Yo! Oh man, congrats on the 2024 PRO-4X!! Seriously, that truck is such a beast. I've been messing with Frontiers for like 15 years now, and honestly, picking the right cover is basically the first thing you gotta do. For your situation, I HIGHLY recommend going with the BAK BAKFlip MX4 Hard Folding Truck Bed Cover for 2024 Nissan Frontier 5' Bed. I mean, I know it's a bit pricier than a soft roll-up, but if you're going on a long road trip, that added security is LITERALLY priceless. I've had one on my last two trucks and they're basically bulletproof. The best part? It comes with specific brackets designed to work with the Utili-track system, so you don't lose that functionality. You just slide the brackets in and you're good to go... no drilling required! If you're really looking to save some cash tho, I've also used the TruXedo Lo Pro Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Cover for 2024 Nissan Frontier 5' Bed. It's a fantastic low-profile option and keeps things surprisingly dry, but obviously, a pocket knife can get through it in seconds... so maybe not the best for gear security in hotel parking lots. Basically, if you can swing the extra cost, go for the BAKFlip. It looks flush, handles the weather like a champ, and fits ur bed perfectly without any crazy hacking. Plus, you can still use ur tie-downs! Anyway, hope that helps u out!! Good luck with the install and the trip! 👍

Coming back to this... honestly, I'd be CAREFUL spending a ton. I had issues with a pricey cover leaking before and it was NOT as good as expected. If you wanna save cash, check out: * Tyger Auto T3 Soft Tri-Fold Truck Bed Cover
* Gator ETX Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Cover Just make sure you're tracks are aligned right or it wont fit. Maybe ask a pro to help if you're worried about the install? gl!

Curious about one thing: are you planning to mount racks or accessories to those Utili-tracks later? I went through this exact struggle with my own '24... - Hard fold vs Soft roll vs Retractable
- Pros/Cons: Security vs Price vs Bed space Best choice for me was a low-profile hard cover; it fits the factory rails perfectly and I'm sooo happy with it. Just wanna make sure your future plans fit the rail brackets tho!

^ This. Also, definitely gotta be careful about those seals. I remember back when I got my first truck with the factory rail system, I spent a fortune on a fancy unit thinking it was bulletproof. Fast forward to a camping trip in the mountains during a total downpour... I opened the bed and my gear was basically soaking. Turns out, the mounting brackets were pushing the weather stripping up just enough to create a funnel for the rain. It was a total disaster. Tbh, the price tag doesnt always mean it is gonna keep your stuff dry if the install is even a millimeter off. My current setup is way simpler because I learned that lesson the hard way. Just make sure you double check how the rails sit against the bed caps before you tighten everything down. If those brackets pinch the tracks or the seals dont seat right, you are gonna have leaks no matter what. TL;DR: Even expensive covers leak if the brackets mess with the tracks. Test it with a hose before you trust it with your gear for a long trip.