StowRaxi

Bring all you need on every road trip and keep the car comfortable, thanks to the StowRaxi Car Roof Bag

Fed up with squeezing everyone's luggage into a packed car and reaching your destination tired and cramped?

Packing enough and travelling comfortably no longer have to be rival choices. Offered in three generous sizes, the StowRaxi Car Roof Bag spans 90 by 105 centimetres at the smallest and 110 by 160 centimetres at the largest, and it adds cargo capacity to your vehicle at once. Up on the roof there is room for oversized items, sports equipment, camping gear and suitcases. Without that space, these would push passengers out of the rear seat during long-haul drives, camping adventures and family road trips.

Want a roof bag whose inside stays totally dry, even in heavy rain and motorway spray?

Whatever weather you meet, everything you carry stays protected. The StowRaxi Car Roof Bag uses heavy-duty 600D Oxford cloth. Sealed seams made by high-frequency welding, concealed waterproof zippers and a pair of hook-and-loop flaps over the zippers keep rainwater out of the interior, even during sustained downpours. Clothes, sleeping bags and gear therefore stay clean and dry throughout the journey, from the first mile to the last, whatever the conditions on the route.

Concerned that a bulky roof bag will cause lots of wind resistance, noise and higher fuel use?

A boxy carrier brings drag and drone, but this one does not, so you can drive efficiently. The StowRaxi Car Roof Bag has sloped front panels and a streamlined aerodynamic shape that has been scientifically engineered. These panels considerably cut drag on the road and wind noise when set against rigid hard-shell carriers. A rooftop bag gives you all of its generous cargo capacity, while poorly designed alternatives tend to bring vehicle instability, motorway drone and a fuel penalty at speed.

Get unmatched rooftop storage capacity, universal vehicle compatibility and weatherproof protection from the StowRaxi Car Roof Bag

This rugged waterproof rooftop carrier elevates every long-distance move, camping expedition and family road trip. It installs in minutes without tools, shields your gear in all weather conditions, and packs down compactly into a storage bag of its own once the journey is over. Thanks to reinforced construction, aerodynamic design, a choice of three sizes and universal compatibility with no rack needed, the StowRaxi means you can bring all you want and have no worries en route.

• Heavy-duty 600D waterproof Oxford cloth build
• Streamlined, low-drag aerodynamic shape
• Three sizes to suit every vehicle and journey
• Universal fit, with or without a roof rack

HEAVY-DUTY 600D WATERPROOF CONSTRUCTION

Reinforced 600D Oxford cloth is paired with seams welded at high frequency, concealed waterproof zippers and double hook-and-loop flaps over the zippers, creating a genuinely weatherproof storage environment. Rain and road spray bead off the exterior, and the interior stays completely dry through dusty unsealed roads, winter snow drives and sustained downpours, whatever the weather or surface met on lengthy road trips.

STREAMLINED LOW-DRAG AERODYNAMIC DESIGN

Wind noise and aerodynamic drag are lowered by the scientifically engineered streamlined silhouette, whose sloped front panels beat boxy alternatives. This improves fuel efficiency, reduces motorway drone during extended highway driving and maintains vehicle stability at speed, while the full generous cargo capacity still carries a family's complete luggage for camping adventures and road trips lasting several days.

THREE SIZES TO SUIT EVERY VEHICLE

Measuring 90 by 105 by 45 centimetres and fitted with four mounting straps, Size S is meant for compact cars and brief weekend trips. With eight straps and dimensions of 100 by 130 by 45 centimetres, Size M is for sedans and mid-size SUVs used on family weekends. Size L, which has eight straps and measures 110 by 160 by 45 centimetres, offers maximum capacity and the largest possible rooftop storage volume, ideal for full-size SUVs, gear-heavy outdoor adventures and extended road trips.

UNIVERSAL VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY WITHOUT TOOLS

Using the complete strap system, the bag is anchored securely to the roof rails already on vehicles fitted with luggage racks. Cars with no rack use the included door-hook attachments, which loop through the door frames. The entire tool-free installation is done in just a few minutes, with no permanent modification to the vehicle and no specialist mounting equipment needed before departure.

REINFORCED STRESS-POINT CONSTRUCTION

Sustained use at motorway speeds across several seasons is what every structural element is built for: the double-pull zippers, reinforced stress-point stitching, sealed seams, heavy-duty fabric and heavy-duty quick-release buckles on each strap. As a result, the bag keeps its shape, waterproof integrity and secure mounting through years of regular use on road trips and outdoor adventures.

FOLDS FLAT INTO A COMPACT STORAGE DUFFLE

After your journey, the whole carrier folds neatly into the portable storage duffle bag that is included. It then stows compactly in a car boot, on a garage shelf or in a wardrobe, avoiding the large amount of space rigid hard-shell roof boxes need for year-round storage. During trips, the duffle can also be used inside the roof bag as an extra internal organiser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which size suits my vehicle and type of trip?

Size S is great for compact cars and weekend getaways for one person or a couple. Size M is right for sedans and mid-size SUVs on family weekends away. Size L has the most room, suiting full-size SUVs and extended road trips with big families or significant amounts of outdoor and camping equipment. Before choosing, measure the available roof space and estimate your luggage volume to confirm the best fit.

Can I use it on a car with no roof rack?

Yes. Vehicles without roof rails can carry the bag using the included door-hook strap system: the mounting straps loop through the door frames about the door seals. This fixes the bag firmly to the roof surface with no permanent hardware or rack system, so most standard cars and SUVs are universally compatible with it.

Will it remain put at motorway speeds?

Yes. Heavy-duty quick-release buckle straps, several of them, pull the bag down firmly onto the roof and its anchor points. Wind forces on the bag at speed are lessened by the aerodynamic streamlined design, so it holds a firm, stable position during extended motorway driving, with no shifting, lifting or excessive vibration or noise throughout the trip.

Is the inside really waterproof, or will heavy rain get in?

In normal rainfall and road spray conditions, rainwater cannot get into the interior, thanks to the 600D Oxford cloth, double hook-and-loop zipper flaps, hidden waterproof zippers and seams welded at high frequency. In heavy rain the exterior fabric will feel damp, because the waterproofing comes through the fabric coating instead of a separate liner, yet whatever is inside stays dry throughout.

How much time does fitting take, and are tools needed?

Installation needs no tools and typically takes just a few minutes. Put the bag on the roof, thread the straps either through the door frames or across the roof rails, then click the quick-release buckles together firmly. Even first-time users find the process straightforward, with no specialist knowledge, thanks to the clear strap routing and buckle system.

Does the aerodynamic shape really lower fuel consumption?

Compared with boxy rectangular carriers, the streamlined sloped front panel design reduces frontal aerodynamic drag, and that in turn reduces the extra fuel use caused by rooftop cargo at motorway speeds. Any loaded rooftop carrier affects fuel economy to some degree, but the aerodynamic design keeps that impact smaller than less aerodynamically optimized alternatives do.

How should I store it when I'm not using it?

Folded down compactly, the whole carrier goes into the included storage duffle bag, and that needs only a fraction of the space a rigid roof box demands in the off-season. Between road trips, the folded package fits easily on a wardrobe shelf, under a bed, in a garage or in a car boot, with no dedicated storage space or special handling.

What comes in the package?

In the package you receive the StowRaxi waterproof roof storage bag for cars, in the size you select. Also supplied are heavy-duty mounting straps, numbered by size: four for Size S and eight for Sizes M and L. The last item is the portable carrying and storage duffle bag, which serves as an internal organizer while in use and a space-saving storage solution when the carrier is not being actively used.