Our cargo net guide explains what the three kinds of net are for. This is the page that tells you which one to actually buy, and it starts somewhere unexpected: not with the net, but with the four square inches of your car the net has to hold on to.
Every net on this page does the same job. What separates them is how they attach, and a fixing that does not suit your car makes the best net here useless.
The four fixings, and which car each one suits
| Fixing | Your car needs | Holds | Leaves a mark? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carabiner clips | Existing tie-down loops or anchor points | A stretched net across the floor | No |
| Screws and metal hooks | Trim you are willing to drill | The most of any fixing here | Yes — four holes |
| Hook-and-loop tape | A carpeted or fluffy trunk wall | A small pocket of light items | No |
| Adhesive strips | A hard, clean plastic or composite panel | A small pocket of light items | Possibly, on removal |
Two of those are for restraining a load on the floor and two are for holding small things against a wall. They are not alternatives to each other — plenty of cars want one of each.
Measure the span, not the trunk
For a stretch net, the number that matters is the distance between the two anchor points you intend to clip to — not the width of the cargo area. The published sizes on this page cover a wide range.
| Net | Published size | Fixing | Pockets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanemia | 47" × 11" × 12", extends to 62" | 4 aluminum carabiners | 3 |
| SSNNUU | 43.3" × 15.74" (35.43" and 49.2" also sold) | D-hooks or screws | Open net |
| Amiss | 47.3" × 11.8" × 11.8" | 4 metal hooks and screws | 3 |
| MOJIOO | 15" × 9.5" each, 2-pack | Hook-and-loop tape | 1 each |
| Ulifebetter | 9.8" × 15.7" each, 2-pack | Adhesive strips | 1 each, double-layered |
Two of those listings state a second, different size elsewhere on the same page — the Hanemia and the Amiss both do. We have quoted the bullet text above and flagged the disagreement on each product card rather than quietly picking the number that suited us.
Quick picks
| # | Product | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hanemia 3-Pocket Trunk Cargo Net, 47" Extending to 62"The only net here that publishes how far it stretches — 47 inches at rest, extending to 62 — which is the figure that decides whether it spans your cargo area at all. | A net that stretches to the width you have | $14.99 · View on Amazon #ad Price as of September 21, 2026. How we’re funded |
| 2 |  SSNNUU Trunk Cargo Net, 43.3" × 15.74", Three SizesThe only listing here that publishes a size chart by vehicle: 35.43 inches for an SUV, 43.3 for a truck, 49.2 for an RV — so you are choosing rather than guessing. | Matching the net to the vehicle class | $8.99 · View on Amazon #ad Price as of September 21, 2026. How we’re funded |
| 3 |  Amiss Heavy Duty 3-Pocket Mesh Cargo NetThe one here that installs with screws rather than clips, which is the right answer in a truck bed or a cargo area you use hard — and the wrong one in a lease. | A screwed-down net that will not move | $15.99 · View on Amazon #ad Price as of September 21, 2026. How we’re funded |
| 4 |  MOJIOO Hook-and-Loop Mesh Pockets, 15" × 9.5", 2-PackHook-and-loop rather than adhesive: a 2¼-inch strip of hook tape on the back grips the carpet lining most trunks already have, so it comes off and goes back on without a mark. | A carpeted trunk wall | $12.77 · View on Amazon #ad Price as of September 21, 2026. How we’re funded |
| 5 |  Ulifebetter Adhesive Mesh Cargo Pockets, 9.8" × 15.7", 2-PackTwo double-layered mesh pockets that stick to a trunk wall with adhesive strips — the answer when the surface you want to use has nothing to hook onto. | A pocket on a wall that has no anchor points | $11.66 · View on Amazon #ad Price as of September 21, 2026. How we’re funded |
#1 · A net that stretches to the width you have
Hanemia 3-Pocket Trunk Cargo Net, 47" Extending to 62"
Hanemia
The only net here that publishes how far it stretches — 47 inches at rest, extending to 62 — which is the figure that decides whether it spans your cargo area at all.
A stretch range rather than a single width is the right thing to publish for this product, because a cargo net is fitted between two anchor points that are a different distance apart in every car. 47 to 62 inches is a genuinely wide span.
Carabiners rather than screws is the other reason this is the first pick. It means you are clipping to existing tie-down loops rather than drilling the trim of a car you may not own in three years.
The size labelling on the listing does not agree with itself, which is worth knowing before you order. Measure the distance between your anchor points and compare it to both numbers.
What works
- Publishes a stretched length, not just a resting size
- Clips to existing tie-downs — nothing is drilled
- Three pockets rather than one open net
- Folds away when not in use
What does not
- The listing states two different sizes in two places
- No load rating, like every cargo net on this site
- Carabiners need something to clip to — a car with no tie-down loops is out
Skip this if
Skip it if your cargo area has no anchor points. Carabiners have to clip to something, and a net with nowhere to attach is a bag of mesh.
Where these numbers came from
We have not handled this product. Here is what we did instead.
#2 · Matching the net to the vehicle class
SSNNUU Trunk Cargo Net, 43.3" × 15.74", Three Sizes
SSNNUU
The only listing here that publishes a size chart by vehicle: 35.43 inches for an SUV, 43.3 for a truck, 49.2 for an RV — so you are choosing rather than guessing.
Publishing a recommendation per vehicle class is rare in this category and it is the main reason this is here. Most nets publish one size and leave you to work out whether it suits a hatchback or a pickup.
It also ships both fixing types — D-hooks for cars that already have anchor loops and screws for cars that do not — which means you can decide at the car rather than at the checkout.
The "five to six items" capacity claim is not a specification and we are not treating it as one. There is still no load rating, as with every cargo net on this site.
What works
- Published size guidance per vehicle class
- Both fixing types in the box
- Cheapest net on this page
- Widest of the three stretch nets at 15.74 inches deep
What does not
- No load rating
- The "military-grade" material claim has no standard behind it
- Mixing D-hooks and screws means reading the instructions properly
Skip this if
Skip the 43.3 inch option if you drive an SUV — the maker's own guidance points you at the 35.43 inch version, and an oversized net sags in the middle.
Where these numbers came from
We have not handled this product. Here is what we did instead.
#3 · A screwed-down net that will not move
Amiss Heavy Duty 3-Pocket Mesh Cargo Net
Amiss
The one here that installs with screws rather than clips, which is the right answer in a truck bed or a cargo area you use hard — and the wrong one in a lease.
Screws are the difference. A clipped net moves under a heavy load and a screwed one does not, which matters in a pickup bed where the net is holding things against wind as well as cornering.
The flip side is permanent: you are making four holes in trim. In a leased vehicle, or anywhere you care about resale, use the carabiner net instead.
Like the Hanemia, this listing states two different sizes in two places. Measure your anchor span and treat the smaller figure as the safe one.
What works
- Screw fixings for a net that genuinely stays put
- Three pockets
- Explicitly rated by the maker for pickup beds as well as cargo areas
What does not
- Installation means drilling four holes
- The listing contradicts itself on size
- No load rating
Skip this if
Skip it if you lease the car or plan to sell it. This one leaves four screw holes behind, and the clip-in nets on this page do not.
Where these numbers came from
We have not handled this product. Here is what we did instead.
#4 · A carpeted trunk wall
MOJIOO Hook-and-Loop Mesh Pockets, 15" × 9.5", 2-Pack
MOJIOO
Hook-and-loop rather than adhesive: a 2¼-inch strip of hook tape on the back grips the carpet lining most trunks already have, so it comes off and goes back on without a mark.
Hook tape against carpet is the most removable fixing in this whole category. Most trunk side walls are carpeted, and the hook side grips that directly with nothing sticky involved.
The listing is explicit that it needs a fluff or carpet surface. A hard plastic trunk liner gives it nothing to grip, which is exactly the same limitation the hanging organizers on this site have with leather seat backs.
Four extra tape stickers are included for surfaces that are not carpeted, which is the maker acknowledging the limitation in the box.
What works
- Removable and repositionable with no adhesive residue
- Works directly on the carpet most trunks are lined with
- Two pockets and spare tape stickers
- Slightly larger than the adhesive pair
What does not
- Needs a carpeted or fluffy surface — not a hard plastic liner
- Hook tape holds less weight than screws or carabiners
- No load rating
Skip this if
Skip it if your trunk is lined with hard plastic or a rubber tray. There is nothing for the hook tape to grip, and you want the adhesive pockets instead.
Where these numbers came from
We have not handled this product. Here is what we did instead.
#5 · A pocket on a wall that has no anchor points
Ulifebetter Adhesive Mesh Cargo Pockets, 9.8" × 15.7", 2-Pack
Ulifebetter
Two double-layered mesh pockets that stick to a trunk wall with adhesive strips — the answer when the surface you want to use has nothing to hook onto.
This is a different product from the stretch nets above it, and the difference is where it goes. A stretch net spans the cargo floor; these stick to a vertical wall and hold the small things that would otherwise roll around under it.
Two pockets and four spare adhesive strips is a sensible bundle, because the adhesive is the consumable part — the mesh outlives it.
Adhesive in a car is temperature-sensitive. Clean the panel with alcohol, press firmly, and do not load it the same day.
What works
- No anchor points or drilling needed
- Two pockets, with spare adhesive included
- Double-layered mesh rather than a single stretch panel
- Works on a seat back as well as a trunk wall
What does not
- Adhesive is the weak point in a hot cabin
- Much smaller than the stretch nets — this is for small items
- No load rating
- Removing it later may mark the panel
Skip this if
Skip it if you want to restrain shopping. These are pockets for small loose items; groceries need a floor net or a rigid organizer.
Where these numbers came from
We have not handled this product. Here is what we did instead.
Why the wall pockets are a different purchase
The two 2-packs on this page are not smaller versions of the stretch nets. They hold different things in a different place, and most people who buy one end up wanting both.
A stretch net lies across the cargo floor and stops a load sliding forward when you brake. A wall pocket holds the small items that would otherwise be rolling around under that load — the ice scraper, the microfiber cloth, the tire gauge, the folded shopping bags.
The choice between the two wall pockets comes down to what your trunk wall is made of, and it is worth checking with your hand before ordering. If the side panel is carpeted — most are — the hook-and-loop pair grips it directly and peels off without a trace. If it is hard plastic, hook tape has nothing to bite and you need the adhesive pair.
| Spec | Hanemia | SSNNUU | Amiss | MOJIOO | Ulifebetter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published size | 47" × 11" × 12" at rest, extending to 62" | Not published | 47.3" × 11.8" × 11.8" (title) | 15" × 9.5" each | 9.8" × 15.7" (25 × 40 cm) each |
| Pockets | 3 | Not published | 3 | Not published | Not published |
| Material | Polyester mesh | Polyester, described as military-grade, no exposed stitching | Not published | Elastic polypropylene, double-strengthened edges | Nylon mesh, double-layered |
| Fixings | 4 aluminum carabiner clips, no drilling | 4 D-shaped metal hooks, plus hooks and screws for cars with no pre-drilled anchors | 4 metal hooks and 4 screws — a screwdriver is needed | 2¼" one-side hook tape on the back | Adhesive backing — no tools, no drilling |
| Listing consistency | Two sizes stated | Not published | Two sizes stated | Not published | Not published |
| Load rating | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Published size (this option) | Not published | 43.3" × 15.74" | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Other sizes | Not published | 35.43" recommended for SUVs · 49.2" for RVs | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Stated capacity | Not published | Five to six items | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Stated vehicles | Not published | Not published | SUV, car, pickup truck bed | Not published | Not published |
| Quantity | Not published | Not published | Not published | 2 pockets, plus 4 hook-and-loop tape stickers | 2 pockets, plus 4 spare adhesive strips |
| Stated surfaces | Not published | Not published | Not published | Trunk or seat back with a fluff or carpet surface | Seat backs, trunk walls, interior panels, composite fiber areas |
What a cargo net will not do
It will not stop a heavy object in a crash, and no listing here claims it will. Elastic mesh stretches; that is the entire mechanism. In a hard stop the net slows a load and spreads the force, which is enough for a bag of shopping and irrelevant to a toolbox.
It will also not hold its shape empty. A net is at its best about two-thirds full, where the elastic is under tension. Half a dozen loose items in a 47-inch net just migrate to one corner.
Cargo net or trunk organizer?
A rigid organizer holds things upright in compartments and takes floor space to do it. A net restrains whatever is already down there and takes almost none. If your complaint is that the shopping tips over, buy an organizer. If your complaint is that things slide from one side of the trunk to the other, buy a net — it is a quarter of the price and it solves that specific problem better.
For the overhead space, our ceiling cargo net roundup covers the nets that hang between the grab handles, which is a third product again.
How we picked these
A published size in the listing's own text was the entry requirement, then a stated fixing type, then a listing verified in stock with a live price on the day this page was written. We ranked to cover all four fixings rather than to rank five versions of the same net. Every figure is the maker's own and cited on the product card, and the two listings that contradict themselves on size are marked as doing so. We have not fitted any of these to a car.
Sources
Everything on this page traces back to one of these. Where a figure could not be sourced, the page says so rather than filling the gap.
- Hanemia 3-pocket car trunk cargo net, bullet text 47" × 11" × 12" extending to 62", 4 aluminum carabiners — retailer listing, Amazon.com (retrieved 2026-09-20)
- SSNNUU car rear cargo net, 43.3" × 15.74" with maker guidance of 35.43" for SUVs and 49.2" for RVs — retailer listing, Amazon.com (retrieved 2026-09-20)
- MOJIOO universal mesh cargo net pocket, 2-1/4 in hook tape stated for fluff or carpet surfaces — retailer listing, Amazon.com (retrieved 2026-09-20)
- Ulifebetter 2PCS car cargo net with adhesive tape, 9.8 × 15.7 in each, 4 spare adhesive strips — retailer listing, Amazon.com (retrieved 2026-09-20)
