Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I needed some extra cargo space for our planned move across country this past month. The trip was going to be approx 2500 miles long and last almost two weeks. The two weeks were for the 4-5 days of actual drive time to our destination with the remainder having to do with waiting for escrow to close on our house. So the cargo carrier I planned to buy had to be durable and last for the entire time lashed to the roof of my SUV. Oh, and it had to be under $150.00 USD. I began to research soft cargo bags and found a mixed bag of reviews. Most, in this price rang at least, seemed to have questionable durability for trips of this length. Many people complained about rips or tears in the fabric, straps ripping or not working at all, or that the carriers fail at being weatherproof. Many also have dubious warranties (I contacted one seller and was given a vague response to my question if they even offered a warranty - they lost my business). And then I came across this carrier from Xbeek - the Meefar. The cargo bag hit all the right notes in its listing. It also had a decent warranty and refund policy which I was happy with. My only concern, at the time of purchase, was the number of reviews and the ratings (small and mediocre, respectively). But time was running out for us, with our move rapidly approaching, and I needed a bag now, so I placed my order and hoped for the best. The bag was delivered quickly and arrived as shown in the first pic. The second pic shows what you get when the bag is opened (inside you will find the cargo bag, cargo mat, a luggage lock, straps for use if you lack a roof rack, a storage bag, and instructions). I inspected the bag and found it to appear very well made of a thick rubber/canvas material. The zippers look durable and are protected by material (the orange stripe on the bag) to help keep water / rain from getting inside. The straps look okay and have plastic clips. They are attached to the cargo bag at points that are reinforced areas. All looked like the making of a quality product. Moving day arrived and it was hectic (to say the least). I'm sorry not to have taken pics of the initial installation and loading of the bag. For the most part it was easy to install. My SUV has a cargo rack so attaching the bag was very straight-forward (the instructions are only adequate). I placed the cargo mat on the roof to protect it from the bag, then placed the bag on top of it. Next came the filling of the bag with items we couldn't get on the moving truck. I bought several plastic storage containers to pack items in and protect them from water should any leaks occurred. I then tried to attach, and adjust, the cargo bag straps to my roof rack. I found this to be a problem as the straps were very difficult to adjust (at least they were for me). I'm not unused to using this kind of strap for securing, for example, camping equipment. But in this bag's case I found them very hard to use and set correctly. I don't know if it has to do with the strap material, the design of the plastic hardware, or even me, but whatever the reason they were a problem for me to use. Finally, all was ready to go. The last three pics show the condition of the bag after 2500 miles and nearly two weeks attached to the roof of my car. During our drive, I regularly drove at 65-70 mph (posted speeds were 80), in areas with high winds (Wyoming and Nebraska), and scattered rain. I found that the bag held-up perfectly. Aside from the bugs and grime of the road, the bag was perfect and displayed little signs of wear. Also, the inside was as clean as when I had first packed it. Awesome! Pros and cons: Pros: 1. Well made with great water-resistant materials. 2. Large capacity. 3.Durable. Cons: 1. Straps are difficult to adjust. 2. Luggage lock never used as there was no combination included to unlock it. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and I would recommend it to anyone going on a trip of this length / duration.