Roof Baskets For Your Subaru:
Our Top Picks
Roof baskets can improve the safety of your car, add storage space, and keep the interior clean. Check out these great options for your Subaru.
If youâre one of us that enjoys getting in your car and heading out into the woods on the weekend, or after work, youâve likely found yourself piling extra gear into the Subaru. Things like shovels, jacks, extra fuel, and recovery gear are a must. But they can all create some undesired issues for us. Hereâs a few basic reasons why you should be using a roof basket:
- Ability to safely store extra fuel outside of the vehicle
- Reduce the risk of loose items causing serious injury in the event of a collision
- Avoid ruining your vehicleâs interior with dirty gear, or tools that might damage the upholstery
- Increase your Subaruâs cargo space so that your ride is much more comfortable
- Some folks really just enjoy the way the rack looks
Our Top Picks For Roof Baskets Under $350
- Yakima Load Warrior â Long-standing Reputation & huge inventory of accessories available
- Rola 59504 V-Tex Cargo Basket â Best Value
- Curt 18115 Universal Roof Basket
- Thule Canyon XT
- Rhino-Rack Cargo Basket
Not Fully Convinced On Getting One?
A Roof Basket Can Be More Versatile Than You Might Think
Our friend Brian (follow him on Instagram @brianlipke) uses his basket to safely store his Jerry cans, hi lift jack, spare tire, recovery tracks and shovel.Â
Things To Consider When Choosing a Roof Basket:
- Size
- Weight
- Available attachments
- Compatibility with your carâs roof rails and cross bar setup
- Price
- Aerodynamic design to reduce loss of MPG
The Ultimate Roof Basket List
1. Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Basket
- Fits most roof rack cross bar systems
- Weather-resistant coating to prolong basket life
- Large catalog of available options
- Appealing design
- Easy installation
2. Rola 59504 V-Tex Cargo Basket
- Extremely affordable price point
- Very rugged
- Great aerodynamic design
- 5 year warranty
3. Curt 18115 Roof Basket
- Fantastic price point for someone who doesnât want to spend a lot without risking quality
- 4 inch walls for maximum containment
- Easy mounting process
- Lightweight â Only 29 pounds
4. Thule Canyon XT
- Mounts to a wide range of rack systems
- Has a great aerodynamic shape
- tapered walls for easy loading
- Integrated wind fairing
- Weather resistant coating
- Very light weight
5. Rhino-Rack Cargo Basket
- Sleekest design that weâve seen. Great for reducing noise and wind drag, and looks great.
- Powder coated for the best possible weather resistance.
- Great price usually under $275
- Lightweight at 35lbs
- Load capacity of 165lbs
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