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Soft tonneau cover recommendations?

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Thinking about a tonneau cover for my truck. At first, I was checking out hard covers like BakFlip since people say they're really solid, but the price is a bit too high for me. so now I'm leaning toward a soft roll-up cover.

From what I've been reading online, Tyger Auto rolls up pretty smoothly and seems tough, though some people say it's not the best at keeping water out. Gator Soft Roll-Up seems to fit more consistently and keeps rain out well, but a few people feel the build details aren't very refined. GARVEE Soft Roll-Up is the cheapest option, but I haven't seen much on how it holds up over time.

I'm not sure which one's the best. Has anyone tried any of these soft roll ups?
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Soft tonneau covers aren't going to keep water out like a quality hard tonneau with good seals. They also tend to have issues lasting, i.e. the weather beats the hell out of them.
 

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Thinking about a tonneau cover for my truck. At first, I was checking out hard covers like BakFlip since people say they're really solid, but the price is a bit too high for me. so now I'm leaning toward a soft roll-up cover.

From what I've been reading online, Tyger Auto rolls up pretty smoothly and seems tough, though some people say it's not the best at keeping water out. Gator Soft Roll-Up seems to fit more consistently and keeps rain out well, but a few people feel the build details aren't very refined. GARVEE Soft Roll-Up is the cheapest option, but I haven't seen much on how it holds up over time.

I'm not sure which one's the best. Has anyone tried any of these soft roll ups?
I got a tri-fold made by Tyger Auto T3 on Amazon for around $200, I'm happy with it.
Light weight but sturdy, easy to flip up out of the way (three parts at the front of the bed secured with a built-in strap) and has a cover to put it in when removed completely.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/TYGERAUTO/page/1EBC80D6-2531-4EA2-96FA-ACD1F1EE247E
 

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I have a Backflip tri-fold soft cover for sale in the marketplace section of the forum. Good cover, great price. Check it out.

I replaced with a Fastop Traveller combo roll-up and soft topper.
 

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I've had soft covers on all my other F150's, but put a hard (BakFlip) on the Lightning and would never even think about a soft cover again. I also feel vindicated when seeing others going down the road with the flapping, rippling, bubbling, shuddering, waving, pulsing, billowing softees.
 

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Not sure where you’re located, TruckRider, but I have a free Gator soft top, in western PA, if interested.
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