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While there’s no denying that a rooftop tent, a bicycle rack, a kayak carrier or even a humble cargo box adds a lot of utility (and cool factor) to just about any truck or SUV, let’s face it — they’re hardly inexpensive investments.
As a result, it can be tempting to shop around for a cheaper (albeit inferior) solution or even forgo such accessories altogether. However, if you’re an overlander with an eye for the details, neither one of these solutions will suffice. Only the best racks and tents will do.
Lucky for you, Yakima just so happens to be running a holiday promotion through which you can score a 20-percent off discount sitewide. As if that wasn’t enough, the brand is also offering free shipping, regardless of the size of the item.
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Yakima JayLow Rooftop Kayak Mount
Yakima’s JayLow rooftop kayak mount was designed with versatility and ease of operation in mind. Accordingly, it sports multiple settings that allow you to carry one boat in J-Cradle position, carry two boats in vertical position or fold it down flat entirely. Best of all, installation is tool-free.
Yakima’s mobile RoadShower offers the convenience of pressurized water, wherever you are. Available in four, seven and 10-gallon sizes, it comes with a Schrader for pressurization, a wide filler cap for easy filling, along with a detachable hose and a thermometer. Whether you’re taking a shower or washing off dishes, it’s a critical piece of kit.
Yakima’s SkyLine system is among the easiest to use on the market, as it’s designed to mount to vehicles with fixed points or tracks. Compatible with JetStream, CoreBar, HD Bar and RoundBar crossbars, it comes with a 165-pound load rating and lockable SKS system compatibility.
Yakima is an authority in the hitch-mounted storage space because of racks like the StageTwo. In addition to boasting a modular design capable of holding up to four bikes, it features a remote three-position tilt that lowers the rack for trunk access. Combined with thoughtful extras like offset trays to minimize bike contact, tool-free locking and, of course, a built-in bottle opener, it’s the latest in a series of the brand’s standout two-wheeled carry solutions.
Yakima’s LowRider trailer is ideal for paddlers looking for a trailer that can take their personal watercraft to and from the water with ease, as it features a fully submersible design for efficient launches. Moreover, Yakima designed the adjustable crossbars to accommodate a variety of boat sizes and styles, so it can hold all manner of kayaks and canoes. With some supple leaf sprung suspension soaking up bumps, it provides a smooth ride no matter the surface.
Yakima built the SkyRise HD rooftop tent for all conditions, constructing it with durable 600D Ripstop polyester fabric and a 3000mm waterproof PU coating. What’s more, the rainfly extends over the ladder, so it ensures that users stay dry when ascending to the interior. Rounded out by some extra-large windows and doors — as well as some wall-to-wall sleeping foam — and the result is an ideal base camp.
About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he’s not chasing the latest industry news, he’s probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.
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