Picked for one job

Which roof cargo box is lightest in this set

Top pick

INNO Ridge Cargo Box

INNO Ridge Cargo Box

INNO Ridge weighs 20 pounds, which makes it the lightest verified box here.

Why it suits this job

  • Capacity is 8 cubic feet.
  • It opens on the passenger side.
The catch
For a family's packing list, eight cubic feet is too little.
Go with JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier if
what decides it for you is staying within a light roof-load limit
More reasons we picked it
  • Published exterior dimensions are 55.1 x 27.6 x 13.4 inches.

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At 20 pounds, INNO Ridge is the lightest verified box here.

Guide updated , Product data updated , Amazon.com / United States

By the numbers

What the data shows

What we found across the roof cargo boxes we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.

How many fit

10 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Your roof-load limit is light”.

10 models fit, out of 26 checked

Worth knowing

At 8 cu ft, INNO Ridge Cargo Box has the smallest listed cargo volume of the comparable models.

INNO Ridge Cargo Box
8 cu ft
Typical (median)
16 cu ft
Models with this figure
20 of 26
Show the facts and the math
Models in the comparison
26 models
Sources
3 covering these models
Product data updated

How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Your roof-load limit is light”. A need with no documented match is not counted.

How we calculatedFigures are the published exterior-category volume. Shape, mounting hardware and long gear can leave less room to pack. The median draws on the 20 of 26 models that publish comparable figures.

The facts and sources behind each product in this recommendation
ProductNeeds it meetsFacts we checkedSources
INNO Ridge Cargo Box
  • Stay within a light roof-load
  • Capacity is 8 cubic feet.
  • It opens on the passenger side.
  • Published exterior dimensions are 55.1 x 27.6 x 13.4 inches.
JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier
  • Stay within a light roof-load
  • Capacity is 18 cubic feet.
  • The documented crossbar spread runs from 24 to 35 inches.
  • It opens from both sides.
  • JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier specifications: JEGS (maker specs)
SportRack Horizon Alpine
  • Stay within a light roof-load
  • Capacity is 11 cubic feet.
  • Gear up to 210 centimeters long fits.
  • It opens on the passenger side.

Decision guide

How to choose for this job

INNO Ridge weighs 20 pounds, which makes it the lightest verified box here.

01

What settles the choice

It holds 8 cubic feet, which is too little for a family's packing list.

02

What puts INNO Ridge Cargo Box ahead

You get 8 cubic feet, and the box opens on the passenger side.

03

When another box is the better fit

JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier is the one to choose if staying within a light roof-load limit is the deciding need. SportRack Horizon Alpine is likewise the choice when staying within a light roof-load limit decides it.

Check these before you buy

  • Approval in the vehicle fit guide
  • Crossbar spacing
  • Room at the hatch
  • Longest gear inside
  • Load limits for roof and crossbars

What this page can’t tell you

  • Vehicle compatibility cannot be certified by this screen.
  • A published volume figure cannot promise that a given suitcase layout will fit.
  • Roof limits depend on the vehicle configuration.

3 options

The top pick and the alternatives

01
INNO Ridge Cargo Box

INNO, BRA240BK

INNO Ridge Cargo Box

It holds 8 cubic feet and opens on the passenger side.

Top pick ifsuit a shorter roof and stay under a light roof-load limit

Key facts

  • Capacity is 8 cubic feet.
  • It opens on the passenger side.

The catch

For a family's packing list, eight cubic feet is too little.

02
JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier

JEGS, 555-90098

JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier

The documented crossbar spread is 24 to 35 inches, and the box has 18 cubic feet of space.

Pick this instead ifwhat decides it for you is staying within a light roof-load limit

Key facts

  • Capacity is 18 cubic feet.
  • The documented crossbar spread runs from 24 to 35 inches.

The catch

Its wide, short shape suits luggage and camping gear, and skis are out.

03
SportRack Horizon Alpine

SportRack, Horizon Alpine SR7011

SportRack Horizon Alpine

Gear up to 210 centimeters long fits in its 11 cubic feet.

Pick this instead ifyour deciding need is staying within a light roof-load limit

Key facts

  • Capacity is 11 cubic feet.
  • Gear up to 210 centimeters long fits.

The catch

Its narrow 11-cubic-foot interior rules it out as a family luggage box.

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Pick this instead if

JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier

JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier

what decides it for you is staying within a light roof-load limit

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