Retrax vs bakflip

[Ranger522vx]

I’ve always had a tool box in the bed of my trucks but with my new trail boss I’m wanting to pull the trigger and get a tonneau cover.  I’m looking at the retraxone mx and the bakflip mx4.  I was wanting to see what y’all recommend, here are the following things that may influence the decision.  

 

If I go with the bakflip I’ll probably still put my below the rails tool box in.  Obviously I can’t do that with the retrax due to the canister.  Water tightness and locking security are the most important features.  The bakflip doesn’t look as secure because of the pull cords.  The retrax has a disadvantage because it takes up bed space from the already small short bed.  

 

Any suggestions are welcome.  Also any other tonneau cover suggestions would be appreciated. 

 

Thanks

[CmackR56]

I've owned both and prefer the Bakflip due to the additional bed space. I believe the Retrax to be more secure but have had no issues with my current Bakflip.

[Fuelie]

I've owned both and currently have the Bakflip. I like the Retrax better but I need the bed space too bad.

The Retrax kept my bed dryer that the bakflip and in the harsh winters where I live it always opened like butter.

Tom