Update 2/7/25: Company reached out and are going to be adding a sleeve to the bag for trucks with camper shells. Additionally, they are working with me to get my bag dialed back in after my repair. Don't hesitate to buy from this company, they will address any legitimate issues and stand behind their product/work.
The bag itself is functional and well thought out. Unfortunately, they fell short on the minor details. The strap that goes over the tailgate and connects to the mounting pad is poor quality. If you have a camper shell or cap, it will rub through. Mine only lasted 6 days in Joshua Tree National Park until it was almost worn through. Contacted PW and was told to have it repaired myself.
Not the best for a $200 bag that didn't last a whole trip. So, I took it to a local leather shop and they repaired it the best they could and added a piece of leather on top of the strap to keep it from wearing through. But the strap is a bit too short now. So not entirely happy with the purchase overall. Modify yourself by adding a leather piece or avoid all together if you have a truck camper shell/cap. Overlanding gear should be tough and able to handle proper use/no abuse for the premium price we all pay for gear.
Hey Ryan,
When we created this product, we didn’t foresee this being an issue, as the camper shells we had come into contact with had rubber seals on the bottom. We were sure that the shell wouldn’t affect the straps, but clearly, that’s not the case with your camper shell.
We will be releasing a PVC sleeve for people with camper shells, and that should solve the issue. We will be reaching out to make this right. We are sincerely sorry about this issue.