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Reliable ski and snowboard carrier with tool-free mounting
Last reviewed: April 2026
At a glance
Why this product
The PowderHound 4 carries 4 pairs of skis or 2 boards with spring-loaded jaws and button release. At 5 lbs and a mid-range price, it sits between the budget FreshTrack and the fat-ski FatCat EVO. Glove-friendly, lockable, tool-free mounting. The right size for couples or small families who do not need 6-pair capacity.
Detailed specs
| Max Skis | 4 |
| Max Snowboards | 2 |
| Glove-Friendly Operation | Yes |
| Sliding Feature | No |
| Button Release | Yes |
| Spring-Loaded Jaws | Yes |
| Carrier Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Rubber Jaw Pads | Yes |
| Low Profile | No |
Best prices
| Retailer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon US | Check price | Check availability | Check Price |
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Mid-range ski carrier for 4 pairs. Lockable, spring-loaded jaws for easy loading.
Price may vary. Prices and availability are subject to change.
Performance analysis
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Fitment
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe(5th Gen) | 2021+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer(6th Gen) | 2020+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Escape(4th Gen) | 2020+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot(4th Gen) | 2023+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| CR-V(5th Gen) | 2017–2022 | good | Crossbars needed |
| CR-V(6th Gen) | 2023+ | good |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe(5th Gen) | 2024+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Tucson(4th Gen (NX4)) | 2022+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee(WL) | 2022+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage(5th Gen) | 2023+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Telluride(1st Gen) | 2020+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue(3rd Gen (T33)) | 2021+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outback(6th Gen) | 2020+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Forester(5th Gen (SK)) | 2019–2024 | good | Crossbars needed |
| Forester(6th Gen) | 2025+ |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y(1st Gen) | 2020+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4(5th Gen (XA50)) | 2019–2024 | good | Crossbars needed |
| Corolla Cross(1st Gen) | 2022+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| 4Runner(5th Gen (N280)) | 2010–2024 |
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