RoofPax XXL 28 Cu Ft Roof Bag

Should you buy the RoofPax XXL 28 Cu Ft Roof Bag?

The RoofPax XXL 28 Cu Ft Roof Bag is for SUV and minivan owners who need a lot of extra room a few times a year and have no crossbars, or no wish to buy them. At $156.80 it ranks #1 of 10 in our Rooftop Cargo Boxes category and is the only Strong Buy. On a smaller car, the Rightline Gear Sport Jr 10 Cu Ft costs $65.99. If you want a locking hard shell instead, the SportRack Vista XL is the value box at $399.99.

Where it earns its score

• Big space, small price. 28 cu ft for $156.80 works out to about $5.60 per cubic foot, versus roughly $22 for the SportRack Vista XL.
• No rack required. Four patented door-hook straps clip to the door frames on a bare roof, and the bag also straps to rails or crossbars.
• Strong owner ratings. 4.6 stars across 5,306 ratings is the best mix of rating and review volume in the group.
• Written warranty terms. RoofPax covers zippers for life and fabric for 5 years, unlike the unstated coverage on the FIVKLEMNZ 21 Cu Ft Roof Bag.

What to know first

• Features is the lowest factor at 76. It is a soft bag: no rigid shell, no aero nose and only a combination lock on the zipper, so it is not theft-resistant.
• It is tall. At 24 inches high it adds drag and wind noise, and it may not clear a low garage door or parking structure.
• Third-party seller. The listing is sold by a third-party seller rather than Amazon, so check the return terms before you order.

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