Thread: Roof Rack Bags

I had one a loooong time ago and found that unless the bag was very full it leaked, as the sides would have a bend in them around the zip which loosened the seal flap.
I would look for one where either the zip was at the bottom, and/or there was an extra large flap with velcro which ensured no water got in.

Regardless, I think they would have to be full to be waterproof as any bend in the sides are driven in and water pools from the movement of teh car. I would still put my stuff in waterproof bags.
Regards Philip A

I have a Rhino bag that I got earlier this year which I found had a very good system of zip with velcro to help seal no matter how full it was. We took it on a trip that rained heavily on the way there plus the first day off road with no leaking at all

I also have a Rhino half rack bag. Very robust construction and excellent double velcro plus zip sealing system for dust and water. Very effective. Only down side is that it makes it less convenient for getting stuff in and out. Good for a long trip where you load once and unload once. More of a pain if you need to access regularly.