Jeep Gladiator Bed Rack Buyer's Guide

Whether your Gladiator will be a daily driver or used for overlanding or getting around job sites, perks to adding a bed rack system include the fact that many support a rooftop tent (which you'll have to buy separately), plus allow you to mount supplies, tools, gear, and even an awning. Yours might also be rated for carrying heavier items such as lumber and ladders or kayaks and canoes. Adding a bed rack to your Jeep is a rather simple installation, but keep in mind that not all are compatible with every style of tonneau cover, and shop wisely. Check out these options in bed racks for the Gladiator! (Note that these prices were approximate, or the low end of the price range, when this article was published, and can change.)

Cheers to mounting almost anything via the Adventure Trail Products (ATP) Short Series Adventure Bed Rack. That includes a kayak, rooftop tent, bike, and/or tools on your Jeep Gladiator. Its guts are steel plate, which has been CNC laser-cut, precision-formed, and welded. That gets you that brute strength, plus you'll have the bonus of functionality here. The rack is designed to bolt together easily, has extruded-aluminum universal mount crossbars, and goes into the factory Trail Rail system, or the bedside's rail can be used (without drilling). More info: americantrailproducts.com

The Addictive Desert Designs (ADD) Lander Overland Rack uses heavy-duty tubing and plate steel, so it can withstand the weight of a rooftop tent and other camping goods. You won't have to drill or cut for installation; the factory bedrail system is utilized. You'll also gain cargo holding space in the Gladiator's bed, and you'll have tons of room for your off-road accessories, such as a traction board, by way of the slotted mounting holes found in the center crossmembers and side rails. More info: quadratec.com

This fully modular bed rack system can be arranged to carry whatever you need by adding as many crossbars as are required. The system is lightweight powdercoated aluminum, yet you can still load it up with your necessities, such as a traction board, rooftop tent, kayak, ladder, and so on. More info: roughcountry.com

This Yakima Outpost Mid-Height HD bed rack is meant for heavier loads, and it features a static load rating of 800 pounds. That makes it ready for your rooftop tent. You can accessorize with racks and mounts for a bike, kayak, and other items. The quick-change rack attachment makes for easy on and off, and there are also integrated tie-down points and an included locking system. More info: yakima.com

The Overland Rack from Fab Fours is made from steel and is powdercoated, and has an adaptable, expandable design. Features include its multiple mounting and tie-down points and integrated lighting-pod mounts. Building it out for your cargo/hauling needs simply means buying additional crossmembers, including the option to put in a solid floor. More info: fabfours.com

The XSporter Pro from Thule offers versatility, so the cargo system allows your Jeep truck to cart a kayak or another version of oversized load. It's easy to install the weather-resistant aluminum rack with C-clamps (so, skip the drill), and features include four load-stops and four locks to secure the rack. To keep things quiet, there's a wind diffuser, and aerodynamics are dialed in thanks to AirTrip tech in the crossbar. More info: realtruck.com

A key feature of the Go Rhino XRS Xtreme Bed Rack for the Jeep Gladiator is its 4-Core technology, designed to offer an extruded track system with slotted bars for "unlimited ways" to carry cargo, accessories, and gear. Pretty much any accessory can be mounted, since the rack takes any ¼-20 hex bolt. There are aluminum support bars and rails with steel vertical uprights. It's a drill-free installation. More info: 4wheelparts.com

The ZROADZ Access Overland Rack has three lifting side gates, making for a complete rack system that mounts via the Jeep Gladiator's factory Trail Rail system. That's three lightweight doors offering easy access to the bed, plus three accessory mounting plates and built-in cube lights. It's made from powdercoated aluminum and steel. Additionally, there's a 1,500-pound static load capacity. More info: summitracing.com

A dual-tube design meets thick steel for this Sport Rack from Rugged Ridge. If you feel Baja vibes, you're accurate. There are side gussets with built-in anchor points for cargo, and the slotted top plate can handle your lighting goals. It works with or without the factory Trail Rail system. The supplied crossbars are the key ingredient. More info: ruggedridge.com

The Dee Zee Invis-A-Rack is a cargo-management system, which the company claims "allows you to have a functional ladder rack that can be collapsed down into the bedrail casings when not in use." The aluminum setup can support 500 pounds and installs without drilling. Heavy-duty clamps attach it to the bedrails. More info: deezee.com

The Xplorer Bed Rack from Rebel Off Road is a modular system, so you're able to use its carrier plates when the rack is in action—inside, outside, or up top. It has a 900-pound static capacity, plus it uses ⅜-inch carriage bolts for assembly and ½-inch mounting bolts for the bedrail. You can get it in full- or half-height. More info: rebeloffroad.com

Wilco Offroad's ADV Bed Rack is available in standard and low-profile heights, and is functional by way of a cargo track rail or a clamp kit. Set it up for your gear, bike, tent, accessories, and other stuff. It's made from aluminum and steel crossbars. More info: wilcooffroad.com

This low-profile Overland Bed and Roof Cargo Rack from Westin is a cargo-management system and also engineered for most rooftop tents. It's made from 4-inch rectangular tubing and 14-gauge steel and uses the factory bedrails for installation (no drilling). The top support rails give you mounting options. More info: westinautomotive.com

This Full Tackle Rack Bed Rack from Fishbone Offroad can carry up to 500 pounds and is level with the roof. It's made from ⅛-inch black-powdercoated steel and you'll be able to attach it to the factory bedrail system or clamp it onto the bedside. It'll function with a roll-up tonneau and offers many mounting options for items including fuel cans, traction boards, and other accessories. More info: fishboneoffroad.com

The aluminum Putco Venture TEC Overland Rack is a modular cargo system meets a bed rack meets an overland rack. It mounts to the inside of the factory bedrail, and it can handle 1,000 pounds of static weight. You'll receive mounting brackets for a tent, and the setup installs without drilling. Have a tonneau cover? It'll need to be the roll-up kind within the rails. More info: putco.com

The Half Height Bed Rack from EVO Manufacturing is a mid-height design (14½ inches in height from the top of the bedrail, so taller items are welcome), with a bare-steel finish. You won't have to do any cutting or drilling for installation. More info: extremeterrain.com