Yakima
Yakima offers 4 products on RevWix across Automotive, with an average ethics score of 78/10 and recurring certifications including мають Zertifizierung, B Corp Certified, FSC Certified.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Yakima's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare90/10
- Environment81.8/10
- Labor77.8/10
- Transparency77.5/10
- Sourcing77.3/10
Categories covered
Where Yakima shows up across our directory.
- Automotive4
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Yakima's products.
- ✓Massive 21 cubic foot capacity
- ✓Easy to install and mount
- ✓Highly wind-resistant design for fuel efficiency
- ✓Lockable for secure storage
- ✓B Corp Certified manufacturer with strong environmental track record
- ✓Made from 50% recycled aluminum and FSC-certified wood
Sustainability commitments
"Manufactured using recycled materials and featuring a highly wind-resistant design for fuel efficiency."
"Yakima is B Corp Certified; product uses 50% recycled aluminum and FSC-certified wood slats; packaging is 95% recycled cardboard; lifetime warranty reduces waste."
"Yakima designs racks with modular components, allowing individual parts to be repaired or replaced rather than discarding the entire unit. As a member of the Climate Action Corps within the Outdoor Industry Association, Yakima tracks greenhouse gas emissions across operations. The predominantly metal build facilitates recycling at end-of-life once disassembled."
Yakima scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yakima King Cobra Rooftop Cargo Box, 21 Cubic Feet | 80 | 4.4(823) | $779.00 |
| 2 | Yakima LockNLoad Platform Roof Rack | 78 | 4.5(980) | $799.00 |
| 3 | FrontLoader Rooftop Bike Mount | 78 | 4.4(825) | $274.95 |
| 4 | Yakima FrontLoader EURO DLC Rooftop Bike Rack | 76 | 4.4(2,893) | $274.95 |
Products from Yakima
The Yakima King Cobra Rooftop Cargo Box is a spacious solution for those needing to transport gear on their vehicle's roof. With a 21 cubic foot capacity, it's ideal for road trips or storing bulky items securely. Keywords: rooftop cargo box, road trip, gear, storage, secure, spacious, Yakima.
The Yakima LockNLoad Platform Roof Rack is a modular, low-profile cargo platform for adventurers needing to haul gear, bikes, or kayaks sustainably—ideal for eco-conscious travelers seeking a durable roof rack made with recycled materials and B Corp certified supply chain.
The Yakima FrontLoader is an upright rooftop bike rack designed for cyclists who want secure vehicle transport without removing the front wheel. Built with durable aluminum and protective composite hardware, it accommodates 20-inch to 29-inch wheels. Yakima supports sustainable product lifecycles through its modular design, extensive replacement part availability, and corporate climate commitments via the Outdoor Industry Association.
The Yakima FrontLoader EURO DLC Rooftop Bike Rack offers robust aluminum and steel construction, secure locking, and easy loading for bikes up to 40 lbs.
How to read Yakima's ethics scores
Each Yakima product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on Yakima's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If Yakima's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying Yakima
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against Yakima's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying Yakima with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is Yakima an ethical brand?+
Yakima's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is Yakima certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do Yakima products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to Yakima?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the Yakima product you were considering.