We have never used a cargo carrier before. Does anyone know if these soft bags are more successful if packed full? It seems to me if they are fully packed like the picture shows, then the wind would buffer it less. THX We have never used a cargo carrier before. Does anyone know if these soft bags are more successful if packed full? It seems to me if they are fully packed like the picture shows, then the wind... » Read More We have never used a cargo carrier before. Does anyone know if these soft bags are more successful if packed full? It seems to me if they are fully packed like the picture shows, then the wind would buffer it less. THX « Show Less
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I usually use it packed full, but have used it about 3/4 full before. I don't think it really matters. Our gas mileage gets hurt more from the extra weight, I think.
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I used this bag to come from Utah to Michigan in the winter and started out with it packed half full the wind did buffet the bag but it held up great, about half way through the trip I moved everything in the bag forward and retightened the straps which solved a large amount of the problem with the buffeting on the bag. This is the same carrier that I bought and if this bag is built the same as the one I have it is a very durable carrier I would highly recommend it
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You are correct, if the bag is full it is tight. But I do not fill it and the cinch straps do a good job of securing the bag. I just keep most the load to the front and then cinch it down hard. This has been a great roof bag that has made trips from MI to FL & back for times in very rough weather. No leaks no problems. Of note, I take great pains to secure the tail ends of the cinch straps to themselves with zip ties as these Will beat you roof to death. Fold & coil them up tight and zip them. Problem solved even in high winds! Hope this helps
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I put in 250 lbs of sand. So far so good, but I haven't had high winds yet. Honestly, though, I'm not sure I could fit in more than 5 bags. Granted, my sand was not completely dry when I put it in, so I had to cram it toward the front. Maybe 1/2 to 1 more bag could fit in there if the sand was completely dry.
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Instructions given are for use with the cargo carrier specified: one that has the slots through which the short end of strap attaches via the oval ring. If you have that carrier: at top of bag feed the long end of s strap under the buckle attached to the top of the bag and up through the second slot and down through the first slot. If done properly you can pull on the buckle end of the strap without the strap slipping and you can pull on the short end to tighten the strap. Repeat the process with the short- end after feeding the short-end of strap through oval ring. Place the ring through the slot in the carrier and tighten. If you're like me and have a different carrier, buy some ratcheting tie-downs and wrap them around the bag and carrier once filled. I think that is a better solution anyway as the rubber attachment points on the bag could tear out. The bag is waterproof and I'm satisfied with it.
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I have a question... sorry for ignorance... I want to use these with a cargo bag (rather than a hard shelled case)... does the bag sit on the van roof and just strap down on all four sides... or does it sit on these cross bars (If it sat on the cross bars... it won't lay on a nice flat surface). Picture on bag box I bought shows laying on roof strapped to bars. But is roof strong enough to hold the bag?
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Well I bought a waterproof bag to haul it on my boat I wouldn't let it just get rained on I had a regular eton. Rukus and it got wet and would hold a charge because I left it Un covered in the boat and I haven't noticed any overheating issues yet
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The side bags when unzipped, hang on the outside of the rack's three support rods (3 on each side). The only thing that I have ever worried about getting got in the spokes are the small elastic cords at the bottom of each bag so I always make sure that they are wrapped around the end of the support rods which they should be anyway. They are there to make sure the bags do not flop around. Hope this helps. BTW I gave this bag 5 stars as I think it's great.
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I just tried placing it into a somewhat large backpack. It is flat enough to fit inside and I thought it was light and easy to lift. But the problem is that it is rather long and the top will stick out. It would have to be a fairly long bag to fit it without showing. It's 22 inches long when folded up. If you don't mind it sticking out the top it might work. I'm just average strength and thought it was fairly easy to carry. If carried in a backpack with straps, I could probably have it on all day. I personally wouldn't carry it around because of the length, but I've seen people carrying bigger, heavier things in bags before. I just tried placing it into a somewhat large backpack. It is flat enough to fit inside and I thought it was light and easy to lift. But the problem is that it is rather long and the top will stick out. It would have to be a fairly long bag to fit it without showing. It's 22 inches long when folded up. If you don't mind it sticking out the top it might work. I'm just average strength and thought it was fairly easy to carry. If carried in a backpack with straps, I could probably have it on all day. I personally wouldn't carry it around because of the length, but I've seen people carrying... » Read More I just tried placing it into a somewhat large backpack. It is flat enough to fit inside and I thought it was light and easy to lift. But the problem is that it is rather long and the top will stick out. It would have to be a fairly long bag to fit it without showing. It's 22 inches long when folded up. If you don't mind it sticking out the top it might work. I'm just average strength and thought it was fairly easy to carry. If carried in a backpack with straps, I could probably have it on all day. I personally wouldn't carry it around because of the length, but I've seen people carrying bigger, heavier things in bags before. « Show Less
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Yes. But I think I should tell you that I used 4 or 5 of these bags. I was pleased when they shrunk down my blankets and comforter. I then put the shrunken bags into a closet. A couple of weeks later I opened the closet door and all the bags had expanded to their normal size. I didn't overfill them, so I don't know why they didn't work as advertised. When I placed two twin comforters in the largest size bag, the seam ripped while I was sucking out the air even though there had been plenty of room. I don't know if I got two boxes of faulty bags or if they all have problems. But my advice is either try a different brand or buy a single bag of this brand to see if it works correctly. Yes. But I think I should tell you that I used 4 or 5 of these bags. I was pleased when they shrunk down my blankets and comforter. I then put the shrunken bags into a closet. A couple of weeks later I opened the closet door and all the bags had expanded to their normal size. I didn't overfill them, so I don't know why they didn't work as advertised. When I placed two twin comforters in the largest size bag, the seam ripped while I was sucking out the air even though there had been plenty of room. I don't know if I got two boxes of faulty bags or if they all have problems. But my advice is... » Read More Yes. But I think I should tell you that I used 4 or 5 of these bags. I was pleased when they shrunk down my blankets and comforter. I then put the shrunken bags into a closet. A couple of weeks later I opened the closet door and all the bags had expanded to their normal size. I didn't overfill them, so I don't know why they didn't work as advertised. When I placed two twin comforters in the largest size bag, the seam ripped while I was sucking out the air even though there had been plenty of room. I don't know if I got two boxes of faulty bags or if they all have problems. But my advice is either try a different brand or buy a single bag of this brand to see if it works correctly. « Show Less
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Hi Miriam - Hopefully other users chime in with their personal experience, but as the manufacturer I thought that I would offer my suggestion. This is a big laundry bag for sure. As far as too big?... that is tough to answer. When not in use, it can be very, very small as it folds up in to a tiny 'footprint'. You also certainly don't need to keep the bag completely full for sure. Just put a manageable amount of laundry in for day to day use. We decided to offer a bag this big because we saw a lot of other reviewers on similar products that were on college campuses or military bases. Those folks needed a bag with a shoulder strap (we solved that!) and needed it to be really big for trips home from school or when travelling away from base. Your question is subjective, of course, but I hope that I was able to provide an adequate answer. Chris K Keeble Outlets
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The front bag works great. I don't use the rear bag much but if you have 10- or 20-round mags it'll work to support it when you step away from the gun (changing targets, etc) but it's too low to position it so it's level. For filling I picked up crushed corncob in the pet section at Wal-Mart. It was <$4 and filled both bags with some left over. It works great. It provides a very stable platform but doesn't weigh a lot. I used sand in my other bags and it's way too heavy. I'd also read about problems with rice if it gets wet. I think if you buy them filled from Caldwell they have crushed walnut shells. The front bag works great. I don't use the rear bag much but if you have 10- or 20-round mags it'll work to support it when you step away from the gun (changing targets, etc) but it's too low to position it so it's level. For filling I picked up crushed corncob in the pet section at Wal-Mart. It was <$4 and filled both bags with some left over. It works great. It provides a very stable platform but doesn't weigh a lot. I used sand in my other bags and it's way too heavy. I'd also read about problems with rice if it gets wet. I think if you buy them filled from Caldwell they have crushed... » Read More The front bag works great. I don't use the rear bag much but if you have 10- or 20-round mags it'll work to support it when you step away from the gun (changing targets, etc) but it's too low to position it so it's level. For filling I picked up crushed corncob in the pet section at Wal-Mart. It was <$4 and filled both bags with some left over. It works great. It provides a very stable platform but doesn't weigh a lot. I used sand in my other bags and it's way too heavy. I'd also read about problems with rice if it gets wet. I think if you buy them filled from Caldwell they have crushed walnut shells. « Show Less
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During Hi Winds I use Sand Bags. One in Front and one on the Rear. This works for all but the strongest winds for me.
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Hasn't been too cold in PA this Fall/Winter, temps in the high 20s at lowest, I use the Hitch pack while up the Pocono Mountains and transporting goods from the warehouse store, seems to not get too stiff? I have a Kanga Roof Storage, probably 10 years old, The material that is made of is what I was really hoping for... but couldn't find a hitch pack version, I'd spend extra if there was one available. Sorry I can't give you a definite answer on the Amigo, it's not as thick as my Kanga but haven't had any issues yet.
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We bought two regular umbrella strollers from Wal-Mart and then purchased the connectors to make to where just one of us had to push them, we also purchased these net bags and attached one to the back of each of our strollers and never have taken them off since. I hope I am answering your question right - but yes we folded the stroller up with the bags attached. Let me know in more detail if that didn't answer your question. Thanks
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Yes, there are edges although not as deep as Weather Tech would provide. We didn't see it as a problem in the cargo area. Biggest spill we might get would be from a leaky cooler andif water overflowed, not a crisis. If you've something else you would be hauling that would have a more lasting impact if overflow occurred, might want to invest in the WTs.
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When you first get the carrier, the instructions recommend that you "fold" up the sides a number of times. They don't stay very well at first. But if the side is folded up and against a barrier -- like an airplane seat -- it stays. I never had to fold them up on either flight I took. Only the side part that extends out folds up. View their instructions on the website.
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To get the small bags to work you: 1.Pack your clothing (It does work better if you don't over fill), 2.Then close the zipper, Then I slightly opened the zipper in a corner and continued with Step 3. Roll out the air. I think by just slightly opening the zipper in 1 spot a one-way air valve is created because my clothes compressed just fine. It was super easy to use and didn't refill with air. And I have been able to reuse the bags with no problems.
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I have never tried to use the bag in any other manner than tied to the cargo carrier. It would seem to me that it could be tied to the roof but it is easier to handle when full on the cargo carrier because of the shape.