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Revolver X4S Tonneau Cover
By Patrick Jaquemet On December 18, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

Bak Revolver X4S Tonneau Cover Review

Weather Resistant & Secure Way To Store Gear In Your Truck Bed Let’s face it, the Tacoma and mid-size trucks in general do not have a lot of storage in…

By Marie Dubray On December 17, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 6 Off-Road Shops Near Bend

6 Trusted Businesses to Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back to an all-new shop features post! Last time, we covered shops near Portland, Oregon – and we are…

By Chris Fortunato On December 16, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Armor, Review, Rock Sliders

N-Fab TrailSlider Step System Review

A Bolt-On, Functional Alternative To Running Boards Whether your Tacoma is completely stock or lifted, adding some protection and style to your truck is always a good thing. The N-Fab…

By Marie Dubray On December 15, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Audio

6 Example Head Unit Setups For Tacoma

Update Your OEM Unit With The Latest Technology Like CarPlay Welcome back to a new feature post! This week, we are back to look at aftermarket head units for the…

By Paul Catlett On December 14, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

Falken Rubitrek All-Terrain Tires Review

A Great All-Around Option For The Average Overlander We all know the feeling of taking that first mud puddle, snowdrift, or rock field in a Tacoma outfitted with stock tires….

R4T Spare Trash Bag1
By Tony Moretti On December 13, 2023 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

R4T Spare Tire Trash Bag Review

Do Your Part & Leave The Trails Better Than You Found Them We’ve all seen it on the trails more times than we can even count; trash and debris. Every…

By Marie Dubray On December 12, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

25 Gifts Under $250 For The Off-Roader

After Testing a Ton of Gear This Year, Here Are Our Top Picks As the gift-giving season approaches, there’s a golden opportunity to surprise your favorite off-roader or overlander with…

3rd Gen Tacoma with Ironman 4x4 Front Bumper
By Marie Dubray On December 11, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 9 Off-Road Shops Near Portland

9 Trusted Businesses to Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Portland stands as a thriving hub for outdoor adventures. From hikes to mountain biking trails and of course, traversing forest…

All Pro Off-Road Bed MOLLE Panel on 3rd Gen Tacoma
By Jordan Weaver On December 10, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

All-Pro Off-Road Bed MOLLE Panel Review

Bed Mounting & Storage Solutions for 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma In general, Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) panels are a great way to add mounting options and storage to…

By Brittany Werkmeister On December 09, 2023 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

MORRFlate Duo 2-Tire Hose Kit Review

Less Hose & Easier to Manage, This Hose Kit Just Makes Sense We all know the worst part about inflating & deflating our tires on the trail…. the wait. At…

By Brad Lehman On December 08, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Skid Plates, Trail Tested

ARB Skid Plate Package Review

Balance Strength & Weight For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma As you likely already know, skid plates are an important addition to any overland rig as they protect some of…

Toyota Tacoma Overland Build With Aftermarket Fog Lights and Raptor Lights
By Garrett Rymer On December 07, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature, Walkaround Wednesday

Nick White’s 2002 SR5 Tacoma Build

Nick’s 1st Gen Tacoma Is Proof You Don’t Need To Break The Bank Welcome to this week’s Walkaround Wednesday! I’m super stoked to introduce Nick White, the owner of today’s…

By Jon Gangloff On December 07, 2023 in 4th Gen, News

2024 Tacoma First Test Drive Impressions

All-New 4th Gen (2024+) Tacoma Pre-Release Driving Experience If you haven’t heard yet, Toyota has killed off the beloved 3.5L V6 in favor of a 2.4L Turbo Inline 4cyl for…

Built 3rd Gen Electric Lime Tacoma
By Marie Dubray On December 06, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 5 Off-Road Shops Near Spokane

5 Trusted Businesses to Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back to an all-new shop features post! This week, we’re back showcasing 5 top off-roading shops in the Spokane…

2nd Gen Tacoma trailing a Oregon Trail'R Teardrop Trailer
By Marie Dubray On December 05, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 5 Off-Road Shops Near Eugene

5 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig When I think about the off-roading community, admittedly, Eugene isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Despite its lesser…

2024 Tacoma TRD Lift Kit
By Jon Gangloff On December 05, 2023 in 4th Gen, Lift Kits, News

4th Gen Tacoma Factory TRD Lift Kit Overview

OEM TRD Lift Kit For 2024 Tacoma – Here’s What To Expect The all-new Tacoma will come pretty capable straight from the factory. But, what if stock just isn’t enough…

By Blaise Iacofano On December 04, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

R4T Rock Lights Install & Review

How To Custom Wire & Position Them On A 3rd Gen Tacoma Rock lights are great for all kinds of situations; anything from the trail to the parking lot. They…

3rd Gen Tacoma lifted with 6" ProComp Lift lifted by The Lift Shop
By Marie Dubray On December 03, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 9 Off-Road Shops Near Phoenix

9 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig This time, we’re covering Phoenix! Arizona is known for some pretty cool overlanding and off-roading trails. So, it’s no surprise…

By Konrad Chojnowski On December 02, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers, Review, Trail Tested

Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Rear Bumper Review

High Clearance Armor For 3rd Gen Tacoma In any off-road or overland build, armor is an important investment. Not only does it help to protect your vehicle, but in many…

2024 Tacoma MPG Numbers
By Jon Gangloff On November 30, 2023 in 4th Gen, News

MPG Numbers For 2024 Tacoma i-FORCE Models

Will The 4-Cylinder Beat The Outgoing V6 Engine? Toyota has officially revealed their manufacture estimated MPG for standard i-FORCE 4th Gen models. They have not shared any hybrid i-FORCE MAX…

By Garrett Rymer On November 29, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature

Jesus Gauna’s 2017 TRD Off Road Tacoma Build

Super Capable Daily Driver On 33″ Tires & Several Other Mods Welcome to another Walkaround Wednesday! We hope you’ve been enjoying this series and have found inspiration for your own…

2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road MSRP
By Jon Gangloff On November 28, 2023 in 4th Gen, News

MSRP Prices For 2024 Tacoma i-FORCE Models

Surprisingly Low Price Increases From The 3rd Gen Tacoma Well, the day is finally here everyone, Toyota has officially revealed their base MSRP pricing for standard i-FORCE 4th Gen models….

first photo for backup camera, Nicola Rice
By Nicola Rice On November 24, 2023 in 2nd Gen, Accessories, Maintenance, Review

LeeKooLuu Backup Camera Long-Term Review

Universal Budget Backup Camera From Amazon: Long-Term Testing Backing up with a truck can be hard, especially if you have a canopy or it’s dark outside. Cameras definitely help, but…

2021 lunar rock toyota tacoma TRD pro rock crawling on 35x12.5R17 nitto trail grappler mud terrain tires and fuel offroad beadlock wheels
By Garrett Rymer On November 22, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature

Walkaround Wednesday: Niel Cabrera’s 2021 TRD Pro Tacoma Build

Niel Cabrera & His Long Travel 3rd Gen Tacoma TRD Pro Welcome to Trail Tacoma’s second installment of Walkaround Wednesday! In today’s segment, we’ll talk to Niel Cabrera and hear…

By Sean Wright On November 19, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack Install & Review

High Quality, Functional & Stylish Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Kuat knows bike racks. It’s pretty safe to say that they make some of the dopest ones on the market. From…

Tacoma X-Runner Concept SEMA
By Jon Gangloff On November 17, 2023 in 4th Gen, News

Toyota Reveals 2024 Tacoma X-Runner Concept At SEMA

A Tundra Powered Street Truck With A Twin Turbo V6 & More! Toyota shocked SEMA Show attendees at the Las Vegas Convention Center by pulling a complete 180° from last…

2019 toyota tacoma trd off road overlander driving on dirt roads with do it yourself DIY camper system and rooftop tent
By Garrett Rymer On November 15, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature

Walkaround Wednesday: Will Holder’s 2019 Off-Road Tacoma Build

Will Holder & His Dialed Overland 3rd Gen Tacoma Build Welcome to Walkaround Wednesday, Trail Tacoma’s newest weekly segment. Each Wednesday, we’ll go from bumper to bumper of a trail…

All Pro Standard Leaf Springs and hardware
By Jordan Weaver On November 11, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

3 All-Pro Off-Road Leaf Spring Options Explained

Let’s Compare 3 Different Leaf Pack Spring Weight Options Upgrading the leaf springs on your Tacoma can make a huge difference in terms of ride quality, performance, and load-carrying capacity….

By Chris Fortunato On November 10, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Review

MESO Customs Switchback Turn Signals Review

Easy Install and Customizable Light Flashing Patterns When it comes to the Tacoma’s factory turn signals, let’s be honest, they are lame. The plastic chrome and dim output just don’t…

A woman sitting in a dark campsite, warming her hands next to a LavaBox Portable Campfire near a black Toyota Tacoma with string lights hung above her.
By Chloe-Anne Hendricks On November 08, 2023 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Overland, Trail Tested

Overlanding Meets Glamping: Accessories That Make Car Camping Comfy

8 Novelty Overlanding Accessories That Make Camping More Cozy In life, and in overlanding, there are the things you need and then there are the things you want. I often…

HKP Customs - Bellevue, WA
By Marie Dubray On November 06, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 13 Off-Road Shops Near Seattle

13 Trusted Business To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back to an all-new shop features post! This week, we’re covering Seattle! Many of you know Seattle as the…

Shingz_voodoo Flex
By Shingo Omori On November 04, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Dobinsons IMS Tacoma Lift Kit Long-Term Review

Detailed Long-Term Review & Overview – Over 25k Miles A suspension lift is one of those mods that genuinely makes a difference in performance, whether you’re on the road or…

3rd Gen Tacoma VLEDS Footwell Lighting Kit in Aqua
By Marie Dubray On November 03, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Lighting, Review

3 Reasons To Add Footwell LEDs in Your Tacoma

Expect Increase Visibility & Ambient Enhancements For many, upgrading interior lighting is one of the first modifications that many people choose to do. Not only is it a budget-friendly way…

By Paul Chestnut On November 01, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Camper Shells, Campers, Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

GFC Platform Camper Vs. Platform Topper

An In-Depth Review After Owning and Testing Both When it comes to exploring the great outdoors, having a reliable and versatile camping solution is essential. Go Fast Campers (GFC) has…

Wheelers Super Bump front bump stops on 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma
By Jordan Weaver On October 29, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension

Wheeler’s SuperBump & U-Bolt Flip Kit Review

Micro-Cellular Polyurethane & Corrosion-Resistant Plates The stock bump stops on the 3rd Gen Tacoma are short and made out of a hard material. This results in a harsh and jarring…

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