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Yakima EXO GearWarrior

Name: Yakima EXO GearWarrior
Brand: Yakima
Price: 399 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5

Open basket module for the EXO hitch system — 250 lb capacity

Last reviewed: April 2026

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At a glance

Quick Specs

Weight Capacity—

Weight20 lbs

Materialsteel

Mountinghitch_receiver

Why this product

Why the Yakima EXO GearWarrior?

The EXO GearWarrior is an open-top hitch basket for Yakima's EXO system — 20 lbs in steel with 250 lb capacity. The open design means you can load coolers, bins, and oversized gear without size restrictions. The downside? Requires the EXO SwingBase or TopShelf, open top means no weather protection, and steel will corrode without maintenance.

Detailed specs

Full Specifications

Receiver Size	2 in
Platform Length	36 in
Platform Width	24 in

Foldable	No
Ramp Included	No
Side Rails	Yes
Anti-Wobble Included	No
Tailgate Clearance	Yes
Carrier Weight	20 lbs

Reflector Included	No
License Plate Holder	No

Best prices

Where to Buy

Retailer	Price	Status
Amazon US	Check price	Check availability	Check Price

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Vehicle Compatibility

Chevrolet

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Colorado(3rd Gen)	2023+	good
Equinox(4th Gen (EV))	2024+	good

Community feedback

What Users Say

Amazon

4.4/5

Based on 987 reviews

80% positive8% negative

Common praises

“Open basket design”
“250lb capacity”
“Versatile”

Common complaints

“Rattles on rough roads”
“Requires SwingBase”

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Yakima EXO GearWarrior uses a standard hitch receiver mount — works with any 2-inch or 1.25-inch receiver. Check your specific vehicle in our compatibility checker below.

Check the product specs for the exact weight rating. Most hitch carriers in this class handle 300-500 lbs. Your hitch class matters too — a Class III hitch maxes out at 500 lbs tongue weight. See our hitch cargo carrier guide for details.

Hitch carriers sit below the roofline. No wind noise. Zero. You might hear a rattle if you don't secure the hitch pin properly — use an anti-rattle device and you're golden.

Easy job. Slide it into your hitch receiver, insert the pin, tighten the bolt. A wrench and 10 minutes is all you need. See our hitch cargo carrier guide for tips.

Steel carriers need a good finish to fight rust. This one has a powder-coated or painted surface. Inspect it seasonally and touch up any chips. Road salt is the real enemy — rinse it after winter drives.

No fold mechanism on this one. You'll need to remove it from the hitch when not hauling gear. Good news: that takes under two minutes. Store it in the garage standing up to save floor space.

Minimal impact. Hitch carriers sit below the roofline, so they don't create the drag that roof-mounted gear does. Loaded, expect maybe 1-2% fuel economy loss. Unloaded, essentially zero. Best option for fuel efficiency.

Answered by our expert team, MyCargoRacks

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