Designed for rugged outdoor use in Australia, the award winning HandiRack is a unique, multi purpose, portable load carrier. It provides an amazingly easy means to transport all manner of loads from ladders to kayaks, surf boards to flat-pack furniture. Not only is the HandiRack simple to use, but being inflatable means that when not in use it is very compact and can be easily stored in the boot of the car or on a shelf in the garage.

What do people use the HandiRack for? Well in the last few months we have analysed this based on sales from this website:

Paddle Sports - 30%
Water Sports - 20%
Camping - 15%
General Use - 25%
Winter Sports - 10%

The HandiRack is immensely strong (it has a patented triple-layer skin), totally safe, complies with ISO/PAS 11154 and couldn't be easier to assemble. The straps pass through the car doors and the bars inflate in a matter of seconds using the supplied HandiPump. The HandiRack can carry loads of up to 80kg (subject to individual vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations) and is suitable for 4-door and 2-door cars.

Technical Specifications

Curtain Airbags

This notification is for customers whose vehicles have curtain airbags fitted.

Please be advised that the HandiRack is not suitable for use on vehicles fitted with curtain airbags. These types of airbag are mostly found on more expensive vehicles and deploy from the top of the window frame downwards. The functionality of other types of airbags remain unaffected.

Handirack UK Ltd - January 2007

HandiRack Technical Specification- fully complies with ISO/PAS 11154

Each HandiRack Kit contains:
•Two HandiRack twin tubes (front and rear), each with 5 metal 'D' ring anchor points
•Two 3 metre webbing tie-downs (HandiStraps)
•One 1000cc high volume double action air pump (HandiPump) designed for use with most inflatables
•Detail instruction booklet
•Nylon drawstring travel bag

The complete HandiRack package is housed in a heavy duty, high gloss, full colour box and has a 1 year manufacturing defect warrantee.

HandiRack Construction

•State of the art dense weave 420 denier nylon
•Laminated over reinforced PVC
•Airtight PVC high elasticity inner tube
•Valve constructed of high elasticity PVC

All stitching is nylon and manufactured by a mountain climbing equipment factory.

5 metal 'D' ring anchor points

Two - 38mm wide adjustable, heavy duty woven straps with metal safety lock fastener.

•Webbing strap 38mm polypropylene with polymer coating
•Metal components are zinc alloy base with 30 micron zinc phosphate electropainting (
•Metal cam buckle unique to HandiRack with lower trailing edges
•All rounded corners and "r" shaped release lever

HandiRack Dimensions (unpacked)
•Length 146cm
•Width (deflated) 33cm
•Tube width (deflated) 14cm
•Webbing strap total length 340cm
•Height of tube (inflated) 10cm


HandiRack Limitations
•Made exclusively for use on the roof of motor vehicles
•Total weight of load should not exceed 80kg (180lbs). Users are advised to consult their vehicle owner's manual to verify maximum roof load capability of their vehicle.
•This is a temporary load carrying system and should not remain fitted to the vehicle when not in use
•It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the fastening devices are tightened correctly and checked regularly throughout the journey
•The HandiRack is not a flotation device and must never be used as a swimming aid or toy.


Includes 2 x sets of inflatable bars, 2 x 3 metre HandiStraps, 1 x double-action HandiPump, nylon drawstring travel bag and detailed instruction leaflet