Kayak Rack - how to buy

It is easy to select a kayak rack from the Racks for All store. First, select mounting gear and load bars for your vehicle. We carry the right racks and accessories to easily and flexibly carry one or more kayaks on a car, SUV, truck, or van. Some of our kayak racks can also be used to carry canoes and surfboards.

Once you have selected an appropriate base mounting rack, pick the right rack accessory to make loading and securing your kayak as easy as possible. A typical truck kayak rack uses an overhead roller and tie down approach, while kayak racks for cars typically use a side mounted approach for storing kayaks in transit on your roof racks. Thule and Yakima both make kayak rack that uses a swinging approach to move your boat up and down for loading and unloading purposes, saving the tired arms of a paddler after a long day on the water.

When buying a canoe rack, it is important to decide how you want to secure the canoe to your car, SUV, truck, or van. Because canoes and kayaks produce large wind loads, it is best to select a rack for your boat that will minimize aerodynamic drag.

Racks for All carries canoe racks from major manufacturers such as Thule, Yakima, TracRac, and Westin. Several canoe rack types provide tools for leverage, rollers, or swinging assistance to save your arms when loading and unloading. Unlike a bike rack or cargo rack, canoe racks must minimize drag and make it easy to secure the boat to the vehicle with straps or levers.