Front Runner Outfitters
Front Runner: Slimline II Roof Racks, Roof Top Tents, Wolf Pack Storage & Overland Gear
Front Runner Outfitters is one of the most respected names in overlanding, and once you see how their gear is engineered, you understand why. The Slimline II roof rack system fits hundreds of vehicles, from Toyota 4Runners and Tacomas to Land Rover Defenders, Mercedes G-Wagens, Suzuki Jimnys, and just about every serious overland platform in between. We carry over 700 Front Runner products at Off Road Tents, so whatever you're building, we've probably got the exact piece you need. Slimline II roof racks and low-profile variants, Pro Bed Racks for pickup trucks, hardshell and softshell rooftop tents, Wolf Pack storage boxes, water tanks, aluminum telescoping ladders, camping chairs, stainless steel prep tables, jerry can holders, and the mounting hardware that ties the whole Front Runner ecosystem together. Give us a call at 844-200-3979 and we'll help spec out the right Front Runner setup for your rig.
Who Is Front Runner Outfitters?
Front Runner Outfitters is a South African-founded overland brand that's grown into a global leader in modular roof racks, rooftop tents, and overland camping gear. The company built its reputation on one product: the Slimline II roof rack. If you've spent any time in the overland community, you've seen one. It's the flat aluminum platform rack that shows up on more serious builds than any other single roof rack on the market, and it's the reason Front Runner is now the default recommendation whenever someone asks which rack to buy for a Land Rover Defender, a Toyota Land Cruiser, a 4Runner, a G-Wagen, or just about any capable off-road vehicle you can name.
What separates Front Runner from most competitors is the depth of the ecosystem. It's not just a roof rack company. The catalog covers Slimline II roof racks in multiple heights and layouts, Pro Bed Racks for pickup beds, hardshell and softshell roof top tents, Wolf Pack storage boxes (the near-indestructible cargo cases you've seen strapped to overland rigs everywhere), water tanks in every configuration from footwell-mounted to full-bed, aluminum telescoping ladders, camp kitchen prep tables, jerry can holders, drawer systems, awning brackets, and hundreds of small mounting accessories that let you build up a complete overland platform piece by piece. If you're serious about building a proper overland rig, Front Runner is one of the two or three brands you'll end up owning gear from, and probably the one you'll own the most from.
Featured Front Runner Products
Front Runner Ford F150 Crew Cab Pro Bed Rack Kit (2009+)
Price: $2,239.20
Type: Front Runner Pro Bed Rack / f150 bed rack / truck bed rack | Fits: Ford F-150 Crew Cab (2009+)
Build: Aluminum construction, vehicle-specific F-150 Crew Cab mounting, T-slot accessory rails, Slimline II compatible
The Pro Bed Rack is Front Runner's answer to serious pickup overlanding. Full-length aluminum truck bed rack engineered for the F-150 Crew Cab bed dimensions, with the same T-slot accessory mounting that runs through the whole Slimline II ecosystem. This means you can mount a rooftop tent, awning, traction boards, jerry cans, and any other Slimline II accessory on the bed rack the same way you would on a roof-mounted Slimline II. Built for the F-150 owner who wants to run overland gear over the bed rather than fighting for space inside it.
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit for Toyota 4Runner 6th Gen
Price: $1,439.20
Type: Front Runner Slimline II / slimline roof rack / platform roof rack | Fits: Toyota 4Runner 6th Gen (2025+)
Build: Aluminum modular construction, vehicle-specific 6th Gen 4Runner mounting, T-slot accessory rails
The new 6th Gen 4Runner launched in 2025, and Front Runner was one of the first brands with a purpose-built Slimline II roof rack for the new platform. If you're one of the early 6th Gen owners and you want a serious roof rack, this is the one to buy. Same aluminum modular construction and accessory ecosystem as the 5th Gen version, engineered for the new 4Runner's roof geometry and factory mounting points.
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit for Toyota 4Runner 5th Gen
Price: From $1,439.20
Type: Front Runner Slimline II / slimline roof rack / platform roof rack | Fits: Toyota 4Runner 5th Gen (2010-2024)
Build: Aluminum modular construction, vehicle-specific 5th Gen 4Runner mounting, T-slot accessory rails
The 5th Gen 4Runner has been the workhorse of the American overland scene for over a decade, and the Front Runner Slimline II is the roof rack that most serious 5th Gen builds are running. Vehicle-specific mounting hardware means it fits factory attachment points without drilling. The full-height Slimline II gives you more accessory mounting space than the low-profile version, which matters when you're stacking a rooftop tent, awning, traction boards, and other gear on top.
Front Runner Slimline II Low Profile Roof Rack for Toyota Tacoma (2005-Current)
Price: From $1,039.20
Type: Front Runner Slimline II / slimline roof rack / platform roof rack | Fits: Toyota Tacoma 2005-current
Build: Aluminum modular construction, low-profile height, vehicle-specific Tacoma mounting, T-slot accessory rails
Front Runner's Slimline II Low Profile is the Tacoma roof rack we get asked about more than any other. Low profile means the rack sits closer to the roof line for better clearance in parking garages, cleaner highway aerodynamics, and a less aggressive aesthetic than the full-height version. Same aluminum modular construction and same T-slot accessory rails, just lower. Fits every Tacoma from 2005 to present. If you daily-drive your Tacoma but still want a real overland platform, this is the answer.
Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent
Price: From $952.20
Type: Front Runner roof top tent / feather-lite RTT / softshell rooftop tent | Sleeps: 2 people
Build: Lightweight construction, softshell design, quick deployment, compatible with Slimline II
The Feather-Lite is Front Runner's lightweight softshell rooftop tent, and the name isn't marketing. It's genuinely one of the lighter RTTs on the market, which matters if you're worried about roof load or fuel economy on longer trips. Softshell fold-out design deploys fast, sleeps two adults comfortably, and mounts cleanly to the Slimline II roof rack system so the whole setup works together as a matched Front Runner build.
Front Runner Pro Stainless Steel Prep Table Kit
Price: $639.20
Type: Front Runner camp kitchen / camp kitchen table / prep table | Use: Camp cooking prep surface
Build: Stainless steel top, foldable design, integrated storage compartments
If you camp for more than a weekend at a time, you know a proper prep surface changes everything about how you cook out of a vehicle. The Pro Stainless Steel Prep Table is the serious answer to camp cooking. Stainless steel top wipes clean, folds down for transit, and the integrated storage compartments give you organized space for your kitchen kit. Made for the overlander who takes food seriously.
Front Runner Footwell Water Tank
Price: $183.20
Type: Front Runner water tank / truck bed water tank / overland water tank | Use: Compact overland water storage
Build: Shaped to fit vehicle footwell space, food-grade material, integrated fittings
Front Runner's Footwell Water Tank solves the problem of finding usable water storage space in a build that's already packed. Instead of stealing bed real estate for a big rectangular tank, this one is shaped to slot into the footwell area behind or beside the front seats, adding real water capacity without eating cargo space. Food-grade construction, and the fittings work with the rest of the Front Runner water system.
Front Runner Quick Release Roof Top Tent Mount Kit
Price: From $143.20
Type: Front Runner RTT mount / quick release rtt mount | Use: Tool-free rooftop tent mounting
Build: Set of 4 quick-release brackets, compatible with most rooftop tent brands
If you've ever wrestled a rooftop tent off a roof rack with wrenches and swearing, the Quick Release Mount Kit will change your life. It replaces the standard bolt-mount hardware with quick-release brackets that let you pull the tent off in minutes, tools-free. Great if you use your truck for both camping and daily-driving, or if you want to store the tent inside during the off-season without ceremony.
Front Runner Expander Camping Chair
Price: From $63.96
Type: Front Runner accessory / camping chair / overland chair | Use: Camp seating
Build: Collapsible frame, durable fabric, packs down small for vehicle storage
The Expander is Front Runner's answer to the camp chair problem. Most cheap camping chairs collapse after a season; the Expander is built to last. Sturdy frame, honest fabric, and a fold-flat design that packs down small enough to live in the truck without stealing space from the rest of your gear. If you've had chairs die on you before, this is the one that solves that.
Front Runner Cub Pack Storage Box
Price: $58.36
Type: Front Runner storage / camping storage box / cub pack | Use: Modular overland cargo storage
Build: Stackable design, compatible with Front Runner drawer systems and Slimline II platforms
The Cub Pack is the smaller sibling to the legendary Wolf Pack storage box, and it's the most affordable Front Runner product we carry. If you're building out a Front Runner drawer system or just need a durable, stackable camping storage box for smaller gear, this is where you start. Stacks with itself and pairs with the rest of the Front Runner storage ecosystem so you can build up organized cargo storage without buying it all at once.
Front Runner Lineup at a Glance
| Product | Category | Vehicle Fit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Crew Cab Pro Bed Rack Kit | Front Runner Pro Bed Rack | Ford F-150 Crew Cab (2009+) | $2,239.20 |
| Slimline II Roof Rack (4Runner 6th Gen) | Front Runner Slimline II roof rack | Toyota 4Runner 6th Gen (2025+) | $1,439.20 |
| Slimline II Roof Rack (4Runner 5th Gen) | Front Runner Slimline II roof rack | Toyota 4Runner 5th Gen (2010-2024) | From $1,439.20 |
| Slimline II Low Profile (Tacoma) | Front Runner Slimline II roof rack | Toyota Tacoma 2005-current | From $1,039.20 |
| Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent | Softshell RTT | Slimline II and universal roof rack | From $952.20 |
| Pro Stainless Steel Prep Table Kit | Camp kitchen | Universal | $639.20 |
| Footwell Water Tank | Overland water storage | Universal fitment | $183.20 |
| Quick Release RTT Mount Kit | Rooftop tent accessory | Universal RTT mounting | From $143.20 |
| Expander Camping Chair | Camp seating | Universal | From $63.96 |
| Cub Pack Storage Box | Front Runner storage | Universal / modular use | $58.36 |
The Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack System
If you know Front Runner at all, you know the Slimline II. It's the modular aluminum platform roof rack that put the brand on the map, and it's still the product most Front Runner owners buy first. Here's why it works: instead of building a different rack for every vehicle, Front Runner engineered a single deck design (aluminum extrusions with T-slot channels running along the top) that mounts to vehicle-specific bases. The deck is the same platform whether you're bolting it to a 4Runner, a Land Cruiser, a Defender, or a Jimny. The base changes; the platform doesn't.
The practical benefit is huge. Once you commit to a Slimline II, you're buying into an accessory ecosystem that follows you when you change vehicles. Sell the 4Runner, buy a Land Cruiser, keep the deck, buy a new base. The Wolf Pack boxes, awning brackets, RTT mounts, jerry can holders, and everything else that mounts to the T-slot rails still works.
The Slimline II line splits into a few configurations you should know about. Standard Slimline II is the full-height version, giving you the most accessory clearance, the most gear-mounting flexibility, and the right platform for stacking a rooftop tent plus an awning plus other gear. Slimline II Low Profile sits closer to the roofline for better parking garage clearance, quieter highway wind noise, and a less aggressive look. Same T-slot mounting, just lower. Slimline II 3/4 covers three-quarters of the roof length instead of the full length, which gives you access to the rear of the vehicle without removing rack accessories. Slimline II Grab-On Rail is a smaller footprint option for buyers who need mounting rails without a full platform. Extreme Roof Rack is the heavier-duty option for maximum load capacity.
Vehicle coverage on the Slimline II line is the widest in the industry. We stock Slimline II fitments for Toyota (4Runner 5th Gen, 6th Gen, Tacoma, Tundra, Land Cruiser 200-series and 80-series, FJ Cruiser, RAV4, Sequoia), Land Rover (Defender all generations, Discovery 3, 4, 5, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Freelander), Mercedes (G-Wagen G-Class, GLE, Sprinter), Jeep (Wrangler JK, JL, JLU, Grand Cherokee), Ford (F-150, F-250, Ranger, Bronco, Expedition, Transit), Chevy/GMC (Silverado, Sierra, Colorado, Canyon), Nissan (Xterra, Frontier, Patrol), Subaru (Outback, Forester, Crosstrek), Porsche (Cayenne), Volvo (XC60), Volkswagen (Amarok, Multivan), Suzuki (Jimny 1998-2018, Jimny 2018+), Mitsubishi (Pajero), Mazda (BT-50), Ineos (Grenadier), Lexus (GX460, LX570), Audi (Q7), Hummer (H1, H3), and RSI Smartcap. That's not the full list. If your vehicle isn't on it, call us at 844-200-3979 and we'll check the broader Front Runner catalog.
Front Runner Roof Top Tents & RTT Accessories
Front Runner's rooftop tent lineup covers both softshell and hardshell configurations. The Feather-Lite is the softer-shell fold-out design featured above, engineered specifically to be one of the lighter RTTs you can put on a roof rack. If weight matters (and it does, especially if you're driving a smaller vehicle or worried about your fuel economy on long trips), the Feather-Lite is where Front Runner shines. The broader RTT catalog also includes hardshell configurations and the Roof Top Tent Annex For Feather-Lite for buyers who want the expandable annex extension.
The RTT accessory lineup is where Front Runner really pulls ahead of most rooftop tent competitors. The Quick Release Mount Kit lets you pull the tent off in minutes without tools, which changes how you use the vehicle when you're not camping. The Roof Top Tent Ladder Mount Kit gives you a dedicated storage location for the tent ladder. The Wind Fairing reduces highway wind drag and noise when the tent is packed. The Black Tie Down Rings give you dedicated tie-down points on the tent shell. And the Hard Shell RTT Support Channels reinforce hardshell tent mounting for heavier RTTs. This ecosystem depth is why so many overlanders end up building matched Front Runner setups where the rack, tent, and accessories all come from the same brand.
Front Runner Wolf Pack, Cub Pack & Storage Systems
The Wolf Pack storage box is one of Front Runner's most recognizable products, and if you spend time in the overland community you've seen them strapped to more rigs than you can count. Rugged plastic construction, stackable design, and dimensions engineered to make the most of vehicle cargo space. The Wolf Pack Pro Hi Lid variant adds an interior lid design for organizing smaller items inside the main box. The Cub Pack (featured above) is the smaller sibling — same durable construction, sized down for smaller gear or as modular add-ons to a larger storage system.
Beyond the Wolf Pack line, Front Runner also builds proper drawer systems for vehicle beds and cargo areas. The Drawer Kit configurations for FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, Tundra, and Toyota Land Cruiser bolt into the bed or cargo area and give you organized, secure, lockable drawer storage. The Cub Box Drawer Kit With Cargo Sliding Top adds a sliding platform on top of the drawer for staging gear. If you're serious about vehicle organization, the Front Runner drawer systems are where you go.
Front Runner Water Tanks, Jerry Cans & Off-Grid Kitchen
Water is one of the harder problems in overlanding. You need enough capacity for the trip, you need it accessible, and you need it stored in a way that doesn't destroy your usable cargo space. Front Runner's water tank lineup covers just about every configuration. The Footwell Water Tank (featured above) fits the awkward footwell space behind or beside the seats. The Slanted Water Tank fits against angled bed walls. The 42L Water Tank ships with a mounting system for cleaner installation. The Cap For Water Tank and mounting accessories fill out the ecosystem.
On the jerry can side, Front Runner offers the classic 20L Red Steel Jerry Can (the OEM-style steel jerry can everyone recognizes), a Plastic Water Jerry Can With Tap for water-specific use, and multiple holder configurations, from the Single Jerry Can Holder to the Double Jerry Can Holder and Vertical Jerry Can Holder, to mount jerry cans securely on the Slimline II roof rack or elsewhere on the vehicle.
The camp kitchen lineup includes the Pro Stainless Steel Prep Table Kit and Pro Stainless Steel Camp Table for cooking prep, the Under-Rack Table for the fold-down surface that stows under a Slimline II rack, the Camp Kitchen Utensil Set for the actual cooking tools, and the Braai/BBQ Grate and Spare Tire Mount BBQ Grate for cooking over an open flame. Combined with the water tank ecosystem, this gives you a real off-grid kitchen setup that packs into a vehicle without stealing all your cargo space.
Why buyers commit to the Front Runner ecosystem: Most overland brands sell one product category well. Front Runner's advantage is the ecosystem depth. The Slimline II rack, the Wolf Pack storage, the water tanks, the jerry can mounts, the RTT, the accessory mounts, the drawer systems — they're all engineered to work together as a single platform. Once you commit to a Front Runner build, adding gear over time is easier because everything you add is already engineered to fit. That's the payoff of buying into a brand ecosystem rather than mixing eight different manufacturers.
Front Runner vs Other Overland Brands
We sell every major overland brand at Off Road Tents, and buyers often ask us how Front Runner stacks up against the alternatives. Here's the honest breakdown.
Front Runner Slimline II vs Eezi-Awn K9: The two premium modular platform roof racks in the overland market. Both aluminum, both modular, both engineered for vehicle-specific bases. Front Runner wins on vehicle coverage breadth (Slimline II fits far more vehicles than K9), accessory ecosystem depth, and North American availability. Eezi-Awn K9 wins on overall fit-and-finish quality and the integration with the rest of the Eezi-Awn RTT and awning lineup. Both are excellent; the choice usually comes down to which brand ecosystem you want to build into.
Front Runner Slimline II vs BajaRack Utility Flat Rack: Both are premium platform racks. BajaRack wins on cold-rolled steel construction (stronger for walking on and heavier loads) and specialized 4Runner and FJ Cruiser fitments; Front Runner wins on aluminum modularity (lighter weight), broader vehicle coverage across hundreds of platforms, and the T-slot accessory ecosystem that BajaRack doesn't match. If you're building a 4Runner or FJ specifically and you want maximum structural strength, BajaRack has a strong argument. For everything else, Slimline II usually wins.
Front Runner Slimline II vs Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform: Rhino-Rack is the Australian competitor with similar platform rack ambitions. Rhino-Rack wins on global vehicle coverage from an Australian brand perspective and on price at some configurations; Front Runner wins on North American availability, accessory ecosystem depth, and the specific Slimline II modular design that lets you mix T-slot accessories from other Front Runner products across the platform. For most North American buyers, Front Runner is the more practical choice.
Front Runner Wolf Pack vs Trasharoo, Alu-Box, Zarges: Alu-Box and Zarges are the premium aluminum overland storage boxes at the top tier of the category ($200-$500+). Wolf Pack is the plastic Front Runner alternative that costs significantly less while delivering similar durability for most overland use cases. Alu-Box and Zarges win on absolute build quality and premium aesthetics; Wolf Pack wins on price-to-durability ratio and the stackable modular sizing that fits the rest of the Front Runner ecosystem.
Front Runner Feather-Lite RTT vs iKamper, Roofnest, Alu-Cab: Front Runner's RTT lineup competes at the mid-to-upper tier of the rooftop tent market. iKamper and Alu-Cab win on premium hardshell aesthetics and specific RTT engineering; Roofnest wins on the American brand recognition and specific hardshell designs. Front Runner's Feather-Lite wins on the ecosystem integration with Slimline II racks and Front Runner mounting accessories, plus the lighter weight compared to hardshell alternatives. For buyers building a complete Front Runner setup, the Feather-Lite is the natural RTT choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Slimline II and Slimline II Low Profile roof racks?
Both use the same aluminum modular deck construction and the same T-slot accessory mounting system. The difference is height. The standard Slimline II sits at full-height on the roof, giving you maximum accessory clearance for stacking a rooftop tent plus an awning plus other gear. The Slimline II Low Profile sits closer to the roofline, which gives you better parking garage clearance, cleaner highway aerodynamics, quieter wind noise, and a less aggressive aesthetic. If you daily-drive the vehicle and you only need to mount lighter gear, Low Profile wins. If you want maximum stacking capacity for serious overland loadouts, standard Slimline II wins.
Will a Front Runner roof rack fit my vehicle?
Probably yes. Front Runner has the widest vehicle coverage in the modular roof rack market. The Slimline II line fits hundreds of specific vehicle applications across Toyota, Land Rover, Mercedes, Jeep, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Nissan, Subaru, Porsche, Volvo, Volkswagen, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Ineos, Lexus, Audi, and more. Even if we don't feature a specific fitment on this page, it likely exists in the broader Front Runner catalog. Call us at 844-200-3979 with your year, make, and model and we'll confirm before you order.
Are Front Runner Wolf Pack boxes waterproof?
Wolf Pack boxes are weather-resistant and handle rain, snow, and dust exposure well under normal overland use, but they're not fully submersible waterproof. The gasketed lid seals against typical weather but isn't rated for full water submersion. For sensitive gear (electronics, dry food, camera equipment), the Wolf Pack is fine for the kind of moisture you encounter on the roof rack or in the bed. If you need genuinely waterproof storage for river crossings or serious moisture exposure, look at the Wolf Pack Pro Hi Lid variant which improves the interior sealing, or plan for internal dry bags inside the Wolf Pack.
Can I mount a rooftop tent on a Front Runner Slimline II?
Yes, and it's actually one of the main use cases the Slimline II is engineered for. The T-slot accessory rails on the Slimline II deck accept standard rooftop tent mounting hardware from most major RTT brands (Front Runner's own Feather-Lite RTT, iKamper, Roofnest, 23Zero, Bundutec, and more). The Quick Release RTT Mount Kit featured above makes the tent removable in minutes if you want to swap between camping mode and cargo mode on the roof. For maximum stacking flexibility with a rooftop tent plus other gear, the standard Slimline II (not the Low Profile) gives you more accessory clearance.
Is Front Runner worth the premium price?
For overlanders building a serious rig they'll keep for years, yes. Front Runner earns its price tier through the broadest vehicle coverage in the modular roof rack market, the deepest accessory ecosystem (once you buy into Slimline II, you can add matching Front Runner storage, water, kitchen, and mounting products indefinitely), and the build quality that holds up to real overland abuse. For casual campers running a rooftop tent a few weekends per year, a lower-tier universal roof rack is more economically rational. Front Runner competes on ecosystem integration, brand-loyalty durability, and the depth of what you can build over time, not on lowest upfront cost.
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