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SHIELD JACKET Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier (15 Cubic Feet) - Waterproof Rooftop Bag for Cars, Vans and SUVs - Great for Travel or Off-Roading - Double Vinyl Construction, Easy to Use (Yellow)

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Product Dimensions 43"L x 34"W x 17"H
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  • Spacious Roof Bag: Whether you’re planning a cross-country trip or you’re in the mood for a little off-roading, our roof top carrier is ready for any adventure! Great for cars, vans or SUVs with roof rack systems, it provides 15 cubic feet of convenient, secure storage.
  • Upgraded Safe Design : For security reasons, we use 8 reinforced adjustable straps to keep the cargo carrier in place. In addition, equipped with free anti-slip mat to keep the cargo bag stay in place even in high speed road or bump road, no slip, no scratch to your car.
  • Easy to Use: Thanks to 8 built-in tie straps, our car top carrier attaches in only a matter of minutes! At 43”x34”x17,” it comfortably holds odd-shaped and oversized objects. When it isn’t in use, the soft-sided, compact design allows you to fold and store it anywhere
  • Upgraded Waterproof Zip: While other rooftop carrier bags let in water through the normal zipper, we've upgraded it to a waterproof zipper and fitted it with a widened 4" zipper flap that helps keep your items 100% dry.
  • Fit All Cars: Our rooftop cargo carrier fits for any car, truck, or SUV. The 6 door hooks and 8 strong straps can always secure your roof top carrier bag.
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From road trips with your family to weekend adventures with friends, it’s always important to have your gear on hand. But between backpacks, luggage, sleeping bags and more, space inside your vehicle quickly becomes limited.

With a Roof Top Travel Bag from SHIELD JACKET, you can bring along all of your equipment without sacrificing space! Designed for cars, vans and SUVs with roof rack systems, it instantly increases free space within your vehicle. Measuring in at 15 cubic feet (43”x34”x17”), it allows you to conveniently store large, over-sized or even odd-shaped objects.

Heading out in the rain? That’s no problem because our cargo bags feature welded seams to seal out water, making them completely weatherproof! Whether it’s rain, snow, sun or wind, your belongings remain protected. And with 8 built-in tie straps, you can effortlessly attach your bag with zero hassle. When it’s not in use, the soft-sided design folds and stores virtually anywhere.

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Why do you choose SHIELD JACKET Roof bag?

-Create 15 cubic feet of extra space atop your car roof

- Completely weatherproof

- Easy to attach and fits all cars with or without rack

- Folds for versatile storage

- Constructed from double-wall vinyl

- Storage bag, anti-slip mat, 8 reinforced straps & 6 door hooks included.

  • Warning: Avoid direct contact with cargo bag when you want to put sharp objects such as Xbox One, TV Boxs or photo frame. Please wrap them in a soft cloth before putting.

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While other rooftop carrier bags let in water through the zipper or quickly wear out, we’ve designed ours using triple-layer waterproof tarpaulin that weathers rain, wind, grit, or heat, and fitted it with a zipper flap that helps keep your items 100% dry.

This 43” (L) X 34” (W) X 17” (H) car roof bag packs 15 cubic feet (425 liters) of space to give you ample storage room, And unlike a hard car top carrier that struggles to fit odd-shaped items, ours has soft sides that flex to accommodate them.

Great for cars, vans or SUVs with roof rack systems, it provides 15 cubic feet of convenient, secure storage. We’ve included 8 reinforced straps with heavy-duty buckles to easily and securely install the waterproof roof top bag.

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Weatherproof
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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
764 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, weatherproofness, performance, and size of the vehicle cargo carrier. For example, they mention it's durable, keeps things dry, and serves its purpose well. Some appreciate the ease of installation. That said, opinions are mixed on the straps, zipper, and fit.

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265 customers mention194 positive71 negative

Customers like the quality of the vehicle cargo carrier. They mention it has durable construction, holds up to highway driving, and has a nicer material than the other model. The straps seem to have good sturdy stitching. Some say that the bag held up to wind just fine and lasted the 8-hour trip.

"...others I've seen, the zippers are super heavy duty, and the material is very nice and thick...." Read more

"...Handled 80 mph with no issuesStraps seem to have good sturdy stitching.Cons..." Read more

"...The bag is very sturdy and actually hard to manipulate, especially when it's cold outside. Like a super-tarp...." Read more

"...it and folded it back down but then I noticed that it had completely ripped away - being held only by the corners with one corner being really..." Read more

152 customers mention107 positive45 negative

Customers like the weatherproofness of the vehicle cargo carrier. They mention that it keeps their stuff dry even in heavy rain. Some say that the carrier is very water resistant.

"...We got caught in a DOWNPOUR on a recent vacation, but everything remained bone dry inside...." Read more

"...Would recommend.Pro'sKept everything dry even in heavy rain.Handled 80 mph with no issues..." Read more

"...Somehow water got into the entire bag and soaked destroyed everything. The zippers we had tied shut and all the flaps were facing down...." Read more

"...5. It seems to be very weatherproof honestly. We drove through rain and snow and sleet and the flaps that cover the zipper seem to do their job...." Read more

104 customers mention100 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the vehicle cargo carrier. They say it serves its purpose well, and is well-suited for use in high winds, rain, and snow. Some mention that the product is better than expected, and has good sturdy stitching. Overall, customers are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.

"...Pro'sKept everything dry even in heavy rain.Handled 80 mph with no issuesStraps seem to have good sturdy stitching...." Read more

"...Here are my thoughts:TL:DR - functions great, some drawbacks, would probably get something different but just because of personal..." Read more

"...First I will say that it worked beautifully. Just in case, I did put everything into plastic garbage bags before loading...." Read more

"...Super happy and a great price as the one I bought from Walmart was about $28 more than this one and wasn't half the one this was in quality and size!..." Read more

79 customers mention72 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the vehicle cargo carrier. They mention it's very spacious, holds everything they need it to hold, and has better storage capacity than expected. Some say it holds two suitcases and a stroller, while others say it can hold 3 regular sized duffel bags, two grocery sized bags, and more. Overall, most are happy with the product's size and functionality, and recommend it to others.

"...The unit can hold a lot due to it's flexibility...." Read more

"...It holds a lot of gear, seems to be perfectly weatherproof, but the strap system is annoying for many reasons. Were I to buy again, I wouldn't...." Read more

"This item works as described. It is waterproof, holds a lot, etc. Actually a very useful item...." Read more

"...We have Ford Explorer, it fits perfect. It was big enough, everything we needed to put there we were able to - duffel bags, backpacks, sleeping bags..." Read more

63 customers mention63 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation of the vehicle cargo carrier to be easy. They mention that the instructions are easy to understand, and the product is convenient. Customers also say that the bags are easy attach to the rooftop of the car, making it easy to load the bag while it's sitting on the car. However, some customers report that the product can be difficult to manipulate when it'd be cold outside.

"...Hooking it up was super easy, and there are more than enough buckles to tighten it down as needed...." Read more

"...The bag is very sturdy and actually hard to manipulate, especially when it's cold outside. Like a super-tarp...." Read more

"...Sometimes simple is better. That's the beauty of this: it's simple. It's a bag...." Read more

"...All in all this is a good bag. Very convenient, and I think we might get a few trips out of it before it falls apart to where it means bad...." Read more

85 customers mention56 positive29 negative

Customers are mixed about the straps. Some mention that it can hold your load and secure it with a ton of straps, while others say that it makes securing the strap a little awkward. They also say that the front left attaching strap is sewn incorrectly and one of the main straps was slipping.

"...Hooking it up was super easy, and there are more than enough buckles to tighten it down as needed...." Read more

"...It wasn't an issue as the bag stayed put very well and I was never worried about it shifting around or coming off, but it's something to note if you..." Read more

"...Strapping is a challenge due to being a bag, more time needed to pack and rework your packing..." Read more

"...and, once we arrived at our campsite it was easy to just take it off and squash it down into the tent storage sack and toss it in..." Read more

44 customers mention21 positive23 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the zipper of the vehicle cargo carrier. Some mention that it's heavy duty and well protected, while others say that it started ripping and falling apart almost immediately.

"...about water getting in through the zipper because the zipper flap doesn't cover it as well as I'd like...." Read more

"...for the zippers is MUCH bigger than others I've seen, the zippers are super heavy duty, and the material is very nice and thick...." Read more

"...However, on the 10 hour drive home I noticed that the bag was ripped once we actually pulled into our driveway. See pictures...." Read more

"...In the years I've had it, there has been no leaking, fraying, zipper issues or tearing...." Read more

41 customers mention23 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the vehicle cargo carrier. Some mention that everything fits well and is snug when cinched down all of the ties, while others say that it's a bit large for a Toyota Highlander, the straps are a little long, and the main side straps were too short.

"...We have Ford Explorer, it fits perfect...." Read more

"...buckles you have to fiddle with to get it set up right.. and the straps are so long that even fully loaded you would have excess strap material to "..." Read more

"...Fit our Xterra perfectly and the straps are great with the quick release buckles. Compression straps are nice to secure the contents...." Read more

"I used this carrier for the first time last week. It looked rather small when I took it out of the box but I was amazed at all of the things I..." Read more

Handled a Tropical storm, 80mph driving like a champ, Won't last forever, but for the cost, is a good item to have.
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Handled a Tropical storm, 80mph driving like a champ, Won't last forever, but for the cost, is a good item to have.
Worked great with some expected cons for a bag! Used it for a 600 mile trip. During the trip ended up driving through a tropical depression that was just hitting the coast as we were getting in and what was left of Hurricane Harvey on the way back (So some very heavy rain). Everything inside stayed perfectly dry.I feel this would be better used in combination with a roof basket and had to do some work to make it work with what I had. I added two things to make the bag more usable for me. I cut some 2x2 and painted (for weather proofing) to make a lifted base that sat on the roof rails. I also took a piece of Hardie Board (what I had on hand) and cut to fit the inside diameter to add a sturdy flat base to lay stuff on with it on the roof.The flexibility of the bag adds challenges to getting stuff in the bag and keeping it stable while adding additional items as you pack. It also makes it a bit of a challenge when zipping and strapping securely as you need to tighten little at a time to keep the bag from pulling one direction and loosing on the other. It isn't overly difficult, but adds some time needed for packing. Working on a ladder didn't help this either. Best way to pack is to pack on flat ground and then lift into place with two or more people (depending on weight), I did this when packing to leave the house, but didn't have help lifting and pulled a muscle getting it elevated enough. Packing at the hotel I packed on the Jeep. Packing on the ground was better/easier, but packing on the Jeep was easier for a one man army to pull off. Straps to hold the bottom in place while you pack the unit would be helpful.The unit can hold a lot due to it's flexibility. I couldn't see any hard roof cargo holder being able to hold the odd shaped items I needed to put up there (Large Stroller (and I mean large), Large soft bags, etc) all together. But I did find it was better to spread the load out wide then tall (obviously). The ride down wasn't very noisy even at 80mph and gas mileage was just 4 MPG lower then usual on this trip. Coming back I put different items in it that made it as tall as it would expand, this lowered gas mileage by 8 MPG and was very noisy on the drive back. I could better pay attention when packing it on the ground so it was just better packed.Would recommend.Pro'sKept everything dry even in heavy rain.Handled 80 mph with no issuesStraps seem to have good sturdy stitching.ConsBeing a soft bag it could use a roof basket or board on the inside to add some rigidity to it.Strapping is a challenge due to being a bag, more time needed to pack and rework your packingMaterial doesn't seem to be the type that will last the life of a vehicle, but this trip it showed no wear.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
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What a great carrier! I've been disappointed in the past with soft carriers, but this one exceeded my expectations. I have a Ford Transit 10 passenger van and already have a hardshell carrier on top. I also have a Yakima basket on the top and wanted something to carry our camping chairs in. After a ton of research, I decided to bite at this one. I was a little nervous with the pricing and the claims of being fully waterproof, but I figured I'd try it anyways. And man, what a great item! We got caught in a DOWNPOUR on a recent vacation, but everything remained bone dry inside. The cover for the zippers is MUCH bigger than others I've seen, the zippers are super heavy duty, and the material is very nice and thick. Hooking it up was super easy, and there are more than enough buckles to tighten it down as needed. Just note that the main picture almost makes it look semi-rigid in nature. Want to be clear that this is a SOFT rooftop carrier; however, it does fold down nicely into its own carrier bag.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017
Worked great with some expected cons for a bag! Used it for a 600 mile trip. During the trip ended up driving through a tropical depression that was just hitting the coast as we were getting in and what was left of Hurricane Harvey on the way back (So some very heavy rain). Everything inside stayed perfectly dry.

I feel this would be better used in combination with a roof basket and had to do some work to make it work with what I had. I added two things to make the bag more usable for me. I cut some 2x2 and painted (for weather proofing) to make a lifted base that sat on the roof rails. I also took a piece of Hardie Board (what I had on hand) and cut to fit the inside diameter to add a sturdy flat base to lay stuff on with it on the roof.

The flexibility of the bag adds challenges to getting stuff in the bag and keeping it stable while adding additional items as you pack. It also makes it a bit of a challenge when zipping and strapping securely as you need to tighten little at a time to keep the bag from pulling one direction and loosing on the other. It isn't overly difficult, but adds some time needed for packing. Working on a ladder didn't help this either. Best way to pack is to pack on flat ground and then lift into place with two or more people (depending on weight), I did this when packing to leave the house, but didn't have help lifting and pulled a muscle getting it elevated enough. Packing at the hotel I packed on the Jeep. Packing on the ground was better/easier, but packing on the Jeep was easier for a one man army to pull off. Straps to hold the bottom in place while you pack the unit would be helpful.

The unit can hold a lot due to it's flexibility. I couldn't see any hard roof cargo holder being able to hold the odd shaped items I needed to put up there (Large Stroller (and I mean large), Large soft bags, etc) all together. But I did find it was better to spread the load out wide then tall (obviously). The ride down wasn't very noisy even at 80mph and gas mileage was just 4 MPG lower then usual on this trip. Coming back I put different items in it that made it as tall as it would expand, this lowered gas mileage by 8 MPG and was very noisy on the drive back. I could better pay attention when packing it on the ground so it was just better packed.

Would recommend.

Pro's
Kept everything dry even in heavy rain.
Handled 80 mph with no issues
Straps seem to have good sturdy stitching.

Cons
Being a soft bag it could use a roof basket or board on the inside to add some rigidity to it.
Strapping is a challenge due to being a bag, more time needed to pack and rework your packing
Material doesn't seem to be the type that will last the life of a vehicle, but this trip it showed no wear.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Handled a Tropical storm, 80mph driving like a champ, Won't last forever, but for the cost, is a good item to have.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017
Worked great with some expected cons for a bag! Used it for a 600 mile trip. During the trip ended up driving through a tropical depression that was just hitting the coast as we were getting in and what was left of Hurricane Harvey on the way back (So some very heavy rain). Everything inside stayed perfectly dry.

I feel this would be better used in combination with a roof basket and had to do some work to make it work with what I had. I added two things to make the bag more usable for me. I cut some 2x2 and painted (for weather proofing) to make a lifted base that sat on the roof rails. I also took a piece of Hardie Board (what I had on hand) and cut to fit the inside diameter to add a sturdy flat base to lay stuff on with it on the roof.

The flexibility of the bag adds challenges to getting stuff in the bag and keeping it stable while adding additional items as you pack. It also makes it a bit of a challenge when zipping and strapping securely as you need to tighten little at a time to keep the bag from pulling one direction and loosing on the other. It isn't overly difficult, but adds some time needed for packing. Working on a ladder didn't help this either. Best way to pack is to pack on flat ground and then lift into place with two or more people (depending on weight), I did this when packing to leave the house, but didn't have help lifting and pulled a muscle getting it elevated enough. Packing at the hotel I packed on the Jeep. Packing on the ground was better/easier, but packing on the Jeep was easier for a one man army to pull off. Straps to hold the bottom in place while you pack the unit would be helpful.

The unit can hold a lot due to it's flexibility. I couldn't see any hard roof cargo holder being able to hold the odd shaped items I needed to put up there (Large Stroller (and I mean large), Large soft bags, etc) all together. But I did find it was better to spread the load out wide then tall (obviously). The ride down wasn't very noisy even at 80mph and gas mileage was just 4 MPG lower then usual on this trip. Coming back I put different items in it that made it as tall as it would expand, this lowered gas mileage by 8 MPG and was very noisy on the drive back. I could better pay attention when packing it on the ground so it was just better packed.

Would recommend.

Pro's
Kept everything dry even in heavy rain.
Handled 80 mph with no issues
Straps seem to have good sturdy stitching.

Cons
Being a soft bag it could use a roof basket or board on the inside to add some rigidity to it.
Strapping is a challenge due to being a bag, more time needed to pack and rework your packing
Material doesn't seem to be the type that will last the life of a vehicle, but this trip it showed no wear.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021
We got this to help us transport stuff during a cross-country trip from CT to ID, ID to CA, CA to AZ, AZ to ID, and ID to CT again. We had duffel bags in there for awhile, and a couple bags of dog food. Here are my thoughts:

TL:DR - functions great, some drawbacks, would probably get something different but just because of personal preference. It works great.

1. It's big. I was surprised at how big it was and how much you could it in there. We didn't fill it up at all, so we could have fit way more stuff in there. I think this is a positive.

2. It's a bit annoying to put on the car. There are a lot of straps (which is nice as far as security goes, but annoying as far as using the straps themselves). I was putting this on in early March in CT and it was cold out, so my hands were freezing as I messed with the straps.

3. We had a lot of extra strap hanging from the bag after putting our stuff in it and cinching it down tight. There's not great strap management native to the bag, so I just wrapped the extra around parts of the bag and tied them off. If you don't, the straps are super loud as they flap around and bounce off your car while driving. So you definitely need to secure the straps to A) keep your ride quiet, but also B) prevent the flapping straps from damaging the bag. Having all the strap extras tied up is great for traveling, but it's a pain to undo them and redo them if you need to access stuff in the bag during your trip. This is best used to stow stuff that you won't need to access until you're done with your trip completely.

4. We had some snow/sleet/freezing weather that froze up on the bag, making the straps impossible to use. The ice on the straps made it so I couldn't easily loosen or tighten them during our journey. It wasn't an issue as the bag stayed put very well and I was never worried about it shifting around or coming off, but it's something to note if you're going to have mess with the straps in wintery weather and open/close the bag during travel.

5. It seems to be very weatherproof honestly. We drove through rain and snow and sleet and the flaps that cover the zipper seem to do their job. The bag is very sturdy and actually hard to manipulate, especially when it's cold outside. Like a super-tarp. I was worried that it might be more vulnerable in the cold (plastic tends to rip/break more when it's cold) but we had no issues. The inside of the bag was not wet after being in the weather. HOWEVER, I noticed that when we had the sealed bags of dog food up there, they seemed to be "sweaty" when I took them out. I'm not sure if that was due to condensation within the bag because we went through a lot of temperature changes during our trip and the air inside the bag reacts to those changes. Nothing was damaged or anything, and the slight dampness I found DOES NOT seem to be from weather getting inside the bag. Just something to note: the air inside the bag will act like normal air as you travel, potentially creating some condensation.

OVERALL
I think for $70 it's a super functional option. Normally I subscribe to the "buy once, cry once" philosophy when it comes to purchases but I opted for this cheaper cargo carrier option instead of one of the solid Thule rooftop carriers. We sold our house so I didn't have the space to store a solid carrier when not in use, so I went with the bag option for it's storage ability. It holds a lot of gear, seems to be perfectly weatherproof, but the strap system is annoying for many reasons. Were I to buy again, I wouldn't. I'd rather have the solid carrier that locks than this bag. But that's 100% personal preference and no fault of the product. Honestly it functioned very well, and at like 20% of the cost of the hard-top carriers, it's a great option.
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Mr Tite
5.0 out of 5 stars Great roof top bag
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2018
Just used it for a camping holiday. Brilliant luggage carrier. It fitted 5 sleeping bags, 5 self inflating mats, 3 foam roll mats, 3 single blankets, 2 sleeping bags liners and coats for a family of five. Fixed onto the roof and no issues including sound (max. Speed by me was 60 miles). Journey to site also included a rain storm. All was dry! My advice is to buy a roof protector mat to be on the safe side of not scratching the paintwork. Folds up very compact this was my main reason for buying it (plus price). Personally I wouldn't put a heavy hard object on the roof as it may dent it; but I knew this when buying.
Edward Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2018
Totally brilliant! Fitted loads in it and its stayed secure on the roof, drove through rain and everything stayed Dry!
Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars only had a little bit of rain but it's kept everything dry and was very easy to strap to the roof bars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2018
Just done a trip to wales with it for camping.
It's done the job perfectly as expected, only had a little bit of rain but it's kept everything dry and was very easy to strap to the roof bars.
A cheap alternative to a roof box.
David Bywater
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018
Great service and First class product.