Sherpa Bag

Fit our needs well

Posted on 09/06/2008 by James B. (Pleasant Prairie,WI)

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"I was attracted to the capacity, waterproof status, compactibility and price of this unit. It impressed on all counts. It was easy to use, is well made, folds to a relatively compact size and deems durable indeed. Highly recommended."

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Great bag

Posted on 09/05/2008 by Timothy S. - 2003 Honda CR-V (Haworth,NJ)

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"We used this on two long trips this summer, and on both trips we encountered extreme heat and heavy downpours. Everything emerged unscathed and we had no problems with the clips opening up in the heat, which I was a little worried about from other reviews I read. The bag is very thick with good quality zippers, which is probably why everything stayed dry. Some of the items we stuffed in it had sharp corners and the bag withstood the stress. It's tough. We got the larger size and I'm glad we did -- you never know when you'll need that extra space, and when you need it you really need it (I was a little concerned it would be too big for our '03 Honda CRV, but it fit perfectly fine). It's also very easy to put on, take off, and load. It was also really nice to be able to just fold it up and leave it in the back of the car after unloading it at our destinations or in the garage when we got home -- takes up very little space which is a big plus over the plastic carriers. When packed full we didn't even need bungee cords to strap it down, and there was no flapping. When not full you need to crisscross bungees across it and tuck in empty spots, but it's no big deal. The only marginal negative is that the bag really doesn't maintain the shape you see in the pictures unless you load it with a big trapezoid, so in practical use this bag isn't any more aerodynamic than any other and will knock about 3-5 mpg off your gas mileage. It just looks like a big lump on top of the car like all the other roof bags. So it's not pretty, but it sure gets the job done and is very easy to use and live with. I'm extremely happy with it overall and would recommend it highly."

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Sharpa Product

Posted on 07/08/2008 by Edward C. (Belfry,KY)

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"I used this for a 1000 mile trip to the beach. It performed well and did not leak. I drove through some downpours with no leaks. The downside is the velcro is tough to deal with while zipping closed. But when closed it help keep the zipper water proof. The size I bought was too large for my Sienna roof system, but it still worked fine. Ed in KY"

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Great

Posted on 05/09/2008 by Sandra S. - 2001 Chrysler Town and Country (Schnecksville,PA)

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"I wanted a bag thatwas waterproof. The first time I used it was to return my son from college and of course it was raining. The bag worked perfectly."

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HELPED ME MAKE THE TRIP

Posted on 03/21/2008 by Harold R. - 2005 Chevy Suburban (Deer Park,TX)

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"I MADE THE TRIP WITH FOUR WOMEN AND ALL THEIR BAGS. WITHOUT THE SHERPA BAG I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD THE ROOM."

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Sherpa bag works great

Posted on 02/17/2008 by Lisa A. - 2007 Ford Expedition EL (Fallbrook,CA)

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"I BOUGHT THIS BAG FOR SOME EXTRA LUGGAGE ROOM FOR THE TOP OF MY EXPEDITION. I USED IT JUST THIS WEEKEND AND FOUND IT TO BE VERY CAPACIOUS AND WATERPROOF - AS WE FOUND OURSELVES IN A FREAK SNOW AND RAIN STORM HERE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WHILE i WAS TRAVELING WITH THE BAG FULL AND EVERYTHING STAYED COMPLETELY DRY. i DID ELECT TO USE AN ADDITIONAL TIE STRAP ACROSS THE MIDDLE TO MAKE SURE THE LOAD DIDN'T SHIFT DURING TRAVEL. i AM PLEASED WITH THIS PRODUCT"

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Realy is waterproof

Posted on 01/13/2008 by Ernie W. - 2005 Infiniti QX56 (Ormond Beach,FL)

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"After researching your site I took a chance on this bag. The deciding factor was the other positive customer reviews, they were correct. We just finished a two week road trip through wind, rain and snow abd the bag was great. The only down side is that they should offer a bigger version."

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Perfect

Posted on 12/03/2007 by Janet W. (Encinitas,CA)

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"It's so easy to use and takes up very little space to store. It really is perfect for our needs."

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Great Experience

Posted on 09/06/2007 by Jason F. - 2005 Volvo XC70 (Stewartstown,PA)

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"I just completed a 1000 mile trip with the 15 cubic foot Sherpa Bag on top of my Volvo station wagon. It worked great; no problems of any kind. I didn't encounter poor weather, so I can't comment on water proofing. Only negative issue is security. You can't lock or secure the bag (besides locking the zipper tabs together), so you have to unload the bag each night. Great purchase."

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Good Product

Posted on 08/23/2007 by Nancy S. - 2005 Toyota Sienna (Yardley,PA)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

"Very roomy and attached nicley / easily to our van's roof rack - we didn't see need for extra tie downs - does have to be pretty full to make sure thing don't slide around - can't comment on the rain resistence since we didn't encounter any our our trip."

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Great choice!

Posted on 08/14/2007 by Loraine M. D. - 2000 Lexus RX300 (Edgewood,KY)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

"We found this bag to be user friendly and a terrific addition to our trip from Ohio to Hilton Head. It had plenty of space for a suitcase, two duffel bags, beach towels etc. We didn't encounter any rain or bad weather so I can not speak to its ability to repel water but it seemed as if it was water and air tight, given the sturdy zippers and velcro closing. Extremely happy with this purchase."

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Love that sherpa bag

Posted on 08/07/2007 by Randy J. - 2006 Volvo XC90 (Broadview Heights,OH)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

"We traveled 720 mi each way from Cleveland to Charleston, SC, through wind, rain and mountains without any leaks or problems at all. Very happy with our purchase."

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Great bag but weak snaps

Posted on 07/15/2007 by Melinda W. (Coto De Caza,CA)

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"Our Sherpa bag held more then we thought it would and was easy to load and install. Our only complaint was the clips are plastic and we were afraid they would break after tightening down our load and driving on the freeway. the weather was hot and they were opening up so we got some additional zipp ties so nothing would come loose! I'll use double ended brass snaps the next time we load up!"

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Worked great. Stayed dry.

Posted on 07/13/2007 by Neil P. - 2004 Cadillac SRX (Dyer,IN)

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"We bought the 15 cubic feet sherpa bag prior to our vacation. What a lifesaver. It was easy to use. The flaps covered the heavy duty zipper and even when we encountered rain everything was completely dry. We stuffed it full with luggage for a family of 6. We did have soft sided duffel bags, but I'm sure it would have been fine with hard sided luggage. Really happy with this purchase."

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Love it

Posted on 05/15/2007 by Phyllis F. (Ashburn,VA)

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"It is easy to use and compact for storage. I recommend it!"

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Very Pleased!

Posted on 05/13/2007 by Saundra A. - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (Lancaster,PA)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

"We recently traveled through six states for our vacation. The exra storage the Sherpa bag provided was a blessing. We had extra luggage and baby items for our grandchildren, who would be arriving by plane at our destination. In addition, we also traveled with our golden retreiver. The bag remained very secure on the roof rack once the tie downs were tightened. We also drove through rain periodically and everything remained dry. The extra tight velcro flap over the zipper closure kept everything secure and dry. Our vehicle is a Mercury Mountaineer. The bag fit wll into the space between the cross over bars on the rack. It did not interfere with the sun roof at all. Storage of the bag is convenient. You just fold it and tuck it away. Lancaster,Pa."

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good buy

Posted on 04/05/2007 by Victoria D. (Chicago,IL)

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"Overall, we are happy with the bag. It is sturdy. We had one previously that flaked pieces off after one use! The velcro is secure but the down side to it is it is hard to undo when you want in the bag. A nice sturdy, secure bag for the money!"

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Sherpa Created Interior Room

Posted on 04/03/2007 by Conrad P. - 2006 Toyota Highlander (Winchester,MA)

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"Was going to rent a big SUV for a 3 trip stop vacation in Fla. for 7 people Decided to use my mother's Toyota Highlander with 7 person seating, take all luuggage out of the car,and put it all in the Sherpa-2 hard pieces,4 soft pieces, and Lacrosse equipment. Worked well and saved over $800 in car rental. Rained a little, flap over zipper preserved water proofing of seam, cleaned off the bugs and was as good as new. Impressed with the thickness of the material."

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Excellent in snow and cold

Posted on 01/29/2007 by Terrence K. - 2006 Chevy Trailblazer (Attica,NY)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

"The bag was used on my Trailblazer and travelled well. The 100 mile trip was through wet snow and temperatures of about 15 degrees. The contents remained dry and the bag held up very well. No complaints."

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Great Product

Posted on 01/05/2007 by Charles A. (Cave Creek,AZ)

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"It was easy to load and attach to the roof. It was wind tight and water proof. It was very secured, stayed put and didn't flap around.It also did not effect my gas mileage and the it was easy to fold up and store in my car."

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Sherpa Bag

Posted on 09/15/2006 by Geri B. (Gilbert,AZ)

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

"I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it looks great. I am hoping it is water proof."

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Sherpa Bag

Posted on 09/05/2006 by Robert H. - 2003 Toyota Highlander (Great Neck,NY)

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"This overheard cargo carrier is perfect in every way. As promised, attaching to a roof rack is a snap. Loading up the Sherpa Bag was easy. The waterproof nylon material kept everything inside dry. If your carrying extra cargo, this bag is a must."

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Looks Good

Posted on 08/14/2006 by James M. - 2001 Lexus RX300 (Paintsville,KY)

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"Haven't used it yet... but the construction looks good and the 10 cu ft model seems to fit the rack fairly well on my Lexus RX300."

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It leaks

Posted on 08/13/2006 by Jacquie T. - 2004 Subaru Baja (Cleveland Heights,OH)

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"This bag is easy to load and tie on to the vehicle. In our case, we have a roof rack. It is very secure. It holds a lot of stuff. We put in two sleeping bags, a tent and other gear and had room for more. However, driving through rain got everything wet. I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how it happened. It's got solid zippers and a great velcro closure and I had all of that down, things still got wet. Sitting out at the campsite, the inside got wet every time it rained. I experimented, but found no way to keep the water out. And found no way the water could get in. No holes. No gaps. No seams. Don't know if I got a bad one, or if they all leak. It holds my stuff, but I wish I'd paid more for something more watertight."

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Great product

Posted on 07/06/2006 by Marla S. (Middleburg Heights,OH)

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"Took our Sherpa Bag on top of our 2000 Ford Windstar factory installed luggage rack on a trip from Cleveland to Niagara Falls Canada. We could not be happier with the results. On the trip there we filled it very full and had virtually no movement. Coming home we didn't fill quite as fully and as a result of it being a very windy day we had slight movement and noise but it kept our luggage dry from rain and safe from wind. A really reasonably priced easy to use product. My husband and I would highly recommend it!"

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