The Suspenz EZ Kayak Rack is a wall-mounted kayak stand that works well indoors or out. It features two individual arms made from powder-coated steel and padded with tough nylon to protect the kayaks’ hull. The arms won’t rust, and every contact point between it and your yak is covered in the padding, so there’s no risk of scratching your boat.

This kayak rack also comes with adjustable straps, but to be honest, the kayaks are secured very well without them. It is nice to have an additional layer of security, though. The Suspenz EZ Kayak Rack holds kayaks up to 125 pounds and extends just 21 inches from the wall.

Even the smallest or most jam-packed garages generally have a valuable source of under-used real estate: the ceiling. The StoreYourBoard Hi Port 2 makes good use of that space, offering kayak ceiling storage for two boats.

The rack is composed of two individual upside-down T-shaped bars, each with padded arms. One of the neatest things about this rack is that those arms are individually mounted, so you can space them out as far as you need, to accommodate shorter or longer kayaks. They are also available in two different sizes, 25 inches (large) or 30 inches (XL), and each side holds up to 75 pounds. Each of the mounts is adjustable from 10 to 18 inches away from the ceiling, so you can really store a wide range of different types of kayaks on this rack.

As the “hybrid” in the name implies, this Malone kayak storage rack is unlike any others on the market. It uses a combination of two wall-mounted j-hooks and two 12-foot nylon cam buckle straps to hold two kayaks — one in the cradles and one from the straps. Or, hold a kayak and a canoe, a kayak and a roof box, ski or snowboard equipment, or whatever pairing best suits your needs. The total weight capacity of the Malone J-Dock Hybrid Kayak Storage Rack is 200 pounds.

The j-hooks are powder-coated and corrosion-resistant, so this kayak rack is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Hoists have long been a favorite type of garage storage for all sorts of outdoor gear. They’re simple, affordable, efficient, and work just about anywhere with a roof — what’s not to love? Unlike some fixed kayak ceiling storage solutions, the RAD Sportz Kayak Hoist Set employs a pulley system, so it’s quick and easy to get your boat up and down.

The hoist system features rubber-coated hooks and heavy-duty straps with a 125-pound capacity. There’s also a safety locking mechanism that prevents the pulleys from releasing. You get a heavy-duty kayak storage solution, but your hull is also protected from scratches and other damage. Best of all, RAD Sportz offers an unconditional, 100 percent lifetime guarantee.

This freestanding kayak storage rack works very similarly to the Suspenz EZ Kayak Rack we discussed above, except this one isn’t wall-mounted. The RAD Sportz Big EZ 2-Boat Storage Rack is ideal for people who may not have a garage or wall space for hanging kayaks, or have plenty of available floor space.

Each set of racks is independent from the other, so you can adjust them as far apart as necessary. And since they aren’t mounted to anything, it’s simple to move them around. You can even purchase casters separately to make moving the kayak rack even easier! Each of the four arms is covered with durable no-scratch foam and comes with adjustable security straps. The weight capacity is 100 pounds per set of arms, 200 pounds total.

The final kayak storage solution on our list is for people who have several boats or paddleboards. The Omni Vertical Wall Rack from StoreYourBoard holds four kayaks up to 100 pounds each (400 pounds total).

Each of the kayak wall rack’s arms is fully adjustable, and they can be adjusted independently of one another. Using a tried-and-true quick-release pin system, it’s quick and easy to adjust the spacing or angle of a single arm without needing to move the other kayaks. The rack extends 27 inches from the wall and the arms are angled slightly. This simple yet very clever design prevents kayaks from slipping at all. The arms are all also lined with thick felt padding to further prevent movement and protect against scratches.