Cache Basecamp tailgate pad setups: biking, camping, skiing and tailgating

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Does it fit my truck?

Pick your truck. We'll tell you which Basecamp Pad fits, in about three seconds.

Full-Size · 59.3" × 21.55" Mid-Size · 47" × 20"

Don't see your truck? Ask us · Any tailgate wider than 47" works with a Mid-Size.

The Basecamp System

Basecamp 3.0 Tailgate Pad

The modular tailgate pad that locks. Clip in a cooler, a net, chairs and more. Lock your bikes to it. Backed with a five-year warranty.

$399.99or 4 interest-free payments with Shop Pay
Free shipping · ships from Utah in 1 business day
Patented
locking system
30-day
fit guarantee
5-year
warranty
Dyrt PRO free
$59.99 value
What's in the box

1× Basecamp 3.0 pad with the built-in locking system · 2× bike straps · 1× elastic utility strap (doubles as a dog leash) · 1× Cache pen for setting the lock. Plus a free 1-year Dyrt PRO membership ($59.99 value) with every order.

How the lock works

A 5mm steel-cable strap runs under your tailgate and clicks into the 3-digit carabiner lock built into the pad, so the pad stays on the truck. Add the Anchor Lock and you can loop your bikes to that same carabiner. Set your code with the included pen, then go get the post-ride burger.

Why Cache is better than the "Industry Standard"

A foam pad is a sponge with a cover: it soaks up water, fades in a summer, and the Velcro + plastic gives out in a year. The Basecamp 3.0 is a Thermoformed shell that sheds weather, keeps its shape, and gets a tighter fit over time. It's the only pad that locks to your truck, the only one your gear clips into, and the only one with a five-year warranty. One pad for good, not a new one every season.

Shipping, returns and warranty

Every Basecamp pad ships free from Utah, usually within one business day. If it doesn't fit the way you expected, send it back within 30 days for a full refund. Materials and workmanship are covered for 5 years. Works with most tonneau covers and camper shells.

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One platform. Every trip.

The Basecamp 3.0 locks to your tailgate. Everything else clips into it. Build the setup for this weekend, then rebuild it for the next one.

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Fits any vehicle

No truck? No problem.

Our newest kits ride in any car, SUV or rig. Toss one behind the seat, or clip it to your Basecamp, and forget about it until the day you need it.

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Med Kit

95+ piece kit organized into three internal pouches, all stored in a waterproof shell.

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Inside the Basecamp 3.0

The base for all of it.

The world's only patented locking tailgate pad. It locks to your truck, protects the paint, and everything in the system clips into it.

2024 SEMA Top Product
The base for all of it.
Patented Anchor Carabiner A locking carabiner built into the pad. Loop the Anchor Lock through your bikes and clip it in.
Patented MOLLE system The mounting points for the Cargo Net, Bike Straps and Skid Plate. Add-ons go where you need them.
Backup camera window A removable window keeps your backup camera clear with the pad installed.
Covers and shells Works with most tonneau covers and camper shells.

Good questions.

Everything we get asked before someone kits out their truck.

Free shippingOn every Basecamp pad and all orders over $75
30-day returnsNot the right fit? Send it back
5-year warrantyBuilt for the long haul, backed like it
Will it fit my truck?

The Basecamp 3.0 comes in two sizes: Mid-size (Tacoma, Ranger and more) and Full-size (F-150, Silverado and more). Our fit checker matches your exact year, make and model.

Does it work with my tonneau cover or shell?

It works with most tonneau covers and camper shells. Reach out to our team via chat to confirm your specific fitment.

Do I need the Basecamp for the add-ons?

Yes. The Cargo Net, Bike Straps, Skid Plate and Anchor Lock are made to clip into the Basecamp 3.0. Our Kits, the Jeffrey Cooler and the Taxiway Tote work without the basecamp pad and vehicle needed.

How hard is it to install?

Easier than doing the typical "tailgate shuffle". We've designed the pad to be able to install in less than 5 minutes. Our installation guide walks you through it step by step.

Can I put my logo on it?

Yes. Add a custom logo for your team, group or brand when you order your pad.

What does shipping cost?

Every Basecamp pad ships free, and so does any order over $75.

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Est. 2016 · Utah

Built by brothers. Named for Dad.

Two brothers started CACHE to honor their dad. Pilot. Stuntman. Boxer. Skier. Fisherman. He lived a full life right up until the day he passed, and the gear that carries his name is built to keep up.

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Built by brothers. Named for Dad.