a lot of people seem happy with Saris, which I haven't used. My backup rack (got it before I got the car-top one and hung onto it for quick, short trips when the other one isn't on the car) is a Yakima I got at REI. Can't remember the model, but it was about $90. Works great on all three of our cars. I'll post the model when I get home and can see what it is.