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By Connor Chow On February 08, 2025 in Camper Shells, Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Should You Get A Truck Topper? Top Benefits To Consider

Is A Topper A Good Choice For Your Truck? Here’s Why It Could Be! The classic truck bed topper (originally popularized by fiberglass options) seems to be less popular in…

Unique Style Racing Tacoma License Plate Frame Packing and Hardware
By Jordan Weaver On February 08, 2025 in Accessories, Review

USR Stealth License Plate Frame – Review

Stylish & Simple – Premium Metal Frame With “Tacoma” Lettering Let’s be honest… The flimsy license plate frames that come from the dealership don’t look good, and no one wants…

By Konrad Chojnowski On February 02, 2025 in Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension, Trail Tested

Shock & UCA Giveaway From Dirt King – $8,000 Value!

Win 2.5 & 2.0 Coilovers, Shocks + Billet & Ball Joint UCAs *THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED* It’s been a while since we put together a big giveaway… So what better…

tacoma control arm
By Tyler Montgomery On January 30, 2025 in Install, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Freedom Off-Road Ball Joint UCAs – Install & Review

Budget Friendly Ball Joint Upper Control Arms For Tacoma Upgrading your Tacoma’s upper control arms (UCAs) can feel like navigating a labyrinth of options. Each has varying features, performance benefits,…

By Chris Fortunato On January 27, 2025 in Camping, Install, Overland, Review, Tents, Trail Tested

Rugged Ridge Rooftop Tent – Review

A More Budget Friendly RTT For Overlanding Have you ever wondered what those giant boxes are on top of off-road rigs? If you’re unfamiliar with them, they’re likely a rooftop…

By Chris Fortunato On January 17, 2025 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

Arroyo Tamarock M/T – 10,000 Mile Review

How These Value-Focused M/Ts Have Held Up Long Term After putting 10,000 miles on the Tamarock MTs, I have to say I’m honestly shocked at how well they have performed…

By Randy Spitzer On January 16, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Performance, Review

Overland Tailor Tune (OTT) For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review

Everything You Need To Know About The OTT Experience Our family previously had a 2016 Tacoma Access Cab and an older Tacoma. Whenever my wife drove the former, she asked,…

Truck Camper Winter Camping TenFold Weekender By ORU Designs
By Justin Dizon On January 15, 2025 in Camping, Gear, Overland, Trail Tested

6 Essentials For Camping In The Cold

What To Bring To Make Cooler Weather Camping More Enjoyable Winter is here, and the cold weather and snow camping season have begun. For my fiancé and me, camping and…

Cali Raised LED fog light replacement amber on Tacoma
By Patrick Jaquemet On January 14, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Fog Lights, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Cali Raised LED Fog Light Replacement For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

An Affordable Upgrade That Doesn’t Sacrifice Performance While the Tacoma’s factory headlights are decent on clear nights, they struggle when it is raining, snowing, or dusty at night. The color…

alternate view of storage
By Jon Rivera On December 30, 2024 in Camping, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

BamBeds Solo Platform – Install & Review

Easily Set Up Your Truck Bed For Camping & Hauling Gear I’ve always slept in my truck bed, as it’s been my favorite way of camping. There’s no worry about…

By Konrad Chojnowski On December 20, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear, Review, Trail Tested

Sandy Cats Hitch Hero Soft Shackle Review

Oversized & Beefier Shackle Compatible With Hitch Receivers I’ve seen my fair share of recovery gear over the past 15+ years. It’s not too often you see something new and…

By Cameron Luck On December 18, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

AJT Designs Oversize Cup Holder For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

The Perfect Solution For Securing Your Larger Water Bottles As bottles have gotten larger, holders seem to have remained the same. The 3rd Gen’s cup holder location, size, and design…

By Sean Wright On December 12, 2024 in Camping, Install, Overland, Review, Tents, Trail Tested

Sterling Adventure Co. Wasatch Lite RTT – Install & Review

A New Lightweight Tent Option That’s Loaded With Features A staple in overlanding is the Rooftop Tent (RTT). Its unparalleled convenience, comfort, and ability to sleep off the ground make…

By Oscar Salvador On December 09, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review

YotaVerse V2 Pro Grille With Light Bar For 3rd Gen Tacoma

Pro-Style Option With Integrated Dual Color LED Light Bar As a Tacoma owner, you know there is no such thing as too many lights. As we have run out of…

By Konrad Chojnowski On December 09, 2024 in Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension, Trail Tested

Blind Shock Testing – Dirt King Vs. Major Brands

 Striving For Excellence – The Forefront Of Shock Development & Technology Suspension and lift kits are a major modification enthusiasts add and upgrade to maximize performance and capabilities on…

Lifted 3rd Gen Tacoma
By Brett Cabeca On December 05, 2024 in Lift Kits, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Tires

Should You Get A Lift & Bigger Tires For Your Tacoma?

Why The Time, Materials & Costs May Or May Not Be Worth It Most car people love a lifted truck with bigger wheels and tires. I certainly do, as both…

trd jon magnaflow tacoma install
By Jon Gangloff On December 05, 2024 in 4th Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Review

Two MagnaFlow Exhaust Options For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review

Can We Make The Turbocharged 4-cylinder Sound Good? In case you haven’t heard, the 4th Gen Tacoma sadly got rid of the V6 engine in exchange for a 2.4 L…

Arroyo Tamarock All-Terrain tires on Tacoma in the water
By Jordan Weaver On November 30, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

Arroyo Tires Tamarock A/T – 7,500 Mile Review

Great For Daily Driving, Overlanding & Moderate Off-Roading After hitting 7,500 miles on the Tamarock all-terrains from Arroyo, I can safely say that these a great option for those looking…

By Kenny Christensen On November 30, 2024 in Fog Lights, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Baja Designs Squadron SAE Vs. Squadron Sport – Detailed Comparison

Head To Head Comparison For Two Popular Options From Baja Accessory lights… we all love them, they are usually one of the first things the new Tacoma owners buys. Whether…

By Konrad Chojnowski On November 21, 2024 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers

Best Rear Bumpers For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

Aftermarket Armor From Bolt-On To High Clearance, Swingouts & More In the overland community, front bumpers get all the glory. They improve approach angles and make your front end look…

By Paul Chestnut On November 19, 2024 in Camper Shells, Do It Yourself, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

The Ultimate Overland Electrical Buildout With GFC Topper

Detailed Build Overview Covering Power, Charging & How To DIY When you start outfitting your truck with power-hungry additions such as a fridge, lighting, USB outlets, a water pump, or…

By Mike Grasso On November 18, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

How To Drive In Sand – 8 Tips

Best Practices For Maneuvering On The Beach & What To Know Every off-road enthusiast will encounter deep or soft sand at some point. Whether you find yourself on the beach…

By Chris Fortunato On November 17, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Install, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

DRT Fabrication Shackle Hanger Kit – Install & Review

Maximize Your Leaf Spring’s Performance For Better Handling & Increased Rigidity If you want to improve your Tacoma’s suspension performance and ride quality, you’re in the right place. Replacing the…

By Anthony Jones On November 11, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Install, Review, Suspension

Perry Parts Front Bump Stops For 2G & 3G Tacoma – Install Guide

A Simple, Yet Effective Suspension Modification Put simply, upgraded bump stops help to protect your suspension and fender liners when bottoming out on harsh impacts, The factory ones on the…

By Konrad Chojnowski On November 06, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Review

IRONBISON Running Boards For Tacoma – Review

Affordable, Bolt-On Steps That Imitate True Rock Sliders I’m the proud owner of a 2021 Tacoma TRD Sport 4×4 Double Cab with a 5 ft bed. After searching for quite…

Tacoma TRD ProRunner concept SEMA 2024
By Jon Gangloff On November 04, 2024 in 4th Gen, News, Off-Road, Overland

Toyota Reveals New Tacoma TRD ProRunner Concept

A Rad New Concept Debuting At 2024 SEMA Show Another SEMA, another awesome concept! Last year Toyota teased us with the revival of the X-Runner. This year, they gave us…

Backwoods Adventure Mods 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma Rock Sliders getting muddy on the trail.
By Chloe-Anne Hendricks On October 21, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Rock Sliders, Trail Tested

Backwoods Adventure Mods Rock Sliders Review

Dual Purpose, 0 Degree Protection With Kickout & Top Plate That Doubles As A Step Solid rock sliders are a must for those who plan on wheeling their Tacomas. Unfortunately,…

By Chloe-Anne Hendricks On October 17, 2024 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Camper Shells, Camping, Off-Road, Overland

Best Bed Toppers By Category For The Tacoma

How To Get The Most Use Out Of Your Truck Bed For Work & Play Choosing the best bed topper (i.e. truck cap, camper shell, etc.) for your Tacoma largely…

By Chris Fortunato On October 16, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

Arroyo Tires Tamarock M/T – Initial Thoughts After 1,000 Miles

Adventure Awaits With Arroyo Tires’ Budget-Friendly Mud Terrain Those who have been in the off-roading world long enough know that having the right tire is paramount. Everyone has their own…

Zoleo Communicator Dash Mounted in Tacoma
By Justin Dizon On October 14, 2024 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Zoleo Satellite Communicator – Review

The Importance Of Remote Communication While Overlanding Overlanding and off-roading come with risks – vehicle breakdown, injury, and outside threats are all real-world scenarios that cannot be predicted. What we…

Silver 3rd Gen Tacoma
By Mason Hayes On October 07, 2024 in Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 Vehicle Signal Booster – Review

Boosting Cell Service To Stay Connected Off The Beaten Path While many of us use our overlanding, camping, and off-roading excursions to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life,…

By Chris Fortunato On October 07, 2024 in 2nd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

TrailMade Shift Knob For 2nd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

Made In The USA With Billet Aluminum & Interchangeable Cap Design Are you looking for the next interior mod to add a custom touch to your truck? Well, look no…

Retrax EQ bed cover on Toyota Tacoma
By Jordan Weaver On October 07, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Review, Tonneau Covers

RealTruck Retrax EQ Tonneau Cover Review

Retractable, Electronic Hard Cover That’s Bluetooth & App Enabled For Ultimate Convenience Bed covers are extremely useful for keeping your truck bed dry and its contents secure. While most can…

By Konrad Chojnowski On September 30, 2024 in Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested, Uncategorized

What Is A Hybrid Bumper?

Steel & Aluminum Plate Vs. Steel Plate & Tube Adding a new bumper to your truck offers many benefits, both in performance and aesthetics. There are plenty of options to…

3rd Gen Tacoma Perry Parts Bump Stops 08
By Ed Salud On September 27, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Review, Trail Tested

Perry Parts Bump Stops For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review

Why It’s Worth Upgrading From OEM Bumps Bump stops limit the up-travel of the suspension to protect your shocks from bottoming out and prevent contact between other key components. Specifically,…

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