roof rack

Vehicle cargo rails

A roof rack is a frame mounted on top of a vehicle for carrying luggage, bicycles, skis, or other cargo that won't fit inside: We strapped the kayaks to the roof rack.

Most attach to the vehicle's roof rails or door frames.

Also called a cargo rack or luggage rack.

equipment

crossbars

Horizontal linking beams

tie-downs · basket · box · tray · rails · feet · towers · locks · brackets · aerodynamic

cargo

luggage

Traveler's packed containers

skis · snowboard · canoe · paddleboard · gear · equipment · load · capacity · secure · transport

adventure

camping

Outdoor recreational lodging

off-roading · safari · exploration · outdoor · wilderness · backcountry · touring · bikepacking · kayaking · skiing

Categories
Opposites
vehicle storage location

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Main stem or storage

cargo hold · boot · frunk · center console · cargo area

cargo exposure

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Mounted luggage container

enclosed trailer · trunk

Family

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G