Hitch Mount Bag

This has been amazing and a life saver! It took me forever to figure out how to modify it the way I needed so while I don't do many reviews, I'm going deep on this one. I don't get paid for reviews and have no affiliations with any product links below. Just sharing what I did because other reviews gave me some good ideas to run with. I looked at lot of bags and I'm sure there are others that are just as good, but this one seems to be as advertised. I would highly recommend it and I would also recommend a few at home upgrades to make your traveling easier. I've taken it on two trips over 1,000 miles total on highways, bumpy roads, through winding mountains, and have had ZERO issues. I also didn't even notice it was there while driving...except for me constantly checking on it just in case. It only rained one day when it was parked and empty, but zero water came in. From what I can tell I don't see this not being able to withstand a severe storm as long as the rain isn't coming at you backwards from the ground and getting in the seam. The material is thick like a swimming pool liner and sewn together well. On the second trip (not pictured) we had the entire bag full, and every side was pushing out a little bit. The bag held up great and handled an insane amount of camping gear and suitcases. From what I can remember we had 1 extra-large suitcase, 3 check size suitcases, 3 backpacks, 5 camping chairs, 5 sleeping bags, random equipment, folding tables, and a lot of outdoor family games. Because we have captains chairs and use a third row in the vehicle there is almost zero trunk space so for 2 adults and 3 kids. I need this to last. Below are some ideas you might find helpful for long term use and travel. - I put in a PVC frame after looking at other reviews. Great idea!! Can't tell you how much easier it was to load, unload, and tie down. I also think anyone that has water getting in the bag is having that problem because the bag is folding over itself. It took a minute to build, and I did make it a tight fit. The vinyl has stretched ever so slightly after we jam packed it for two long hauls and now it's a little easier to zip up. - A friend just bought and used a roof bag for his family (different brand) on the trip we went on. I am so happy that I chose the hitch route. Even if I had to buy a hitch trailer for the bag vs. going with a rooftop bag I would. Their roof was caving in and packing and unpacking was horrible. A mother-in-law that was helping them fell and hurt herself, so if you go the roof route, pack a small ladder. - I did order the pad for a rooftop carrier and put it at the bottom of the bag under the PVC pipe frame. I was worried about something puncturing the bottom if the wrong gear was thrown in there haphazardly. - I also ordered and cut a rubber floor mat like you see in restaurant kitchens to go on top of the metal rack on the cargo hitch so the vinyl bag didn't rub against it and somehow tear. I highly suggest putting something between whatever bag you buy and the rack. Otherwise, every bump will slowly rub against your bag and eventually wear a hole in it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073QMGDB8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details - The straps work very well. It may take a second to figure out, but once you do they actually stay without issue. Not one came loose on either of the long hauls. HOWEVER, on the first trip I forgot to address the slack in the straps after cinching them so I quickly grabbed some binder clips and they held for a roundtrip 500-mile drive over 80 mph. I wasn't really happy with the look so I got some Velcro I could cut and use to cinch them on the next trip. They worked great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7XX9MBV?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details - And because it's always better to be safe than sorry, I purchased a lock I could thread through carrier rack and over the bag a few times. This ensures the bag doesn't go flying off the hitch if the straps ever do fail and is a decent deterrent for anyone looking to get in there while it's parked and you are in a store or restaurant. If someone wants to get in they can just cut it, but I think this definitely deters your standard person that would just take advantage of a random situation. I also know the bag isn't going anywhere when I'm driving and that is a piece of mind that makes the purchase worth it. Again, the straps haven't moved at all, but.... if they did for whatever reason this would be the safety net. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QYCLK28?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details - Didn't even bother with the combo lock because of above. It's your standard airport luggage style lock that you should use if it's all you have. Again, if they want in the bag.. any bag you find like this no matter the fabric, it can be cut into. - My particular, old, hitch carrier does not have any rails to cinch the straps on to. If yours is the same, then I suggest using these straps and putting them through the grate before you put on the rubber mat or the bag. I put the lower straps through them to cinch and voila. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1NV536?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details - And lastly, when you go on a trip that isn't packing the bag full I recommend some bungees that can go from one side to the other and keep anything from bouncing around. I used these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F73XDPM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details - I am not collapsing this bag after use and instead am using it to store camping gear and other frequent travel items that are kind of a pain to store. For this purpose, I put two pieces of Velcro over the top section of the PVC so they can catch the outside of the bag and help it keep its shape even when it's not zipped up. All in all, I got the bag on a lightening deal and thought heck.. that was cheap. Then, I did all of the above and killed the "cheap" deal. However, I feel like I can get a lot of use out of this bag and if it ever does die on me the rest of the items are all transferrable to the new one. For the quality, the size, and the price, this is a good purchase you won't regret it. I've had several compliments wherever we go.

High durable, kept everything dry and weather proofed. The size was roomy and conformed to our luggage. It travelled well and was tested against rain and sunshine and wind. An excellent investment for the money. The design is well thought out. The straps and attachments held up well when tightening and when it was time to loosen. Excellent functionality.

I bought this for my son when moving to Virginia and we were blown away about how much fit inside it. It is so very durable! It held up under rain, wind, and from being on a highway for a 3 Day Rd. trip. We also bought a hitch carrier that had walls that came up the same height of the bag which gave him complete confidence when using this bag. The zippers Are very good and there are a lot of pockets. I can’t see enough good about this and would highly recommend especially if pulling it behind your car using a hitch carrier. I’m not sure how it would work on top of a car if it would slow down your speed, but this worked beautifully for him , it was also nice that when he isn’t using it It folds up beautifully and can be tucked away inside the closet, or under a bed. I know I took pictures of it but I’m bummed I can’t find them. This really is a great buy! Very durable and hold a ton!!

The Bag was a lifesaver for us for hauling our stuff out of state to our new home. It fit in the hitch we purchased perfectly. THe bag was a little difficult to unzip around the corners. I think you have to flip the flap up first which seemed to help. After the trip the whole bag obviuosly became a little easier to handle. At the hotel we stayed at it rained over night (heavy) and everything inside was completely dry. The only negative i could find is i was not a fan of the straps. I didn't see any instructions, and i would have rather have had a clip system that you then pull tight. this was very confusing although i think i did it, and ultimately it didn't go anywhere. i did add 2 of my own ratchet straps to be on the ultra safe side... but nothing moved. I really liked the orange safety stripe on the bag, i think that helps with visibility.

Bag was great. Bought the PVC frame for it. Totally worth it. Bag is big. Had one large suitcase 3 medium suitcases, a beach bag, a backpack and a pillow. Still had room. Bag held up great. Used Velcro straps to hold the tie downs from blowing. Missed one and didn’t realize it for a few hours and that one obviously frayed. Used a ratchet strap too, but wouldn’t have needed it. Lock will only slow someone down a few seconds. Didn’t have any rain on the trip while bay was on, but closed the bag up and hosed it down to clean. Not a drop inside. I put the luggage inside black garbage bags just in case during the trip. Overall great bag. Corners are a little hard to zipper just went slow. Fully recommend the bag

It is a pretty big bag, fit L suitcase, small suit case, rubber mate container, a bunch of stuff in bags and still had room! Our trip of just over 3500 miles, we had some really bad weather through Canada and lots of gravel roads. I am so glad we had this bag. Everything stayed nice and dry, the zipper worked great, we didnt use all the tie downs it came with, thought it was a bit much. It held snug to rack, the first day we checked it frequently. The last leg of our trip 1000 miles we never checked on. It other than it was still there. We made 4 over night stops and just always left it on the rack. I just washed it and there is not 1 hole or even scrap mark on, impressive especially after all those gravel roads. Once dry will put in back in its carry case for our next adventure.

Used multiple times on long distance drives. It's kept everything dry and secure in heavy rain.