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After squeezing everything into our car last year i'm thinking of getting a roof rack

As it'll only be used 2/3 times a year i don't want anything too expensive or too bulky so am thinking about a roof bag

Anyone tried any of these

The options i've found are;

Handiholdall with Handirack

'Roof Sack' / Thule Ranger/ Sherpak all fitted to roof bars

Also anyone used the X Rack soft roof rack system

Also any recommended roof rails, how easy are they to put on + off, how compact when removed for storeage

Thanks

Hi, this has been covered quite a few time, if you use the  you should find the answers to your questions.

Cheers  Ratty

I've got Thule bars (£95) and a bag (£40 off eBay) which has no manufacturer name on it (big, brown thing, if you look for it on eBay).

The bag is 380 litres which is good but could do with more (as always!). However, it worked really well - good, thick material and although it didn't rain for us, it looks like it will be perfectly waterproof (good protection around the zip - no chance of water getting in there).

I decided against the Handirack only because I could foresee needing more space and, with the Thule bars, I can upgrade to a bigger, solid box at a later date.

The bars are great - take 2 minutes to take off and about 10 minutes to put back on (only because you need to measure and make sure they are level on both sides).