No. Sawtooth is an Adaptive Cargo Management System (ACMS), not a truck bed cover or Tonneau Cover. Truck Bed Covers and Tonneau covers are static, flat systems that must be removed when cargo exceeds bed height. Sawtooth creates an adjustable cargo enclosure that expands above the bed rails to secure oversized loads, then retracts out of the way when not needed. It operates more like a flexible truck cap, providing variable storage capacity instead of a fixed cover.

Sawtooth is designed to secure and conceal your gear across a wide range of cargo sizes. Its reinforced composite material helps deter tampering while keeping contents out of sight. Unlike a truck bed cover that only protects low-profile loads, Sawtooth expands to fully enclose and secure tall or irregular cargo. While it is not a rigid shell, it provides strong, real-world security with far greater versatility.

Sawtooth is designed to be highly water-resistant and to protect your cargo in real-world conditions. Its tensioned design and integrated cross-support bows help shed water, snow, and debris while minimizing pooling. In heavy rain or extreme conditions, some moisture may still enter the bed, as with any soft system. For added protection, applying a fabric guard like WAXEDSHINE helps enhance water resistance and improves water shedding performance.

No. Sawtooth is designed to enclose and secure cargo, not support weight on top. The cross-support structure is engineered to maintain shape and tension, not to carry loads. Placing items on top may damage the system and is not recommended.

Sawtooth does not use a built-in locking mechanism by design. Its focus is fast use, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing cargo. When paired with a locking tailgate, it still helps keep gear secured and out of sight, while avoiding the added complexity and limitations that come with fixed locking systems.

Every Sawtooth ACMS comes with easily removable cross bars that bow up to help guide water off the composite material.  In some instances you may get pooling but simply driving your pickup will shed that water off your STRETCH.  To help limit water entering through the composite material we included cross support bows that slide into sleeves mounted under the composite material which help minimize this.  Finally, regularly using WAXEDSHINE Fabric Guard helps to eliminate water absorption and to shed water and snow from the ACMS.

Your Sawtooth STRETCH is designed to handle cold snowy winters. Sawtooth ACMS was developed at high elevations in the Rocky Mountains to handle extreme cold and snow loads. Each ACMS has easily removable cross bars that keep snow from “sagging’ the composite material downward when no cargo is under the ACMS. Please note, all materials that are exposed to extremely cold temperatures naturally become more rigid. Your Sawtooth too will become more rigid during extreme cold temperatures. During extreme cold temperatures, the Sawtooth STRETCH will be somewhat limited in flexibility and may require extra pull strength and patience while the ACMS stretches and hooks to the rail frame under load conditions.

Sawtooth does not use a traditional lock-and-key system. Instead, it secures cargo through direct contact and tension, stretching tightly around your load to hold it in place and prevent shifting during transport. This approach keeps gear contained, covered, and out of sight while maintaining the flexibility to handle a wide range of cargo sizes.

Under heavy snow or significant water buildup, some temporary sagging may occur. Sawtooth is designed with integrated cross-support bows that maintain tension and help minimize sagging while promoting water and snow runoff. Applying a fabric protectant like WAXEDSHINE Fabric Guard further enhances water shedding and overall performance.

Yes. Sawtooth is designed for direct contact with cargo, using a durable, flexible composite that stretches to conform around your load while maintaining tension and coverage. This allows it to secure a wide range of cargo sizes and shapes.
Avoid sharp or jagged edges that could snag or damage the material. When needed, pad or reposition items to protect the system and ensure long-term performance.