Loose items in your covered bed??

Ratcheting cargo bar, Harbor Freight or Tractor Supply Co. like $20-$23. I'm on my second HF one in 5 years with daily heavy use for tools and materials, was like $15 with coupon. I do have a factory bed mat that helps with sliding.

 

I love having the factory bed mat, well worth the cost, keeps groceries in place as well as tools, lumber, pretty much anything below the sides of the bed. Also easier on the old knees than the bed ridges when I have to spend any time back there ie camping.

 

I may swing over to my local Harbor Freight now

 

For light stuff (groceries, etc.), I've used a Honda Pilot cargo organizer. The straps are sewn into the organizer and ripped when I overloaded it once.



For heavier stuff, I bolted D-rings to a plastic storage crate and used cambuckle straps. Only drawback is the rattle over bumps. Using it in conjunction with a bedmat would probably quiet it down.

 

Made divider with cheap plywood chanel and pine board . Then ended up welding one up. Mount were you want . Got G4 elite cover that opens in back too so made for back too . Just remove if you need more room

 

I use a bed net when needed and wrap things up in it and carabiner it to cap brackets and D rings. Store it in cubby when not in use.

 

I have that load bar also, it’s great!

 

First mod to my truck. Cap came a few weeks later

Spurtar Truck Bed Extender Aluminum Tailgate Extension Compatible with 2003-2022 F150, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tundra, Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Ram Pickup Truck, and Truck Bed Size in 4.91-5.79 FT

Amazon.com: Truck Bed Extender Black Aluminum HD Max Universal Tailgate Extension for Pickup Trucks incl. Bracket Kit DIY : Automotive

With it extended I have 6' of storage, when flipped inside the truck it keeps small cargo near the tailgate.

 

I do this same concept but on a budget. I string heavy duty bungee cords and connect them to the rails. They form a pretty solid line and then put some utility type crates behind them from Home Depot. Works great

 

costco instacrates + horse stall mat

they're nice because when you're not using them they can fold up and dont take up much space. They also hold a lot of weight.

https://costcofan.com/costco-instacrate/

 

I also bought a bed cargo net at Harbor Freight, it’s relatively handy.