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Keeper 07203 1 Waterproof Roof Top Cargo Bag 15 Cubic Feet
Last Updated: March 30, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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For Travel
354road trip, rain, mile, camping, luggage
+80%
-20%
" ... We recently took this bag on a week long family vacation. ... We opted to spent the extra few dollars and purchased this bag and are pleased that it not only made it through the long trip but will live to see another. ... We got better at packing it as the trip went on. ... "
" ... I traveled from central Alabama to north east Georgia for a family trip. ... Once we arrived, they left again allowing us to enjoy our family vacation. ... "
" ... 2000 mike round trip and still looks great! ... "
" ... Frees up a lot of room putting clothes and sleeping bags up top on camping trips. ... "
" ... Worked very well on our trip last year. ... "
" ... This Keeper worked awesome on our 600 mile round trip from FL to NC. ... "
" ... My bf & I were just on a 6 day road trip from South Carolina to Minnesota and purchased this for some much needed extra storage. ... "
" ... Bought this and used for a 1700 mike trip. ... It held up and kept all our luggage completely dry even driving through torrential rain storms. ... "
Fit
258roof, bag, rack, zipper, rails
+76%
-24%
" ... It was easy to use and the material held up with no issue. ... "
" ... Holds a ton of stuff ! ... "
" ... The zipper and velcro worked wonderfully. ... "
" ... Our 2013 Equinox doesnt have crossbars but I was able to secure both the front and back straps to the side rails, along with the side straps to make sure it was secured tight. ... When I installed the bag on the roof I did make sure the zipper closed towards the back of the car. ... I was able to fit 2 suitcases a duffel bag, and our stroller into the bag. ... "
" ... It holds a LOT! ... "
" ... We went through crazy wind and rain and the bag held up. ... Nothing bad where anything would fall out and some duck tape will fix and hold it together. ... "
" ... Straps are strong and are easy to secure. ... "
" ... huge fits alot of stuff ... "
Storage
243bags, roof, suitcases, cargo bag, straps
+83%
-17%
" ... Grateful for the extra storage ... "
" ... Nice size, held a lot. ... "
" ... It is quite roomy and very easy to use. ... "
" ... Great Product, holds up well ... "
" ... The bag stayed securely in place, and protected our belongings. ... "
" ... Inexpensive and spacious! ... I was able to pack for 2 adults and 4 kids for an entire week and still had room in the bag. ... "
" ... The bag is really heavy duty. ... The bag was very secure, I never worried about it coming loose or anything. ... If not, make sure the upper bag is properly covering the zipper and it seems like you'd be fine. ... "
" ... I still seemed to need more room, but it the material and quality is worth it. ... "
Build Quality
235bag, roof, zipper, rain, secure
+64%
-36%
" ... Seems really durable ... "
" ... We packed it with a large metal dog crate in the bottom (folded up obviously but it fit perfectly!) ... We had several days of rain and the bag held up quite well! ... "
" ... Straps are secure, and the bag is durable. ... "
" ... The bag did not leak, did not tear, and stayed secure. ... "
" ... The fabric is very thick and seems really durable. ... The top flap that covers the zipper has several velcro closures, so it keeps the rain away from the zipper. ... "
" ... If you know it will be rainy, wrap important items in garbage bags first for an extra layer of protection. ... "
" ... Zippers seem strong. ... "
" ... Very durable, adaptable and easy to use. ... "
Water Resistance
125water, rain, water proof, wet, rained
+54%
-46%
" ... Not only does this hold a large amount of luggage, but it is pretty darn good at keeping out the water! ... "
" ... No issues with water getting our luggage wet even while driving through heavy rainfall. ... "
" ... Works as advertised considering I drove through a tornado and it stayed strapped to the car with only a very small amount of water getting inside the bag. ... "
" ... It turned out to not be waterproof though, so thankfully the clothes were sealed in extra layers. ... "
" ... On our family trip to Panama City Beach Florida we went through a 5 to 7 minute rain shower and several hours later a 10 to 15 minute rain shower and ALL of our luggage and MOST of our clother were completely soaked. ... "
" ... Good and waterproof. ... "
" ... Other than that, it's water proof and holds a good amount of stuff. ... "
" ... Lots of wind and rain. ... "
Size
122cargo bag, luggage, suitcases, bags, suitcase
+88%
-12%
" ... All in all, I loved everything about the cargo bag, and would recommend it. ... "
" ... It's very spacious without being too bulky. ... "
" ... Folds up nicely to store away. ... "
" ... Also make sure that you do have racks on top of your car. ... "
" ... And I like that it folds up easily and small for storage. ... "
" ... Bought the peremium version of the roof top bag. ... We laid it out on our roof basket and filled it with two cabin size carry on suitcases, one large suitcase and filled the spaces in between with a few bags. ... "
" ... Nice size, held a lot. ... "
" ... I also bought the recommended mat to use under the bag. ... "
Drying
117stayed, rain, drove, luggage, everything
+85%
-15%
" ... Even through rainy Oregon and Washington, everything stayed dry ... "
" ... Everything stayed secure and dry. ... "
" ... Durable and kepts everything safe and dry. ... "
" ... I drove from NYC to the middle of PA through a horrible rainstorm and the contents stayed perfectly dry and undamaged. ... "
" ... Traveled from Oregon to Alaska through rain, hail, sun, and snow and had absolutely no problems and everything stayed dry! ... "
" ... Everything was dry and clean when I emptied it. ... "
" ... worked well, kept our things dry through rain, we used extra straps to secure. ... "
" ... It took an 800+ mile trip and kept things dry inside. ... "
Comfort
85secure, strap, ratchet straps, tighten, tie
+51%
-49%
" ... The only positive aspect of this bag is that the straps are quite secure. ... "
" ... Easy to use and tighten the straps. ... Can hold a lot, proved to be waterproof, and has not shown signs of wear. ... "
" ... It could be perfect if it had those easy tighten and release type straps. ... "
" ... I went around to each strap a few times to ensure tightness and checked them again any time we stopped. ... "
" ... Only thing I would complain about are the tie down straps. ... Cons: Needs better straps. ... "
" ... I like that the straps are attached to the carrier. ... "
" ... We purchased the bundle with mat and extra straps. ... Just smelled like clothing. ... Not a tear or worn spot just a bug collection lol. ... "
" ... Easy to load and strap down. ... "
Ease of Use
74easy, easy to install, durable, roof, load
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to use and water tight. ... "
" ... -Hooking up was fairly easy. ... "
" ... Easy to attach also ... "
" ... It was easy to use and the material held up with no issue. ... "
" ... Easy to install, too. ... "
" ... Easy on, easy off. ... "
" ... Excellent product, easy to use. ... "
" ... Took a little while to figure out and set up the first time but ever since then it has been very easy to use. ... "
Price
67money, well worth, worth the money, bag, worth
+93%
-7%
" ... The cost is affordable. ... "
" ... I used it to move my daughter back from college and I must say this is well worth the money. ... "
" ... Great solution for extra space at a good price. ... "
" ... Even if it means an extra $5-$10 in costs, it would be more than worth it. ... "
" ... It is worth every penny. ... "
" ... The plastic is very durable and it is very high quality for the price. ... "
" ... For the price, I'm very satisfied. ... "
" ... For the price and what I need it for, I can't find anything wrong with it. ... "
Band
48strap, tie, secure, ratchet strap, tighten
+38%
-63%
" ... Now I'm looking at straps that were frayed and loose. ... "
" ... The tie down straps were visibly foamy. ... "
" ... My only issue is that I didn't trust the included straps ... "
" ... on the way back from Portland it started falling apart. ... "
" ... My only complaint is the mounting straps are awkward to adjust. ... "
" ... The actual storage portion of the bag seemed sturdy, but the buckles and straps felt flimsy. ... "
" ... The straps on this are absolutely terrible, thinking about returning it after the anti-slip and this hunk of junk scratched the heck out of my roof. ... "
" ... Took a little bit to get all the straps adjusted the first time. ... "
Capacity
42room, family, roof, vehicle, cross bars
+90%
-10%
" ... We loved the extra room in the car. ... "
" ... Great product for traveling with a big family. ... "
" ... No cross bars. ... "
" ... We travelled with our two dogs, our son, and ourselves in our Kia Sorento. ... "
" ... My daughter was able to put a huge amount of things in it to come home from college and she put it on the roof of her car with no problem it's extremely high-quality I was surprised at how nice it was. ... "
" ... We left it on our car roof top the entire time for 7 days including nights while sleeping at the hotel along the road. ... "
" ... There was also plenty of room for a family of 5 for a 12 day vacation. ... "
" ... we did a dry run in the living room first. ... "
Setup
41roof, follow the instructions, easy, instructions, followed
+83%
-17%
" ... Had no problem installing by myself and held up for 8 hour drive! ... "
" ... FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AS THEY ARE STATED. ... "
" ... Easy to install on the roof and held up just as advertised in the Florida sun as well as 0 degree weather in New England. ... "
" ... It’s very simple to install overall and durable. ... "
" ... Super easy to install even on my SUV where the side rails are flush (why this is a design feature I have no idea) just used the cross bars and the holes at the end for the side rail straps. ... "
" ... Easy to install (did it by myself) and did very well for a 600 mile move. ... "
" ... Just follow the instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to install, too. ... "
Washer Dryer
34everything, stayed, clothes, everything stayed dry, safe and dry
+82%
-18%
" ... Keeps you items dry. ... "
" ... Gotta have one and all our things were dry and safe! ... "
" ... Everything stayed dry. ... "
" ... Everything was dry and clean when I emptied it. ... "
" ... And turns out 95% is totally dry. ... "
" ... Great in dry weather! ... "
" ... It rained on the way home and everything stayed dry. ... "
" ... It washed off nicely, and the inside remained completely dry. ... "
Product Reliability
28years, days, stopped, product worked, problems
+68%
-32%
" ... In use for 4 years without a clitch. ... "
" ... Keeer worked great! ... "
" ... The product worked fine . ... "
" ... No problems whatsoever. ... "
" ... The Keeper worked perfectly. ... "
" ... I have been using this for over a year now and have not had any issues. ... "
" ... Will be stored after summer over. ... "
" ... Worked for me! ... "
Returns
23refund, returning, replace, days, window
+9%
-91%
" ... I contacted the company and showed them BOTH items, including the one that was less than 90 days old, and they refused to return it, replace it or refund it. ... "
" ... Missed my refund window by 2 days. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I'll be returning it. ... "
" ... I should have gotten a refund when it showed up. ... "
" ... Going to try to return it. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, it would not let me submit this review with zero stars. ... "
" ... Do not buy this product, I wish I could return it. ... "
Cleaning
19clothes, vacuum sealed, cleaned, bugs, vacuum
+63%
-37%
" ... Everything was dry and clean when I emptied it. ... "
" ... However, the reviews were confusing as each cargo bin had nearly as many "Everything got soaking wet during a little drizzle" reviews as "Stayed bone dry during a 2000 mile drive in a hurricane." ... "
" ... I was worried about luggage shifting, but the bag almost vacuum seals around the luggage. ... "
" ... But when we arrived 610 miles later we discovered that in spite of the inside the car rain our stuff in the bag was clean and dry! ... "
" ... The carrier had a lot of small dead bugs from night driving, but cleaned up quick and easy. ... "
" ... Have not tested it for waterproofing, but I can assure you it is dirt and dust proof. ... "
" ... Held a TON- almost two entire closets' worth of clothing (vacuum sealed). ... "
" ... We put this bad boy chocked full of vacuum-sealed bags of clothing on the roof of a MINIVAN with no trouble at all aside from recruiting the man power to lift it off the ground. ... "
Memory
17storage, hour drive, extra storage, storage space, bag
+82%
-18%
" ... My bag stayed secure for our entire 9 hour drive home. ... "
" ... Everything stayed in its place throughout the drive. ... "
" ... I bought this for a vacation, 14 hours drive. ... "
" ... Overall, I am very happy with this purchase and grateful that it expanded my car's storage ability. ... "
" ... I bought this for our move from CA to CO and thought it would be a great idea for extra storage. ... "
" ... Bought this for a 16 hour drive from the east coast to the Midwest for Christmas. ... "
" ... The price is more than reasonable and provides a ton of value when you consider how much space this frees up in your vehicle. ... "
" ... I purchased to have extra storage space for my 2014 ford escape. ... The keeper has a lot of storage space and is easy to use. ... "
Sound Quality
17wind, hear, driving, straps, noises
+47%
-53%
" ... Be warned of the random noises it makes, never was able to determine what it was. ... "
" ... Material didn’t rip and not much road noise. ... "
" ... On the way home it was very noisy and I’m not sure why. ... "
" ... Initially the wind noise was horrible. ... Couldn’t hear anything but the loud noise. ... Stopped several times to try to figure it out with some improvement but still some noise. ... "
" ... Then it got even louder! ... I tightened down the straps and the car made a horrible crying noise before we left. ... I couldn't see the threat but I could hear them. ... "
" ... Inappropriate and cause a very annoying sound. ... "
" ... After the rain we began hearing the wind noise change and stopped to check. ... "
Marketplace
16product, works as advertised, purchases, picture, one
+94%
-6%
" ... Amazon was quick to replace ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... One of my greatest Amazon purchases. ... Overall: Seriously one of my best purchases on Amazon. ... "
" ... We've only used it a few times, but has worked as described. ... "
" ... This is a very nice product so glad we ordered it. ... "
" ... One of my best Amazon purchases. ... "
" ... The package was delivered on a Sunday, through amazon prime. ... "
" ... We learned that the last time we purchased a similar product from Walmart. ... "
Overall performance
13speed, went, well, one, faster
+100%
" ... This did its job. ... "
" ... This did a good job. ... "
" ... Does the job it's meant for quite well. ... "
" ... When I re-loaded on the way home I just shoved everything in from one side and it went much faster and smoother. ... "
" ... Drove from orlando to miami at speed limits with no issue. ... "
" ... Does a great job! ... "
" ... Did the job! ... "
" ... This is just one of those very few products with truly a great performance! ... "
Washing
12wet, bags, wash, roof, filled
+42%
-58%
" ... When we got to destination and took it off roof all of our clothes were wet! ... "
" ... I had 3 large zipper-bags full of clothes. ... "
" ... Had to wash and dry all my clothes. ... "
" ... Didn't get through to the clothes. ... "
" ... Wash hands after handling.” ... "
" ... However, it's no good to us if our clothes and other belongings are wet when arrive at our destination. ... "
" ... All my clothes on the bottom were wet. ... "
Water Usage
12got, tight, inside, way, however
+50%
-50%
" ... One way it was fine and on the way back water leaked into it from the bottom . ... "
" ... Maybe water resistantish (I know that's not a word but it is now). ... "
" ... It will not keep water out though. ... "
" ... It did have water leakage like some of the other reviews stated, but that didn't bother me to much since my items were all in waterproof bags. ... "
" ... Water got in and everything got soaked. ... "
" ... We only packed things not damaged by water. ... "
Design
11look, design, use, quality, new
+73%
-27%
" ... Looks like great quality don't have enough stuff to put in it, didnt realizes how big it actually was. ... "
" ... It looks brand new and am definitely satisfied with the product. ... "
" ... Only drove 1000miles so far with it but it still looks brand new! ... "
" ... Very good looking . ... "
" ... This is my first experience using a cargo carrier with this design. ... "
" ... It looks to be well made. ... "
" ... It look OK, I have not have the chance to use it yet, but it looks OK. ... "
" ... Design/use is simple. ... "
Pedometer
10000, drove, 2, traveled, total
+80%
-20%
" ... Stayed solid for over 2,000 miles. ... "
" ... We bought this over 2 years ago and it has traveled 5,000 miles with us. ... "
" ... I drove there and back (over 3,000) miles with no issues. ... "
" ... 5,500 total miles with the Keeper on top of the vehicle. ... "
" ... It has survived 10,000 interstate miles to date and not even a single rip/tear. ... "
" ... Drove 2000 miles . ... "
" ... Traveled from .CA to MD about 3000 miles. ... "
" ... It looks as good as new after over 2,200 miles. ... "
Delivery
10packed, still, condition, looked, days
+90%
-10%
" ... The package was delivered on a Sunday, through amazon prime. ... "
" ... The carrier is still in good condition. ... "
" ... It’s still in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Received item promptly. ... "
" ... Neatly packaged and arrived very quickly! ... "
" ... Neatly packaged and arrived very quickly! ... "
" ... It was packed totally full, which helps. ... "
" ... Once we finally arrived to Texas and the big moment came. ... "
For Kids
8stuff, needed, college, children, car
+88%
-13%
" ... Kids were happy to be free of things inside our car! ... "
" ... Went from nc to ny to drop kid and her stuff off for school. ... "
" ... Daughter loved it ... "
" ... The bag was definitely big enough to fit all four kids stuff. ... "
" ... Between my girlfriend's kids and mine, we make a group 7. ... "
" ... We have two small children under 3 so a lot of luggage comes with kids this age. ... "
" ... This has worked great for both of our daughters moving back from college. ... "
Cover
6zipper, good, purchased, also
+67%
-33%
" ... Overall good bag. ... "
" ... Best bag ever! ... "
" ... This bag is really good. ... "
Product As Described
6picture, described
+100%
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Wish I would've taken a picture, but this item was great made it from Colorado to Texas. ... "
" ... We've only used it a few times, but has worked as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Features
5master, straps, way
+80%
-20%
" ... Have not tested yet to inform real world function. ... "
" ... The master lock straps where a very big help. ... Master lock straps where much needed. ... "
" ... We noticed someone looked at our bags then walked away after checking out the lock. ... "
" ... We locked it shut with a small (keyed) master lock. ... "
Door
4door, used, doors, car, rails
+75%
-25%
" ... My tucked the straps into the doors of our vehicle and the rear hatch. ... "
" ... We accessed the side and front straps by opening the sliding door and standing on the van floor. ... "
" ... Used the door jams and wheels to step on to load and unload and was no problem. ... "
Volume
3noise, hear, bag
-100%
" ... Couldn’t hear anything but the loud noise. ... "
" ... Then it got even louder! ... "
" ... This bag is so loud. ... "
Suction
3vacuum, clothing, almost, luggage, clothes
+100%
" ... I was worried about luggage shifting, but the bag almost vacuum seals around the luggage. ... "
" ... Held a TON- almost two entire closets' worth of clothing (vacuum sealed). ... "
" ... We put this bad boy chocked full of vacuum-sealed bags of clothing on the roof of a MINIVAN with no trouble at all aside from recruiting the man power to lift it off the ground. ... "
Weight
3light, easy
+100%
" ... Light weight - easy to unfold, position, adjust and store during and afterwards ... "
" ... It was light weight and easy to load, and stores in a small space when finished. ... "
" ... Light weight, flexible and easy to strap to the top of our vehicle. ... "
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