Wow! I have been going through a lot of changes lately! Two
fairly big ones that affect this blog.
First, I got a new truck! I drove my old ’99 Toyota Tacoma
for most of my adult life and loved it. However, it had a major rust problem. I
could put my fist through some of the holes in its frame. Considering I drove
my kids around in it, I just did not feel safe in it any more.
So, I got a Honda Ridgeline!
Big upgrade. It is nicer than the Toyota in almost every
way. Safer to be sure, but also much, much more cargo capacity.
Change #2: We are moving out of the city and into the mountains!
Yea, this is the big one.
I’m not going to go into details, but moving is complicated.
The company is paying for the move, so we have movers. Naturally, there is a
gap between when our stuff leaves and when it arrives. So for this three or
four day period my family, complete with three dogs, will be living with just
what we can fit in that new truck.
Oh yea, I forgot to mention that the moving company will not
move some things. Namely firearms and ammunition……. I have a lot of those. So,
they need to find a place in my truck also.
As you can imagine, I am looking for ways to expand the
storage in my truck. There are many options, but for me the best bet is going
to be the Big Daddy Car Roof Bag.
This thing is amazing! First of all, I don’t need a roof
rack to use it. It works with roof racks, but if you don’t have one, no
problem. It uses straps that install
through your cabin making it super secure. It is also fairly easy to install. Easier
than a traditional rooftop carrier to be sure.
It is also large. 14 cubic feet large! That is the size of
the trunk in my wife’s car! We will be able to get most of our “extra” stuff up
there. If you are going camping it would fit your tent, four sleeping bags and
mats, plus your food with room to spare! 14 cubic feet might not sound like a
lot, but it is!
Now, some rooftop bags have a problem with leaking. Not this
one. It is rubberized and sealed. The stuff inside will not get wet. Period.
This was a big sticking point for me. We will be moving in the dead of winter
and it will be our household stuff up there, it cannot get wet.
I don’t plan on using mine often so storage of the
actual bag when I’m not using it is a concern. Thankfully it is fully collapsible
and stuffs down into a stuff bag. Much smaller than a sleeping bag. Easy peazy!
I can just store it with my camping gear.
I should probably mention how inexpensive it is. Very
inexpensive. You can buy them from their web site for £69.99 (about $94) or on
Amazon. Here is a link to the
Amazon listing. They are out of stock on Amazon right now, but I have been
told that they will be back in stock mid January. This comes with everything, including all the straps you need plus a roof mat and stuff bag!
If you are looking for roof top storage for your car or
truck, I recommend trying the Big Daddy
Car Roof Bag. I think it is a good choice!
While you are on their web site, check out their other products. They have a lot of unique, well designed products, including a kids camping cot. I think we will see a lot more out of this company in the future.
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