BedRug Classic Bed Mat Vs. Liner – Which BedRug Is For You?
Comparing Two Different Options For Your Truck Bed I ran the BedRug Classic Bed Mat for about 4 years, and it did exactly what it was designed to do. It…
Camping
Vatrer 24V 200AH Lithium Battery – Setup & Initial Impressions
Why Choose A Battery System Over A Power Station? When considering an overland build, you immediately start juggling which creature comforts you can’t live without. For us, that creature comfort…
Sleeping & Storage Platform To Easily Switch Between Camping & Daily Driving
Where Minimalism Meets Overlanding For The Daily Driver In the world of truck camping, simplicity and adaptability are often at odds. Drawer systems offer storage but sacrifice flexibility. DIY builds…
What’s New With The GFC V2 Pro Camper? Full Feature Breakdown
Consumers Talked… & GFC Listened! Pro Model Upgrades & More Before my 4th Gen, I had a pretty built up 3rd Gen. It took me 4 years, but you could…
BamBeds Solo/Full Platform For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Sleeping & Storage System That Can Be Run Half Or Full Width BamBeds is an American company that’s been changing how we sleep in our trucks and SUVs. Their whole…
HEST Dually Truck Bed Mattress – 1 Year Review
How This Premium Mattress Held Up After A Year of Overlanding If you’ve spent even one night on a noisy air mattress or a paper-thin foam pad, you know a…
Freespirit Recreation Nova Hybrid RTT – Initial Impressions
Breaking Down My Thoughts On This New Tent With A Unique Footprint For camping enthusiasts and overlanders looking for the perfect rooftop tent, Freespirit Recreation’s Nova Hybrid stands out as…
ICECO APL55 Fridge & Freezer – Initial Impressions
The Latest In Portable Coolers From ICECO If you plan on using your truck to go camping and overlanding, having a solid fridge/freezer is essential. Keeping your perishables cold can…
Nomad Kitchen Co. LT Overlander Kit: 2-Year Review
Long Term Testing On This Drawer & Kitchen Setup For Overlanding Just over two years ago, I installed the Nomad Kitchen Co. Overlander Kit onto my truck. Today, I’m going…
RealTruck Overland Awning – Review
Easy To Use Shelter & Shade From The Elements A reliable awning can make all the difference when it comes to overlanding, camping, or even tailgating. New to this category…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
R4T Roof Rack Handles With Scene Lights – Install & Review
Discreet Lighting For Your Campsite In A Sleek Package For a while now, I have been searching for the perfect lighting solution while at camp. I needed something that was…
GFC V2 Platform Camper – 2.5 Year Review
Long Term Testing With Two Campers On Two Trucks! GFC now offers a new camper model, the V2 Pro. Check out my post on all the new upgrades. They also…
Ironman 4X4 Ursa 1300 Rooftop Tent Review
A New, Feature-Packed & Versatile Hardshell Rooftop Tent Rooftop tents (RTT) are a great addition to your overland build as they are typically easier to set up and are more…
Should You Bring An E-Bike On Your Overland Trips?
Putting An E-bike To The Test On Colorado Trails I grew up riding BMX bikes and, later in my career, worked in the mountain bike space. I admit, I harbored…
Truck Topper Vs. Bed Rack – What’s Best For You?
Comparing My Experiences With Two Different Bed Setups At some point, you’ll want more from your truck; it’s just inevitable. It took me about a week into owning my Tacoma…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Dual Universal Jerry Can Carrier Review
A Simple, Bolt-On Holder For Water, Fuel & More! I like to experiment with designing and building my own parts. However, I usually end up over-building and over-designing the simplest…
ORU Designs Tenfold Weekender Camper Review
An Innovative Camper At A Great Price Point! The ORU Designs Tenfold camper is creating ripples in the overland space. When comparing it to a high-end rooftop tent and a…
Custom BamBeds Sliders Truck Storage Setup
A Simple Sliding Bed Platform For Easy Overland Gear Access The BamBeds sliders offer a unique and innovative solution to storage in your Tacoma bed. Boasting a combination of lightweight…
GFC Platform Topper Review
Why This May Be The Most Versatile System On The Market! If you want one of the strongest and most lightweight toppers on the market, look no further than Go…
Two Track Nation Hot Box Diesel Heater Review
Truck Camper Heating System Made From The Highest Quality Components Winter camping is a lot of fun. But it’s very different than other seasons. The worst part, which I think…
Nomad Kitchen Co. LT Overlander Kit Review
Truck Bed Kitchen & Drawer System For Camping & Overlanding As overlanders, we always seem to struggle with finding more storage. That’s especially true when dialing in a kitchen setup…
maXspeedingrods 5kw Diesel Heater Review
Affordable, Portable Heat For Overlanding & Camping Just because the days are short and the temps are low, that doesn’t mean your camping adventures need to be put on hold….
Goose Gear Camper System Review
A Premium Storage Solution Made Specifically For Truck Beds With Campers & Toppers There are storage systems, and then there’s Goose Gear. Now, I don’t mean to talk down on…
ORU Designs USA: Company Spotlight
Affordable & Innovative All-Season Truck Campers Made In California ORU Designs is a truck camper manufacturer located in San Marcos, California. Sticking with locally sourced materials and a simple universal…
Easy Off-Road Trails Near Denver, Colorado
Two 4×4 Trails That You Can Tackle In A Stock Tacoma Just Outside of Denver From the Sawatch to the San Juans to the Front Range, Colorado is a bucket…
Express Rally – Overland Ozarks 2023
Illinois To Arkansas: A 5-Day Off-Road Journey To The Overland Ozarks Event With Backwoods Adventure Mods At the end of last fall, we went out to Arkansas for the Overland…
Tincup Pass From St. Elmo, Colorado – Trail Guide
Iconic 4×4 Trail For Off-Roading & Overlanding In The Rockies – Detailed Guide & Report Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Tincup Pass is a quintessential Colorado experience encompassing…
Truck Topper Vs. Tonneau Cover
Testing Toppers & Tonneau Covers For Over 2 Years Optimizing the provided space on your rig is undoubtedly a work of art and patience. You genuinely must finesse the limited…