From the Bay to Moab: Field Testing Our Next-Gen Cybertruck Rack [Urander]

[Urander]

We’re a small team of engineers from Bay Area tech companies, and from day one, our goal has been simple: build the best rack system for the Cybertruck. As a Silicon Valley brand, we move fast, iterate constantly, and push boundaries because that’s just in our DNA.

For the past five months, Long (our CTO and Senior Architect at ASML) and I have spent countless late nights and weekends to push things forward - and honestly, we love it.

Now we’ve got our Gen 2 Lab Rat, and took it back to Moab for real-world testing.

Last year, we tested on Hell’s Revenge - an iconic trail, but full of lifted Wranglers and Broncos with 40” tires. Honestly, it felt like driving a heavy AMG on a racetrack surrounded by Porsche GT cars. Cool, but not exactly relatable for most Cybertruck owners.


This time, we focused on scenic, easy overland trails that make more sense for how most people will use their Cybertrucks.

Trail 1: Onion Creek
This is a super scenic trail that winds through red rock canyons and crosses the creek multiple times - great for photography, especially during golden hour. There’s a campground right at the trailhead, which makes it ideal for overlanding setups. We even saw a Model S out there, which speaks to how approachable it is. It’s perfect for beginners.

Trail 2: Shafer Trail
The terrain was light, with wide-open views and plenty of spots to pull over, camp, or just take it all in. Sunset here was unreal - just one of those peaceful, quiet places where the rack system really proved its ease of use. Setup and teardown with the tent and awning took seconds.

Arches National Park
We wrapped up the trip with a stop at Arches National Park - still one of my favorites. Tons of short hikes, amazing views, and lots of campgrounds.

This 2,500-mile trip gave us valuable data, and we’re now locking in final adjustments for production. We’re currently on track for a July delivery for both the Bed Rack and Bed Cap.

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[hemiarch]

Ok. Maybe it’s too soon but I have questions. Do those molle panels come out ? Or hinge? Turn into a shelf? They look like a separate piece from the skeleton of the rack.
what are the key differences over the gen 1?

 

[Urander]

Ok. Maybe it’s too soon but I have questions. Do those molle panels come out ? Or hinge? Turn into a shelf? They look like a separate piece from the skeleton of the rack.
what are the key differences over the gen 1?

Yes, the MOLLE panels are separate from the main rack structure. You can remove them or swap them out for other options, like polycarbonate glass panels if you want visibility and weather proof. We’ll also have rear and ceiling closure panels available, so you can transform the rack into a fully enclosed bed cap, or run our full-length rooftop tent on top and turn the whole setup into a camper.

Key upgrades over Gen 1:

• Fully modular design – top crossbars, side panels, and rear/top closures can all be added or removed independently
• Dual-access side storage - reachable from both inside the bed and outside the rack/cap
• Reinforced double-wall channels for stronger, more durable joints
• Significantly easier installation process
• Cleaner overall fit with a more refined finish

Hope this helps!

 

[Fugue]

That rack would lend well to having an integrated light bar.

 

[jasonclu]

Just place my pre-order!
When will these ship?

 

[affinity]

Pre ordered the bed cap version. Looking forward to getting it soon.

 

[Urander]

Just place my pre-order!
When will these ship?

Thanks for your pre-order! We’re expecting to start shipping by late June to early July, so you should receive it sometime in July. Let us know if you have any questions in the meantime!

 

[affinity]

Those internal molle panels come with the kit or sold separately?

Thanks for your pre-order! We’re expecting to start shipping by late June to early July, so you should receive it sometime in July. Let us know if you have any questions in the meantime!

 

[jasonclu]

The one we see in the picture is the MOLLE one right?

 

[hemiarch]

So obviously we won’t hold you to it but what’s your target price point?

 

[Urander]

Those internal molle panels come with the kit or sold separately?

The internal MOLLE panels come with the kit and can be opened from inside the bed for access to side storage. Each side has three pre-assembled whole pieces, making installation much easier!

 

[Urander]

The one we see in the picture is the MOLLE one right?

Yes, we’ll offer polycarbonate windows for flat panels if you want visibility and dust proof. We’ll also have an enclosed bed cap version with added top and rear closure.

 

[Urander]

So obviously we won’t hold you to it but what’s your target price point?

It’ll be very competitively priced, as always - though shipping may be a bit higher than the previous version. We’ll share final numbers once the packaging design is complete.

 

[Swalltr]

any trade in options for the version 1 to the new version?

 

[affinity]

Can I still open the polycarbonate window version from outside?

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