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I just got a 2022 Subaru Outback and I'm honestly so lost looking at all these roof rack options. Sorry if this is a total beginner question but I see some people using the ones that come on the car and others have these extra metal bars on top and I dont really get the difference. I'm hoping to get some gear so I can take two mountain bikes up to Mt Hood this June.
- budget is around $500
- needs to be easy to take on and off because I'm not super handy
- sturdy enough for rain since I'm in Oregon
Should I just buy the Subaru brand ones or are those Thule things better? I have no idea where to start...
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17/04/2026 8:55 am
The 2022 Outback has those cool stowable crossbars already, so honestly, dont waste money on a whole new base system. I have been using them for years with no issues in the rain. You just need two quality bike trays that clamp onto the factory bars.
- Thule ProRide XT Upright Bike Carrier
- Yakima FrontLoader Universal Roof Bike Mount Both are super easy to install without tools and fit your budget perfectly.
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