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Tested: Yakima SkyBox NX Skinny

  • May 1, 2025
  • Ned Morgan
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Load up and go—and keep it streamlined.

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With 12 cubic feet of cargo space, and a weight of 43 lbs, the SkyBox NX Skinny holds a lot of stuff but its slender profile will never slow you down. From road trips with pets and kids, to camping with your buddies who bring too much gear, this SkyBox is an ideal choice for smaller vehicles, or for those who want to travel fast and light.

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The box is an unbeatable companion for downhill and Nordic skiers (crucially for us, it’s long enough to fit classic-style Nordic skis. The box dimensions are: L 84 in/213 cm x W 26.5 in/67 cm x H 16 in/40.5 cm.)

It instantly ups your gear-org game, especially for skis and poles, which are always cumbersome to fit inside a compact vehicle, especially with multiple passengers. Disappearing your stuff into a roof box—especially if you have multiple pairs of both downhill and Nordic skis, or snowboards—keeps everything more organized, easier to access and secure. (We especially like the full metal locking handles and SKS lock cores.)

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The SkyBox NX Skinny also served us well on a spring SUP trip. With a bit of cramming, we fit in two rolled-up inflatable SUPs, plus PFDs. (Or, one SUP plus a bunch of gear.)

It’s amazing how this box adds back the valuable real estate you need inside your vehicle. The flat-bottom, unobstructed interior offers more usable space than you think. This is the little box that gobbles gear.

This is a multisport-friendly system that respects your desire to streamline the vibe.


The worry-free, easy-install universal mounting hardware fits most crossbars (including Yakima’s StreamLine system of course, but also factory/aerodynamic crossbars). The kit includes a removable/reusable torque-limiting knob tool to ensure a safe and secure installation. (No more fumbling with multiple tools or aggravating adjustments.)

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And since the SkyBox NX Skinny is narrower than other boxes, you have extra crossbar space freed up for other gear/toys—a bike rack, or a hardshell SUP or surfboard, for example. This is a multisport-friendly system that respects your desire to streamline the vibe.

And the dual-sided opening means easy access on either side of your vehicle. Plus, integrated interior tie-down points allow you to secure your gear so it doesn’t get jostled.

The Yakima SkyBox NX Skinny offers well-designed gear-hauling oomph in a tight package.

More on the SkyBox NX Skinny here.

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