Thule’ 846 Quest Rooftop Cargo Bag makes sure that transporting your gear has never been so easy. With Thule’s Quest your next adventure is within your reach, no matter the size of your car or your budget. The Quest offers modern styling that makes it the perfect fit for any vehicle on the road, and mounts directly to most after-market and factory-installed roof racks. This cargo bag features storm flaps with Velcro fasteners, integrated heavy-duty molded handles for easy bag handling, and comes packaged in its very own stuff sack for convenient transport and storage. 

We recently purchased the Thule Quest rooftop bag for use during our family vacation, which involved 1400 miles of driving. Our bag is 10 cu. ft. in size, which held three suitcases whose sizes where at the large end of airline carry-on luggage, along with several smaller bags (shoes, etc) and some odds and ends to fill the space. The bag has a sloping front end and did not add any detectable drag while driving. In fact I did not notice any real difference in driving whether the bag was attached or not. The cargo bag worked very well for us and the pros and cons are listed below:

Pros: It is lightweight, so it is very easy to attach to the roof. In fact, it was attached and loaded by one person. We have two cross supports on the top of our small SUV and the four straps provided allowed for the both the front and the back of the bag to be attached twice. While I checked the bag each time we stopped, the straps never loosened and the bag did not shift during the trip. I found it best to put the extra length of strap under the bag, if they are hanging loose they make a lot of noise. When we reached our destination and unloaded the cargo bag, I simply undid the straps and took off the bag. Those families vacationing with us that had the hard-top carriers had to leave them on for the entire week!! When not in use the bag simply folds up and is stored in the carry case provided.

Cons: As others have noted, these bags are best described as water resistant, not water proof. During the first part of our trip it was raining and when we finished the trip there was water inside the cargo bag. Knowing that this was possibility, I packed the suitcases in plastic lawn/leaf bags and with the small amount of water present the bags did not get wet. I would restrict the items put into the cargo bag to those that will not be damaged by water.

Great product at a great price! We considered a more expensive, hard shell cargo carrier, but didn’t want the hassle of storing it when it wasn’t in use. This Thule rooftop bag is durable and conveniently stores in a small bag we carry in the back of the car.

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The Healthy Care Booster Seat has a feeding tray you can sanitize right in the dishwasher. With the snap-on lid in place, the tray will stay clean until you’re ready to use it. So you can take it wherever you go (it folds compactly) and always be sure that your baby is eating from a dishwasher-clean tray. Three height adjustments allow for a custom fit to any table. Front and rear seat straps adjust to fit virtually any chair and three-point harness adjusts to hold your growing child securely. Folds compactly for portability, with a carry strap so you can take it anywhere. (Weight limit: 45 pounds).

Baby Product: 
Booster seat keeps child’s eating area clean and sanitized, 3-height adjustment; front and rear seat straps adjust to fit virtually any chair, Durable plastic construction; designed dishwasher-safe and free of crevices, Includes carrying strap for easy portability, Recommended for babies up to 50 pounds

Company: Fisher Price 

List Price: $24.99
Amazon Price: $22.67

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The Parkway Booster Car Seat is designed with comfort and safety in mind, and provides a plush ride for children up to 60″ tall.

Features:

• One-hand adjustable headrest with multiple positions grows with your child
• Built-in open-loop belt guides for easy installation with lap and shoulder belt
• Contoured, slip-resistant base provides a stable vehicle fit
• Retractable cup holders keep drinks and snacks nearby
• True Side Impact Protection with EPS foam in headrest ensures maximum safety
• Cover is removable and washable
• Two-position recline allows you to adjust for comfort
• Comfort foam provides a plush ride
• Fits children 38″ to 60″ tall; holds approximately 30 to 100 pounds

Baby Product: 
One hand height adjustment, True Side Impact Protection with EPS foam in head area, Built-in shoulder and lap-belt guides along with 2 position recline adjustment, Contoured slip resistant base for stable fit, Forward Facing: 38 inches to 60 inches tall, approximately 30 to 100 lbs.

Company: Britax USA 

List Price: $99.99
Amazon Price: $83.99

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The Britax Parkway belt-positioning booster has been designed for increased safety incorporating deep torso and adjustable height head support. True Side Impact Protection’, developed by Britax engineers, has been confirmed through rigorous side impact sled testing to better contain a child in dangerous side-impact crashes. The seat shape correctly positions the lap belt over your child’s pelvis while the shoulder belt guide keeps the vehicle belt comfortably away from his/her neck. Plush, washable fabrics, convenient drink and snack trays, reclining backrest, color coded vehicle belt guides, and the contoured, slip-resistant base of the Parkway provide safety, comfort and convenience in true Britax fashion. For Children 30 - 100 lbs. and 38 - 60 inches tall.

Features:

• Retractable snack cup holders - keep drinks and snacks nearby!
• Built-in, open-loop belt guides - convenient open belt guides provide an easy installation with any vehicle lap and shoulder belt.
• Comfort foam on backrest and base - the extra cushion in the Parkway makes the ride even more comfortable for your child.
• Contoured, slip resistant base - the contoured base and the slip resistant strips added to the bottom of the base, help achieve a stable vehicle fit.
• Removable, and washable cover.
• Measures: 15.5″L x 17″W x 26.25″H

Baby Product: 
Comfort foam and EPS protective foam, True Side Impact Protection, Two position recline, One hand adjustable headrest with multiple positions to grow with your child, Contoured slip resistant base for stable fit

Company: Britax USA 

(2007-10-15)

 

List Price: $99.99
Amazon Price: $60.00

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