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Why We Love This Deal
If you’re trying to figure out how to fit all your ski and snowboard gear into your car for your first big winter trip, the answer isn’t a bigger ride—you just need a cargo roof box. Thankfully, REI’s Cyber Week Sale runs through Dec. 8, and there, a popular and notoriously reliable model from Yakima is available with a rare discount of over $250.
The Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite Cargo Roof Box is on sale for $467, a 35% discount from its normal price of $719. This is a standout deal—it’s one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen for any Yakima cargo box. Historically, rooftop cargo boxes like this usually only get discounts of around 20% during these big REI sale events. Case in point: The Thule Force 3 L and Force 3 XL cargo boxes have 20% discounts right now. That’s why this markdown is so special.
Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite Cargo Roof Box, $467 (was $719) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Opening: Left or right side
- Volume: 453 L
- Dimensions (LWH): 81 inches x 36 inches x 15 inches
- Weight: 47 pounds
- Best For: Snowboarding, skiing, camping, road trips
The SkyBox 16 Carbonite essentially adds a second trunk to your vehicle and opens up lots of extra storage for road trips. It offers a cavernous 453 liters of interior volume, and at 81 inches long, it can accommodate skis measuring up to 185cm. It’s made from sturdy ABS plastic, and its dimpled exterior reduces drag (for better mpg) and wind noise as you drive.
Inside, lid stiffener panels help the box keep its shape, and the lid hinges are designed so you can open the box from either side. Installing is easy: Just lift the box onto your vehicle’s roof crossbars, tighten the mounting point thumb wheels, and close the latches.
Related: REI’s Packable Down Jacket Is on Sale for $77, but Only for a Few More Days
What Shoppers Are Saying
REI shoppers have put lots of miles on their SkyBoxes during cross-country road trips through all kinds of nasty weather, and they’ve found that they hold up beautifully.
Shoppers love the SkyBox’s “secure and durable” design and say it’s “super easy to install.” They also love that you can open it from either side, which makes it really versatile for pairing with other roof-mounted gear, like a bike rack. Overall, it’s “perfect for travel and camping” and can swallow all kinds of luggage, including bulky winter gear like skis and snowboards.
Yakima cargo boxes are highly popular, and at 35% off, the SkyBox 16 Carbonite is a must-buy for any adventurer. This REI sale wraps up on Dec. 8, so make sure to get yours before then.
