Sherpa

Premium roof rack manufacturer known for Crestone and Catalina systems.

premium TierUSAEst. 2015

Products3

Categories1

WarrantyLimited lifetime

About Sherpa

Sherpa Equipment Company is another small-batch Colorado aluminum roof rack builder, founded in 2015. They compete head-to-head with Prinsu in the low-profile truck and SUV rack niche, and the two brands have a friendly rivalry among Toyota and Jeep owners online.

Sherpa makes the Grand Teton (flagship), Little Bear, Crestone, and several other racks named after Rocky Mountain 14ers. All are 6061 aluminum, powder-coated, and designed to sit low enough that you can still use a garage.

Fit is limited to the usual overlanding targets — 4Runner, Tacoma, Wrangler, Bronco, etc. Pricing is comparable to Prinsu. The choice between them usually comes down to the accessory mount points you want.

Did you know?

Every Sherpa rack model is named after a Colorado fourteener — a peak over 14,000 feet — because the founders were climbers before they were rack builders.

Top Sherpa racks compared

	Sherpa Catalina Roof Rack	Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack	Sherpa The Little Bear Rack
Weight Capacity	150.0	150.0	150.0
Weight	25.0	30.0	18.0
Length	—	95.0	59.0
Width	—	47.5	53.5
Height	—	2.5	2.5
Material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Mounting	Roof Direct	Roof Direct	Roof Direct
Installation	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Noise Rating	Noticeable	Noticeable	Noticeable
Security	None	None	None
Value Score	83	83	86
Ease of Use	86	86	86
Build Quality	85	85	85
Foldable	No	No	No
Score	87/100	87/100	87/100

Sherpa Catalina Roof Rack

87/100

Weight Capacity: 150.0
Weight: 25.0
Length: —
Width: —
Height: —
Material: Aluminum
Mounting: Roof Direct
Installation: Moderate
Noise Rating: Noticeable
Security: None
Value Score: 83
Ease of Use: 86
Build Quality: 85
Foldable: No

Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack

87/100

Weight Capacity: 150.0
Weight: 30.0
Length: 95.0
Width: 47.5
Height: 2.5
Material: Aluminum
Mounting: Roof Direct
Installation: Moderate
Noise Rating: Noticeable
Security: None
Value Score: 83
Ease of Use: 86
Build Quality: 85
Foldable: No

Sherpa The Little Bear Rack

87/100

Weight Capacity: 150.0
Weight: 18.0
Length: 59.0
Width: 53.5
Height: 2.5
Material: Aluminum
Mounting: Roof Direct
Installation: Moderate
Noise Rating: Noticeable
Security: None
Value Score: 86
Ease of Use: 86
Build Quality: 85
Foldable: No

All Sherpa Products(3)

87/100

Sherpa

Sherpa Catalina Roof Rack

Cargo Carrierscargo_basket

~$1,200MSRP

87/100

Sherpa

Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack

Cargo Carrierscargo_basket

~$2,210MSRP

87/100

Sherpa

Sherpa The Little Bear Rack

Cargo Carrierscargo_basket

~$2,210MSRP

Prices may vary. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherpa

Sherpa products range from ~$1,200 to ~$2,210. As a premium brand, expect to add ~$113–213 for vehicle-specific fit kits on roof systems. Use our Fit Guide to see the total cost including any required accessories for your vehicle.

Sherpa offers Cargo Carriers. Fitment varies by vehicle year, make, model, and roof type. Use our Fit Guide to enter your vehicle details — we'll show exactly which Sherpa products are compatible and what additional parts you may need.

Sherpa covers its racks with a limited lifetime warranty. Keep your receipt and register your product.

Sherpa positions in the premium segment with 3 products across 1 category. They're a good fit if you need cargo carriers at premium quality for frequent, heavy-duty use.

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