Rugged Ridge Tailgate Net (Small/Medium Pickup Trucks)

Hauling lumber, gear, or weekend supplies in a small or midsize truck bed means balancing between keeping the tailgate down for long items and worrying about smaller stuff sliding out the back. Rugged Ridge's tailgate net replaces the solid tailgate with a 50-inch-wide mesh panel that holds cargo in while letting air pass through.

The net is made from die-cut polyester laminate, a material that resists both fading from sun exposure and stretching under load. It can stretch up to about 52 inches to accommodate slight width differences between truck models. Installation is straightforward — the net attaches to the existing tailgate hinge points and latches into the stake pocket area, so no drilling or permanent modifications are needed.

Beyond keeping cargo contained, running a net instead of a solid tailgate improves rear visibility when reversing and reduces the flat-panel drag that a closed tailgate creates at highway speeds. For small and medium pickups like the Tacoma, Ranger, Frontier, or Colorado, this is a practical and inexpensive add-on that pulls double duty as both a cargo solution and a clean styling accent.