Step22 Tenkile Tech Pouch Review
Molle/PALS Overland Travel Organizer Case For Electronics When it comes to staying organized, Step22 is one of the first companies that should come to mind. They’ve got a variety of…
AlphaRex NOVA-Series Alpha Black Review
High-End Blacked-Out Headlight Housing Upgrade for 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma So you went out and bought a new 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma. It’s a sweet little truck, there’s no doubt….
AlphaRex TRD Style Headlights Review
TRD Replica Headlights with DRLs & Sequential Turn Signals It’s no big surprise that with the reliability of 3rd Gen Tacoma, Toyota was going to cut costs somewhere. In my…
Apache 4800 Weatherproof Case – Budget Storage Box
Heavy-Duty Affordable Storage Box Alternative to Name Brands Rifle cases and storage boxes have recently become some of the trendiest products in the overlanding community. It seems that for every…
Extended (24″) Rear Brake Lines Install Guide
YotaMafia Rear Extended (24″ Brake Lines – 4″ Over) Install The stock brake lines on the 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen Tacoma might be plenty for a 1″ – 2″…
Agency 6 Billet Battery Hold Down Bar Review
Aluminum Battery Clamp Upgrade for 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma An overlooked upgrade that most people tend to miss is their vehicle’s battery. We all know a few guys that…
6 Best Budget Friendly Lift Kits
Affordable Suspension Kits for 2nd & 3rd Gen (2005-2023) Tacoma The Tacoma is known for its durability and capability both on and off-road. A stock truck equipped with factory suspension…
ARB OME BP-51 Lift Kit Install Tacoma
How To Install The ARB OME BP-51 Suspension on a Tacoma If you’re looking for a full suspension with threaded shock bodies and remote reservoirs, odds are you’ve looked at…
H3R Performance Fire Extinguisher Field Test
A Guide for Fire Safety for Off-Road & Overland Travels Let’s face it. In an ideal world, you’ll never need a fire extinguisher. It’s the last thing you’ll ever want…
4WP Bed Stiffeners Install & Review
Low-Profile, Hidden Bed Stiffeners for 2005+ Toyota Tacoma Bed stiffeners do exactly what they sound like. They stiffen the bed of your truck. More specifically, they greatly enhance the structural…
Pop & Lock Power Tailgate Lock Review
Add Security & Peace of Mind With The Power Tailgate Lock With the technology available on the 3rd Gen Tacoma, it seems so primitive having to manually lock the tailgate….
Sokietech Gas Hood Struts Review
Replace Your Hood Prop with a Gas-Powered Hood Lift System A piston hood strut lifts and supports your hood to full open height. The hood on the Tacoma is heavy,…
Air Bags Vs. Bump Stops Vs. SumoSprings
Rear Suspension Damping: Breaking Down The Options Rebounds are good if you’re Dennis Rodman in the mid 90’s. Rebounding or bottoming out in your Tacoma with stock bump stops is…
How To Mount Snowboard/Ski Rack Under A Bed Rack
Thule Snowboard and Ski SnowPack Mounted on Bed Rack Many of us the truck bed as a place to mount a rooftop tent (RTT), which is a great investment as…
Stinger Off-Road HEIGH10 Review
Replacement Head Unit for (2005-2011) 2nd Gen Tacoma When I got my 2009 Tacoma the first thing I told myself was that the interior amenities did not matter to me….
AT Overland Summit Camper Review
AT Overland Summit Truck Topper/Camper on 3rd Gen Tacoma – Everything You Need to Know I felt this would be a good follow-up to Konrad’s compilation of the Top 12…
SnailArmor Aluminum Tailgate Panel Review
Customize Your Tailgate Panel With Any Artwork There are quite a few tailgate panels on the market by now, but one thing sets the SnailArmor flat tailgate panel apart from…
SPC Upper Control Arms Install & Review
Alignment-Focused & Affordable, This UCA is For Almost Everyone So you’re lifting your truck and looking for some adjustable upper control arms. Look no further as Specialty Products Company has…
DIY Budget Roof Rack on Camper Shell
How To Build a Truck Bed Topper Roof Rack Crossbar Setup I recently picked up surfing this past winter and after deciding to stick with it as a fun hobby,…
Simple & Affordable Camp Kitchen Setup for Overlanding
Cooking While Traveling Doesn’t Need to be Difficult The most important rule for your camp kitchen and your food is K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple Stupid. Whether you are going…
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 Tire Review
5,000+ Mile Full Review: Thoughts & Daily Driving Performance Soon after the purchase of my 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, I knew I wanted to swap out the stock wheels…
Falken Wildpeak AT3W: 40k Mile Review
Long Term Review & Report For A Popular Tire There are so many options when it comes to tires that it can become quite confusing. I wanted an aggressive-looking tire…
VLEDS Micro Extreme Low Beam LED Bulbs Review
5K (Pure White) H11/H9/H8 LED Low Beam Bulb Upgrade If you are tired of having weak output from your stock headlights, then you have come to the right place. Today…
Car Trim Home PX6 Multimedia Head Unit Review
Budget-Friendly Android Stereo With Apple CarPlay, Nav & More! Everyone knows that the stock head unit in the 3rd Gen Tacoma leaves a lot to be desired. Whether it’s the…
Jomax Customs ABS Speed Sensor Guard Review
Avoid Trail Damage With These Billet Aluminum Sensor Guards If you’re into any kind of off-road or overland travel, you’ve likely already spent some time looking into upgrading the skid…
Relations Race Wheels V2 Rock Sliders Review
Possibly One of the Strongest Rock Sliders on the Market If you’ve been following Trail for the past few months, you probably already know that I have been running a…
12 Best Suspension Lift Kits for Tacoma
Most Popular Lift Kits for 2nd & 3rd Gen (2005+) Toyota Tacoma The added ground clearance, better ride quality, and the ability to fit bigger tires should be more than…
8 Essential Technology Accessories for Overlanding
Must-Have Technology-Based Accessories For Overlanding It’s no secret that technology, in general, has become a staple in creating innovations that make our lives easier. The advantages and positive impacts that…
Spirit of 1876 Truck Bed Universal Spare Tire Mount for Tacoma
Simple Truck Bed Tire Carrier for the Toyota Tacoma Having a spare tire on your vehicle is a simple way to avoid being stranded both on and off-road. Thankfully, the…
Ironman 4X4 Skid Plate Kit Review
Complete Skid Plate Package from Ironman 4X4 for 2005+ Tacoma The most important investment you can make to protect your undercarriage is a set of high-quality skid plates. Whether you’re…
Replacing Cabin Air Filter on 3rd Gen Tacoma
Simple DIY Step-By-Step Guide for Replacing Your Cabin Air Filter Some maintenance, like changing your differential fluids, or doing your own oil changes, while not necessarily hard, can be messy…
Sy-Klone 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner Review
Universal Aftermarket Snorkel Pre-Cleaner Filter Snorkels… so what are they really for? The main misconception surrounding snorkels when people first see them is that they are some type of exhaust…
Rear Light Bar (RLB) Pro8 Switch Review
Pro8 Installed on Tacoma: A Switch Pro & sPod Alternative When you start to add more and more accessories to your Tacoma, it can get a bit overwhelming with wiring….
3 Aftermarket Antennas for 2G Tacoma
Replacement Options: How to Install, Features, Benefits, and More The factory antenna is massive. It’s big, bulky, slaps on the top of the garage, gets in the way of everything,…
USR Auto Blacked Out Headlights Review
Blackout Headlights for Late Model 2nd Gen Tacoma (2012-2015) The factory headlight housings are pretty basic. The lighting is basic, the actual plastics surrounding the reflector bowl are basic and…