Ultimate Bed Setup? Backwoods Adventure Mods Overland Bed Rack + DRIFTR Topper!

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Hey everyone, I wanted to talk about the newest mod I installed on the TRD Pro build! I wanted a perfect way to secure and store all the overland gear I take on the trail while retaining access to my truck bed. I recently got their Overland Bed Rack system, DRIFTR Topper, DRIFTR Deck Panels, and their DRIFTR Roof Rack. I am primarily going to be discussing everything but the roof rack on this thread. I will write a separate thread for their roof rack.

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Right off the bat, the packaging and organization they put into their shipping is incredible. Also, shoutout to Toyota for the JBL Speaker, I love using this thing. There is nothing more that I hate than getting a product and the packing being in shambles. Backwoods has you covered, and I really appreciate their attention to detail. An added bonus is that they have all their installs categorized on their website via this QR code; they make the process seamless, and their install videos are extremely helpful as well.

The install was an absolute breeze; I had my dad over (he has a 4G and is thinking of pulling the trigger on his truck as well), we threw it together, and on the truck in less than 1.5 hours. The process is super straightforward and simple; we likely could have done it quicker, but we wanted to take our time. Just a note on that, if you are planning to install it alone, you absolutely can. I definitely could have done this project solo; each piece is insanely light, and the install is very simple.

Each piece is beautifully crafted, and you can tell Backwoods is meticulous in their attention to detail from the second you open the box to the end of the install. Once you get the bed rack together, you then piece the DRIFTR topper onto it and mount it, which is also extremely easy.

There is a lot to love about this rack and topper setup. It is honestly difficult to know where to even start. I was running a camper shell on the truck previously to this, and I did love the extra storage, but a huge factor in a lot of shells is the weight. You either have to sacrifice your wallet to save weight or take the savings and weigh the truck down. That was a huge factor to me for my truck, and let me tell you this combo is INSANELY light for what it is. The Bed rack alone is 45lbs, the topper is 40lbs for a total weight of 85lbs. When installing this thing, you can immediately tell how lightweight it is. Backwoods doesn't sacrifice quality either, as they use high-quality aluminum for the whole setup, which is also USA-made, a plus for some.

It also comes fully powder coated free of cost, which is a huge plus. As you can see, the rack has all sorts of different channels and cutouts as well, making it really easy to mount just about anything you want on this thing, which gives you a ton of freedom to make it exactly how you want. I would highly recommend going with both the bed rack and the DRIFTR topper if you are interested in the setup, and I would also even include their roof rack if you can. Backwoods has a bunch of different custom combos on their website, and you can make one with all three of these items in it, to save you some cash.

This was how she sat before the topper rack install. The entire rack is super heavy duty and seems like it will absolutely stand the test of time. They are so confident in their products that they even offer lifetime warranties on their products. Again, just shows they make these things to last. One of the other HUGE things I love about this rack is the versatility. Whether you run your truck for contracting, or you are a full-time overlander, or anywhere between, this thing absolutely will meet your needs.

On their website, they also offer a huge amount of aftermarket support for it. They have several optional add-ons currently, including bike mounts, awning mounts, traction board mounts, deck panels, and my personal favorite, their aluminum storage box. I am waiting to get the storage box and will definitely be talking about it as soon as I get it. A huge love I had for my camper shell was lockable storage; their aluminum storage box is yet again lightweight and offers the ability to add lockable, safe storage to your rack, which I personally love for securing expensive equipment like air compressors and tools.

I opted for some deck panels on the DRIFTR Topper, which will allow me to secure a bunch of different items in the future to the roof. These things are super heavy-duty as well, and mounting each took me less than 5 minutes each.

I added 4 deck panels, but you could absolutely put more all the way down and create a fully flush platform. The team at Backwoods has even brought camping chairs up on the roof, which is pretty sweet if you ask me. Speaking of the team, the customer support through Backwoods is unmatched. They truly cares about their customers and making sure not only that their product is superb, but also that the experience is outstanding.

In summary, this product is absolutely a must-have on your truck if you are in the market for a bed rack system. Adding the topper to the rack just pulls the whole system together and makes the truck look absolutely amazing. The setup complements the 4G Taco's lines, and it just looks amazing.

The TRD Pro is a great truck but it is already pretty heavy when you consider the hybrid system, and I myself am currently running 35s. The truck runs amazing but any weight I can save I will happily take, and Backwoods made that very possible while still adding a huge amount of functionality to the truck. I think this system is going to be a huge game-changer for a lot of us in the community, and I am also very excited to see what other accessories and products Backwoods has up their sleeve for the 4G.