Which is better for a bare kayak?

The YakAttack Starter Pack Plus. It includes the rod holder, paddle holder, cup holder, TracPak storage and two mounts. The YakGear kit is only a crate.

Which holds more tackle?

The YakGear crate holds three or four tackle boxes plus a small cooler bag. The YakAttack kit has one TracPak box, so it carries less loose tackle.

Is the YakAttack kit worth the extra money?

If you would otherwise buy a rod holder, paddle holder and mounts separately, yes. If you only need crate storage, the $70.99 YakGear kit covers it for less.

Do both fit standard kayak tracks?

The YakAttack kit ships with two GridLoc MightyMount XL 6" bases for track mounting. The YakGear crate sits in a tank well or on deck and has no track mounts.

The YakGear crate carries a 3-year warranty. YakAttack does not state a warranty for this kit, so long-term coverage is clearer on the YakGear.

Can I use them together?

Yes. The YakGear crate fits a tank well while the YakAttack mounts and rod holder go on tracks, so the two kits do not overlap.

YakGear Kayak Angler Crate Kit Basic V2 vs YakAttack Kayak Fishing Starter Pack Plus

Buy the YakGear crate kit if you want a simple, cheap way to organize tackle in a kayak tank well. Buy the YakAttack Starter Pack Plus if you need rod, paddle and cup mounting and are willing to pay for it. As of November 6, 2026, the YakGear kit is $70.99 at Amazon and the YakAttack kit is $150.00 at Eco Fishing Shop, so the YakAttack costs about twice as much.

Today the YakGear Kayak Angler Crate Kit Basic V2 costs $79.01 less at its best price.

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