I’ve scoured the web looking at dozens of roof bags and have included only those with a minimum of four stars. In the classic road trip scene, you'll imagine a set of roof bags tied on top of an old-school estate car (or wagon if you're from the U.S). Unfortunately, the sights of classic Volvo 245s and Ford County Squires loaded to the brim with luggage is increasingly rare. But the prospect of roof bags and indeed roof boxes is still very much around. Some people who have a roof box leave it on the car but two things to mention: they greatly increase fuel consumption and might be a problem with low bridges (depending where you live!) Price After the product round ups I’ve added helpful guidance on what to consider when choosing the right roof bag for you and the key differences between a roof box vs roof bag. What Size Car Roof Bag Do I Need?

This casing also goes a long way to protect your belongings from harsh weather conditions and moisture.

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If you think I left any out that should be included or have a suggestion for a future article, let me know in the comments below. When you’re on the road you can think of your roof box as an additional car boot, with your contents protected from impact. Car Roof Bag Accessibility: Roof bags are not as accessible once fitted and filled as roof boxes. Roof boxes open easily from one or both sides, whereas roof bags need to be unclipped and unzipped.

I have shortlisted different sized roof bags to cater for anything from single travelers to large families and big vehicles.Car roof bags (or roof cargo bag) are a popular choice because in comparison to roof boxes (with roof bars) they can cost far less plus they also can be compacted down to take up less storage space. Roof bags are generally a less costly option than a roof box and you will find ones for all budgets. We finally got a chance to use this cargo carrier and were quite pleased. We ran through some storms and the roads were wet so it got its fair share of rain and road spray. It cleaned up nicely and everything inside was dry as a bone. Very, very happy about this. It would be really nice to see maybe a more broad carrier that would fit on the roof of the car to put even more cargo out of the car and allow more room inside for occupants. They may already have one, I'll be going to their store to look for sure.

Of course you can find some roof bags that are cost more than roof boxes and vice versa but generally the bags can save you money. Although car roof bags are by nature not as weatherproof, many current ones do offer a good degree of protection against the elements. They take up a lot less than a car roof box as they can be folded and stored away without taking up much room.Safety on road: High strength nylon straps, 1.5” wide, can be flexibly adjusted in length to fit your car. Wide straps let your cargo carrier stay firmly on car top, which makes the bag more stable especially when you speeding up or making a turn on a rough or bumpy road. Hardy: Roof bags are made from heavy-duty waterproof and UV-resistant fabrics. Those designed and produced by reputable manufacturers are able to cope with both sunny and wintery conditions for a long time. Cons: Waterproof design: This roof cargo box is made of 500 D polyester with mesh material, weather fastness. Waterproof dual seam technology, Two-way zipper & velcro flap design for double protection can prevent your luggage in exposure of sunshine, wind, rain and snow on your trip.