Best Soft Tonneau Covers For 2022

The Extang e-Max is a tri-fold soft cover, which is the easiest type to open and close. With the vinyl tarp attached to an aluminum frame, you simply unlatch the cover at the rear and then flip it forward once or twice to open up the bed. Unlike other tri-folds, the e-Max can also be supported up against the truck’s rear window, so you have access to the entire truck bed while driving without having to remove the cover (and find a place to stow it). Other tri-fold models typically allow access to only about two-thirds of the bed while driving.

The Leer Latitude is a mid-priced tri-fold vinyl cover with modern latching features. You can open the cover with one hand from either side of the bed, and it can be closed and secured by simply pushing it down, with the tailgate open or closed. A self-tensioning system also helps keep the cover taut. (The Latitude SC is the same design with cross-weave sail-cloth material, and costs a little more. The Latitude starts around $350.)

If getting an easy-to-use cover at a low price is a high priority, the Tyger T3 fits the bill. It’s one of the least expensive covers we’ve seen, which is one reason why it’s also one of the best-selling tonneau covers on Amazon. Because the T3 is a tri-fold design, it’s super easy to open and close. And its heavy-duty vinyl is attached to an aluminum frame that lets it be secured to the bed when closed.

The TruXport is one of the most popular roll-up covers, which are generally less expensive than tri-fold designs. Its leather-grained vinyl is attached to the top of the bed rails with a hook-and-loop fastener. To remove the tonneau, you unlatch it at the rear and roll it forward, allowing you to use the whole bed without removing the cover. Unlike less expensive roll-up models, the TruXport includes a preset tension control to help keep the cover tight.

The Genesis Elite is a roll-up cover that attaches to the inside of the bed rails, so you can access your truck bed’s stake pockets for installing other accessories. Unlike most roll-up covers, the Elite version uses a twill-weave fabric instead of vinyl, which requires less maintenance. Like the TruXport, the Genesis also uses a preset tension-control system to keep the cover tight. (A vinyl version of the Genesis is also available for a little less money.) Includes a limited lifetime warranty.