The Rack Attack Blog

Check out parking lots near any beach in North America—doesn’t matter if it’s a river, lake, or ocean—and there will be every manner of self-propelled watercraft being unloaded—sometimes precariously—from a roof rack or trailer. Canoes, river kayaks, sea kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are the most popular, but these days, surf-skis (long, pointy, high-performance boats), sit-on-top kayaks, windsurfers/foil boards and outrigger canoes have joined the nautic...more

Bike Rack Buying Basics   Buying a new bike is a fun experience, unfortunately getting yourself a new bike rack can be a little less enjoyable; unless you have read this little guide. Each spring, cyclists ranging from gravel runners to Cat 3 weekend warriors to bike park rats search dozens of websites and visit countless stores looking for that miraculous new ride that will somehow vault them up the next run in the competitive ladder—to say nothing of winning a beer bet from thei...more

Isn't March just the best month of the year? The ski hills are still open, but the winter chills have left the air. Spring’s a season of hiking, biking, skiing, camping and kayaking; it’s a return to nature. We want to help you get the gear you need to enjoy the fresh, clean, air of the great outdoors. Join us for a 2-day in-store sale and save up to 40%* on discontinued and open-box ski racks, bike racks, kayak racks, cargo boxes and even rooftop tents from various major...more

We remain open - shop online from the comfort of your home or stop by our stores where all precautions are being taken. Rack Attack is closely watching the developments of the COVID-19 coronavirus spread across North America. We will continue to take guidance from health officials in the areas we have stores with the aim of protecting employees' and customers' health during the pandemic.    Why We're Open Legally the "auto supply" industry is able to continue bu...more

One of the most common questions we get at Rack Attack is “what is the best bike rack for my car?” Luckily for you, finding this answer is relatively easy. Bike racks are easier to choose because they are more application specific than many other types of racks. Basically you only need to know a few pieces of basic information to find the perfect rack for your needs: Where do you want to carry them: on the back of the car, or on the roof? How many bikes do you need to carry? Wh...more

"A road trip with your ski buddies doesn't have to be cramped and installing a rack or box doesn't have to be a hassle," is what the FREESKIER crew had to say after stopping by our store in Golden, Colorado.In January, Team FREESKIER met manager Brandon Peterson and his Rack Attack’s Denver-West crew, to get their vehicles fitted for cargo boxes to carry their skis this season — we are talking about transporting long skis and, often, a lot of them. So they suggested to try out t...more

Last week a local ski hill here in BC, Canada was hit by a blizzard, dozens of skiers and snowboarders returning to the city down the steep mountain road ended up stranded. Caused by a multiple car pile-up blocking the main road for several hours, all the skiers still above the blockage were stuck at the lodge overnight. Luckily, the ski resort had plenty of food and beverages, not to mention sleeping pads, to comfort its unexpected guests for the night. But what if the resort hadn’t bee...more

Despite the time with the family and friends and all the festive cheer, the holiday season can be quite stressful especially when it comes to buying gifts. Let us help you spoiling your loved ones or treating yourself to the good life.   Gifts For Family Adventurers Cargo Boxes are the ideal way to keep your gear safe and dry, and the inside of your car clean and clear, without leaving anything or anyone at home.All featured boxes have quick mounting hardware and are an aerodynamic desi...more

Time to celebrate!We opened a new store in Ottawa, Ontario - the new Rack Attack location (formerly known as Auto Racks) became our 19th store in North America. As the top vehicle rack retailer, we provide customers with quick and easy rack solutions from the best brands in the industry. The store provides all the services we are known for: personalized consultation, rack, and trailer hitch installations, and exceptional customer service. The Ottawa store offers a wide range of ...more

Winter has come and it's time to gear up for your favorite hobbies - skiing, snowboarding, snow biking, even winter camping!Let's navigate through our "Rack Friday Sale" sale together. What brands are on sale? We got your favorite brands all lined up and ready to go. You can expect to save in all the categories that we carry. Thule Sale The trusted brand that's been around since 1942 it’s all about making it easy to live an active life. Based in Sweeden but with 70% of their products m...more