If you have the tailgate step, how often do you actually use it to climb into the truck? Do you pull out the hand portion?

 

I've used it quite a bit but don't use the hand portion.

 

All the time. Best option I got on my truck.

 

I use mine all the time too. I'm a bit vertically challenged, so it beats crawling up.

 

Use it every time I get in the bed, never use the cane. I am tall and athletic enough to jump in without it, but it only takes a second to drop the step down and it feels just natural to step up with it.

 

I use it all the time. Rather use it than hurt myself doing something stupid like getting my flippie floppy caught on the edge.

 

I have the kneesles from a past injury so yes i use it and the handle every time to get in the bed. Love it.

 

I should add that I use both the step and the handle. I have no shame in doing so. I'm approaching 50 and have arthritis in both knees. I don't give a sh*t how it looks.

 

I wanted the tailgate step because I'm always in and out of my bed, but the truck I got didn't have it. I got the Amp Research Bed Step and am satisfied with it.

Advantages:
- You can use it when the tailgate is closed.
- You can use the bed rail as something to grab on to.
- The tailgate is lighter.

Disadvantages:
- You can see it all the time. It does not tuck under as much as you'd think.
- It's a little tricky getting down. Sometimes easier to just jump down.
- Little pricy.

Overall I would buy it again though and use it every time I get in and out.

 

Use the step. It's nice.

I recently was on a short scuba trip and getting in and out with gear was made much easier and less of a PITA that way.