Best Cargo Carrier Reviews 2023

Thule is an international brand started in Sweden decades ago, and since then has continued to help customers lead an active life safely and with ease. Whether you live out in the sticks or you’re a city dweller, Thule offers a range of products so you can feel connected to the earth and those around you.

The Force Cargo Box combines practicality, durability, and style, with attention to detail so the end-product possesses a great balance of new features and tried and tested functions. Available in five different sizes, the Force provides at least 11 cubic feet of storage space, and at the same time reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency with the streamlined, elegant shape.

The sleek black cargo box includes all of these great features:

• Lid with diamond texture and aerodynamic features to withstand the elements all year ‘round
• Aerodynamic shape reduces drag and improves gas mileage
• Super-easy mounting system secures the box in under 5 minutes
• Features an Oversized Secure Lock to guarantee it’s fastened securely on all sides
• Opens from either side for easy access no matter what side you’re facing
• Fits onto Thule racks, rounds bars, and the majority of racks
• Five sizes to choose from: Alpine, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large

With these features, it’ll be a breeze packing up the car and getting away for a well-deserved break.

Rightline Gear, from Asheville in North Carolina, takes advantage of its luscious location, developing and testing its products outdoors—where you’re going to be using them. Striving to improve its designs, Rightline Gear thinks outside of the box and continuously offers new, original features with its products.

The Rightline Gear Sport Jr. Car Top Carrier is versatile in that it has two attachment options: with a roof rack or without one. It’s also completely waterproof due to the many new, innovative changes to previous designs. With the zip hidden under the flat, rain water can no longer leak in whilst on the road, and with Dual Seam technology along every side (sewn, then welded) you won’t have any more soggy luggage when you get to your destination.

But there’s so much more to this Sport Jr. Car Top Carrier. Take a look:

• Attachable to vehicle without rack; with the straps and car clips you can secure the carrier down
• Zipper goes three quarters of the way around for easy access to load and unload
• ZipRight system covers the zip with a protective flap from elements to ensure no water leaks through
• PVC Mesh construction (PVC made stronger with polyester and Hydrotuff Material for durability and practicality
• Edges are sewn to each other and welded at the seams for a 100% waterproof result
• Carrier can be folded down after use for storage
• Aerodynamically designed to reduce gas expenditure
• Made for compact and medium-sized cars, but can also be used for larger vehicles
• Includes 4 attachment straps, 4 car clips, and stuff sack which includes instructions for setting up

With all of these easy-to-use and practical features, what’s not to love?

Yakima believes in connecting with others and bringing people together to create memories in amazing destinations. Taking a trip to do extraordinary activities can mean you have a lot of gear, equipment, and packing, but Yakima wants to take all of that off your hands to have a stress-free, fun time with your loved ones.

Yakima’s SkyBox Carbonite Cargo Box is designed to be versatile, sleek, and practical. Easy to install and load with your holiday gear, this cargo box offers you more space in your car for friends, and more time to spend making memories.

The SkyBox Carbonite Cargo Box has many great features to get you and your things where you want to be:

• Dual-sided opening for easy access to load and unload
• Ready to go right away with no installation
• Can be installed and detached without the use of tools for convenience
• Can be attached to any Yakima bars
• Carbonite-textured lid for aerodynamic design
• Made with internal lid stiffeners to use with ease
• Patented SuperLatch feature fastens the lid securely to the base
• Reduced hatch interference due to tapered design
• Fits snowboards or skis up to 7 feet long
• SKS locks included
• USA-made with mostly recycled materials (80% are recycled)

What’s not to like about being able to grab your friends and go on an adventure?

SportRack has developed its products to adapt and enhance its customers’ active lifestyle by creating gear and equipment to help transport all the luggage you need. The safety and quality of its products is a high priority for the company at every stage of the process, which definitely shines through in each new thing it brings to the table.

The Vista Cargo Box puts your safety first by designing the box to have its opening at the back so you can have easy access, out of the way of traffic. This cargo box is also UV-resistant to protect your belongings from sun exposure over long journeys, thanks to its durable ABS construction.

Another feature we think adds to its safety and convenience is its quick-release mechanism, which makes the process of mounting it and taking it down again so much easier. And you’ll never have to worry about your things spilling out on the road, as it features a lock to make your things that much more secure. Lastly, but not least, this cargo box fits the majority of roof racks—little worry there! With this convenient and well-thought-out cargo box, you can be on your way to a new adventure in no time!

Keeper has been continually at the forefront of the cargo equipment market for the last 36 years, and is considered a cargo control expert thanks to its consistent reputation for quality. It delivers its products to individual casual users, large commercial users, and everyone in between.

The Waterproof Roof Top Cargo Bag was crafted with families looking for adventures in mind. The soft sides increase cargo space, while making it easy to fit everyone’s luggage in it. At the same time, it’s constructed with durable rubber laminated nylon that will protect your gear against the various elements, and features a foldable design that makes storing it away after use so easy. Perhaps best of all, this cargo box is guaranteed to fit all roof racks, and boasts of attachment options for each of its four sides for even more convenience. So, what’s not to love when it comes to merging durability and quality?