The BlackPak Pro is a redesigned kayak fishing crate with a hinged, water-shedding lid. It is fully riggable and 25% lighter than the previous design. The lid hinges adjust from freely pivoting to a sticky setting that holds the lid in place when you let go. Built-in overtravel stops keep the lid within reach and limit it to a manageable angle. Sound-dampening rubber bumpers quiet the lid when it closes, and the CatchLatch retention system secures it.
The GridLoc 2D mounting system gives the crate many attachment points on the inside and outside of the panels. The TetherTube rod holders mount to the GridLoc panels using at least three of the four standoff pads. Mount them high for rods with long butts, or low to raise the crate into the HighNDry position. Each TetherTube has an easily removable hook and tether system. Caged attachment points on both sides give multiple hook points, and the oversized hook can attach directly to a rod shaft. Rubber feet dampen noise, and Omni corner brackets allow several hold-down methods. They work with YakAttack OmniHooks, generic hooks, carabiners or bungee.
The ShortStak Upgrade Kit is a stackable box that replaces the lid of a new or existing BlackPak Pro. It adds a second layer of storage for go-to items and is not a stand-alone box. It is built much like the BlackPak Pro but is only about 40% of its height. The bottom edges of its side panels are angled to match the BlackPak opening, so it sheds water like the original lid.
- Crate sizes
- 13" x 13" and 16" x 16"
- 13x13 dimensions
- 13" x 13" x 13" (L x W x H)
- 13x13 weight
- 6.9 lbs without TetherTubes; 8.2 lbs with the included three TetherTubes
- 16x16 dimensions
- 16" x 16" x 13" (L x W x H)
- 16x16 weight
- 9.1 lbs without TetherTubes; 11.5 lbs with TetherTubes
- Colors
- Black, YakAttack Orange, Battleship Grey
- Tackle box fit (13x13)
- Plano 3600, Plano Edge, Bass Mafia Bait Coffin, Flambeau and others
- Tackle box fit (16x16)
- Plano 3700, Plano Edge, Bass Mafia Bait Coffin, Flambeau and others
- Included with crate
- TetherTube rod holders, 4 YakAttack OmniHooks
- Mounting system
- GridLoc 2D panels, inside and outside
- Lid
- Water-shedding, adjustable hinges, overtravel stops, rubber bumpers, CatchLatch retention
- ShortStak kit
- For BlackPak Pro 13" x 13"; about 40% of the crate's height; replaces the lid
- ShortStak requirement
- Requires a BlackPak Pro; not a stand-alone box