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Our Top Choice
Thule Force Cargo Carrier
Thule, an international company that originated in Sweden, sells products aimed to help customers live life to the max with easy, practical solutions when out and about.
Five-layer ABS plastic is ideal for year-round trips out. Easy and quick access from either side. Streamlined. Secure. Mounts easily. Versatile.
Rain may get inside when driving in hard rain.
Five-layer ABS plastic
74 x 36 x 16.5 inches
16 cubic feet
Tool-Free Quick-Grip
Best Value
Rightline Gear Sport Jr. Car Top Carrier
Based in Asheville, Rightline Gear is passionate about the outdoors, so all of its products are developed and tested not far from the office.
ZipRight system and Dual Seam technology keep equipment dry. 4 attachment straps and 4 car clips included. Great for smaller cars.
The car straps weren’t strong or durable enough for some customers on long journeys.
PVC Mesh and Hydrotuff material
36 x 30 x 13 inches
9 cubic feet
Attachment straps and car clips
Yakima SkyBox Carbonite Cargo Box
Yakima believes in bringing people together by creating easy ways to travel and make new adventures.
Patented SuperLatch fixes box onto the base securely and quickly. Tool-free installation and removal. Aerodynamic. USA-made. 80% recycled.
A small number of customers got damaged or defective products that had to be dealt with by Yakima.
Carbonite textured lid
92 x 36 x 18 inches
21 cubic feet
Tool-free installation
SportRack Vista Cargo Box
SportRack is committed to manufacturing safe and high-quality products for more convenient ways of transporting your belongings around with you.
Quick-release mechanism. Constructed with ABS for UV protection. Aerodynamic design. Fits several car roofs. Locks up for more security. Limited lifetime warranty.
Occasional reports of damaged cargo boxes on arrival.
ABS construction
63 x 38 x 19 inches
18 cubic feet
Quick-release mechanism
Keeper Roof Top Cargo Bag
Over 36 years of delivering high-quality products to individuals and commercial buyers, Keeper has built a trustworthy reputation for its range of cargo equipment.
Rubber laminated nylon ensures your belongings keep safe. Soft sides for easier to fit on any car or roof rack. Lots of space. Folds away for storage.
Some customers reported that in heavy rain, some of the rain got into it.
Rubber laminated nylon
44 x 34 x 17 inches
15 cubic feet
Attachment ties