Best Waterproof Rooftop Cargo Dry Bags For Overlanding- How To Use & Strap Down

We solve over packing by putting dry bags on the roof rack! Inexpensive, drybags are great for rooftop storage bags. They secure great to just about any stock or aftermarket roofrack and/or roof rack basket with simple nylon straps. We show you how to properly seal the bag so it becomes completely waterproof, how to use readily available straps to secure them to the roof, and give a tip on how to buy them cheap!
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[@iam_maechan]

What a wonderful product! I’ve been looking for something to protect my camping tools from the rain. Thank you for sharing!

[@WanderlostOverland]

@@iam_maechan we still love and use the Aquaquest bags 3 years later!

[@luisandluisgabriel6778]

Great videos ! I’ve used them before and never thought of them. Thank you 🙏

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

I just got a roof rack on my truck and was wondering about this. Awesome, thank you.

[@waltersmith1100]

Awesome idea. Thanks for the tips to keep weight down but gear safe.

[@LuckyLuuee]

I love how wholesome your channel is. Just nice, simple, and clever overlanding content.

[@WanderlostOverland]

We appreciate that!

[@binyamj]

This is a great idea, especially compared to most options out there. I’ve been looking for an option like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@write2nick]

I love it. This brought me memory of my old friend who taught me how to portage. I have been looking for RAV4 roof rack solution and decide to go with Dry bag instead of boxes because of this video. I move to downtown last month and height restriction on many underground garage was a big concern but this is the best solution.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Very cool!

[@buckmcallister119]

Really well done! Thanks

[@davidfessel3824]

Thanks for this review. I use a Tacoma and carry a canoe and one of your viewers mentioned a cargo bag he liked. I now have one in my Amazon cart. Love Wanderlost channel.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Very cool!

[@cue881-yo7kz]

Excellent video thanks!

[@OverlandPNW]

Great topic. Dry bags are a go to for me. I think I adopted them for overlanding due to my fishing !

[@WanderlostOverland]

Sounds great!

[@kjw1603]

Nice video, may i add: 1. When strapping down gear in a cargo basket, its best to secure the straps through the strongest tie in points, which in this case is the crossbars, it is not recommended to strap them to the basket itself, which is not designed or rated to take much force on their round bars. That being said, a light load such as clothing or

[@wildherring3988]

Those bags are great!

[@MrWinger1951]

I use a Rightline Gear Sport 3 Cargo Bag on a cargo basket. It is large enough to hold lots of other bags, tents, etc. And all those other items it holds don't have to be in waterproof bags of their own. So far it has been completely water proof. Very well made. And the price is good at $120.

[@davidfessel3824]

I just put this in my cart based on your experience and I found the 18cf for $80. Hope I can get rid of the contractor trash bags now. Lol thanks again.

[@davidfessel3824]

Wanted to say thanks. My bag arrived yesterday and I tried it out right away. I put in 2 magnum sleeping bags. Cabelas 6man guide tent, cot, 2 dogs beds and I had some extra room for clothes.

[@MrWinger1951]

@@davidfessel3824 You're welcome and I am glad to have been of some help in your choice.

[@Gprimbs]

I have read a few negative reviews about rightline.

[@patricktrumbly3128]

A couple of dry bags are a small price to pay for a stowaway that cute. Good tip here... I have a couple from a past life that I may need to throw in the back of the Tacoma next time we head out.

[@msafirimhehe]

Great video! Thanks..

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad you liked it!

[@jrawlins5246]

If you didn’t know already, we love you guys! ❤️

[@WanderlostOverland]

Love ya back!

[@woolengrappler]

That Aquaquest Duffle looks great. My only concern is security. I wonder if there’s a company that has a dry bag with a security cable system.

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Awesome Review you two keep it up 👍 🇺🇲 🗽🐾 The Vermonter

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks! Will do!

[@H.pylori]

Well done. Very helpful. Thanks. Any problem with wind noise while driving?

[@WanderlostOverland]

Some additional wind noise, yes.

[@chloesamclutch]

Just looking to do a cross country move with two totes on the roof, all interior room is planned out to the max, possibly using a hitch carrier also for more totes. Planning on sealing contents in garbage bags. Thoughts?

[@WanderlostOverland]

Should work.

[@gregm8871]

Hey folks, great recommendation for roof bags. Beats the heck out of those oversize generics on the market that are generally too big and actually tend to leak. I've always used the smaller dry bags for kayaking trips but now I'm certain to get some of these for the rain up here on the Olympic Peninsula. Do you still boat?

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks for watching Greg! We get out in our canoes once in a while. Not near as much as we'd like though.

[@kl5090]

What size is the red Aquaquest Duffle? Thx for the video.

[@WanderlostOverland]

75L large, we love those Aquaquest bags!!!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

"Stowaways" LMAO!!!! PS: Mark, I am diggin' the Beard, my friend... Have I ever told you that, you remind me of an older Travis Pastrana? Especially with that beard LOL I'm sure Merri digs it... My wife says, she loves my beard lol Wait.. Maybe she says it 'cause she's my wife HAHAHAH!!! Havin' trouble ..........Remembering your lines??? Hahahahahah!!! I Just DIED!!!

[@WanderlostOverland]

I would still love him even if he grew purple horns, green spots and a tail. However, I am not a big fan of the facial hairz. I was not sorry to see it go. 😆 -Merri

[@expressivepets1]

I don't have a roof rack...do you still recommend this system? Excellent suggestion.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Not without a rack. Would likely scratch your paint.

[@adventureunderground2234]

I love your channel. Please don't make a habit of posting in 60FPS. People like me that has slow internet and nothing faster available where I live cant watch it except very low resolution that's too blurry to care. I think I've watched every episode you have. Some several times. I'm begging no 60FPS. Other than that... I want to go with you on an adventure. Must be something easy. My 4R is all stock. I do have plans to go to Outdoors In The Smokies soon. I think you been there once.

[@molinny]

After reading countless reviews on flimsy Roof Boxes, I decided to bring out my old Dry Bags (119L Seal Line) out of storage. Bought them for my Overlanding trips 20 years ago. Quick question, I not only not want a Roof Box but I don't want a Roof Rack. I have a Subaru '22 Outback, do you think car roof damage or a less than secure load would result from just using roof rails?

[@WanderlostOverland]

I don't think you'll have any problems.

[@seanuyematsu4929]

Hey Mark I sent you an email about over loading the roof racks and just wondering if you happen to see the email? My email was talking about 3 different load ratings, static, on and off roading load ratings. Seeing this video is a good example about load ratings for all roof racks. I like the waterproof bags!

[@WanderlostOverland]

Sorry, your email "slipped through the cracks". I found it now though. Roof weight limits have always been a big concern for us. That's the primary reason why we don't have a RTT. I think Ronny Dahl did a good job explaining it in his latest video.

[@seanuyematsu4929]

@@WanderlostOverland My goal was hopefully to have as many of the local KZbinr's bring this awareness to everyone here. I am still watching many KZbinr's showing how much items that can be put up top on to the rack without weighing anything that is going up top. I am sure that you are aware that if you are not moving, the OEM Load Rating for the 4RNR is 600 lbs stock. On Road is still 600 lbs and Off Road is only 2/3 the weight. Why does the aftermarket roof rack companies still show that their load ratings is much higher then the OEM load rating. That is a Static weight that it can hold if mounting on the ground and not mounted on a vehicle. How can we allow the aftermarket companies to continue to do this to the customer without bringing the awareness to everyone and the damage that they can be doing to their vehicles? I do agree that Ronny Dahl did a great job of explaining this, but he is not a large KZbinr locally like your channel is. Please help me spread the awareness to our local Overlanders as well. Thanks in advance

[@cubbiemalone49]

What size is that red bag? It seems to fit that rack perfectly

[@WanderlostOverland]

75L

[@PLUTON9475]

💪🌝👊

[@DrewToner]

I say portage, you say portage, I say roof, you say roof!! It's all the same!!

[@thelogician1934]

You are only carrying about 100L on the roof. Not worth the effort at all. Some roof box can hold 600L.

[@bshupejr]

Please turn your American flag around.