Cargo, hauling, and protection gear for the outside of the vehicle — built for truck and SUV owners as much as everyday drivers. How we choose these picks.
A soft rooftop cargo bag adds significant packing space for road trips without the cost or permanent bulk of a hard-shell roof box.
A hitch cargo rack carries coolers, bags, or gear outside the vehicle, useful when the trunk and roof are both already full.
A ball mount is the piece that actually connects a hitch receiver to a trailer, bike rack, or cargo carrier — check your receiver class and towing capacity before buying.
Mud flaps reduce the gravel, slush, and road grime that gets kicked up onto rocker panels and the vehicle behind you, especially useful for trucks and gravel-road driving.
A fitted or semi-custom cover protects paint from UV fading, tree sap, and bird droppings for cars that don't have garage parking available.
An auxiliary LED light bar adds real off-road and low-light visibility beyond factory headlights — check local regulations on use during regular on-road driving.
Yes — hitch receivers come in classes (I through V) rated for different weight capacities. Check both your vehicle's tow rating and the accessory's weight requirement before buying; an underrated hitch setup is a real safety issue under load.
Most soft roof cargo bags include their own strap system that runs through the doors to the vehicle frame, so they don't strictly require factory rails. Always check the specific bag's compatibility notes, though — some models do need rails or crossbars for stability at highway speed.