Jeff Outdoors-
The man abuses outdoor gear, so you don’t have to
Yakima Sky Box Pro 21
The SkyBox in situ
I got tired of wrapping up my camping gear in crappy tarps and strapping it to the car roof with NRS straps, so I went cargo box shopping. I was good until I looked at the price tags. After the sales guy revived me with smelling salts, I settled on the high volume Yakima, roomy enough to hold a pack of wild monkeys and my buddies stinky ski boots upright (neither they nor the monkeys are allowed inside the car… ever).
Pros
– The Pro models open from both sides – very important for short guys like me.
– It has a neat feature that makes it impossible to pull the key out unless it’s fully latched.
– It is super easy to get on and off your car once you set it up to fit your racks.
– ZERO wind noise on my car and it doesn’t interfere with the hatchback opening.
Cons
– The dern thing costs $670.
– If you’ve got an SUV, you will not be able to drive through a standard garage door opening with this one. Thule and Yakima both make lower volume models, which are lower profile.
– If you’re related to Herman Munster, your cross-country skis won’t fit, but up to 190cm will fit easily.
Bottom Line
If you’ve got the cash, this is the roof top monster for you and your junk.
For $670 you could buy an old car and a tow bar to tow it behind your car. That would hold even more gear, and if your car breaks down you could tow it with the other car.
Also, if you tow the second car backwards you won’t have to turn the rig around when it’s time to go home.
-Cougar :{)