--- title: "car rack cargo carrier — Niche Verdict: Skip it (46/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/car-rack-cargo-carrier" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:03:12.532Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($42K/yr) — car rack cargo carrier doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($42K/yr) — car rack cargo carrier doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "car rack cargo carrier — Niche Verdict: Skip it (46/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **car rack cargo carrier** **Skip it****46/100 ** a small market ($42K/yr) — car rack cargo carrier doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$42K** **Growth (1y)** **+159.3%** **Products** **43** **Brands** **26** was 24 a year ago **Sellers** **35** **Price range** **$36.33–$379.88** **Returns** **8.9%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 46/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **72** ×0.30 Competition **76** ×0.20 Quality gap **59** ×0.10 Returns **24** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +159.3% year over year. 2K788.5Prime Day '24Spike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.0× ## **Competition** - Asinking22% - MeeFar15% - WEIZE11% - FIVKLEMNZ9% - SportRack7% - MIDABAO6% - Other (20 brands)30% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (37% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 26 brands and 35 sellers compete here. **Brands** **26 **▲rising was 24 a year ago **Sellers** **35** **Top 5 brand share** **64%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 21 Cubic Feet 100% Waterproof Heavy Duty 840D Car Roof Bag for All Vehicle with/Without Racks - Anti-Slip Mat 6 Door Hooks Storage Bags 2 Extra Straps Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413q5T98ohL.jpg) [**Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 21 Cubic Feet 100% Waterproof Heavy Duty 840D Car Roof Bag for All Vehicle with/Without Racks - Anti-Slip Mat 6 Door Hooks Storage Bags 2 Extra Straps Luggage Lock**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098SCL6WY) Asinking$74.214.2★3,31212%▼falling 2 ![MeeFar Car Roof Bag XBEEK Rooftop top Cargo Carrier Bag Waterproof 15 Cubic feet for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 8 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31z+SpySWpL.jpg) [**MeeFar Car Roof Bag XBEEK Rooftop top Cargo Carrier Bag Waterproof 15 Cubic feet for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 8 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B3N8M83) MeeFar$74.404.4★8,1137%▼falling 3 ![SportRack Vista XL Rear Opening Cargo Box Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412s9woPfSL.jpg) [**SportRack Vista XL Rear Opening Cargo Box Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCLL8C0) SportRack$379.884.4★2,2967%▼falling 4 ![FIVKLEMNZ 21 Cubic Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag Waterproof for All Top of Vehicle with/Without Rack Includes Topper Anti-Slip Mat + Reinforced Straps + 6 Door Hooks + Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DPo8UKv0L.jpg) [**FIVKLEMNZ 21 Cubic Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag Waterproof for All Top of Vehicle with/Without Rack Includes Topper Anti-Slip Mat + Reinforced Straps + 6 Door Hooks + Luggage Lock**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCW2CD2R) FIVKLEMNZ$75.114.3★8,6806%▼falling 5 ![Car Roof Bag XBEEK Rooftop top Cargo Carrier Bag 20 Cubic feet Waterproof for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 10 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Hw+owV7SL.jpg) [**Car Roof Bag XBEEK Rooftop top Cargo Carrier Bag 20 Cubic feet Waterproof for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 10 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLY3XF1) MeeFar$99.484.4★8,1136%▲rising 6 ![MIDABAO 20 Cubic Waterproof Duty Car Roof Top Carrier-Car Cargo Roof Top Bag Waterproof & Coated Zippers includes Anti Slip Mat with or without Racks (20 Cubic Feet)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZfAOGmnbL.jpg) [**MIDABAO 20 Cubic Waterproof Duty Car Roof Top Carrier-Car Cargo Roof Top Bag Waterproof & Coated Zippers includes Anti Slip Mat with or without Racks (20 Cubic Feet)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XCSZHM6) MIDABAO$82.274.2★2,7435%▲rising 7 ![KAIRAY 500 Lbs Heavy Duty Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier 60x24x14.4 Folding Rear Luggage Rack Basket Fits 2 Receiver for Car SUV Camping Traveling with Stablizer Waterproof Bag Net Ratchet Straps Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lyp3E11mL.jpg) [**KAIRAY 500 Lbs Heavy Duty Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier 60x24x14.4 Folding Rear Luggage Rack Basket Fits 2 Receiver for Car SUV Camping Traveling with Stablizer Waterproof Bag Net Ratchet Straps Lock**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBRM5J58) KAIRAY$259.934.4★4674%▼falling 8 ![WEIZE 53 x 19 Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier Basket 500LB Capacity with Hitch Stabilizer Waterproof Bag Net & Straps Fits 2 Receiver for Car SUV Steel Construction](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZSRvPganL.jpg) [**WEIZE 53 x 19 Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier Basket 500LB Capacity with Hitch Stabilizer Waterproof Bag Net & Straps Fits 2 Receiver for Car SUV Steel Construction**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX1X2WXF) WEIZE$91.614.4★1,7424%▲rising 9 ![Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 15 Cubic Feet Waterproof Heavy Duty 840D Car Roof Bag for All Vehicle with/Without Racks - Anti-Slip Mat 6 Door Hooks Storage Bag 2 Extra Straps Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wAb1yvmfL.jpg) [**Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 15 Cubic Feet Waterproof Heavy Duty 840D Car Roof Bag for All Vehicle with/Without Racks - Anti-Slip Mat 6 Door Hooks Storage Bag 2 Extra Straps Luggage Lock**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MVXDV9B) Asinking$54.634.3★7033%▼falling 10 ![DUMOS Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier 20 Cubic Feet Car Roof Waterproof PVC Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vdSI1WvlL.jpg) [**DUMOS Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier 20 Cubic Feet Car Roof Waterproof PVC Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYXBY97S) DUMOS$42.833.9★393%▲rising 11 ![FIVKLEMNZ Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag Waterproof for All Top of Vehicle with/Without Rack Includes Topper Anti-Slip Mat + Reinforced Straps + 6 Door Hooks + Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HgIr15NML.jpg) [**FIVKLEMNZ Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag Waterproof for All Top of Vehicle with/Without Rack Includes Topper Anti-Slip Mat + Reinforced Straps + 6 Door Hooks + Luggage Lock**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XRP6ZDN) FIVKLEMNZ$59.364.3★8,6803%▼falling 12 ![MaxxHaul 70108 Aluminum Cargo Carrier With High Side Rails- Trailer Hitch Mount For RVs Trucks SUVs Vans Cars With 2 Hitch Receiver - 500-lb Load Capacity Grey 49 x 22.5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31x6jI4GC9L.jpg) [**MaxxHaul 70108 Aluminum Cargo Carrier With High Side Rails- Trailer Hitch Mount For RVs Trucks SUVs Vans Cars With 2 Hitch Receiver - 500-lb Load Capacity Grey 49 x 22.5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CE0LIC) MAXXHAUL$108.544.6★3,5582%—flat 13 ![WEIZE Folding Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier Basket 60 x 20 x 6 with Waterproof Bag Net Strap 2-Inch Folding Shank 500 lbs Capacity Hitch Rack Steel Construction](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HRSKPVCML.jpg) [**WEIZE Folding Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier Basket 60 x 20 x 6 with Waterproof Bag Net Strap 2-Inch Folding Shank 500 lbs Capacity Hitch Rack Steel Construction**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W9MWN5R) WEIZE$161.804.4★1,7422%▲rising 14 ![WEIZE 64 x 39 x 5 200lb Heavy Duty Roof Rack Carrier Basket with Waterproof Bag Cargo Net and Ratchet Straps Universal Car Top Luggage Holder for SUV Truck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qo8rF30EL.jpg) [**WEIZE 64 x 39 x 5 200lb Heavy Duty Roof Rack Carrier Basket with Waterproof Bag Cargo Net and Ratchet Straps Universal Car Top Luggage Holder for SUV Truck**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSVT83ZD) WEIZE$165.584.5★1,2992%▲rising 15 ![Asinking Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 21 Cubic feet Waterproof Car Roof Top Bag for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 10 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PuYQMgBpL.jpg) [**Asinking Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 21 Cubic feet Waterproof Car Roof Top Bag for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 10 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFXW5K5L) Asinking$72.854.3★4322%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 43 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 43 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 21 Cubic Feet 100% Waterproof Heavy Duty 840D Car Roof Bag for All Vehicle with/Without Racks - Anti-Slip Mat 6 Door Hooks Storage Bags 2 Extra Straps Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413q5T98ohL.jpg)**Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 21 Cubic Feet 100% Waterproof Heavy Duty 840D Car Roof Bag for All Vehicle with/Without Racks - Anti-Slip Mat 6 Door Hooks Storage Bags 2 Extra Straps Luggage Lock** Asinking**$74.21**4.2★3,312 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098SCL6WY) [![MeeFar Car Roof Bag XBEEK Rooftop top Cargo Carrier Bag Waterproof 15 Cubic feet for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 8 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31z+SpySWpL.jpg)**MeeFar Car Roof Bag XBEEK Rooftop top Cargo Carrier Bag Waterproof 15 Cubic feet for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 8 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock** MeeFar**$74.40**4.4★8,113 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B3N8M83) [![SportRack Vista XL Rear Opening Cargo Box Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412s9woPfSL.jpg)**SportRack Vista XL Rear Opening Cargo Box Black** SportRack**$379.88**4.4★2,296 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCLL8C0) [![FIVKLEMNZ 21 Cubic Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag Waterproof for All Top of Vehicle with/Without Rack Includes Topper Anti-Slip Mat + Reinforced Straps + 6 Door Hooks + Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DPo8UKv0L.jpg)**FIVKLEMNZ 21 Cubic Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag Waterproof for All Top of Vehicle with/Without Rack Includes Topper Anti-Slip Mat + Reinforced Straps + 6 Door Hooks + Luggage Lock** FIVKLEMNZ**$75.11**4.3★8,680 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCW2CD2R) [![Car Roof Bag XBEEK Rooftop top Cargo Carrier Bag 20 Cubic feet Waterproof for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 10 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Hw+owV7SL.jpg)**Car Roof Bag XBEEK Rooftop top Cargo Carrier Bag 20 Cubic feet Waterproof for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 10 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock** MeeFar**$99.48**4.4★8,113 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLY3XF1) [![MIDABAO 20 Cubic Waterproof Duty Car Roof Top Carrier-Car Cargo Roof Top Bag Waterproof & Coated Zippers includes Anti Slip Mat with or without Racks (20 Cubic Feet)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZfAOGmnbL.jpg)**MIDABAO 20 Cubic Waterproof Duty Car Roof Top Carrier-Car Cargo Roof Top Bag Waterproof & Coated Zippers includes Anti Slip Mat with or without Racks (20 Cubic Feet)** MIDABAO**$82.27**4.2★2,743 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XCSZHM6) [![KAIRAY 500 Lbs Heavy Duty Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier 60x24x14.4 Folding Rear Luggage Rack Basket Fits 2 Receiver for Car SUV Camping Traveling with Stablizer Waterproof Bag Net Ratchet Straps Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lyp3E11mL.jpg)**KAIRAY 500 Lbs Heavy Duty Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier 60x24x14.4 Folding Rear Luggage Rack Basket Fits 2 Receiver for Car SUV Camping Traveling with Stablizer Waterproof Bag Net Ratchet Straps Lock** KAIRAY**$259.93**4.4★467 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBRM5J58) [![WEIZE 53 x 19 Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier Basket 500LB Capacity with Hitch Stabilizer Waterproof Bag Net & Straps Fits 2 Receiver for Car SUV Steel Construction](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZSRvPganL.jpg)**WEIZE 53 x 19 Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier Basket 500LB Capacity with Hitch Stabilizer Waterproof Bag Net & Straps Fits 2 Receiver for Car SUV Steel Construction** WEIZE**$91.61**4.4★1,742 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX1X2WXF) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**14% *“The bag is quality built”* **Assembly/Installation**11% *“Easy to assemble”* **Value For Money**8% *“Best value”* **Storage Capacity**7% *“Excellent storage”* **Durability**7% *“Feels durable”* **Strength**7% *“Solid construction”* **Size-Overall**6% *“Perfect fit”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“As advertised”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“it was handy”* **Water Resistance**4% *“Durable waterproof and reliable”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Water Resistance**9% *“NOT water proof”* **Durability**9% *“Defective after one time use”* **Strap/String Quality**9% *“all the threads ripped on a strap”* **Quality-Overall**7% *“No Quality Control”* **Size-Overall**7% *“too small”* **Assembly/Installation**4% *“Difficult assembly”* **Leak-Proof**3% *“LEAKS horribly”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“Not as expected”* **Value For Money**2% *“Cheap”* **Noise Level**2% *“makes a lot of noise when driving”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall37% - Compatibility-Overall13% - Assembly/Installation4% - Strap/String Quality4% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Value For Money3% - Functionality-Overall3% - Material Quality3% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Water Resistance2%