--- title: "thule rooftop cargo carrier — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (63/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/thule-rooftop-cargo-carrier" last_updated: "2026-07-10T03:41:11.813Z" locale: en meta: description: "thule rooftop cargo carrier shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 35% of clicks), but high returns (10.4%) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "thule rooftop cargo carrier shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 35% of clicks), but high returns (10.4%) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "thule rooftop cargo carrier — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (63/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **thule rooftop cargo carrier** **Worth a look****63/100 ** thule rooftop cargo carrier shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 35% of clicks), but high returns (10.4%) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$3.8M** **Growth (1y)** **+177.4%** **Products** **44** **Brands** **22** was 20 a year ago **Sellers** **35** **Price range** **$34.33–$1047.00** **Returns** **10.4%** **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 **58** ×0.30 Growth **74** ×0.30 Competition **79** ×0.20 Quality gap **64** ×0.10 Returns **12** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +177.4% year over year. 49K24KPrime Day '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 · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1× ## **Competition** - Thule17% - Asinking14% - SportRack13% - MeeFar10% - FIVKLEMNZ9% - MIDABAO6% - Other (16 brands)31% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (35% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 22 brands and 35 sellers compete here. **Brands** **22 **▲rising was 20 a year ago **Sellers** **35** **Top 5 brand share** **63%** #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★2,29613%▼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★3,3127%▼falling 3 ![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%—flat 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★8,6805%—flat 5 ![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★8,1135%▼falling 6 ![Thule Pulse 2 Aerodynamic roof Mounted Box Size L 16 cu ft Dual-Sided Opening with Locks Tool-Free Install for SUVs Trucks Cars EVs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zowVkRzOL.jpg) [**Thule Pulse 2 Aerodynamic roof Mounted Box Size L 16 cu ft Dual-Sided Opening with Locks Tool-Free Install for SUVs Trucks Cars EVs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8BQ691W) Thule$694.624.6★264%▲rising 7 ![Thule Force 3 L US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+1kbMXuVL.jpg) [**Thule Force 3 L US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYQ4T5ZZ) Thule$813.604.2★404%▲rising 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★7033%—flat 9 ![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%▲rising 10 ![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★8,1133%▲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 ![Thule Pulse 2 Aerodynamic roof Mounted Box Size M 14 cu ft Dual-Sided Opening with Locks Tool-Free Install for SUVs Trucks Cars EVs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3180f0vvFIL.jpg) [**Thule Pulse 2 Aerodynamic roof Mounted Box Size M 14 cu ft Dual-Sided Opening with Locks Tool-Free Install for SUVs Trucks Cars EVs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8C5LHQ5) Thule$643.204.6★263%▲rising 13 ![Auto Dynasty Heavy Duty Hard Shell Roof Top Mount Car Storage Travel Luggage Box Cargo Carrier with Security Keys 53 (L) x 34 (W) x 15 (H) Inches Capacity 110 Pounds 11 Cubic Feet Tool-Free Install](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31QXgCgEvVL.jpg) [**Auto Dynasty Heavy Duty Hard Shell Roof Top Mount Car Storage Travel Luggage Box Cargo Carrier with Security Keys 53 (L) x 34 (W) x 15 (H) Inches Capacity 110 Pounds 11 Cubic Feet Tool-Free Install**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0821WZ7YL) Auto Dynasty$298.074.1★5983%▲rising 14 ![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★4,0382%▼falling 15 ![Thule Force 3 XL US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21dQ6K7ORWL.jpg) [**Thule Force 3 XL US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYQ45GX8) Thule$846.324.4★262%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 44 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 44 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) [![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) [![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) [![Thule Pulse 2 Aerodynamic roof Mounted Box Size L 16 cu ft Dual-Sided Opening with Locks Tool-Free Install for SUVs Trucks Cars EVs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zowVkRzOL.jpg)**Thule Pulse 2 Aerodynamic roof Mounted Box Size L 16 cu ft Dual-Sided Opening with Locks Tool-Free Install for SUVs Trucks Cars EVs** Thule**$694.62**4.6★26 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8BQ691W) [![Thule Force 3 L US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+1kbMXuVL.jpg)**Thule Force 3 L US** Thule**$813.60**4.2★40 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYQ4T5ZZ) [![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**9% *“It was relatively easy to put on”* **Storage Capacity**8% *“spacious storage”* **Value For Money**8% *“Best value”* **Size-Overall**7% *“its a great fit”* **Durability**7% *“Feels durable”* **Strength**5% *“This is a very sturdy bag”* **Water Resistance**4% *“Durable waterproof and reliable”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“its been very handy”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“Work as it should”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Water Resistance**11% *“it is no longer waterproof”* **Durability**10% *“Will not last”* **Strap/String Quality**9% *“all the threads ripped on a strap”* **Quality-Overall**8% *“Horrible quality”* **Size-Overall**7% *“Very Large”* **Strength**4% *“Not as sturdy as it seems”* **Noise Level**3% *“Noisy”* **Leak-Proof**3% *“Leaks”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“Not as expected”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“Initial installation is a bit tricky”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall39% - Compatibility-Overall13% - Strap/String Quality5% - Assembly/Installation4% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Material Quality4% - Functionality-Overall3% - Value For Money3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Water Resistance2%