Basecamp blog

The Cache Team is made of real people with real thoughts. Check out what our team has to say about products, cool ideas, and a hodgepodge of other things on our mind.

Fall Bucket List: 10 Outdoor Ideas for Fall

Fall Bucket List: Outdoor Adventures to Try Before Winter Fall might be the best season to get outside. The air is crisp, the crowds have...

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Is a roadside emergency kit worth it with roadside assistance?

Yes, a roadside emergency kit is worth carrying even if you have roadside assistance. Keep the help on call and the essentials in your car:...

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How to lock bikes when using a tailgate bike pad

The bikes are loaded. Somebody's hungry. And the ride home now includes a stop that wasn't part of the plan. That's the part we built...

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A Pad That Feels at Home on Your Truck

Your truck doesn't have to be the newest one in the parking lot. It just has to get you and your people to the good...

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Beyond the Tailgate: Gear for the Outdoor Lifestyle

Here at Cache, we're so much more than a tailgate pad. We're a way of life for anyone who would rather be outside. Whether that...

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Cache at Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series

Soldier Hollow Utah, Race Weekend: Cache at Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series  This past weekend, Midway, Utah played host to something special: the Cross-Country...

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Cache Brings Its Modular Tailgate Accessory Ecosystem to the Most Customizable Truck in America

SANDY, UTAH — August 3, 2026 — Cache, maker of a modular tailgate accessory ecosystem anchoredby the Basecamp 3.0 — the world's only patented locking,...

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CACHE Joins the Backcountry Garage

Backcountry started in a garage. Two guys in Utah selling avalanche beacons thirty years ago, long before "specialty outdoor retail" was a phrase anybody actually...

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The Best Bike Racks for Off-Roading in 2026 (And Why a Tailgate Pad Wins)

Getting your bikes to the trailhead is easy when you're on pavement. It gets a lot more interesting when the pavement ends. Washboard fire roads,...

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The Complete Truck Setup for Mountain Bikers

Have you ever pulled into a trailhead, seen a fellow rider's setup, and thought “dang, how do they stay so organized”? These are the kind...

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Cache Recap of the Overland Expo!

This summer was our first time attending any Overland Expo event, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose to show up and connect with...

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The Best Tailgate Pad for Mountain Biking Didn't Happen by Accident

Earlier this year, Digital Atlantic published a piece on Cache called There's No Such Thing as a Perfect Product, Only the Best. Jack Flynn wrote...

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Family Values at Cache

Family Has Always Been at the Heart of Cache From the earliest concepts to product testing, family has been there from the start. Long before...

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Basecamp Pad Combo Lock Troubleshooting

The combo lock is one of the most distinguishing features of the Basecamp Pad, it's what gives you real theft resistance and peace of mind...

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What Makes a Tailgate Pad Stand Out?

The Best Locking Tailgate Pad, And How Many Bikes It Can Actually Fit If you're searching for the best tailgate pad, you've probably already asked...

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Overland Expo PNW 2026

We're Taking Cache to Overland Expo PNW Cache has always lived at the back of a truck. It’s where the Basecamp Pad was born, and...

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Cache at the 9th Annual Golden Spoke Ride

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to represent Cache at the 9th Annual Golden Spoke Ride, and honestly, it was one of those events...

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Built for the Inbetween

There’s a moment before every good ride, camp trip, lake day, or weekend mission where nobody is actually doing the thing yet. The bikes are...

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Cache is Heading to the Sea Otter Classic!

Cache is heading to the Life Time Sea Otter Classic, and we couldn't be more fired up to be part of the event that officially...

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Wholesale Access for Retail Partners!

Cache started the way a lot of the best ideas do, at the tailgate. Dirt on the tires, bikes in the bed, gear everywhere, and...

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SEMA 2025 Recap!

Now that the “SEMA dust” has settled, and the craze from Black Friday/Cyber Monday is coming to an end, the team has finally had some...

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Is it the “World’s Best”? The Verdict on Basecamp 3.0 is In.

At CACHE, we don’t use the phrase "World's Best Tailgate Pad" lightly. It’s a goal we chase every single day. But we also know that...

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How A Small Utah Startup Is Outpacing Big Names at SEMA

The auto industry’s most cutting-edge aftermarket innovations shine each November in Las Vegas at the SEMA Show. SEMA—the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association—supports companies producing products...

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Cache is Now an Official Mopar Accessory Partner

Cache is proud to announce we are now an official Mopar Affiliated Accessory Partner. This partnership brings our adventure-ready gear to the Mopar network, combining...

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The Power of Company Culture & Drive.

Five months ago, I got the incredible opportunity to intern with Cache in a marketing and entrepreneurial development program, which ended up turning into a...

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A Different Kind of Pull - Why I Joined Cache

Honestly, I wasn’t even looking. My career in the outdoor industry felt set, a comfortable path with big brands, big budgets, and global supply chains....

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The Skid Plate Scoop

  At Cache, adventure is more than a pastime; it's where we find peace and get to wind down and really enjoy the moment we...

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We Took a Tailgate Pad to SEMA

Las Vegas, baby. Back in November, we found ourselves at the Las Vegas Convention Center, surrounded by the biggest names in the automotive world. SEMA...

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How Outdoor activity increases productivity

Email inbox overload. Remain constant in my faith. Growth plans unfinished. Apply for new patents. Meet with board members. Hit quarterly goals. That "no kid...

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🍀 Lucky in my Lounger 🍀

Ode to the Worlds Best Camping ChairI’m lucky in my Lounger.I’m lucky to be ‘present’ in my Lounger.I’m lucky to the hear children giggle at...

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