Roof Rack Cargo Carrier Basket with 20 Cu. Ft. Bag

If you need more room for a road trip but want to keep loose gear contained, this basket-and-bag setup offers a different approach from carrying a rooftop bag by itself. The steel basket provides an open frame for securing cargo, while the included waterproof bag adds covered storage for items that should stay protected from rain.

The tradeoff is that a roof basket needs vehicle crossbars and adds gear above the roof. You’ll need to account for both the rack’s stated capacity and your vehicle’s roof limit before loading it.

Best use cases

This carrier is aimed at trips when the cabin or trunk is already full and you need to move luggage or other travel gear on the roof. Picture loading the bag with soft duffels, securing it inside the basket with the cargo net and straps, and keeping the back seat available for passengers. The basket’s open design also gives you a way to secure cargo that does not need to go inside the bag, though the listed accessories are what help keep loads in place.

You’ll appreciate it if you want a basket plus covered storage in one package, rather than choosing a standalone cargo bag. It’s not for you if your vehicle lacks compatible crossbars, or if you need a roof solution that avoids added wind exposure and roof-loading considerations.

Product specs

The basket is made from tubular steel with a black epoxy powder coating described as rust-resistant. Fully assembled, it measures 65 inches long by 39 inches wide by 6 inches high. The listing also describes a 45-inch length when assembled using only the front and rear sections. Its stated capacity is 200 pounds, that figure does not replace the vehicle manufacturer’s roof-load limit.

The included rooftop bag has a stated capacity of 20 cubic feet. The package also includes a cargo net with hooks, ratchet tie-down straps, and a combination lock. The basket mounts to vehicle crossbars with four U-bolts, and the crossbar spacing is adjustable, adjustable crossbars are recommended. Without having tried it, the practical point to keep in mind is that the listed universal mounting hardware does not establish fit for every vehicle or crossbar arrangement.

Where it shines

The combination of a rigid basket and waterproof bag gives you more flexibility than a bag-only setup: the bag provides covered storage, while the basket offers a frame around the load. A front wind shield is intended to help shield cargo from wind and improve aerodynamics. That may be useful on a packed drive, but it does not make roof cargo disappear from the vehicle’s profile or eliminate the need to secure it carefully.

The included net and straps also mean there are several ways to help hold gear in place, rather than relying on the bag alone. Still, capacity is not the same as a guarantee that a particular load will fit, bulky items and your crossbar layout affect how practical the space is.

When it makes sense

This carrier makes sense when you already have suitable crossbars, need substantial extra storage, and value having the bag and tie-down accessories included. Choose a simpler roof bag if you mainly want covered storage and do not need the basket frame, look elsewhere if you need confirmed fitment for a specific vehicle or have a low roof-load limit. Before loading, compare the cargo weight with both the carrier’s stated limit and your vehicle’s roof rating. That check matters more than the basket’s capacity alone.