Compare 5 different Pack-Right car top carriers.

LakelandGear.com is the leading provider of car top carriers with satisfied customers since 1997.  Thousands of cartop carriers sold with millions of vacation miles of experience.  Use this page to compare the features and benefits and help you decide which  Pack-Right carrier is right for your trip.  NOTE:  All Pack-Right rooftop cargo carriers come with 4 sets of straps to attach to any TWO bar or FOUR bar luggage rack with raised bars.  Use the helpful car top carrier instruction and order buttons to get one shipped out today.

Model: Sport 1 Classic Off Brand
Compare car top carriers Compare rooftop cargo carriers Typical specifications of other car top carriers on the market.
Capacity 12 cu ft Variable 4-16 cu ft 8-12 cu feet
Size LxWxH 38"x34"x14-18" 42"x37"x18" 30"x 30"x 15"
Closure Zipright (TM) Roll & Fold Standard zipper
Opening 3/4 around top Open end 3/4 around top
Shape Aerodynamic Rectangle Box
Folded size 14"x10"x3.5" 14"x14"x4" 12"x11"x3"
Dry weight 7 lbs 7.5  lbs 4 lbs
Color Graphite Black Black/Gray
Strapping Sys. StrapRight StrapRight limited sewn on
Material Hydrotuff  Thick  Hydrotuff Extra Thick  Treated cotton or Nylon (rots in sun)  
Use without luggage rack Yes Yes NO
Waterproof Yes with liner Yes with liner NO
Urethane coated zipper (water stopper) Yes NO fold & bend closure No
Options  Lock,  Car Clips, bottom pad, waterproof liner  Lock,  Car Clips, Waterproof Liner, bottom pad None
Modular (use more than one per car) No Yes (2 max) No
Style points Aerodynamic Pure Function, position opening back, top, side None Boxy
FREE stuff sack Yes Yes No
How to load Instructions Instructions 
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Model: Sport 3 RZ100 Car Back Carrier SaddleBag
Pack-Right car top carrier Sport 3 Pack-Right cartop cargo carrier RZ100 Pack-Right cargo saddlebag car back carrier
Capacity 18.3 cu ft 15 cu ft 14.26 cu ft
Size LxWxH 48"x40"x15-18" 42"x37"x18" 40"x22"x28" 
Closure Zipright (TM) Zipper Zipper
Opening 3/4 around top 3/4 around top 3/4 around top
Shape Aerodynamic Tapered, rounded corners Rectangle
Folded size 14"x11"x5" 16"x11"x4" 16"x11"x4"
Dry weight 9 lbs 8 lbs 10 lbs
Color Graphite Black & Graph w/Red piping Black
Strapping Sys. StrapRight StrapRight Patented/unique
Material Hydrotuff  Extra Thick  Hydrotuff  Extra Thick Hydrotuff  Extra Thick 
Use without luggage rack Yes Yes NO, must have luggage rack
Waterproof Yes with liner Yes with liner Yes with liner
Urethane coated zipper (water stopper) Yes Yes No
Options  Lock,  Car Clips, bottom pad, waterproof liner  Lock,  Car Clips, Waterproof Liner, bottom pad Lock, Liner
Modular (use more than one per car) No No

No
Style points Aerodynamic YES, rounded corners, tapered shape, two tone with red piping Black color, angled back straps to match vehicle contour.
FREE Stuff sack Yes Yes

No
How to load Instructions Instructions Instructions
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Factors to consider choosing the correct car top carrier. Read below to decide which fits your needs best.

Sport 1 & 3:  Easy loading & aerodynamic pick the size for your car.  They work with rack systems & baskets, and people that like to use a simple zipper to open and close the bag.  Zipright technology keeps water from entering through the zip closure which runs 3 full sides around the top.  To make this car  top carrier totally water tight buy the optional waterproof liner.  Use StrapRight to attach to any car with or without a luggage rack. Aerodynamic shape. Easy loading. Low Price. Smaller cars Pack-Right Sport 1.  Larger cars  Pack-Right Sport 3 is made of Hydrotuff ET (EXTRA THICK for longer life and even more durability).

Classic:  If you need flexibility, no other car top carrier can match the Classic. Pack with the opening facing back, side ways, or even up.  Roll and Fold closure allows you to pack this carrier full or half way and it still rides nicely, with no material flapping in the wind.  4 StrapRight straps allow you to attach to any vehicle and even carry skis or other objects on top. ET Extra Thick Hydrotuff material.  With the optional liner, Classic is THE most waterproof Car Top Carrier on the market.  Variable size (4-16 cu ft), most waterproof, flexible usage.

RZ100.  This is the "Super Model" of the group.  Two tone Black on Graphite with HOT Red Piping accents for those that don't want a "square" bag on their car.  ET Extra Thick Hydrotuff material with easy loading urethane coated zipper closure to help keep water out. Holds 15 cu ft of gear (five average size suit cases). Handles on the side for easy handling, strap guides to help secure the load.  4 StrapRight straps and FREE stuff sack come with the RZ100 car top carrier.  If you have a nice looking car and want a stylish carrier for the top order this model.  Order optional liner for total water protection.

PackRight Cargo Saddlebag.  This is a backpack for your car.  Our unique car back carrier requires a luggage rack or similar device firmly mounted on the roof of you car.  Easy to load since you don't have to lift things on top of your car.  No aerodynamic drag since is rides behind.  Handles on each side. Patented strap "cradle" system to hold and protect your gear.  Large coil self repairing zipper 3/4 around the top.  Plastic insert bottom to help hold the shape while loading.  Includes to bottom anti sway straps that attach to bumper, trailer hitch or similar object.  A special 29' support strap with quick release to go under the bag and up to front luggage bar or around carrier and rear vehicle door for added support.  For people that can't lift gear and those wanting to keep gas mileage high.  Must have luggage rack, use car clips or top support to hang this carrier.

Read here to find out why Pack-Right brand car top carriers are the top selling cargo carriers on the market.

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