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Best Racks for Subaru Outback

Compatible products for 2020 model years

100 compatible products verified

Fitment data verified by Jason Majewski, Automotive Engineer — sourced from manufacturer fit guides, installer databases, and cross-referenced across multiple sources.

Body Typewagon
Roof Typeraised rails
Factory RailsYes
Factory HitchNo
Max Roof Load—
Compatible Products100

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Mounting Guide for Subaru Outback

What you need to know before installing a rack system

Roof Mounting

raised rails with factory rails

Your vehicle has raised roof rails — the most versatile mounting option. You need crossbars that clamp onto the raised rails. Top options: Thule Evo Raised Rail (710401) with WingBar Evo, or Yakima TimberLine towers with JetStream bars. No vehicle-specific fit kit required. Installation is tool-free and takes about 15-20 minutes.

Hitch Mounting

Aftermarket hitch required

For hitch-mount accessories (bike racks, cargo carriers), check whether your vehicle has a factory hitch receiver. If not, an aftermarket Class III hitch receiver (like CURT) can be installed — typically ~£111–223 for the hitch plus ~£74–149 for professional installation.

Compatible Products

Carry cargo on your roof

What You Need

Thule Outbound Cargo Bag$180
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$180
Thule Motion 3 XXL
90

Thule

Thule Motion 3 XXL
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 XXL$1250
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1250
Thule Motion 3 XL Low
87

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 XL Low$1150
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1150
Yakima GrandTour Lo
88

Yakima

Yakima GrandTour Lo
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima GrandTour Lo$849
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$849

What You Need

Yakima OffGrid Medium Basket$499
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$499

What You Need

Yakima OffGrid Large Basket$599
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$599

What You Need

Yakima LoadWarrior Cargo Basket$349
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$349
Thule Motion 3 L
88

Thule

Thule Motion 3 L
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 L$1100
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1100
Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform
88

Rhino-Rack

Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform
Good Fit

What You Need

Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform$899
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$899
Front Runner Slimline II Full
93

Front Runner

Front Runner Slimline II Full
Good Fit

What You Need

Front Runner Slimline II Full$999
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$999
Front Runner Slimline II 3/4
91

Front Runner

Front Runner Slimline II 3/4
Good Fit

What You Need

Front Runner Slimline II 3/4$849
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$849
Thule Vector Alpine
95

Thule

Thule Vector Alpine
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Vector Alpine$1500
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1500
Thule Force XT L
84

Thule

Thule Force XT L
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Force XT L$650
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$650
Thule Force XT Sport
80

What You Need

Thule Force XT Sport$600
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$600

What You Need

RoofPax Waterproof Rooftop Cargo Bag$69
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$69

What You Need

Yakima SkyBox Carbonite 16$649
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$649

What You Need

Yakima SkyBox Carbonite 18$749
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$749
Yakima OffGrid
91

Yakima

Yakima OffGrid
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima OffGrid$499
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$499

What You Need

Yakima SkyBox Carbonite 21$819
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$819
Yakima DeepSpace 10
85

Yakima

Yakima DeepSpace 10
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima DeepSpace 10$599
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$599

What You Need

RoofPax Cargo Bag 15 cu ft$59
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$59

What You Need

Sailnovo 20 Cu Ft Rooftop Cargo Bag$79
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$79

What You Need

MeeFar XBEEK 15 Cu Ft Rooftop Bag$69
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$69

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 XL Low (Titan Glossy)$1150
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1150

What You Need

Rightline Gear Range 3 Car Top Carrier$149
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$149

What You Need

Rightline Gear Sport Jr Car Top Carrier$79
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$79

Transport bikes

Thule TopRide
93

Thule

Thule TopRide
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule TopRide$400
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$400
Thule ProRide XT
95

Thule

Thule ProRide XT
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule ProRide XT$350
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$350
Thule Range
91

Thule

Thule Range
Good Fit

Haul kayaks or canoes

Thule Portage
91

Thule

Thule Portage
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Portage$230
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$230

What You Need

DORSAL Aero Rack Pads 20" (Surf)$27
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$27

What You Need

Malone Stinger Kayak Carrier$79
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$79

What You Need

Yakima ShowDown Load-Assist Kayak/SUP Carrier$649
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$649
Yakima JayLow J-Cradle
85

What You Need

Yakima JayLow J-Cradle$209
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$209
Malone J-Pro2 J-Cradle
79

What You Need

Malone J-Pro2 J-Cradle$109
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$109

What You Need

Malone AutoLoader XV J-Rack$199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$199

What You Need

Malone DownLoader J-Style Kayak Carrier$149
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$149
Thule Hullavator Pro
95

What You Need

Thule Hullavator Pro$900
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$900

What You Need

INNO INA453 Kayak Lifter$299
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$299

What You Need

Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier$199
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$199

What You Need

Yakima BowDown Kayak/SUP Mount$249
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$249

What You Need

Malone ClipperTRX-2 Deluxe Cart$149
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$149

What You Need

DORSAL Aero Rack Pads 28" (Surf)$32
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$32

What You Need

Rhino-Rack Nautic 580 Side Loading$299
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$299

What You Need

TMS J-Bar Kayak Rack (1 pair)$39
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$39

Carry skis & snowboards

Yakima PowderHound 6
89

Yakima

Yakima PowderHound 6
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima PowderHound 6$279
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$279
Thule SnowPack M
85

Thule

Thule SnowPack M
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule SnowPack M$370
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$370

What You Need

Thule SnowPack Extender$570
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$570

What You Need

Thule SnowPack Extender (6 pair)$570
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$570
Yakima PowderHound 4
87

Yakima

Yakima PowderHound 4
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima PowderHound 4$249
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$249
Thule SnowPack L
87

Thule

Thule SnowPack L
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule SnowPack L$420
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$420

Rooftop camping

CVT La Sal Hardshell 50"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT La Sal Hardshell 50"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT La Sal Hardshell 50"$3399
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3399
CVT Mt. Hood Hardshell 50"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Mt. Hood Hardshell 50"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Mt. Hood Hardshell 50"$3299
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3299
CVT Mt. Denali Softshell 87"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Mt. Denali Softshell 87"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Mt. Denali Softshell 87"$3199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3199

What You Need

Smittybilt Overlander Roof Top Tent$1366
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1366
OVS Everest 4 Cantilever

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Everest 4 Cantilever
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Everest 4 Cantilever$3300
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3300
OVS Lhotse 2 Clamshell

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Lhotse 2 Clamshell
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Lhotse 2 Clamshell$2800
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2800
OVS Sherpa 3 Hybrid

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Sherpa 3 Hybrid
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Sherpa 3 Hybrid$1700
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1700
OVS Everest 2 Cantilever

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Everest 2 Cantilever
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Everest 2 Cantilever$3000
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3000

What You Need

iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini$4895
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4895

What You Need

Tepui Approach 2 Medium$3000
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3000
OVS Nomadic 3 Arctic

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Nomadic 3 Arctic
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Nomadic 3 Arctic$1750
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1750

What You Need

Smittybilt Gen2 Overlander XL$1950
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1950
CVT Wasatch Hardshell Large

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Wasatch Hardshell Large
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Wasatch Hardshell Large$4499
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4499
OVS Sherpa 4 Hybrid

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Sherpa 4 Hybrid
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Sherpa 4 Hybrid$1900
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1900

What You Need

Tepui Approach 2 Small$2500
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2500
Walkabout 56 2.0

23ZERO

Walkabout 56 2.0
Good Fit

What You Need

Walkabout 56 2.0$2350
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2350
Tuff Stuff Ranger 65

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Ranger 65
Good Fit

What You Need

Tuff Stuff Ranger 65$1705
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1705

Other compatible products

What You Need

DORSAL Aero Rack Pads 28" Locking$75
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$75

What You Need

DORSAL Aero Rack Pads 28" with Straps$37
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$37

Frequently Asked Questions

What roof rack fits a Subaru Outback?

The Subaru Outback has raised roof rails (visible gap between rail and roof). Factory rails are present, so you need crossbars that clamp onto the rails (Thule WingBar Evo or Yakima JetStream are top choices). We found 100 compatible products.

Does the Subaru Outback come with factory roof rails?

Yes, the Outback comes with factory-installed roof rails. These rails serve as mounting points for aftermarket crossbars. You still need crossbars — the rails alone won't hold cargo racks, bike racks, or carriers.

Do I need a hitch for a bike rack on a Subaru Outback?

The Outback does not come with a factory hitch. You'll need an aftermarket hitch receiver installed (typically ~£111–223 plus installation) before using hitch-mount bike racks. Alternatively, roof-mount bike racks work with crossbars.

What crossbar system works with the Subaru Outback?

For the Outback with raised rails, use Thule Evo Raised Rail feet (710401) with WingBar Evo crossbars, or Yakima TimberLine towers with JetStream bars. No vehicle-specific fit kit is needed — the feet clamp directly onto the raised rails.

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