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REI’s Labor Day Sale has kicked off with thousands of brand-new discounts on everything from camping gear to best-selling travel gear and even bicycles. Some of the most popular deals in the sale, which runs through September 2, include a 20% discount on Thule’s famous bike racks and vehicle storage accessories, including a 20% discount on the brand’s top-rated roof box.
The Thule Force XT L Roof Box is on sale for just $600, a rare $150 discount off its regular price of $750. It has received an impressive 160-plus five-star reviews from shoppers who say it’s a “must-have” for road trips, large families, and other excursions that require a lot of gear.
Thule Force XT L Roof Box, $600 (was $750) at REI
Courtesy of REI
This roof box is essentially a locking aerodynamic compartment that securely fastens to the roof rack of a car or SUV. It can hold 450 liters of cargo and up to 165 pounds of payload, and it opens from the side for easier access. Design touches are useful and safe, from the integrated torque indicators that click when properly installed to the adjustable positioning that keeps the box from getting in the way of opening tailgates.
One reviewer, who did a “massive amount of research”, said she was “incredibly pleased” with this box. “We chose this model because it's easy to put on and take off, and the feedback is just as good [We read about]”And once installed, “It's really logically designed. It's also easy to adjust the fore/aft position to allow full opening of the SUV's cargo door.”
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You can put anything inside, but many reviewers like to use the Force XT L roof boxes for winter activities. “I was hesitant to buy a $600 roof rack to carry and store my gear while climbing mountains,” wrote one formerly skeptical customer. “But this was a definite investment that made navigating the ever-changing terrain worthwhile.”
Whether you’re heading out for fall camping or hitting the slopes come winter, this famous Thule roof box deal means it’s time to get your car kitted out. And speaking of deals, these types of items rarely go on sale, so we recommend you grab this sale before it ends on September 2.