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Kayak Racks and Kayak Carriers

Let's face it: there are a ton of kayak racks out there. Which one is the best for you? It can be a difficult choice so we've brought all the Thule kayak racks and Yakima Kayak Racks together into one section for side-by-side viewing.
 
The most popular types of Kayak Racks are J-Cradle Kayak Racks, Saddle Style Kayak Racks, and Stacker Kayak Racks. To read more about each of these kayak rack styles, to read kayak carrier FAQs and to view a comparison chart of every kayak rack listed on this page, simply scroll down the page.

     $100 To $199

     $200+

     Up To $99

Inno Boat Rack with Rollers

Inno Boat Rack with Rollers
List Price: $299.99
Buy Now: $269.99
  • Fits most racks
  • Carries 1 boat up to 60" wide
  • Rollers for easy loading
Inno Kayak + Canoe Locking Rack

Inno Kayak + Canoe Locking Rack
List Price: $229.99
Buy Now: $206.99
  • Fits most racks
  • For 1 canoe, 1 kayak or 2 boards
  • Lockable
Inno Kayak Carrier - INA 450

Inno Kayak Carrier - INA 450
List Price: $159.99
Buy Now: $143.99
  • Fits most racks
  • Holds 2 kayaks
  • Folds flat
  • Includes straps and pads
Malone AutoLoader Kayak Rack

Malone AutoLoader Kayak Rack
List Price: $114.95
Buy Now: $103.46
  • Padded cradles
  • Built-in ramp for easy loading
  • Up to 4 kayaks
Malone AutoLoader Telos Module

Malone AutoLoader Telos Module
List Price: $239.95
Buy Now: $215.96
  • Assists with kayak loading
  • Ratchets kayak up to roof rack
  • Easy-to-load
Malone HandiRack Inflatable Rack

Malone HandiRack Inflatable Rack
List Price: $99.95
Buy Now: $89.96
  • No roof rack required
  • Quick installation
  • Up to 1 kayak
  • Includes a pump
Malone SeaWing Kayak Rack

Malone SeaWing Kayak Rack
List Price: $114.95
Buy Now: $103.46
  • Fits most racks
  • Holds 1 kayak
  • Up to 70 lbs.
  • Rubber padding to protect boat
Malone Stax Kayak Rack

Malone Stax Kayak Rack
List Price: $94.95
Buy Now: $85.46
  • Fits most racks
  • Holds 1 kayak
  • Up to 70 lbs.
  • Rubber padding for protection
Stinger Load Assist Module

Stinger Load Assist Module
List Price: $104.95
Buy Now: $94.46
  • Load assist for rear loading
  • Attaches to SeaWing kayak rack
Yakima Hully Roller Rooftop Boat Rollers

Yakima Hully Roller Rooftop Boat Rollers
List Price: $97.90
Buy Now: $89.00
  • Boats roll on and off effortlessly
  • Heavy duty straps
  • Padded buckles
Yakima Landshark Kayak Rack

Yakima Landshark Kayak Rack
List Price: $82.50
Buy Now: $75.00
  • Fits most racks
  • Holds 1 kayak
  • Up to 70 lbs.
  • Contoured saddles
Thule Top Deck Kayak Rack

Thule Top Deck Kayak Rack
List Price: $99.95
Buy Now: $89.96
  • Fits most racks
  • Holds 1 kayak
  • Up to 75 lbs.
  • Includes straps and tie-downs
Yakima Hullraiser Kayak Rack

Yakima Hullraiser Kayak Rack
List Price: $130.90
Buy Now: $119.00
  • Padded cradles
  • Includes straps and tie-downs
  • Up to 4 kayaks
Yakima Kayak Stacker Rack

Yakima Kayak Stacker Rack
List Price: $119.90
Buy Now: $109.00
  • Fits most racks
  • Holds 1 kayak
  • Up to 70 lbs
  • Includes straps and tie-downs
Thule Stacker Kayak Rack

Thule Stacker Kayak Rack
List Price: $139.95
Buy Now: $125.96
  • Fits most racks
  • Holds up to 4 kayaks
  • Folds down
  • Includes straps & tie-downs
Yakima BowDown Kayak Rack

Yakima BowDown Kayak Rack
List Price: $196.90
Buy Now: $179.00
  • Padded cradles
  • Includes straps and tie-downs
  • Up to 4 kayaks
Thule Glide and Set Kayak Rack

Thule Glide and Set Kayak Rack
List Price: $179.95
Buy Now: $161.96
  • Fits most racks
  • Holds 1 kayak
  • Up to 75 lbs.
  • Adjustable, felt-lined saddles
Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Rack

Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Rack
List Price: $149.95
Buy Now: $134.96
  • Padded cradles
  • Includes tie downs & straps
  • Up to 4 kayaks
Thule Slipstream Kayak Rack

Thule Slipstream Kayak Rack
List Price: $299.95
Buy Now: $269.96
  • Fits most racks
  • Holds 1 kayak
  • Up to 75 lbs.
  • Features load-assist
Thule Hullavator Kayak Rack

Thule Hullavator Kayak Rack
List Price: $549.95
Buy Now: $494.96
  • Fits most racks
  • Holds 1 kayak
  • Up to 75 lbs.
  • Unique lift system

Major Styles of Kayak Racks


1. J-Cradle Kayak Racks:

Like their name implies, J-Cradle Kayak Racks are shaped like the letter J, supporting the thull of the boat inside the J. This causes the kayak to ride at an angle, not quite vertical. The big advantage of J-Cradle Kayak Racks? Versatility: they don't take up your entire crossbars, so you still have room for bicycles, an enclosed roof carrier, or a roof luggage rack on your crossbars.

2. Saddle Kayak Racks:

These racks generally are the easiest to load, as the kayak will lay flat on your roof top rack. They are known for their stability and protection of kayaks, as the fact that the kayak rides flat eliminates a lot of wind drag and other stability issues.

3. Stacker Kayak Racks:

Stacker Racks align your kayaks completely vertically on your roof rack. This allows you to carry up to four whitewater kayaks side by side on your car roof rack. For those travelling in big groups or with lots of boats and gear, Stacker Racks are a great bet.

What are the most popular kayak racks on the market?


From Thule, the Hull-a-Port Kayak Carrier has long been the most popular kayak carrier. The Hull-a-Port is a J-style kayak carrier with easy on and off hardware and total compatibility with just about any car roof rack.

From Yakima, the Hullraiser Aero is a great bet. It is also a J-style kayak rack that can transport a touring, whitewater or recreational kayak with no problem. Like the Hull-a-Port, it is compatible with all Yakima crossbars, Thule Load Bars, and most factory crossbars.

Is there a premium Kayak Rack?


Yes, Thule's new Hullavator Kayak Rack far surpasses every other kayak on the market in terms of ease-of-use and functionality. The Hullavator actually pulls down from your roof rack to the side of your vehicle, allowing you to load the kayak into its saddles at waist level. Best of all, the Hullavator only takes up 25" of crossbar space so it can be mounted side by side on your Thule Car Roof Rack system with other Thule Racks, like a thule roof top bike rack. Compatibility wise, the Thule Hullavator fits all Thule loadbars and Yakima crossbars.

Kayak Rack Comparison Table


This table includes every kayak rack listed on this page and shows its maximum boat capacity (how many kayaks fit on the rack), whether the kayak rack is compatible with factory rack systems, and whether the rack is compatible with both Thule load bars and Yakima cross bars.

 

Kayak Rack

Maximum Craft Capacity

Compatible with factory racks?

Compatible with Thule and Yakima Racks?

Yakima LandShark Saddles

1

Yes, with MightyMounts

Yes

Thule Set-to-Go

1

Yes

Yes

Thule Hydro Glide

1

Yes

Yes

Thule Top Deck

1

Yes

Yes

Yakima Hullraiser

1

Yes, with MightyMounts

Yes

Yakima Kayak Stacker

up to 4 whitewater kayaks

Yes, with MightyMounts

Yes

Thule The Stacker

up to 4 whitewater kayaks

Yes

Yes

Thule Port Side

1

Yes

Yes

Thule Rollercoaster

1

No

No

Yakima Hullraiser Aero

1

Yes

Yes

Thule Glide and Set

1

Yes

Yes

Thule Hull-a-Port

1

Yes

Yes

Thule Slipstream

1

Yes

Yes

Thule Hullavator

1

No

Yes

 
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