What The Quilt Cache does

Cache is a Sandy, Utah-based hardware company founded in 2016 by brothers Tyler Green (CEO) and Dillon Green, originally conceived when Dillon observed mountain bikers at a Salt Lake Valley bike shop relying on inadequate foam tailgate protection for expensive bikes. The company designs, manufactures, and sells the Basecamp Pad 3.0 — a patented locking, modular tailgate pad for pickup trucks — protected by US Patent #10,780,833 and a second patent on its proprietary Molle webbing system. The hero product combines a ThermoFormed weatherproof exterior with a 5mm steel cable Anchor Lock and 3-digit combination carabiner, and is surrounded by a growing ecosystem of modular accessories (Cargo Net, Lounger Chair, Skid Plate, Jeffrey Cooler, Taxiway Tote, Bike Straps) priced from $29.99 to $99.99 that clip into the pad's Molle webbing.

Cache generates revenue through a hybrid go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer e-commerce via the trustcache.com Shopify storefront is the primary channel, supported by a fitment checker for truck compatibility, a 5-year warranty, and 30-day returns. A wholesale program launched in 2025 distributes Cache products to bike shops, off-road/overland retailers, outdoor stores, and truck dealership accessory departments, while an 8% commission affiliate program via AvantLink targets mountain bike, cycling, overland, and outdoor lifestyle publishers. Pricing for the Basecamp Pad 3.0 ranges from $295.99 (sale) to $369.99 (MSRP), with a 20% pre-order discount available during production runs, free shipping over $200, and discounts for military and first responders. International shipping extends to Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai.

The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned, operated by a small team of 2–10 employees, with no disclosed institutional investment beyond an initial Kickstarter launch of the Basecamp Pad 1.0 in 2016–2017. Following the unexpected death of co-founder Jeffrey Green in early 2017, the brothers continued building Cache and named the Jeffrey Cooler product in his honor. The company has earned third-party validation including 2024 SEMA Top Product recognition from Gear Junkie, coverage from CNBC, Freeskier, and other outdoor/automotive outlets, and a 4.7-star average from 300+ verified reviews.

Name

The Quilt Cache

Legal name

Cache

Website

https://trustcache.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cache designs and sells the Basecamp Pad 3.0, a patented locking modular tailgate pad for pickup trucks, plus a six-piece accessory ecosystem that clips into its proprietary Molle webbing. The bootstrapped, founder-owned company targets mountain bikers, overlanders, and pickup truck owners via DTC e-commerce, wholesale, and affiliate channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tailgate Pads: Primary revenue from Basecamp Pad 3.0 sales in full-size and mid-size variants. The flagship product is the world's only locking modular tailgate pad system.
2. Modular Accessories: Accessories including Skid Plate, Cargo Net, Lounger Chair, Jeffrey Cooler, Taxiway Tote, and Bike Straps that integrate with the Molle webbing system.
3. Affiliate Revenue: 8% commission on sales through affiliate partners via AvantLink platform.
4. Wholesale: B2B sales to retail partners including bike shops, off-road shops, outdoor retailers, and dealerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cache designs, manufactures, and sells the Basecamp Pad 3.0, the world's only patented locking modular tailgate pad for pickup trucks, featuring an integrated anti-theft Anchor Lock system, ThermoFormed weatherproof construction, and Molle-compatible webbing. The company also sells a proprietary modular accessory ecosystem — including Cargo Net, Lounger Chair, Skid Plate, Jeffrey Cooler, Taxiway-Tote Bag, 4-Pack Bike Straps, and Anchor Lock — that click directly into the pad's webbing system to transform a truck tailgate into a complete outdoor basecamp. Products are sold direct-to-consumer online and through a wholesale program to bike shops, outdoor retailers, and dealerships.

Product overview

Cache offers a modular tailgate pad ecosystem for trucks centered around the Basecamp Pad 3.0, the world's first locking, modular tailgate pad. The core product (Basecamp Pad 3.0) features patented Anchor Lock security, ThermoFormed weatherproof construction, and MOLLE-compatible webbing for attaching modular accessories. The accessory lineup includes: Cargo Net for gear organization, Lounger Chair for post-ride seating, Skid Plate for e-bike frame protection, Jeffrey Cooler for cold beverage storage, Taxiway-Tote Bag for equipment transport, 4-Pack Bike Straps for securing additional bikes, and Anchor Lock for standalone bike security. All accessories click into the Basecamp Pad's patented MOLLE system, creating a unified tailgate basecamp for outdoor adventures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Basecamp: The Basecamp modular tailgate pad system - the company's flagship product line including Basecamp Pad 3.0 and associated accessories
• Basecamp System
• Cache Supply

Products and services

• Basecamp Pad 3.0 (Full-Size and Mid-Size) The world's first locking, modular tailgate pad for trucks. Features a patented Anchor Lock system with 5mm steel cable and 3-digit combination lock, ThermoFormed UV-protected exterior, and MOLLE-compatible modular webbing for attaching accessories. Holds up to 6 bikes on full-size trucks or 4 bikes on mid-size trucks. Compatible with Ford F-150/250/350, Ram 1500/2500/3500, Silverado, Sierra, Tacoma, Tundra, Gladiator, Ridgeline, Frontier, Titan, and Rivian R1T.
• Cargo Net Heavy-duty elastic cargo net that attaches to the Basecamp Pad 3.0's MOLLE webbing system to keep loose gear, helmets, gloves, shoes, and equipment securely in place on the truck bed. Stretches to fit any load size and uses weatherproof materials.
• Lounger Chair Collapsible stadium seat that mounts directly to the Basecamp Pad via the MOLLE webbing system. Features weather-resistant PVC construction, 4 inches of foam padding, mesh pocket for belongings, supports up to 250 lbs, and folds flat when not in use. Available in pairs.
• Skid Plate Extra foam padding accessory that clips over the Basecamp Pad's front edge, providing additional frame protection for heavy e-bikes and rough terrain. Designed to prevent downtube contact on bumpy dirt roads. Clips on in seconds without tools.
• Jeffrey Cooler Insulated soft cooler that clicks onto the Basecamp Pad via MOLLE webbing. Holds up to 18 12oz cans with welded inner seam to keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours. Features mesh pockets, detachable messenger strap, and removable for standalone use. Named in honor of co-founder Jeffrey Green.
• Taxiway-Tote Bag 35-liter breathable mesh tote bag with magnetic closure and MOLLE webbing for attaching to the Basecamp Pad. Features 10 pockets for organization and a built-in bottle opener. Transitions from tailgate mount to standalone carry bag.
• 4-Pack Bike Straps Set of four bike straps that secure bikes to the Basecamp Pad, allowing up to 4 additional bikes to be mounted on the tailgate beyond the primary pad capacity.
• Anchor Lock 10mm steel wire beaded cable with neoprene casing that locks bikes to the Basecamp Pad. 8 feet in length allows locking multiple bikes directly to the tailgate pad as a standalone security accessory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7 star average rating from 300+ verified reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AvantLinkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate marketing network partner managing the Cache affiliate program. Provides tracking, commission processing, creative assets, and affiliate management for content creators promoting Cache products.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering trustcache.com online store. Handles payment processing, inventory management, and order fulfillment through Shopify's platform infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YETI: Dominant premium outdoor lifestyle brand with coolers and drinkware that directly competes with Cache's Jeffrey Cooler accessory; broader portfolio but targets the same premium outdoor enthusiast customer and sets the aspirational benchmark Cache is positioning against.
• Pelican Products: Premium outdoor/tactical cooler and case manufacturer whose coolers compete with the Jeffrey Cooler module; broader portfolio spans cases and outdoor gear but overlaps on the rugged truck/tailgate use case Cache targets.

Emerging players

• Front Runner Outfitters: Overlanding and adventure travel accessory manufacturer with a modular rack and accessory platform for trucks; serves the same overlanding customer and offers a comparable 'modular ecosystem' approach to outfitting pickup trucks for adventure.
• Leitner Designs: Overlanding truck accessory brand making bed racks and gear storage systems for pickup trucks; shares the same overlanding/outdoor adventure customer and modular accessory philosophy, though focused on racks rather than tailgate pads.

Direct peers

• Rhino-Rack: Manufacturer of truck bed racks, roof racks, and cargo accessories for pickup trucks; serves the same overland and outdoor customer with modular accessory platforms that overlap with Cache's Molle ecosystem concept.
• Kuat: Premium bike rack brand offering hitch and truck bed rack solutions for mountain bikes and e-bikes; competes for the same premium outdoor customer with comparable premium positioning and aesthetic-driven branding.
• RockyMounts: Premium US bike rack manufacturer with a dedicated line of tailgate-mounted bike pads and truck bed racks; targets the same mountain biking pickup truck use case at a similar premium price point and competes directly for the same retail partners.
• Yakima: Premium truck and tailgate bike rack brand serving the same mountain biker and pickup truck customer base as Cache; their tailgate pads and bike racks compete directly with the Basecamp 3.0 and are referenced explicitly as warranty benchmarks (1-year) on Cache's website.
• Thule: Global premium outdoor/cargo accessories brand with a full line of truck bed racks, tailgate pads, and bike carriers; serves the same premium outdoor enthusiast customer and is cited as a 2-3 year warranty benchmark against Cache's 5-year offering.
• 1UP Bike Racks: Direct-to-consumer premium bike rack brand specializing in heavy-duty aluminum bike racks for trucks and SUVs; shares the same premium-DTC positioning and serves mountain bikers/e-bikers who transport $10,000+ bikes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cache5405
• Facebookfacebook.com/trustcache
• Instagraminstagram.com/cache
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trustcache

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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