Thule Sonic Alpine gear box roof rack
The dimples aren鈥檛 just for show. Just as they help a golf ball cut through the air more effectively, they cut down on drag (and noise) on the . Inside, there was enough room (ten cubic feet) for a weekend鈥檚 worth of camping gear (or three pairs of skis, two pairs of boots, and change). And it took us less than five minutes to mount.
Kuat Vagabond X basket roof rack
Unlike sleek rocket boxes, gear baskets like the can accommodate just about anything you don鈥檛 want in the car, be it a sack of wet paddling gear, a spare tire, or unwieldy pieces of luggage. Kuat鈥檚 is more expensive than other ones out there, but it also comes with more, namely an integrated cable lock and two locking bike mounts.
Yakima Whispbar WB200 fork mount
Taking a cue from the airfoil-shaped crossbars Yakima released last year, the WB200鈥檚 aerodynamic design cuts down on noise and wind drag (thus saving you fuel). It鈥檚 pricey, but it accommodates a nine-millimeter quick-release fork or a 15颅millimeter through-axle with the flip of a lockable switch.