--- title: "rooftop cargo carrier — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (63/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/rooftop-cargo-carrier" last_updated: "2026-07-10T20:10:35.233Z" locale: en meta: description: "rooftop cargo carrier shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 39% of clicks), but high returns (10.1%) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "rooftop cargo carrier shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 39% of clicks), but high returns (10.1%) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "rooftop cargo carrier — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (63/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **rooftop cargo carrier** **Worth a look****63/100 ** rooftop cargo carrier shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 39% of clicks), but high returns (10.1%) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$5.4M** **Growth (1y)** **+156.1%** **Products** **47** **Brands** **24** was 28 a year ago **Sellers** **37** **Price range** **$36.33–$846.32** **Returns** **10.1%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Worth a look** Scores 63/100 — above our 62-point bar, but a launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) failed. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **65** ×0.30 Growth **72** ×0.30 Competition **74** ×0.20 Quality gap **58** ×0.10 Returns **15** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +156.1% year over year. 107K54KPrime Day '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '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 = 3.2× ## **Competition** - Asinking19% - FIVKLEMNZ14% - MeeFar12% - SportRack11% - Sailnovo9% - Thule5% - Other (18 brands)31% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (39% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 24 brands and 37 sellers compete here. **Brands** **24 **▼falling was 28 a year ago **Sellers** **37** **Top 5 brand share** **64%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![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★2,29611%▼falling 2 ![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★3,3129%▼falling 3 ![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★8,6807%—flat 4 ![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★8,1136%▼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★8,1135%▲rising 6 ![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★8,6804%▲rising 7 ![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★2,7434%▼falling 8 ![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★7034%—flat 9 ![Sailnovo Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag 20 Cubic feet Soft Waterproof Car Roof Bag fit Cars with/Without Rack 6 Tie-Down Straps 6 Door Hooks Foldable Car Top Carrier for Road Trip Camping Travel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31sSeLNAJxL.jpg) [**Sailnovo Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag 20 Cubic feet Soft Waterproof Car Roof Bag fit Cars with/Without Rack 6 Tie-Down Straps 6 Door Hooks Foldable Car Top Carrier for Road Trip Camping Travel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0773L75SR) Sailnovo$73.204.3★4,0383%▼falling 10 ![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★4323%▲rising 11 ![JEGS Rooftop Cargo Carrier for Car Storage - Large Roof Rack Style Carrier - Heavy Duty Weatherproof Storage - Made in USA - 18 Cubic Ft - 110 Lb Capacity - Aero Hard Shell](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uSMsyNmXL.jpg) [**JEGS Rooftop Cargo Carrier for Car Storage - Large Roof Rack Style Carrier - Heavy Duty Weatherproof Storage - Made in USA - 18 Cubic Ft - 110 Lb Capacity - Aero Hard Shell**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WK774N) JEGS$298.794.3★3,3593%▼falling 12 ![Sailnovo Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier 21 Cubic Feet Waterproof 1000D PVC Car Roof Bag with Anti-Slip Mat Combination Lock Storage Bag Door Hooks & Tie-Down Strap fit Vehicle with/Without Luggage Rack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OWYAT4ijL.jpg) [**Sailnovo Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier 21 Cubic Feet Waterproof 1000D PVC Car Roof Bag with Anti-Slip Mat Combination Lock Storage Bag Door Hooks & Tie-Down Strap fit Vehicle with/Without Luggage Rack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3N1NR1) Sailnovo$78.194.6★3173%▲rising 13 ![FIVKLEMNZ 30 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/4187Y-db-fL.jpg) [**FIVKLEMNZ 30 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/B0DHZ5Y8JV) FIVKLEMNZ$105.474.3★8,6802%▲rising 14 ![Asinking Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 100% Waterproof Non-Rip 20 Cubic Feet Car Roof Bag for All Vehicles with/Without Rack Includes Non-Slip Mat Luggage Lock 4 Door Hooks Storage Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41emuF9mI0L.jpg) [**Asinking Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 100% Waterproof Non-Rip 20 Cubic Feet Car Roof Bag for All Vehicles with/Without Rack Includes Non-Slip Mat Luggage Lock 4 Door Hooks Storage Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ6JHQWX) Asinking$78.514.4★4872%▲rising 15 ![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★392%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 47 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 47 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![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) [![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) [![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) [![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) [![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) [![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** FIVKLEMNZ**$59.36**4.3★8,680 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XRP6ZDN) [![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) [![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** Asinking**$54.63**4.3★703 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MVXDV9B) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**13% *“The quality is solid”* **Assembly/Installation**10% *“Easy set up”* **Storage Capacity**8% *“LOTS of storage”* **Size-Overall**8% *“Fits very well”* **Durability**7% *“Feels durable”* **Value For Money**7% *“Best value”* **Strength**5% *“Solid construction”* **Water Resistance**4% *“Definitely waterproof”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Very handy”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“As advertised”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Water Resistance**10% *“it is no longer waterproof”* **Durability**10% *“Defective after one time use”* **Strap/String Quality**9% *“Strap broke first use”* **Quality-Overall**7% *“Not as good as another brand”* **Size-Overall**7% *“To large”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“It is not easy to put together”* **Leak-Proof**3% *“LEAKS horribly”* **Noise Level**3% *“Noisy”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“Not as expected”* **Strength**3% *“Not as sturdy as it seems”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall38% - Compatibility-Overall14% - Strap/String Quality5% - Assembly/Installation5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Material Quality3% - Functionality-Overall3% - Value For Money3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Water Resistance2%