Overland Cooking 101: A Chef’s Guide
Meet Jesse Houston, The Overland Chef: Everything You Need to Know from Meal Prep to Cooking Tools In so many ways, life’s best memories are solidified with a meal. Thinking…
Off-Road
The Tacoma comes in a wide variety of models; SR, SR5, TRD Sport or Off-Road, Limited, and TRD Pro. The Tacoma is also offered in access (extended) cab or four-door double-cab along with 2wd or 4wd. All of these models are capable of off-roading but depending on your exact needs, some may be better suited for different types of terrain. In this category, you will find information that further improves the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road features and functionality.
Community Poll: 5 Tacoma Mods for Overlanding
We Asked 8 Owners About Their Top 5 Overland Mods Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…
Airaid Snorkel Kit – Install & Review
Let Your Motor Breath Cleaner Air With This Low Profile Snorkel One fantastic upgrade for your off-roading rig should be a snorkel. Snorkels aren’t just for the most hardcore water-crossing…
Fabtech Dirt Logic Lift Kit Install & Review
Dirt Logic 3″ Lift Kit with 2.5 Front Coilovers, 2.25 Rear Shocks & Remote Reservoirs Engineered, designed, manufactured and packaged by Fabtech in Southern California, meet the Dirt Logic lineup….
Community Poll: High-Clearance Rear Bumpers
We Asked 8 Owners About Their High-Clearance Rear Bumpers Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
Bed Stiffeners: Do You Need Them?
Add Structural Support To Your Bed, Tailgate, and Bedsides If you find yourself off-roading, overlanding, or even hauling heavy loads, bed stiffeners are a must-have mod on any Tacoma. The…
Lightforce HTX2 Install & Review
Flagship Combination HID & LED Off-Road Auxiliary Lights Lights. Every rig needs lights. Not only do these look rad at night, but there’s pretty much always room for auxiliary lighting,…
Community Poll: 5 Super White Overland Builds
We Asked 5 Owners About Their Super White 3rd Gen Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…
Go Fast Campers Interview: The Fastest Tacoma Camper Just Got Faster
Incredibly Fast Lead Times & Manufacturing Improvements You’re probably familiar with GFC and their minimalist Platform Camper, which, since they launched in 2017, has taken the Tacoma world by storm….
Ironman 4X4 Raid Series Rear Bumper Review
Affordable Tube-Style Bumper With Lighting & Recovery Points When you are out getting rowdy on the trail, you will inevitably slam your bumpers on rock ledges, tree stumps, or one…
Community Poll: 8 Must-See Front Bumpers
We Asked 8 Owners About Their Front Bumper Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
ARB Old Man EMU (OME) Lift Kit Review
ARB OME 2-3″ Nitrocharger Shocks 50,000 Mile Long-Term Review Lift kits. Is there anything more fundamental when you want to modify your truck for the outdoors (or just for show)?…
Guana Equipment 3-Person Wanaka 55″ RTT & XL Annex – Long Term Review
Epic Amounts of Portable Camping Space and Sleeping Space Not too long ago, I covered an initial post on this rooftop tent from Guana Equipment. You can read that install,…
How To Level a Tacoma With A 3/2 Leveling Kit
installation Guide & Everything You Need To Know To Safely Install a 3/2 Leveling Kit When deciding how to begin or continue the build-out of your Toyota Tacoma, the suspension…
Community Poll: 7 Must See Cement Gray Builds
We Asked 7 Owners About Their Cement Gray Overland Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…
Outgear Solutions 3rd Gen Rear Bumper Review
High-Clearance Tube-Style Rear Bumper for 3rd Gen Tacoma Two of the most important things, in my opinion, when it comes to wheeling, are ground clearance and armor for your rig….
4 Wheel Parts Rock Sliders Review
4 Wheel Parts (4WP) Factory Bolt-On, Powder Coated Rock Sliders As you may already know, 4 Wheel Parts is a global leader in off-road performance products. The name is synonymous…
TacoZilla – A First Look at Toyota’s Modern Chinook Tacoma Truck Camper
The 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Build that Rocked SEMA ’21 – A Complete Overview from Concept to Launch Attendees this year at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas drooled as…
SumoSprings Front Bump Stops Review
Improve Driver Control, Towing Performance & Enjoy a Ride There is no denying that some parts of our trucks should have been built differently from the beginning, and by differently,…
Tacoma Black Friday Deals
Black Friday Deals for the 2nd Gen & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma If you’ve been waiting for the ultimate black write a list for your 2nd or 3rd gen Tacoma,…
8 Best Exterior Mods for 3rd Gen Tacoma
The Best Modifications & Upgrades for 3rd Gen Tacoma One of the most rewarding aspects of owning a Tacoma is being able to modify it. We know how desirable it…
AL Offroad HD Onyx Roof Rack Review
One Of The Strongest Options With Huge Cross Bars Strongest roof rack on the market? You heard that right! I know it’s a big claim to make, but the redesigned…
C4 Fab Rock Slider Install 2nd Gen Tacoma
How To Install Rock Sliders By Your Self – Solo Installation I think by now everyone has heard the name C4 Fabrication. They have been a staple in the Toyota…
Dirt King Spindle Gussets Install & Review
Reinforce Your Spindle For Increased Strength Off-Road If you’ve started to lift and wheel your truck, chances are that you’ve heard of spindle gussets. In this post, we’ll go over…
ZROADZ Dual LED Pod Ditch Lights Review
Ultra-Affordable Dual Ditch Lights With Low Profile Brackets If you’re looking for a slick-looking set of ditch lights with maximum brightness over a wider area than typical kits, ZROADZ four,…
Rooftop Tents VS. Ground Tents – Complete Guide
Choosing the Best Style of Tent For Overland Adventures These two tent options are probably among the most popular and debated for off-roading and overlanding. Do you choose a rooftop…
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″…
5 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…
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…