This roof rack was so easy to install on my Ford Escape and freed up so much space in my SUV for our family road trip! We drove more than 1000km in all sorts of weather with zero issues. Best part? It is so compact and easy to store after (as compared to hard shell roof carriers!). Definitely recommend.

I am so glad I purchased this overhead car storage! I was debating between the hard plastic ones and soft and I am so glad I went with the soft one. I read tons of reviews on the few different models I was looking at and all of the positive ones for the Fruno made me decide, “what the heck”? Plus the coupon from Amazon was a plus! We drove from New York to Delaware, from Delaware to Virginia, Virginia to North Carolina and back up to New York. We drove anywhere from 25-85 mph and it stayed right up top! It did shift from the front of the car, where we placed it originally to the back, but no tears or nicks in the corners like other reviews I read on some other brands. We drove through at least an hour of torrential downpour TWICE and nothing was wet inside! The straps were a bit of a pain to tighten/loosen, but once you get the hang of it they’re okay. We fit two large duffle bags, three backpacks, a beach bag, two pillows, and still had room for more. I already recommended the Fruno to some family and friends.

Bought this for a 2500 mile round trip with multiple stops. The unit is of good quality and ties down very well on my dodge caravan. After getting familiar with the process once, the time to install, pack and tie down was pretty quick (around 15 minutes or so).We had multiple rain storms along the trip and only had one point with minor water intrusion. This was due to the orange flap that covers the zipper and seams got pulled up in the wind. I was more careful to make sure that flap stayed down and saw no more issues with water. My one suggestion to the designers would be to add Velcro to that front section like the other three sides.Overall this is a very economical solution to space issues when traveling and is not bulky to store like a rigid shell would be.

It was fine during our vacation trip to Montana, South Dakota, Seattle, Wyoming, we checked on occasion rest stops and it was looking good, until our way back home that's when we noticed on one of our rest stops that it had torn. That was the part facing the car. Well it was supposed to be waterproof which it did good in Seattle, it rained while we were visiting the National Forests there, and no water leaked through but when we came back to our home state we drove thru the car wash and it some water did eventually leaked thru. I'm not sure because of the ripped part, but maybe that's how the water leaked thru. Over all it held up from the beginning only and then everything fell apart coming back. We were on vacation fro only 14 days lol. I did returned it and Amazon credit my money back but weird how it didn't go to my original payment which was my CCard, it went to my Amazon account only. SMH... I wouldn't recommend this product as durable at all, and I would not buy this again. It's just my opinion, anyways.****Updated 6/30/2021*********Since this review, the vendor reached out to me and wanted to see if I would give them another review by sending me a new pack at no charge. They shipped it out after just brief email exchanges and the within four to five days I received it, it arrived fast. That was nice. I put it to the test right away after unboxing it, it was the perfect timing because it had started to rain for 3 days where I lived non stop, we had thunderstorms, lightning, and sometimes heavy raining. Right away I've noticed that they did fixed an updated the front part of where the bag where I had posted a picture in the beginning of where it ripped. Now that part itself was like doubled updated it was thicker and looked at more quality durable. Also the store away bag that it came in the string wasn't defective and broken because my bag that I received the first time it was but I didn't put that in the first review because I forgot. So here's my honest opinion about this product and the cargo carrier bag. I feel like it had held up to the quality of it being more durable and sturdy. We did a lot of traveling and going on the highway with it around 70 to 80 miles per hour and the bag didn't rip at all. As far as it being waterproof I would say that it is to a certain extent now if you go through rain or any heavy thunderstorm it will hold up but if you go to a car wash and take it with you that will not hold up. After our trip I took it to the car wash and the water did leak through somehow, at one corner it had leaked thru and my weekend bag with my clothes in it did get wet and my shoes but the rest of the bag was dry. Other than that overall this bag is pretty durable and sturdy and it does do his job as it should on the road and the weather climates So I will rate this and update it to a four-star and that is my honest opinion and that will not change for the new updated version of this product. I would recommend it and I would probably buy it again because it's holding up better now, durability wise just don't take it through a car wash.

I put 3 tents and tried closing it just as I tried to close it with minimum amount of force the sowing came off. I am now trying to sow it back up because I need it for tomorrow and don't have time to return it.***UPDATE***Ok so my sowing helped out tremendously, over all the cargo bag did it's job, I was able to fit 4 tents and 6 folding chairs in it. I prepared the bag the day before leaving since we were leaving early morning it rained all night long, but when we got to the camp site everything was dry. I drove 3 hrs about 70-75 MPH and the bag was in tact, it didn't move or anything. Straps are good but to be on the safe side I added extra support. Customer service was great they send me a replacement after I came back and the stiching was actually very good, so I decided to reconsider and change my review to a 5 🌟, because they did not give me any trouble whatsoever, just check the stitching just to make sure, but I highly recommend for those that are looking for a cheaper alternative to the cargo boxes.

This is a great quality heavy duty cargo carrier that is light-weight, simple to set up and use, and highly effective.This cargo carrier works perfectly on a Ford Escape. One person alone can easily set up this cargo carrier. It comes with all the necessary accessories to be used with almost any type of vehicle. It will work with vehicles that have any type of roof rack, or not rack at all. The set includes a good quality, anti-slip mat that also protects the vehicle from damage. The carrier is fairly large and can hold a lot of items, making it a great solution for camping, road trips, and even moving. It’s waterproof, durable, and has excellent smooth moving no snag zippers. I am very happy with this carrier, it works perfectly and is exactly as described.

The last few years ive owned a rigid cargo carrier that i thought was great while using it but afterwards I had to store it, it takes up a ton of space. Thats where soft shell cargo carriers really have a massive advantage. They fold up into a much smaller area that you can esseentially keep on the top shelf of your closet when not being used.There are are other advantages to using a soft shell one, mainly its flexible so you can put things in that normally wouldnt fit inside a hard shell. Since its flexible to a degree, this gives you an ability to squeeze the sides in a bit to extend it lengthwise. The downsize is that it is still fabric and if you live in a high crime area, someone may end up cutting it open with a knife to steal your bags of clothes.Now this Fruno cargo carrier is a fantastic soft shell cargo carrier that really stands out from the ones ive seen in local stores. It offers a wide range of advantages, such as including extra accessories for people that dont have a roof rack and need to carry extra baggage. It also is more secure on your foot with better quality straps than other ones. I like that it includes cinch straps that tie up the loose excess strapping.The biggest benefit to this design is that when you dont have a full cargo carrier, since its soft shell, the cargo carrier decreases in height and size. The smaller the cargo carrier the more aerodynamic your vehicle is. While all cargo carriers will affect your aerodynamics and gas mileage, being able to actively reduce it such as with this one is a big advantage. The other thing is the material is made of a smooth, plastic like coated fabric, this minimizes resistance through the air, allows it to be water resistant(wouldn't drive your car into a lake for example) and also makes it quieter. The zipper is definitely a premium one, quality comparable to ones ive used on my commercial construction bag and will last a lifetime. The zipper also has its own cover.Overall though, this is a great soft shell cargo carrie, its made with quality materials and is set at an affordable price. Im very happy with mine and im sure you will be happy with it too!

This is a perfect heavy duty cargo carrier that is light-weight, simple to set up and use, and highly effective.I have been using this carrier with a ford escape with excellent results. It’s much easier to set this carrier up than other hard shell design carriers, one person alone can easily set this carrier up. It comes with all the necessary accessories to be used with almost any type of vehicle. It will work with vehicles that have any type of roof rack, or not rack at all. The set includes a good quality, anti-slip mat that also protects the vehicle from damage. The carrier is fairly large and can hold a lot of items, making it a great solution for camping, road trips, and even moving. It’s waterproof, durable, and has excellent smooth moving no snag zippers. I am very happy with this carrier, it works perfectly and is exactly as described.

Our new SUV came with roof rails, however we did not have the cross bars. This cargo bag was exactly what we were looking for as it offers us a huge amount of space while still being collapsible while still in use.Because we are a growing family, we were looking to expand our storage space for when we go away. Because we are trapped at home during this pandemic, we have been going camping a lot more and could definitely use the space. One thing worth mentioning about this is because it sits on your roof, it will rub whatever is on your roof onto your paint. There is an included mesh mat that acts as a cushion between the roof and the bag, however it is definitely a good idea to clean the roof beforehand to reduce the potential damage that would be done to your paint.The included straps for tightening everything down completely are great to have, as very rarely will we actually fill this to the brim. Because of how the roof bag is designed it would be hard to completely fill, so helping compact and tighten things down is a great idea. All of the zippers worked without catching, and I am very pleased with it so far.