Mountainsmith Modular Hauler 3

I have had one for over 6 years and purchased another for by niece. I stuff my Search & Rescue gear in the modulars. The only thing that I don't like is that - if you do not fill the modulars full, they collapse inside the carrier. So, I stuff a towel in each one to fill them up. I wish the sides were a bit stiff to stand on their own.

This whole system was much, much floppier than expected. The only real way any part of it can stand up on it's own is if it's completely full (and probably with something that helps it stay square. I expected the cubes to be actual cubes, that had some stiffness in them, so you could throw things in them & take it out and they'd stay standing/open, etc. But it's just basic woven fabric, even the outer bag--so if you take a cube out, the outer bag will collapse a bit into that spot (so you'll need two hands to get it back in). I'll make it work for my trunk but it will take a lot of cardboard and wire to get it to work the way I wanted. What I wanted was an organizing system for my car, where I could keep things (such as gear, groceries, packages, dirty outerwear, raingear), or have room to throw things, as needed. With them all floppy then it would only work when they are full... which doesn't really help. So, I'm not sending it back, but I'm surprised at Mountainsmith that they designed something that isn't all that cool. I know other people mentioned that they were floppy but I didn't think it would be THIS floppy!! I'm glad I got it with an extra 35% off coupon, otherwise it probably would be going back.

The only reason for just 4 stars is the same thing other reviewers mentioned - it would help if the grey carrier would even somewhat stand up on it's own. I have wanted one for years, so glad I finally bought it. Even though I measured, It is still a bit large for the back of my car, a Honda Fit. I wanted it on to take up just one side, so it is a bit tight behind the back seats. Great organization and the back of my car doesn't look like a junk closet!

We have not used it for travel yet, but it is well built and the compartments are a decent size. Large enough to hold things, but not too large that they will become too heavy or impractical. We are contemplating purchasing the larger version of this as well and think it would make a great gift!

The modular hauler is perfect when you have a baby and travel by car. I am giving it a 4 instead of 5 as they should have thrown in a shoulder strap to make this thing perfect.

This is a great product! I always love Mountainsmith products- the utmost in quality and materials. I live in a remote location and travel to town for supplies and groceries- this is a great bag to toss in the back of my car as a container for my stuff. The smaller bags can be removed and the larger "tote" has many purposes. Great product.

Looks like this product will be very versatile. Have not used so ignore rating.

mainly using for cooking/groceries stuff and it's very useful. big enough to carry for big pots and dishes and food and drinks, and not too big that you can't carry when it's full.

Got this to help organize the family when we travel to mom and pop's or when we go car-camping. It's certainly too heavy and cumbersom to take hiking, but for a park-your-car, drop-your-tent site... it's perfect.

We LOVE this modular hauler! We take it car camping, weekend trips and even hotel stays. It is easy to carry, as is each individual section and keeps the car organized. It holds groceries, kitchen items, dog stuff, toys etc.... The pocket on the top of each hauler can be used for maps or things that require easy access. Strong zippers, reinforced stitching and it collapses into itself for easy sto