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The Thule 421 Xsporter truck rack is an excellent option for transporting a kayak in your 2006 GMC Canyon truck bed. You can then connect the Thule 883 Glide-and-Set kayak rack or Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port kayak rack directly to the Thule 421 Xsporter load bars for transporting your kayak. The 883 Glide and Set is probably the most popular Thule kayak rack style that transports the kayak flat. Works with all styles of kayaks too. The Thule 835XTR is the leading j-cradle style kayak rack that transports the kayak semi-vertically on its side. Works with all styles of kayaks as well. Thule 421 Xsporter also includes Xstops which are great for carrying a canoe, lumber, ladder etc.

The crossbars on the Thule Xsporter pickup truckbed rack are also plenty long enough for attaching additional kayak racks for carrying multiple kayaks. Other cool features of the Thule Xsporter truck rack are that it can adjust fully up when transporting long items such as a kayak and will clear the cab roof no problem. It can then adjust down into the lower position so that it is at a lower level than the cab for a very sleek look and also increasing aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. Also includes a 4 pack of Thule Locks to lock the truck rack to the truck bed.