Rooftop Cargo Carrier, PI Store Waterproof Car Roof Bag with Protective Mat, Extra 16 Cubic Foot Storage Carriers for All Cars with/Without Roof Racks, Gift for Men

This is my very first purchase of a cargo bag or any kind or cargo roof carrier. I've looked at cargo boxes vs cargo bags. I went with the bag due to the ease of set up, removal and stow away.I ordered the 16 Cubit Feet for our 2018 ford explorer. it was exactly what we needed. The product itself was great. It is exactly what they advertise. I was very happy with it. It is strong and definitely waterproof. Great quality materials and easy to fold after use.We drove over 1,000 miles this summer and the bag performed excellent. We drove in light and very very heavy rain and wind. And the bag protected our items. No rips, no noise on the road. Even driving over 75 MPH....But I did notice a slight dip in our MPG as mentioned in other reviews of bags and cargo boxes. So that's nothing out of the ordinary.Although you don't need a roof rack but having a cross bar was very helpful. One issue with 16 cubit or a larger bag is that it has to sit on top of the rear cross bar. But it did very well.And I love the fact that you can remove and fold the bag away when we reach our destinations.But here are things I've learned in general for this product or any other carrier bags.First, I had an item that was slightly taller. Although it fit in the bag with other items, but due to the low clearance of our garage, I had to load that item in the bag outside of the garage... And yes, you've guessed it.... In the rain....Second, getting up and down with opening and closing the bag was getting tiring. We had a long road trip needing overnights in hotel to get to our destinations the next day. To avoid going up and down all the time, we packed a few clothes in one separate bag and keep inside the car with us for the overnight stay to avoid going up and down to unzip and zip the bag. Especially when it rains. That's the only time your items will get wet.Third, Not sure why, but they did not include tie down hooks. Although it doesn't matter if you have a roof rack. But if you don't, those tie down hooks definitely helps. I bought an extra strap with those tie down hooks for extra protection.As for a carrier bag, I think this is the best one out of all the others that I've searched.After our long trip under the natural elements, I have to admit that the bag performed very well.

Just made a 1200 mile trip with the rooftop carrier. It held up well, but the Velcro strips that attach the top to the bottom over the zippers are terrible. Attached by three drops of a poor adhesive, two became loose and flew away. Others detached when opening the flap at the end of the trip. The hold down straps are difficult to get tight. As a precaution, I used two ratchet straps and was glad I did. Did go through a heavy rain, and the contents remained dry.

Let's start with dislikes NONEI had to crawl on the roof that's on me: the mat provides and provided no shifting at all on my 1200 mile journey. None. No shifting at all. Your given 4 thingy straps they are all you need for the size of this product.Let's get to the bag partMy son set it up quickly.Mat Bag StrapsVery easy to Install( I put a large suitcase 2 tote bags 4 or 5 vacuum seal bags)I would say Roomy, very durable thick materialThe zippers are magnificentNo issues they are covered with a lined liner Velcro on top of themDurability I drove through 5 states up and down. Still looks brand new.Roomy, what noise level there was none. No noise no shifting.All the expensive ones out thereI seen the reviews. I decided to purchase this one. I'm very glad I did and I get to use it again because it's brand new, intact, not a thing wrong with it, except for my short people problems trying to teach the top of the vehicle.

I installed new adjustable cross bars with this rooftop bag. It was good that the bars are adjustable because this bag is big and I needed to move the bars apart further. I then put our two full size suitcases in it (not carryon size). Perfect fit, I still had more room on the sides to stuff if more soft sided bags. Then the next day before our trip, it poured out and the wind was whipping and I thought this is a great test. The following day we left on our two day trip south about 1000 miles and all was good, no issues at all, dry, secure, and quiet. The return 1000 mile trip was similar more rain and wind and again no issues. I did put a small combo lock on the zipper as a small deterrent but we had no issues with theft, what would they score underwear and socks and clothes LOL. Also, we used a smaller to go bag for our supplements and electronics, because it was easier and quicker when we stopped than trying to get in the rooftop bag and what if the weather was bad, we didnt want to be opening and closing the rooftop bag. I am really happy with the product and the value for the price.

While the material is durable and the tie downs secure (the bag never moved), the exposure to the heat on a long road trip did "unglue" every velcro tab which was meant to secure the zipper cover flap. This undoubtedly also caused the bag to leak during wet weather. We only had clothes, in separate bag on the roof, so popping them in the dryer when we arrived, while inconvenient, was not a deal breaker. Since the bag was relatively inexpensive, I view this as more of a single use solution, rather than something i would use consistently.