Review on Himal Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier: 15 Cubic Feet, Heavy-Duty & Waterproof Vehicle Soft-Shell Bag | 8 Straps, 2 Zippers | Ideal for All Vehicles with/without Racks by Marquel Floyd

Worth the Money! It's totally waterproof and the clasps are so secure that even the crap we had to carry inside was COMPLETELY dry. I am fascinated by how well the media protects their content. We drove through the mountains of Colorado in wind and rain. It endured (with some extra timing belts because my husband doesn't want to be Clark Griswold) an 8 hour drive very well. Buy it, you won't regret it. UPDATE: We forgot to mention that when riding in the rain, we folded the pannier backwards. On the other side it is completely flat. Rain blew ahead. The moral of the story is: if it's raining, pass out from your main direction and face the zippers on your cargo bag at a full 180 degree angle from it. Extra protection or smart travel? You decide.