Lock Off-Road Olympus Wheels – Review
Off-Road Design With Clean Lines, Made For Trail Abuse If you’re looking to change the look of your vehicle, nothing can do more than adding a set of aggressive off-road…
Overland
Everyone has their own definition of overlanding. Whether your definition is to get out and explore (car camping) or wheel your truck over 10 states and 5 countries while camping, to each their own. Overlanding is what you make it. Get outside and start exploring our great outdoors in your Tacoma. The Tacoma is the perfect platform for overlanding and truck camping altogether. In this section, you will find the tools and accessories that make your adventures more efficient.
WildTop Soft Truck Cap For Tacoma – Review
The Benefits Of Traditional Shells Without The Added Weight Recently, I installed the WildTop Soft Truck Cap on my new 4th Gen Tacoma TRD Pro. After a few weeks of…
SXTH Element Front Recovery Points For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Billet Aluminum Recovery Hooks (2024+ Tacoma) – Simple Install! If you’re going to spend any time off-road, it’s likely you’ll need to recover your truck or another vehicle in your…
2.0 Vs. 2.5 Shocks – What’s Best For You
How To Choose Between Two Common Shock Sizes Upgrading your suspension is usually high on the list for those looking to modify their trucks. This is especially true if you’re…
Why Re-Gearing Is Essential For Larger Tires
Adding Bigger Tires? Why & How Re-Gearing Will Improve Performance Re-gearing to a larger gear set is beneficial to any truck. It allows you to run a larger tire size…
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tires – Initial Impressions
Long Overdue Update To A Very Popular All-Terrain Tire The long-awaited update to the BFGoodfrich KO2 is finally here! While many people loved those tires, they weren’t without their issues….
DRT Fabrication Hybrid Front Bumper For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review
An In-Depth Look At What Sets This Bumper Apart It is safe to say that my Tacoma build has gone through some serious transitions over the past couple of years….
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…
Xprite RX Series Chase Lightbar – Review
Why A Rear Chase Light Is Great For Safety & Visibility When it comes to off-roading, the proper lighting can make all the difference. Whether you’re tackling some dusty trails…
Lock Off-Road Lunatic Wheels – Review
Rugged Wheel Designs That Look Great + Perform On & Off-Road I am often asked what the first mod should be on a new build, and my answer is always…
DRT Fabrication Front Plate Bumper – Initial Impressions
An Ultra High Clearance Bumper That’s Built For Adventure & Accessories There’s no shortage of aftermarket front bumpers for the 3rd Gen Tacoma. The biggest consideration when picking one is…
Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners – Install & Review
Protect & Reinforce Your Composite Truck Bed With so many bed stiffener options on the market, it may be hard to pick out which one is the best. What ultimately…
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…
Shock & UCA Giveaway From Dirt King – $8,000 Value!
Win 2.5 & 2.0 Coilovers, Shocks + Billet & Ball Joint UCAs It’s been a while since we put together a big giveaway… So what better way to kick off…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…