Trucks like the Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma are among the best 4x4s for off-road adventures—and for good reason. They offer plenty of space to haul your overland gear with ease and provide the capability to explore just about anywhere! However, leaving all of your cargo in an uncovered truck bed can be a recipe for disaster. Gear left in an uncovered truck bed will inevitably get damaged from the elements and is left vulnerable to thieves. Thats where a truck bed cap/topper comes in, providing the ultimate solution to keep your gear secure and protected from the elements. Protect Your Cargo From The Elements An open truck bed leaves all of your precious cargo exposed to the elements, leaving it vulnerable to dirt, dust, mud, rain, harsh UV rays and much more. Sealing your bed off from these harsh conditions with a bed cap keeps your gear dry, clean, and easily accessible. A truck bed cap with windows can even let you transport your dogs and keep them safe and sound in the truck bed while keeping your interior free of muddy paw prints. As a bonus, a truck bed topper can be used as a sleeping area for all of your camping adventures. Even if you have a 5 foot bed, sleeping diagonally will still give most people enough room to sleep. When overlanding in my Gladiator, there have been more than a few nights at camp where the rain and wind were too much for my ground tent to handle and a bed cap would have been the perfect solution for a sturdy shel...