Whether you're hauling for work or for play, it's important to protect the gear that goes into your truck bed from damage or theft.

"People invest a lot of time and money into the equipment they use," says Peter May of Lund International. "Keeping it securely in your vehicle ensures it will work to its full potential - and eliminates worry." Out of sight is out of mind.

One effective, inexpensive way to protect your gear is with a tonneau cover. Assuming you've installed a bed liner for basic protection, adding a tonneau cover will help protect the gear in the bed from debris and moisture. Whether hinged, roll-up, tri-fold or with snap closures, the tonneau cover protects your gear from extreme elements.

When you're hauling work tools, furniture or hunting, fishing or camping equipment, cover the side rails and tailgate to help keep them safe from the wear and tear of loading and unloading. Side rail caps, tailgate caps and tailgate protectors in polished diamond plate aluminum protect the bed's finish and enhance your vehicle's appearance.

If you're frequently loading ATVs, lawnmowers or other motorized equipment, a folding aluminum ramp is the way to go. With an extruded hole surface for a solid grip and raised edges to help keep tires safely on the ramp, it's the safest, easiest way to load large objects. Ramps also eliminate the need for a trailer, saving you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

The ramp's heavy-duty design boasts a 1,000-pound distributed load capacity per ramp and yet weighs only 17 pounds. The rubberized tailgate protector guards the tailgate finish, and the easy fold-and-go design with carrying handle allows for convenient storage.

Taking your ATV along for hunting, camping or mending fences typically means you need to carry other equipment with you. ATV boxes mounted to your vehicle help to keep it all in place, free from the damaging elements, and locked up safe. Binoculars, ammunition, a GPS unit, a two-way radio, tools and anything else that needs to stay clean and dry fits easily in the box.

The ATV boxes sport aluminum diamond plate construction with a black powder coat finish that resists cracking and fading, and minimizes reflection from the sun. Sturdy latches and locks keep gear safe, and drain and ventilation holes for air circulation make cleaning a breeze.

With plenty of secure storage for work and play, you can put your mind at ease wherever you are and no matter what you're doing. Your truck and your stuff will last longer and still look great.

For more information, visit www.lundinternational.com.