Roof rack questions.....Gobi or something else

So maybe a dumb question.....But with things like Gobi or other brands can they hold luggage or dry bags like a Yakima basket does?

If so let's talk brand recommendations

 

With the proper amount of straps/bungee cords/tie-downs, you can hold ANYTHING in the Gobi. Now, please note I didn't say you could do it safely or successfully. Just that it could be done.

 

OP, I share your sentiments. I’m selling my Thule basket and moving on to a flat rack — Sherpa, but I don’t know how I’ll do it. With my Thule I have a nice luggage bag, net, and straps to tighten it all down. I suppose I can do the same thing but there’s not any support like there is with a basket model.

 

Yeah I have the old Moab and it's pretty deep even compared to a yak

 

Can't speak to Gobi but I love my Westcott. And if you get the modular and not the low you can set some rails lower than others and it creates the smallest of little baskets (almost) haha https://www.4runners.com/threads/ro...-sherpa-rubber-mounts-on-westcott-rack.32622/

 

Don't buy cheap.

 

Explain

 

I bought a $350 one and is already rusted. And bent(My fault, not rack's fault).

 

Whoah! How did it bend?

 

Yeah maybe I'd be better off with like a longer basket

 

I love my gobi. I used the excuse of needing it to move my kid’s stuff to college (and beyond). I had moving boxes, luggage, small furniture, etc.

The only thing I won’t put up there is a RTT. If you are gonna do that just get a flat rack and call it a day.