The Basecamp System
Upgrade your truck with the world’s highest quality tailgate pad — The Basecamp System. Backed by an industry-leading five year warranty, The Basecamp System comes with two Lounger Chairs, a Jeffrey Cooler and one Basecamp Pad. All of the products can be used while attached to the pad, or easily removed and used independently. The Basecamp System comes with an integrated tie-down strap that allows you to anchor down items to your tailgate such as bikes, surfboards, wood and anything else you need to secure to your truck.
Dimensions
Lounger:
16.5″ Height
12″ Width
6″ Deep
Basecamp Pad:
51″ Width (fits 5 bikes)
45″ Length (interior adjustments allows for 3.25″ shortening)
Jeffrey Cooler:
16.5″ H x 12 ” W x 6″ D
Product Video
Return & Warranty Policy
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return your order for a full refund within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
All Cache products are warranted against defects in material or workmanship for 5 years from the date of purchase.
For more information, please visit our returns and warranty page.
$299.99 $225.00 + Free Shipping
Features
- 01Tough As Nails
- 02Accessories
- 03Payload Strap
- 04Theft Resistent
- 05Easy Installation
01Tough As Nails
As with all of our accessories, the Basecamp System is wrapped in waterproof PVC and coated in PU Nylon. It won’t bubble, shrink, or break down and can even be run through a car wash!
We are confident this is the highest quality tailgate pad out there. We stand by that with our five year, no questions asked, industry-leading warranty.
02Accessories
The Basecamp System comes with two Lounger chairs and a Jeffrey cooler. These can all be placed, to your liking, onto the Basecamp pad using its patented integrated molle webbing system.
03Payload Strap
The Basecamp pad features an adjustable payload strap that turns your tailgate into an anchor point. Tie-down bikes, surfboards, and anything else that sticks out of your tailgate.
04Theft Resistent
The Basecamp System is locked to your tailgate via a steel wire beaded cable that’s sandwiched between two industrial-size nylon straps. The strap then attaches to a combo locking carabiner that’s made with cast iron and reinforced with heat-treated steel components.
05Easy Installation
The Basecamp System installs on any tailgate in less than five minutes! To check out our install video and easy step-by-step instructions – visit our installation page.
Truck Fit Guide
F-Series (150,250,350)
Tenth Generation | Years 1997 – 2004 | FITS
Eleventh Generation | Years 2004– 2008 | FITS
Twelfth Generation | Years 2009– 2014 | FITS
Thirteenth Generation | Years 2015– Present | FITS
Raptor
First Generation | Years 2010-2014 | FITS
Second Generation | Years 2015 – Present | FITS
Ranger
First Generation | Years 1983– 2012 | DOES NOT FIT
Second Generation | Years 2019 – Present | FITS
Silverado/Sierra
First Generation | Years 1999–2007 | FITS
Second Generation | Years 2007–2014 | FITS
Third Generation | Years 2014–Present | FITS
Colorado/Canyon
First Generation | Years 2003–2012 | FITS
Second Generation | Years 2012–Present | FITS
Tundra
First Generation | Years 2000 – 2006 | FITS
Second Generation | Years 2007 – Present | FITS
Tacoma
First Generation | Years 1995–2004 | DOES NOT FIT
Second Generation | Years 2005–2015 | DOES NOT FIT
Third Generation | Years 2016–Present | FITS
RAM/1500/2500/3500
First Generation | Years 1981–1993 | FITS
Second Generation | Years 1994–2002 | FITS
Third Generation | Years 2002–2009 | FITS
Fourth Generation | Years 2009–Present | FITS
Titan
First Generation | Years 2003–2015 | FITS
Second Generation | Years 2016–Present | FITS
Frontier
First Generation | Years 2010–Present | FITS
Backup Camera Friendly.
We built the Basecamp Pad with your trucks tailgate camera in mind. With a large 12″ camera opening, you’ll be able to see what’s behind you while always having direct access to the handle. No flimsy flap here. Below the handle lyes a protective bumper that makes it so the stanchion on your bicycle suspension never rubs the handle area.
Take It All On The Go.
Whether you enjoy them at the tailgate, or on the go, The Jeffrey Cooler and Lounger Chairs that come with the Basecamp System are designed to be easily removed from The Basecamp Pad and taken on the go.
Take It All On The Go.
Whether you enjoy them at the tailgate, or on the go, The Jeffrey Cooler and Lounger Chairs that come with the Basecamp System are designed to be easily removed from The Basecamp Pad and taken on the go.
Modular System.
Using our patented molle-webbing system, you can arrange your accessories in whatever way works best for you. Each accessory easily pops on or off in just a few seconds.
Lock It Up.
Using a steel wire beaded cable that’s sandwiched between two nylon straps and a combo locking carabiner, The Basecamp Pad is the worlds first locking tailgate pad.
Lock It Up.
Using a steel wire beaded cable that’s sandwiched between two nylon straps and a combo locking carabiner, The Basecamp Pad is the worlds first locking tailgate pad.
Josh –
Smartest tailgate pad on the market
I purchased this pad for my 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500. What drew me to it was the modular system. The setup is rad. Enjoying beverages post ride on the tailgate is the perfect ending to a ride. I use the backpack to haul any and all beverages now on road trips. Ice stays cold for a long time! The quality of the pad is much better than others I have used. The biggest selling point for me has been customer service. These guys are awesome and they have earned a loyal customer. Grab this pad and don’t think twice.
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Alain Bovet –
Best Tailgate system and pad ever made!
The Cache system is awesome for many reason. I own a F150 XLT and it fits like a premium suede glove. Install was super easy and quick. I leave it on most of the time, but if i need to remove it, it takes 2 minutes. The Basecamp pad fits really well over the tailgate, even if I have a wide gate with camera and handle.
Last weekend, I put 6 bikes over the pad and secured them with the included strap/hooks. This is a really nice feature included with the pad. No need to store an extra strap or bungee cords. I would add a latch buckle to it to make it 120% perfect. The pad is also super durable – I’ve used it many times with lumber and it does not scratch at all.
I also love the Jeffrey cooler – it’s my new favourite carry-on. I take it everywhere with me. And the Lounger chairs are making many people jealous! Much more comfortable than a cold and wet metal tailgate!
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Quinn –
Best Pad Out There
Cache tailgate pad is epic. Useful in all seasons if you’re not going to take it off in the winter. Seats come in handy far more of then than you would think if you’re hangin outside. Awesome for mid day breaks if you work outside. The boys definitely aren’t going to be mad you brought some beers after an ride either. I trust cache.
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Bailee Nordin –
This product is awesome for camping and hunting! Even the kids love it!
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Brian Borf –
Great Product!
I am a huge fan of the Cache Basecamp System. I previously had a Yakima crash pad on my truck and I find the fit and quality to be night and day better. Further, the chairs work great and make the tailgate a very comfortable place to sit and have a drink after riding. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Ben Johnson –
About time
Finally a functioning all purpose tailgate cover. Just put it on my badass truck and it’s totally worthy! Construction is seconded to none. This is a well thought out solution. Well done Cache!!
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Jacob –
Can’t get enough
Not only is the product one of a kind but the customer service is top notch. I recommend this product for any outdoors individual. This product deserves 6 stars!
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Alex Chambers –
2018 F 150 - works great!
This is my favorite purchase of summer. 100%! Love MTB’ing with it – can fit 5 bikes. Hold all of the drinks for the friends and provide a chill spot after the rides. Also, nice to pop off the seats and cooler when we’re heading to any type of concert or event.
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JP –
First tailgate pad for Skiing?
With snow coming down and bike season coming to an end I thought about taking the pad off my truck. But we usually BBQ in the parking lot with lawn chairs out. Rather than taking the pad off I’m going to leave it on and use the chairs and cooler on for post ski apres. The strap used to secure bikes will also secure skis rather than letting them slide around in the truck bed (put your skis in the bed and rest the tips over the back of the tailgate – use the strap and webbing to tighten them down).
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Josh T –
Tailgate pad for construction
My wife bought me this for riding bikes with my buddies on the weekend. I actually use it for construction as much if not more. The strap for securing bikes works great for securing lumber – fence posts – PVC you name it. I was taking the chairs off but ended up leaving them on for hurry up and wait jobs killing time. The cooler is out of the way and easy for post work beers or kids gatorades on Saturday soccer games.
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Daniel –
Best Tailgate Pad Out There
I don’t usually write review but this is hands down the best tailgate pad out there. So far I’ve had and trashed pads from Dakine, Yakima, Thule, and Raceface. Each had their own problems from not fitting tailgates, to construction and longevity. This pad is the best fitting and we’ll thought out pad I’ve used. So far it’s been on mid size and full size trucks. Been used with camper shells and tonneau covers. I’ve carried 5 bikes with enough room for a 6th.
The pad’s covering down the back make it easier on the knees than most trucks plastic liners to crawl in and out of the bed. The stitched lip on the pad allows it to curve down on a tailgates hard edge instead of roll over it. The tailgate latch opening is large enough to not cover backup cameras. The lock and cable are well designed and discreet. The bike securing strap is long enough to be used securing multiple bikes, lumber, surfboards etc is more useful than individual bike straps which only serve one purpose and get tedious with multiple bikes.
At first I didn’t buy into the seats and cooler as I thought they were a gimmick… Totally wrong. The seats get used daily from waiting at trailheads to tailgating on weekends. Really well constructed and comfortable. The cooler is the same story. It’s much easier to drop an ice block in and 6 pack than trying to lug my yeti to the truck.
Tips I figured out:
At first my chairs and cooler seemed loose. I figured out if you connect the chairs hooks to the webbing on the furthest outside attachment point it’ll stay taut and give you room in the center for the cooler. ie left chair’s left hooks attach to the far left webbing. It’s right hooks get pulled under the chair to the farthest left attachment point I can hook. The coolers hooks then have enough room to spread left and right keeping it taut.
Secondly if you use a camper shell the bike securing strap can hold your back window down taking the stress off your back windows prop arms while on dirt roads or the highway.
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Russ –
Great Company, Great Product
I received the Basecamp System as a gift from my girlfriend. I love it. After a slight delay, when my girlfriend’s cat decided that the box looked like a good place to rest. The installation was super easy, and the tutorial video answered any questions I had. The loungers are sturdy enough to hold my entire weight when I lean back and comfortable, even for bigger guys and gals.
The molly system holds everything secure even at highway speeds; actually even at well above highway speeds. While the Jeffrey Cooler holds a ton of stuff and is easy to access from the Lounger Chairs.
The only downside is that the chairs are black, so they will get hot in direct sunlight, but if you remember to keep them closed when you aren’t sitting on them, they should stay cooler. I’m also thinking about getting a pop up tent to cover the bed when I’m tailgating. The cargo strap works well and it sits in just the right place on my 2012 F-150. There will be some slack on the straps that hold the Base Pad on, but you can easily tie them up or tuck them away.
Now since I got this as a gift, I’ll have to take my girlfriend’s word of it, but according to her, whenever she had a question about the system the response from the company was superb.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who tailgates or who would like to have the extra tie down points.
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Robert Leonard –
Great system great quality
My brother bought this for me as a gift. Best gift ever! The tailgate is completely protected if I put bikes over it for travel. I like being able to lock the bikes to the tailgate pad , basically to the tailgate itself. I have season football tickets and we tailgate before home games. This works awesome it’s a couple extra seats and a cooler to keep the sodas cold. Best part you take the seats off the tailgate and you have plush seats and “your own space” for those who know how crowded and uncomfortable bench seats are. All in all it’s been a great system and being from Utah it’s nice to support local business. Can’t wait to see what comes next for this system.
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Dan LaBar –
Delivered on expectations
When I first saw this concept I knew I needed it for tailgating and camping, but have used it constantly. It’s a quick tie-down option for the bikes. It’s great protection and another anchor point for hauling lumber.
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Alan Gielen –
Excellent product!
This system was well worth the wait. I am blown away by the quality and attention to detail. It exceeds my expectations. A few friends have other brands and they are far inferior. That’s why I didn’t buy another brand. It was a blast going through the design and build process with the brothers, and their story makes owning this even better. I highly recommend this system to everyone. The tailgate cover is highly padded, secure and protective; the seats are comfortable on the tailgate and off; the cooler is the perfect size and I also use it when kayak fishing. It holds ice for a reasonable amount of time, even here in south Texas.
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Chris –
Exceptional Customer Service
The level of customer service this company exhibits is unprecedented. I have yet to experience this level of service from other businesses. Products are well made and thoughtfully engineered and the customer service makes you feel like a member of a community instead of just another sale. They did right by me and I’ll continue to support them as they release new products in the future.
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Kim Dreyer –
Works and Looks Great!
We put the Basecamp on our Chevy Silverado and just like that we had a super functional bike pad (no more clumsy rack or saggy, faded, typical bike pad for us!!) and protection when we haul stuff. And… it looks Great!! Can’t wIt to do a little apres ski tailgating this winter!! 🎿
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Jamie Jarvis –
Make want to be outside even more!
I was super excited to receive this package. Once it actually came and I was able to use it I was more than impressed. The lock is durable and sturdy for one. Also, the material seems durable and doesn’t look cheap. I took my truck out on a drive around Mammoth last weekend and some lunch break dirt-roads and have found good reason to stop and take in the sunshine on my tailgate. There are plenty of straps and room for an additional chair if purchased. The cooler stayed cold for at least 6 hrs in the sun. I recommend buying this system if you like being outdoors and enjoying nature.
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Mike –
Great modular system!
I love that the system is so flexible. I can set up two chairs, or I can set one up and have room for my scuba equipment next to me. The system is so easy to configure. Dillon and team have excellent customer service as well!
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Tim W. –
Great idea!
Over the past three years I have gone through two of the traditional bike pads that no matter what the brand, it appears that they are all made the same. After catching word of Cache and their modular system – I made the switch and never looking back! Love the chairs, cooler, and the lock is genius! Big fan of the opening and how my bike doesn’t hit my truck all while keeping my backup camera clear as well.
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Jared –
The most fully functional tailgate system on the market
A great upgrade to that ‘Bike Pad’ you might be looking at.
Access to the tailgate release is great compared to the ‘other pads’ and having the molle straps comes in handy when tying down a bike
Just be aware that this may not fit with all your accessories as every truck bed and tailgate is different. In my case, it interfered with the Extang hard cover I had. It locked but was pushed up. Removing the optional tie down strap (and tossing it in the Jeffrey for safe keeping) allowed it to close properly.
Looks great and the seats are comfy. Jeffrey cooler keeps drinks cool and have plenty of space.
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Taylor –
The coolest accessory on my truck
This thing is LEGIT! So much fun and opens up a lot of room for other items. Love being able to throw my groceries in the cooler and not have them slide all around. Also, works great for 5 bikes and I can even lock them up by running a cable lock through the carabinir and the down tube or wheels on the bikes. Stoked!
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