Buying guide

Roof Racks & Cargo Carriers

Our pick

Yakima SkyBox NX XL

Choose the Yakima SkyBox NX XL for moving travel gear out of the cabin.1

Why this one

  • Its 18 cu ft of storage gives you 6 cu ft more packing room than the Yakima SkyBox NX Skinny.12
  • It gives up just 3.5 cu ft to the Yakima CBX XXL.13
  • In exchange, it takes up 7 inches less roof length than the Yakima CBX XXL.13
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Yakima SkyBox NX XL

The alternatives

Other contenders

  • Yakima CBX XXL

    Switch to the Yakima CBX XXL when you want the most cargo room.3 Its 21.5 cu ft is the largest capacity of the three.123

Buying advice

  • These boxes run 84 inches to 91 inches long and 26.5 inches to 38 inches wide.123
  • Check the length and width of the box you like against the clear roof space your vehicle offers.123

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Every specification for these products
SpecificationYakima SkyBox NX XLYakima CBX XXLYakima SkyBox NX Skinny
Capacity18 cu ft121.5 cu ft312 cu ft2
Longest gear it holdsNot publishedNot publishedNot published
WeightNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Length84 in191 in384 in2
Width36 in138 in326.5 in2
Roof attachmentNot publishedNot publishedNot published

How they compare

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SpecificationOur pickYakima SkyBox NX XLYakima CBX XXLYakima SkyBox NX Skinny
Capacity18 cu ft121.5 cu ft312 cu ft2
Longest gear it holdsNot publishedNot publishedNot published
WeightNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Length84 in191 in384 in2
Width36 in138 in326.5 in2
Roof attachmentNot publishedNot publishedNot published

Sources

  1. www.outdoorgearlab.com
  2. yakima.com
  3. yakima.com