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The Yakima Outdoorsman 300 truck rack (8001137) is a rugged, no-drill, multi-use truck bed rack system for a full-size pickup truck bed (CLICK HERE for Yakima 8001136 Outdoorsman 300 compact version). We recommend using our Yakima Racks fit guide tool below to determine which Outdoorsman 300 size is correct for your specific pickup truck. It conveniently puts the cargo load up top so you can fill your truck bed with all the rest of your stuff.
NOTE: Sold as a 1/2 set of Towers (this gives you the option to combine the 1/2 set with the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack base rack system on your cab roof). To make a complete set of 4 Outdoorsman Towers for the front and rear of your truck bed, you'll need to order two 1/2 sets of Towers to make a complete set of 4 Towers. Each 1/2 set of Towers also requires 1 Yakima cross bar (sold separately) to allow you to select the perfect bar length for your pick-up truck and gear transport needs. You will need to purchase 2 crossbars when ordering the full set of 4 Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Towers.
- Truck rack towers quickly clamp onto truck bed rails, no drilling at all!
- Heavy duty construction handles loads up to 300 lbs.
- Fits a wide range of truck beds and is available in a full-size and compact-size configuration (see our Yakima Racks fit / order guide below to determine correct version and compatibility).
- The Yakima Outdoorsman 300 instantly creates a multi-purpose base rack system that allows all Yakima gear carrier attachments (including kayak, canoe, surfboard, bike, snowboard, ski, gear basket, or cargo box) to connect to the Yakima cross bars.
- Yakima Load Stops (sold separately; see accessory add-ons below) are an excellent attachment for transporting lumber, ladders, piping, construction materials, canoe and more!
- Towers easily adjust forward and backward on truck bed rails to ensure a perfect fit to all Yakima gear carriers.
- Easy-to-follow Yakima 1137 Outdoorsman 300 instructions included.
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Product Reviews
Read the reviews below to find out what other customers are saying about the Yakima Outdoorsman 300 truck rack system.
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Best Solution for the Price
this Yakima Outdoorsman 300 review by Pete Hoffman
vehicle year/make/model: 1992 Chevy 3/4 pick up truck
item(s) transported: surf, skis
(PLEASE NOTE: Also reviewing the Yakima Q Towers Half Pack roof rack for the cab roof, used in combination with the Yakima Outdoorsman half set in the pickup bed.) This system works better than I had hoped. The only thing you give up is the ability to adjust either rack and so as in my case the cab Towers and cross bar are a couple inches lower than the truck bed rack Towers and cross bar. Well worth the money.
Great Truck Rack
this Yakima Outdoorsman 300 review by G. Baddock
vehicle year/make/model: 2003 GM Sierra pickup truck
item(s) transported: Kayaks and other long things
This thing was simple to setup, only took about an hour. It attaches to your bed rails without scratching or denting. I did have to cut my bed liner though, so make sure you know where you want them to end up. Don’t want to cut more than necessary into the liner. It fit perfectly on my GM truck without drilling and is amazingly solid. I wanted it primarily for carrying kayaks, so I also purchased two sets of Mako Saddles that attach directly to the crossbars. These are reasonably priced racks that can also be used to carry ladders, lumber, or anything else that you might not want in your truck bed, as long as the load doesn’t exceed the maximum limit of 300 lbs.
Great rack system for your truck
this Yakima Outdoorsman 300 review by Jeremy
vehicle year/make/model: 2002 Dodge Ram pickup truck
item(s) transported: Kayaks
I wanted to carry kayaks on my truck, but because the roof of my cab isn’t long enough, the bars can’t be spread apart far enough to safely carry them. So I ended up putting one crossbar with a pair of Q-towers on the roof and used one Outdoorsman 300 (this is the reason why they are sold in half packs) on the truck bed, and it works great. The Outdoorsman uprights are extremely durable and affordable as well. You might want to get a pair for that complete ladder rack look, or you can do what I did and pair up a half pack of Outdoorsman uprights with a half pack of Q-towers. Either way, you’ll have a great rack system for your truck.
Product Discussion
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Gray Wolf asks - What type of carriers do I use with this truck rack to carry 4 kayaks?
J.Kellerman responds - I use the 66 inch crossbars with my Outdoorsman so I have room to attach 4 Yakima Hullraiser kayak carriers. If your kayaks aren't that long you could probably use the Yakima BigStack or Yakima Kayak Stacker kayak racks on the shorter 58" bars.
Rick S. asks - What is the difference between the Compact and Full size Outdoorsman 300 racks? Is it the height of the Towers. What is the height of each?
ORS Crew answers - Yes, the only difference between the Compact and Full-Size versions is the height of the Towers. The Compact is 26” tall and the Full size version is 29” tall.
Product Videos
ORS Racks Direct Demonstration Video featuring the Yakima Racks Outdoorsman 300 pickup truckbed rack system. Movie includes Yakima Racks Outdoorsman 300 truck rack product demo, features etc. The Outdoorsman is an excellent universal pickup truckbed truck rack system to transport any gear load over the truckbed, freeing up the pickup truckbed for other use. The Yakima Outdoorsman 300 is available in two sizes for either compact trucks or full-size trucks. Sold as a 1/2 set of Outdoorsman Towers (this offers the option to combine the 1/2 set of Towers with the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack base rack system on the cab roof). To make a complete set of four Towers for the front and rear of a truck bed, two half sets are necessary to make a complete set of 4 Outdoorsman Towers. Each 1/2 set of Towers also requires 1 Yakima cross bar (sold separately) offering the freedom to select the ideal bar length for any truck and gear transport needs. 2 crossbars are necessary to combine with the full set of 4 Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Towers.
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Accessories
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Yakima Car & Truck Racks - 2011 Yakima Q Towers Half Pack Car & Truck Rack System | | 2011 Yakima LoadStops (set of 4) 8005000 - Heavy-Duty All-Purpose Load Stops for Car & Truck Racks |
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Yakima Cross Bars - 58 inch Cross Bars (one pair) - 8000409 | | Yakima Cross Bars - 66 inch Cross Bars (one pair) - 8000410 |
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Yakima Cross Bars - 78 inch Cross Bars (one pair) - 8000411 | | Yakima Bars - Single Yakima 58 inch Round CrossBar |
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Yakima Bars - Single Yakima 66 inch Round Cross Bar | | Yakima Bars - Single Yakima 78 inch Round Cross Bar |
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Lashlock Car Roof Rack Locking Systems - Looking for kayak locks, canoe locks or surfboard locks? - The Lash Lock is your answer | | SteelCore Straps - 12' Steel Core Locking Straps for Roof Racks |
Yakima Spare Parts & Replacement Parts for All Yakima Racks |
ORDERING NOTES
The Yakima Outdoorsman is available in two sizes, a full-size version and compact version. CLICK HERE for Outdoorsman compact size. To ensure you receive the correct version, in our "order check out" area we will get all your vehicle year/make/model info. Alternatively, we recommend using our handy Yakima Racks fit / order guide below to determine compatibility with your pickup truck.
NOTE: Sold as a 1/2 set of Outdoorsman Towers (this gives you the option to combine the 1/2 set of Towers with the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack base rack system on your cab roof). To make a complete set of four Towers for the front and rear of your truck bed, you'll need to order two half sets to make a complete set of four Outdoorsman Towers. Each 1/2 set of Towers also requires 1 Yakima cross bar (sold separately) allowing you to select the ideal bar length for your truck and gear transport needs. You will need to purchase 2 crossbars when ordering the full set of 4 Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Towers.
CLICK HERE to view the cross bar size chart when determining what size cross bar(s) you will need. Please note that the 58" size is the shortest allowable length recommended for use with this truck rack system.
QUICK ORDERING SOLUTION
Alternatively, we suggest using our easy Yakima Racks automated fit guide to quickly order the correct multi-purpose truck rack base system and/or gear carrier attachments if you don't have one already installed:
