Many kayak owners know that the biggest issue is always getting a kayak to and from wherever they want to start their outdoor adventure. No one wants a wet kayak sliding into the inside cabin of a vehicle, even if it will fit. Choosing a trailer would be one option but that would be too much of a hassle. The good news is that Thule has come up with the Thule Compass Kayak Carrier for car roof racks to effectively carry kayaks. It is roof-mounted, which means that it frees up a lot of backseat space and, instead, uses space that is not usually used. Despite being positioned on top of the vehicle, this carrier surprisingly has little effect on the car's fuel consumption or aerodynamics. This carrier also uses universal mounting hardware, which means that it works well with a variety of factory roof bars, round bars, or any other type of load bars. It has a unique design that can be used to not only transport kayaks but also a wide array of water-based equipment. This includes stand up paddleboards, canoes, and surfboards. The Thule Compass Kayak Carrier includes two sets of strong, durable straps with cam buckles to safely secure the equipment to the carrier and the carrier to the vehicle.

Thule is an industry leader, manufacturer, and distributor of premium outdoor and transportation products. Founded in 1942 by the Thulin family in Hillerstorp, Sweden, Thule started out as a company that specializes in roof racks and other automobile accessories. True to the company's motto "Bring your life," Thule started producing products that enable the car owner to bring their outdoor equipment and luggage. Over the years, Thule has grown and became a company that offers a wide range of high-performance products including strollers, bike racks, luggage, roof racks, cargo carriers, rooftop tents, winter and water sport racks, bike trailers, child bike seats, backpacks, van accessories, laptop cases, tablet cases, phone cases, camera bags and cases, and bike bags and racks. The Thule Group also includes several world-renowned companies including Case Logic, SportRack Inc., Chariot, Yepp, and Tepui. Thule has 4700 points of sales in 136 countries worldwide, and has around 2200 employees.