| When you are packing the car for the family vacation, | | | | bag your carrier neatly packs away in taking up the |
| it can be tough to fit everything you need into your | | | | least amount of space in your garage. |
| vehicle. If you have found yourself in this situation, you | | | | Soft Carriers do take a little more research than the |
| have most likely considered the purchase of a cargo | | | | hard carriers. You want to make sure the material is |
| carrier. This decision can be very difficult to make with | | | | thick, resistant to cuts and will not tear. The higher-end |
| so many models available on the market today. You | | | | soft carriers are made from double vinyl-coated |
| are probably also asking yourself if cargo carriers are | | | | polyester material. This fabric is waterproof and very |
| worth the money. | | | | durable. Another thing you must pay careful attention |
| While the possibilities are virtually limitless, I will cover | | | | to is the zippers. The Zippers should be urethane |
| the two most common carriers in this article. | | | | coated to prevent rust and ideally the zipper should be |
| Hard Carrier - These come in a variety of shapes and | | | | located so a flap covers it up. |
| sizes. They typically mount with four U shaped | | | | Lastly, the soft carriers usually require some type of |
| brackets and are relatively easy to install. Most of | | | | liner. This liner goes between the roof of the car and |
| them will come with a lock and key allowing you to | | | | the soft carrier itself. |
| secure your cargo safely when you vehicle is out of | | | | Regardless of which model you chose, a cargo carrier |
| site. Hard Carriers are also very rugged, durable and | | | | makes packing for a long trip much easier. The main |
| waterproof. The hard carriers mount directly to your | | | | thing is to do your research and select the cargo |
| roof rack with no extra equipment needed. | | | | carrier that best fits your needs. In my opinion, cargo |
| Soft Carrier - Like the hard carrier, these also come in | | | | carriers are worth the money and a good investment |
| various shapes and sizes. One big advantage in the | | | | for anyone that travels with a family. |
| soft carriers is storage. Most of them will come with a | | | | |