# BAKFlip G2 Review (2026): Pros, Cons & Price > BAKFlip G2 review: hard folding tonneau cover, aluminum panels, locks with tailgate. Truck fitments, specs, warranty, pros, cons and our 7.8/10 verdict. - Source: https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bakflip-g2/ - Markdown version: https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bakflip-g2.md - Last updated: 2026-11-12 --- - [Home](https://truckcoverguide.com/) - [Compare covers](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/) - BAKFlip G2 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover 7.8 ![BAKFlip G2 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/bakflip-g2.bsRZc1Qh_2j5pky.webp) BAK · Premium # BAKFlip G2 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover Review Buyers who want BAK's fold-to-the-cab design and 100% access for a little less than the MX4, and don't need the heavier-duty rating. - Hard folding - Aluminum panels - 100% bed access - Locks with tailgate - 300 lb rated $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium price tier for the F-150 5.5 ft listing · see Amazon for today's price [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L479JGJ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[See alternatives](#alternatives) Opens Amazon in a new tab. By [Truck Cover Guide Editorial Team](https://truckcoverguide.com/about/) · Updated November 12, 2026 · [How we score](https://truckcoverguide.com/how-we-research/) We haven't tested this cover ourselves. Our score comes from maker specs, independent tests (credited by name) and owner reports, and it isn't a hands-on lab test. ## The verdict The G2 is BAK's older design kept on as a cheaper option, and it still folds to the cab for full access and latches automatically. The catch is that it only saves you about $70–$100 against the MX4, which adds a 400 lb rating, a 5-year warranty and a tougher finish. Buy the G2 when it's discounted well below the MX4 for your truck; otherwise step up. ### What we like - Same fold-to-the-cab, drive-open design as the MX4, with 100% bed access (maker claim) - Patented rail and clamp system with automatic slam latches on every panel - Usually $70–$100 less than the MX4 for the same truck - No-drill clamp-in install ### Watch out for - 300 lb load rating vs 400 lb for the MX4, and a 3-year warranty vs 5 - Semi-gloss painted finish shows scratches more than the MX4's matte aluminum - Still over $1,000 for most trucks; the Gator EFX is about half the price - Fewer ratings than the MX4 (64 on the F-150 listing, 3.9 average) ## Score breakdown Security & build 7.5 Weather sealing 7.5 Bed access & usability 8.5 Value 7.5 Hard folding · Aluminum panels · Level 2: hard, tailgate-locked ## BAKFlip G2 specs | Brand | BAK | | --- | --- | | Cover type | Hard folding: Hard folding; folds to the cab, prop rods hold it upright | | Material | Aluminum panels with an insulated core, semi-gloss black finish | | Lock | Locks with tailgate. Automatic slam latches; secured by the locked tailgate. | | Security level | Level 2: hard, tailgate-locked (our grouping) | | Bed access | 100% bed access. BAK claims 100% bed access with the cover folded to the cab, and says you can drive fully open. | | Drive with it open | Yes | | Install | No-drill clamp-in rails; BAK claims 30 minutes or less. | | Load rating | 300 lb evenly distributed (maker claim) | | Profile | Low profile, at or near the bed rails | | Weather sealing | Rubber seals and rounded hinges; drain hoses behind the cab (per etrailer). | | Bed racks | An etrailer Q&A recommends the TruXedo Elevate rack with the G2; a factory track system may need removing. | | Warranty | 3 yr | | Made in | USA (per etrailer) | | Fitment we checked | 2021–2027 Ford F-150 5'7" bed (67.1"), incl. Raptor and Lightning (part 226339) | | Price tier | $$$ Premium ($900–$1,600), about $1,131.68 for this fitment when checked. See Amazon for today's price. | - Load rating (300 lb), warranty (3 years) and material come from the Amazon listing's details table and match etrailer's BAK spec reproduction for the Frontier version. - etrailer's install video says you'll need 13 mm and 15 mm sockets and rubbing alcohol to prep the adhesive seal surfaces. ### Fitments we checked Each truck and bed is a separate Amazon listing. Prices are what Amazon showed on November 12, 2026, not live. Always confirm with the listing's fitment tool before you buy. | Truck and bed | Notes | Price | | --- | --- | --- | | Ford F-150 2021–2027, 5'7" bed | Part 226339 (our representative listing)**About $1,131.68 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L479JGJ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Ford F-150 2021–2027, 8' bed | Part 226338**About $1,299.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L3ZTZ8F?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Ram 1500 2019–2027, 5'7" bed | Part 226227; not for the Multi-Function tailgate**About $1,131.68 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSHJN3C?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Ram 1500 2019–2027, 6'4" bed | Not for the Multi-Function tailgate**About $1,149.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSG3XHW?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Silverado/Sierra 1500 2019–2027, 5'10" bed | Works with MultiPro/Flex tailgates; not the CarbonPro bed**About $1,102.4 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNNSG2R?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Toyota Tacoma 2024–2027, 5' bed | Part 226446**About $1,189.83 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4GDB3BN?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Toyota Tacoma 2016–2023, 5' bed | Part 226426; OE track system**About $1,172.58 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07213G8H3?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Toyota Tundra 2022–2027, 5'7" bed | Part 226440**About $1,148.12 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V1TNCZJ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Ford Ranger 2019–2023, 5'1" bed | Part 226332**About $1,149.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J5CMJ48?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Colorado/Canyon 2023–2027, 5'2" bed | Part 226146**About $1,043.9 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS2HYT5C?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | Specs are compiled from maker copy on Amazon and at the retailer etrailer, plus independent tests, and may change between production runs. Not sure of your bed? Use the [bed size finder](https://truckcoverguide.com/tools/bed-size-finder/). ## BAKFlip G2 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover video review [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6nBtX3inG1g/hqdefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nBtX3inG1g) Video by etrailer on YouTube. Independent creator content, shown as a reference. It is not part of our scoring. The BAKFlip G2 is BAK’s older hard folding cover. It still sells alongside the [BAKFlip MX4](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bakflip-mx4/) as the cheaper way into the same fold-to-the-cab design. The 2021–2027 Ford F-150 5’7” listing (part 226339) was $1,131.68 on Amazon on November 12, 2026, and the fitments we checked ranged from $1,043.90 (Colorado/Canyon) to $1,299.99 (F-150 8 ft). We haven’t tested the G2 ourselves. This review draws on BAK’s specs as listed on Amazon and reproduced by etrailer, plus owner ratings. Start with the [bed size finder](https://truckcoverguide.com/tools/bed-size-finder/) if you’re unsure of your bed, and see the [best tonneau covers of 2026](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-covers-2026/) for the wider field. ## Who the G2 is for (and who should skip it) It’s for buyers who want BAK’s folding design, with full access and the ability to drive open, but can save a little by giving up the MX4’s extras. It suits light-duty use: daily driving, weekend gear, groceries. Skip it if the saving for your truck is small. Most fitments we checked were only $70–$100 below the MX4. Skip it too if you want the most cover for the money: the [Gator EFX](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/gator-efx/) is about half the price with the same 300 lb rating, though only two-thirds access. Our [Gator EFX vs BAKFlip G2](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/gator-efx-vs-bakflip-g2/) comparison goes through that choice. ## Security and locking BAK describes a patented rail and clamp system with automatic slam latches that lock down every panel. The panels are aluminum with an insulated core. That puts the G2 at our security level 2: a hard cover held shut by your tailgate lock. If your tailgate doesn’t lock, the [Pop & Lock Gate Defender](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TPXG0NO?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) is a cheap fix. ## Access and everyday use The G2 folds toward the cab, and prop rods hold the stack upright. BAK claims 100% bed access and says you can drive with the cover fully open. Like any upright folder, standing panels block the rear window. Buckle straps hold the folded panels, per etrailer. For tall loads, the [bed access calculator](https://truckcoverguide.com/tools/bed-access-calculator/) shows how much of your bed an upright stack leaves open. ## Weather sealing BAK lists precision-fit rubber seals and rounded hinges, and etrailer notes drain hoses behind the cab. We found no independent water test of the G2. Expect the usual folder behavior: mostly dry if the seals are seated and the drains run clear, but not waterproof. ## Install It’s a no-drill, clamp-in install that BAK says takes 30 minutes or less. etrailer’s install video lists 13 mm and 15 mm sockets plus rubbing alcohol to prep the adhesive seal surfaces. Take time to square the rails before tightening, as with any clamp-on folder. ## Fitment notes We checked listings for the 2021–2027 F-150 (5’7” and 8’), the 2019–2027 Ram 1500 (5’7” and 6’4”), the 2019–2027 Silverado/Sierra 1500 5’10”, the Tacoma (2016–2023 and 2024–2027, 5 ft), the 2022–2027 Tundra 5’7”, the 2019–2023 Ranger 5’1” and the 2023–2027 Colorado/Canyon. Things to check: - **Ram:** the listed parts don’t fit the Multi-Function tailgate. - **Silverado/Sierra:** the part works with MultiPro/Flex tailgates but not the CarbonPro bed. - **2016–2023 Tacoma:** the part is for the OE track system. ## What you’ll need beyond the box - **A bed mat.** For an F-150 5.5 ft bed, the [Rough Country mat](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0985NPF7M?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) keeps cargo from sliding. - **Cargo control.** A [ratcheting cargo bar](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AZ9KS?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) holds loads against the tailgate under a closed cover. - **A bed rack, if needed.** See [covers with a bed rack](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/tonneau-cover-with-bed-rack/) for what pairs with BAK folders. More gear is on the [accessories page](https://truckcoverguide.com/accessories/). ## Reliability and warranty The G2 carries a 3-year warranty (the MX4 has 5), and etrailer lists it as made in the USA. Its semi-gloss painted finish shows scratches more than the MX4’s matte aluminum. The F-150 listing had 64 ratings averaging 3.9 stars when we checked. That’s a thinner record than the MX4’s, though the Silverado listing’s 447 ratings averaged 4.4. ## Bottom line The G2 keeps the design that made BAK’s folders popular: full access, drive-open, automatic latches. It gives up the MX4’s higher rating, longer warranty and tougher finish for a saving that’s often under $100. Buy it when it’s discounted well below the MX4 for your truck; otherwise step up. [Check the G2 price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L479JGJ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20). Ready to buy? · 7.8/10 BAKFlip G2 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium · Hard folding · F-150 5.5 ft [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L479JGJ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) ## Accessories that pair with the BAKFlip G2 Cover care, bed racks, mats and cargo gear sold on Amazon. Most bed and floor products are vehicle-specific: the fitment shown is the listing we checked, so search the same product for your truck if yours differs. - Bed rack**Yakima OverHaul HD adjustable truck bed rack (8001151)**Works with any coverHeight-adjustable towers with T-slots and SKS locks, rated 500 lb on-road and 300 lb off-road per the listing, for rooftop tents, ladders and boats. The Amazon listing doesn't state tonneau-cover compatibility. Check Yakima's fit guide for your truck and cover before buying.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDSP8T8?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Keeper ratcheting cargo bar, 40–70 in (05059)**Works with any coverPins groceries and gear against the bulkhead or tailgate so nothing slides around under a closed cover. It sits below rail height, so the cover closes over it. 40–70 in span; measure between your bed walls at the height you'll use it.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AZ9KS?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Rhino USA ratchet straps, 1 in × 15 ft (4-pack)**Works with any coverTie-downs for loads strapped to a bed rack, or tall cargo you haul with a roll-up or folding cover open.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7P7EOX?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Migaven heavy-duty truck bed cargo net, 4 × 6 ft**Works with any coverThe fallback when a load sticks up past the rails and the cover has to stay open: a stretch net over the bed keeps loose items in.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5CZBXYW?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Rough Country slide-out truck bed cargo tray (10209)**Works with any coverBrings small items to the tailgate so you don't have to crawl under a cover to reach the front of the bed. Rough Country says the 4 in tray fits under any bed cover. Listing fitment: Trucks with a 5'7" or longer bed (tray is 62.3 × 23.6 × 4 in). Per the listing, fits beds 5'7" or longer; 5 ft midsize beds are too short.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQVKJ4L7?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**DECKED drawer system (XR7)**Works with any coverTwo bed-length lockable drawers under a flat deck rated for 2,000 lb of cargo per the listing. Under a locking cover, it turns the bed into secure tool storage. Listing fitment: 2019–current Ram 1500 (DT) 6'4" bed, not RamBox. A drawer system raises the bed floor, which cuts the height left under a cover. DECKED sells a separate model for each truck and bed length.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLMHPNR2?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Bed mat**Husky Liners custom-fit rubberized bed mat (16008)**Works with any coverA rubberized mat with air-dry nibs underneath, so water that gets past a soft cover's seals can drain instead of sitting on the paint. Listing fitment: 2015–2026 Ford F-150 and 2022–2026 F-150 Lightning, 5'7" bed. Per the listing, it will not fit over a drop-in bed liner.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084J67MZR?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Bed mat**Rough Country heavy-duty rubber bed mat (RCM671)**Works with any coverA cheaper rubber mat that protects the floor and keeps cargo from sliding into the tailgate. Listing fitment: 2015–2027 Ford F-150, Lightning and Raptor, 5'7" (67 in) bed.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0985NPF7M?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Bed liner**BedRug Classic bed liner (BRQ15SCK), charcoal grey**Works with any coverA full-coverage foam-backed carpet-style liner for the floor, walls and tailgate: kneeling-friendly, and it stops cargo sliding around under a cover. Listing fitment: 2015–2024 Ford F-150 5'7" (5.5 ft) bed. Per the listing, the BRZSPRAYON install kit is required over a spray-in liner. If you run a clamp-on cover, make sure nothing sits on top of the bed rail where the clamps grip.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R6LZUW4?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Bed liner**Herculiner HCL1B8 roll-on bed liner kit, black, 1 gal**Works with any coverThe cheap DIY route to a textured, sealed bed floor. A coated bed sits under any cover type without changing how clamps or rails fit. One-gallon kit; check the coverage on the listing against your bed size before you buy.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002TDUW4?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) Compatibility checked November 2026. More in our [truck bed accessories guide](https://truckcoverguide.com/accessories/). ## Featured in our guides - [The Best Tonneau Covers for the Silverado and Sierra 1500 (2019–2026): 7 Picks](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-cover-for-silverado/) - [The Best Hard Tri-Fold Tonneau Covers of 2026: 6 Hard Folding Covers Compared](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-hard-tri-fold-tonneau-covers/) - [The Best Tonneau Covers for the Toyota Tundra (2022–2026): 7 Picks for the 5.5 ft Bed](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-cover-for-tundra/) - [Gator EFX vs BAKFlip G2: Is the Cheaper Hard Folder Enough?](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/gator-efx-vs-bakflip-g2/) ## BAKFlip G2 FAQ ### What's the difference between the BAKFlip G2 and MX4? Both fold to the cab for 100% bed access (maker claim) and latch automatically. The MX4 adds a 400 lb load rating (vs 300 lb), a 5-year warranty (vs 3) and a matte aluminum finish instead of the G2's semi-gloss paint. On Amazon the G2 was usually only $70–$100 cheaper for the same truck. ### Is the BAKFlip G2 lockable? It locks through your tailgate. Automatic slam latches hold every panel, and the release is inside the bed, so a locked tailgate keeps the cover shut. There's no separate key. ### Does the BAKFlip G2 need drilling? No. The rails clamp inside the bed, and BAK says the install takes 30 minutes or less. etrailer's install video says you'll need 13 mm and 15 mm sockets and rubbing alcohol to clean the surfaces for the adhesive seals. ### Can I use a bed rack with the BAKFlip G2? An etrailer Q&A recommends the TruXedo Elevate rack with the G2. A factory track system may need to come out first. Check the rack maker's fit guide for your truck before buying. ## Sources - [amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L479JGJ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - [etrailer.com](https://www.etrailer.com/Tonneau-Cover/BAK-Industries/BAK64AV.html) Not sold yet? ## Alternatives to the BAKFlip G2 ![UnderCover Ultra Flex Hard Folding Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/undercover-ultra-flex.OQ-o4ux1_AGhWh.webp) ### [UnderCover Ultra Flex Hard Folding Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/undercover-ultra-flex/) 8.1 - Hard folding - Aluminum panels - 100% bed access Owners who want a hard folder that stands up behind the cab and lets them shut the tailgate whether the cover is open or closed. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium F-150 5.5 ft listing on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L44F1TH?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/undercover-ultra-flex/) ![Extang Solid Fold ALX Hard Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/extang-solid-fold-alx.O3I1nqLi_ZHFKWu.webp) ### [Extang Solid Fold ALX Hard Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/extang-solid-fold-alx/) 7.4 - Hard folding - Composite panels - 67% bed access Owners who put real weight on top of the cover or want dent-resistant composite panels, and can live with two-thirds access. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium F-150 5.5 ft listing on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTWH2KPJ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/extang-solid-fold-alx/) ![Rough Country Hard Low Profile Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/rough-country-hard-tri-fold.CYtXuHgt_qcW4F.webp) ### [Rough Country Hard Low Profile Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/rough-country-hard-tri-fold/) 7.1 - Hard folding - Aluminum panels - 67% bed access F-150 owners who want a flush aluminum tri-fold with a 5-year warranty from an off-road brand, between the Gator EFX and the premium folders. $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range F-150 5.5 ft listing on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3MGG2CF?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/rough-country-hard-tri-fold/) [Compare all 16 covers →](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/) ## Helpful guides [Top picks ### The 8 Best Tonneau Covers of 2026: Ranked by Type, Truck and Budget The best tonneau covers of 2026, ranked: BAKFlip MX4, Gator EFX, Gator roll-up, BAK Revolver X4s, RetraxPRO MX and more, with fitment and price notes. 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