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Yakima SkyBox Pro 21 Cargo Box

Travel > Car RacksRated: ***** by 2 reviews.

REI

Turn your car into a gear-hauling machine with the spacious Yakima SkyBox Pro 21. It keeps all of your dirty gear out of your car and the aerodynamic shape helps keep fuel bill down.

  • SkyBox Pro series dons a sleek automotive finish that resists scratches
  • Aerodynamic design reduces drag, resulting in less noise and more stability
  • Lid is now 50% stiffer than other Yakima cargo boxes for reduced vibration; one-handed opening and closing is as easy as pie
  • Rapid-fire installation is quickest and easiest yet—all adjusting and tightening is done from inside the box
  • Dual side opening conveniently allows the box to be opened from either the right or left side
  • Smooth-action support lets the lid lift effortlessly; wide-mouth opening is easy to load and unload
  • Lid shape is easy to grab regardless of the size of your hands
  • New and improved easier-to-use SuperLatch™ design can be operated with 1 hand and ensures your lid is locked
  • SkyBox Pro series has an integrated track system, allowing you to use the included cargo net and a cargo pad to secure and protect your gear during transport
  • Cargo boxes are made from up to 80% recycled ABS plastic
  • Fits round, square or most factory-rack crossbars (sold separately); fits crossbar spreads as short as 24 inches
  • SKS lock cores included

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Features:

  • A tough, matte black, anti-scratch finish protects the outside of your box while inside, an integrated track stabilizes gear and provides tensional support on the box base, helping reduce wind noise
  • Easy lifting lid opens on either side for easy access; SKS locking hardware and cores included
  • New lid edge shape is easier to grab in wet and cold conditions
  • New lid is 50% stiffer than other Yakima® boxes so it vibrates less and is easier to open and shut with one hand
  • Quick-installation mounting hardware for a speedy install to round, square, and factory crossbars; fits crossbar spreads as short as 24 in.
  • Super Security Latch™ ensures your box is closed and locked up tight, without question
Capacity:21 Cubic Feet; Fits crossbars as shor as 24"
Dimensions:92 x 36 x 18 inches
Size:92"x36"x18"
Volume:21 cubic feet
Weight:62 pounds

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
21 Cu Ft
Titanium
Titanium
670.00
Silver
Silver
670.00

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Notes:

Rock/Creek Outfitters offers this product at $670.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Yakima SkyBox Pro 21 Cargo Box Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Good, but could be better

Rating:****
We had a 16 ft3 Yakima Rocket Box that was stuffed full on camping trips, and hoped the 21 ft3 Sky Box Pro would make packing easier. Well, I've noticed little difference and had to get a tape measure to make sure we actually got the right box. Perhaps I need to pack more efficiently, or maybe Yakima was a little optimistic on their volume specification. If you're upgrading from a smaller box, measure your current box and compare carefully to the Sky Box Pro so you know exactly how the extra cubic inches are distributed.

The new clamp mechanism is great. It is very easy to attach this box to my factory cross bars, and I no longer need to insert screws from underneath the box while reaching inside the box to secure them...which was painstaking. I also like being able to open the box from either the right or left side, although I don't think the box opens quite as wide as my Rocket Box.

The one-handed closure is convenient, but there's room for improvement. A good amount of force is needed to release the closure. Anyone can do it, but sometimes you wonder if the closure is locked, or if you simply must apply more force. One of the two closures on my box failed so REI is replacing the box. Hopefully, this is an isolated problem.

I also find that it is nearly impossible, or at least, very difficult, to remove the key from the locking core unless the box is locked. This is inconvenient because you don't want your key (or keyring) dangling from the lock whenever the unit is unlocked. I wish you could remove your key, regardless of whether the box is locked or unlocked.

The Sky Box Pro is noticeably more aerodynamic than the Rocket Box. With the Rocket Box, I could "feel" that the box was attached to the vehicle when driving on the highway. However, with the Sky Box Pro attached, it feels the same as if the box is not on the vehicle.

The finish of the Sky Box Pro is smooth and not textured. While the improved aerodynamics do not reduce the number of smashed bugs that cover the face of the box, it does it make it much easier to clean them off without any residue.
AL6202 at REI on 08/25/2009

Excellent!

Rating:*****
We purchased the new SkyBox Pro 21 in Mar '09. It is the best cargo box we have owned and is outstanding in every respect. Three keys to this cargo box that make it stand out: (1)excellent latch/lock system, (2)ease of installation with quick clamps and (3)durablility. We use it primarily for skiing and have travelled from the Midwest to the West on two occassions with the SkyBox Pro 21. It is aerodynamic and we noticed very little wind noise. Highly recommend.
kweb at REI on 10/06/2009