Yakima Products Ranked

Last updated: October 31, 2026

5 Yakima products ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its type, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size cargo carriers here, not third among Yakima's own.

Yakima makes 3 current rooftop tents: 2 soft shell and 1 hard shell. Prices run from $2,499 for the Yakima SkyRise SL to $3,998.95 for the Yakima SkyPeak HD. Its best-rated model in each size: the Yakima SkyRise HD (#9 of 27 soft shell, rated 3.5) and the Yakima SkyPeak HD (#31 of 31 hard shell, rated 2.8). 2 of 3 have no published waterproof rating.

Yakima makes 2 current cargo carriers: 1 hitch cargo boxes and 1 truck bed racks. Prices run from $1,144.74 for the Yakima OverHaul HD to $1,347.90 for the Yakima EXO SwingBase with GearLocker. Its best-rated model in each size: the Yakima EXO SwingBase with GearLocker (#4 of 4 hitch cargo boxes, rated 2.2) and the Yakima OverHaul HD (#7 of 13 truck bed racks, rated 3.9). 1 of 2 are aluminum.

Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Yakima rooftop tents 3

  1. Yakima SkyRise HD
    #9 soft shell3.5Full review

    For couples who want a weatherproof soft shell from a big rack brand, with a covered ladder entry and a dealer network behind it.

    Amazon $2,998.95
    $2,998.95
    237.3 sq ft131.5 lb
  2. Yakima SkyRise SL
    #17 soft shell3.2Full review

    For campers who want Yakima’s fold out soft shell in a lighter, cheaper build and mostly camp in fair weather.

    Yakima $2,499
    $2,499
    -35.9 sq ft121 lb
  3. Yakima SkyPeak HD
    #31 hard shell2.8Full review

    For buyers who want a slim, quick opening hard shell from a major rack brand with room to carry gear on top.

    Yakima $3,999 Rack Warehouse $3,998.95
    $3,998.95
    -31.1 sq ft180 lb

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Yakima cargo carriers 2

  1. Yakima OverHaul HD
    #7 truck bed racks3.9Full review

    For pickup owners who want one rack that can sit low for a tent or rise over the cab for ladders and kayaks. Budget for the crossbars on top of the tower price.

    Amazon $1,144.74
    $1,144.74
    500 lb59.5 lbAluminum
  2. Yakima EXO SwingBase with GearLocker
    #4 hitch cargo boxes2.2Full review

    A modular swing away hitch system with a lockable box, for owners who want full hatch access and plan to add bike or ski mounts later.

    Amazon $1,347.90
    $1,347.90
    10 cu ft96.3 lb-

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