There's this option from Kammok.
https://kammok.com/products/outpost-portable-hammock-stand
I see some less expensive hitch mount hammocks on Amazon too.
There's quite a few these days. Xtrusion Overland, KB Voodoo, Datin Fab (The original), Max Modular, and probably a couple I'm forgetting. They are all pricey. It's a pay to play thing.
American Adventure Labs has a product coming called the load bearing enclosure that is half height with a rear hinge hatch for bed access. It will accommodate a small rack.
https://americanadventurelab.com/product/jeep-jt-load-bearing-enclosure/
Price is definitely one point. The canister taking up bed space is another. The recoiling covers are really nice looking, but the Gladiator is too small if you want full access to your bed. I feel like the tracks and canisters are a negative for off roading and debris intrusion.
I really like...
Lots of great options mentioned here. I've been on the same search for weeks.
I'm looking real hard at the Tourtop/Smartop, but it's a clam shell design so I'm not sure how much I'll like that. Everything else about is appealing...
I've been looking at this cover pretty hard too, but there's not much info available from real world users. It seems great. I'm just not 100% sold on the clam shell style.
There was this concept called an XTop that rises vertically that makes more sense to me. The Philippines has the Topup or...
There's also Adventure Rack Systems
https://adventureracksystems.com/jt-gladiator-overcab-stealth-rack-combo.html
And
Frontrunner
https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/jeep-gladiator-jt-roofrack-extreme-slimline-ii-krjg014t.html
There's also Fastop, Razortop, and Wild Top to look at.
I've had a Softopper for 3 years now and it has served me well. I do find myself wanting more versatility sometimes though. I think I'd go for the Razortop if I did it again.
Mount a Milwaukee packout panel in the space you want and use the packout boxes. They come in all shapes and sizes. I have one driver side by tailgate for cargo straps basic hand tools, etc.