ABS plastic
Cargo racks
Rear opening lock, quick release
Keeper Roof Top Cargo Bag
Keeper boasts of a large assortment of high quality cargo products. Its commitment to performance is evident in its Waterproof Roof Top Cargo Bag.
15 cubic feet of space is good for the price. Soft flex sides allow for oddly shaped cargo. It folds neatly for easy storage.
Shreds rather easily. Reducing speed reduces wind turbulence against the bag, giving it longer life.
44 x 34 x 17 in/5.2 lbs
15 cu. ft
Nylon
Straps and clips
Waterproof, soft side flex