XO.SKLTN Gear Cage
Keep Your Gear Organized, Secure, and Within Easy Reach
Turn the unused space along the inside walls of your XO.SKLTN topper into practical, accessible storage with the Xtrusion Overland Gear Cage/s.
Fits XO.SKLTN toppers on: Toyota Tacoma (2005+), Toyota Tundra, Ford Ranger, Ford F-150 / F-250 / F-350, Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyon, Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan and Jeep Gladiator.
Designed specifically for the interior sides of the XO.SKLTN, these MOLLE-style aluminum containment shelves keep recovery equipment, tools, camping supplies, soft bags, water containers, power tools, sleeping gear, and other essentials organized without taking over the center of your truck bed.
Open an XO.SKLTN side panel and your gear is immediately within reach—no climbing into the bed, unloading other equipment, or digging through stacked containers.
Organized Storage Without the Bulk of a Cabinet
The Gear Cage maintains a low internal profile while creating a defined storage area along the side of your topper. Its open-air design makes it easier to see your equipment, reach smaller items, and secure gear with straps, MOLLE accessories, or other compatible mounting solutions.
The laser-cut MOLLE pattern also reduces unnecessary weight and provides multiple attachment points for organizing and securing your load.
Use the Gear Cage for items such as:
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Recovery straps, shackles, and recovery equipment
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Tool bags, hand tools, and power tools
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Camp kitchens, cookware, and cooking supplies
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Soft-sided luggage and storage bags
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Water containers and hydration equipment
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Sleeping bags, blankets, and bedding
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Electrical equipment and portable power accessories
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Everyday work, travel, and overland gear
Protected by the XO.SKLTN Topper
The Gear Cage is an open-air interior storage system. It is not independently water-tight or air-tight inside the topper.
However, when the XO.SKLTN side panels are closed, the cage and its contents are enclosed within the topper and protected from outside exposure. Because the XO.SKLTN side panels are equipped with locks, equipment stored in the Gear Cage can also be secured inside the locked topper.
This gives you the accessibility of an open storage shelf with the added protection and security of the XO.SKLTN enclosure.
Which Gear Cage Do I Need?
Gear Cages are sized by the height of your XO.SKLTN, not by the size of your truck. Choose the XO.SKLTN Rack Height option that lists your truck and your rack height (Mid Height or Full Height), then pick a 14" or 20" size.
Because the cage only depends on rack height, some trucks share a cage with trucks of a different class. For example, the Nissan Frontier uses the same cage as the F-150, Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500. That's expected.
GMC Canyon owners should choose the Chevy Colorado option. Not sure which rack height you have, or don't see your truck and rack height listed? Check your order confirmation, or contact us at [email protected] or (316) 330-0024 before ordering.
Modular by Design
Gear Cages are available in multiple lengths and can be installed individually or combined to create a longer storage section.
When multiple cages are mounted together, the adjoining middle side sections can be removed to create a more continuous storage area. This allows you to configure the system around your truck, equipment, and preferred organization layout.
Current Gear Cage lengths:
Each cage measures approximately 7 inches deep, helping preserve valuable open space in the center of the truck bed.
Maintain a Clear Center Cargo Area
By positioning equipment along the inside walls of the topper, Gear Cages help keep the center of the bed available for larger cargo, coolers, totes, bikes, camping equipment, work supplies, or other frequently loaded items.
The low-profile design also helps preserve visibility and access through the topper while reducing loose equipment on the bed floor.
Create a Shelf or Slide-Out Support Area
Gear Cages can be installed on both the driver and passenger sides of the XO.SKLTN. When mounted across from one another, they can provide support areas for additional shelves, platforms, or custom slide-out storage systems.
With 7-inch-deep Gear Cages installed on both sides, the approximate open distance between the cages is shown below.
Approximate Distance Between Opposing Gear Cages
| Truck Model |
Distance Between Cages |
| Ford Ranger |
40.6" |
| Chevrolet Colorado |
40.6" |
| 3rd-Generation Toyota Tacoma |
40.6" |
| 4th-Generation Toyota Tacoma |
40.95" |
| Ford F-150 / Toyota Tundra |
48.2" |
| Ford F-250 |
49.3" |
| Ram 1500 |
48.2" |
| Ram HD |
49.3" |
| Nissan Titan |
48.2" |
| Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500 |
47.7" |
| Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500 |
48.8" |
| Nissan Frontier |
41.45" |
| Jeep Gladiator |
39.6" |
These dimensions can help when planning a custom shelf, drawer, cargo platform, or slide-out system. Always verify the available space in your specific vehicle and installation before designing or ordering additional components.
Available Gear Cage Mounting Length
The amount of usable Gear Cage mounting space varies by truck model, bed length, and XO.SKLTN side-panel configuration.
The measurements below represent the approximate maximum linear space available between the side-panel hinge areas.
Maximum Approximate Gear Cage Length
| Truck Model |
Short Bed |
Standard Bed |
| Ford Ranger |
46" |
57" |
| Chevrolet Colorado |
48.5" |
61" |
| 3rd-Generation Toyota Tacoma |
50" |
64" |
| 4th-Generation Toyota Tacoma |
49" |
63" |
| Ford F-150 / Toyota Tundra |
55" |
67" |
| Ram 1500 |
54" |
64" |
| Nissan Titan |
54" |
65" |
| Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra |
57.5" |
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| Nissan Frontier |
48.5" |
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Example: An F-150 short-bed XO.SKLTN provides approximately 55 inches of available Gear Cage mounting space. This allows you to install two 20-inch Gear Cages and one 14-inch Gear Cage for a combined length of 54 inches, leaving approximately 1 inch of clearance within the available mounting area.
The listed dimensions represent available linear mounting space, not a required Gear Cage configuration. Individual 14-inch and 20-inch cages can be combined to create the storage layout that best fits the available area.
Allow sufficient clearance around hinges, latches, mounting hardware, and other accessories.
Flat-Pack Design, Made in the USA
Each Gear Cage is manufactured in the United States from lightweight, durable aluminum and ships flat to reduce shipping volume.
The customer assembles the cage before installation. All required Gear Cage assembly components and XO.SKLTN mounting hardware are included.
Each Gear Cage Set Includes
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1 rear panel
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1 bottom panel
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2 side panels
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1 removable middle shelf
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2 top aluminum extrusions
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2 mounting plates
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2 middle aluminum extrusions
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Gear Cage assembly hardware
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XO.SKLTN mounting hardware
Built for Work, Travel, and Adventure
Whether your truck is used for overlanding, camping, trail recovery, field service, construction, hunting, photography, or everyday transportation, the XO.SKLTN Gear Cage gives frequently used equipment a dedicated home.
Your gear stays organized, visible, accessible, and secured inside the topper—while the center of your truck bed remains available for the cargo that requires more room.
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