RototraX Traction Boards Review
Budget-Friendly Off-Road Self Recovery Boards Recovery boards, also known as traction boards, are an essential item to add to your arsenal of recovery gear if you do any sort of…
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.
Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arms Review
Ultimate Factory Geometry Suspension Upgrade For 2nd/3rd Gen Tacoma So… you were probably cruising the internet looking at parts to increase the value, performance and reliability of your 3rd Gen…
C4 Fabrication Overland Series Front Bumper
Newer Plate Bumper Option For The 3rd Gen Tacoma When it comes to aftermarket armor for the Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner, and even Tundra, there’s one name that remains at the…
SetPower USA RV45S Review
Affordable Fridge/Freezer For Camping & Overlanding When I started building my Toyota Tacoma, I had a vision and a goal in mind. I was building my rig to be fully…
AL Offroad Trailgate Review
Ditch Your Useless Plastic Tailgate Insert For This Upgrade This panel is meant to replace the existing tailgate panel that comes stock with your 2nd/3rd Gen Tacoma. As we all…
1UP 2″ Heavy Duty Double Review
Hitch Mounted Dual Bike Carrier For Tacoma In the mountain bike community, Tacomas seem to be the go-to option for many of us because of their size, reliability and off-road…
Company Highlight – Ironman 4X4 America
Established Australian Company That Makes Lift Kits & More Born in Australia, Ironman 4X4 is a name synonymous with overlanding and camping around the world. For over 60 years, Ironman…
DuroBumps Bump Stops & U-Bolt Flip Kit Review
Complete Bump Stop Upgrade For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma Jumping into suspension and all of its components can be overwhelming. There are a plethora of moving parts that although…
Toyo Open Country R/T Initial Impressions
Testing A New Class Of Rugged Terrain Tires There are so many tire options on the market, it’s enough to make your head spin. This is especially true if you’re…
Overland Equipped Auxiliary Power Kit Review
Pre-Built Fuse Block Tray With Wire Management System If you are looking for the perfect plug and play fuse block tray for your Toyota Tacoma, Overland Equipped has it. The…
AL Offroad Trailgate Review
Upgrade Your Uneven Tailgate Panel With This Aluminum Option Have you ever told a friend to hold your drink before going full send? Well, the friendship with your 2nd or…
AOD Fab Bed Molle Panels Review
An Easy Way To Add Gear Storage & Organization To Your Bed Let’s talk organization for the bed of your Tacoma. When it comes to packing all your gear, there…
Bilstein 5100 3″ Lift Kit Install
Popular & Budget Friendly Way To Lift Your Truck The classic, budget-friendly, most bang-for-your-buck suspension system in the industry: the Bilstein 5100. If you are looking for one of the…
Jackery Explorer 500 Review
Portable Power Station For Camping & Overlanding How many times has a power outage completely disrupted your life? Over the past few months, this has been a recurring issue for…
RLB Rock Light Kit Review
Universal LED Light Kit Installed On 2nd Gen Tacoma Rock lights are an affordable way to brighten up your path on the trails, but not all of them. A set…
BillieBars Bed Bars Review
Minimalist Bed Rack That Works With Tonneau Covers Camping, overlanding and bed racks are pretty synonymous in today’s world. Once you start to use your truck on the trail, you…
AreaBFE Black Series RTT Review
Several Nights Camping & Overlanding With This Hard Shell Tent Camping has been gaining in popularity, especially at this moment, with it being a bit more difficult to travel. The…
Element Belly Skid Plates Install
Front, Mid & Transfer Case Aluminum Option For Tacoma There are a few modifications that I would consider essential. Tires, lift and armor. Probably in that order. If we’re talking…
RotopaX 3-Gallon Gas Can Review
Modular, Roto-Modeled Liquid Storage For Overlanding If you are into any form of overlanding or off-roading, I’m sure you have seen plenty of trucks with a bright red pack on…
Shop Highlight: Outlaw Off-Road & Performance
San Antonio Off-Road Shop For Installs & More It’s pretty much universal to hunt for an automotive shop that you trust with your vehicle when it comes to getting repairs…
Element Gas Tank Skid Plate Install
All Aluminum Fuel Tank Protection With Simple Installation Skid plates. If you’re doing any kind of overlanding or off-roading, skid plates are a great investment. You could argue that the…
14 Best Rock Sliders For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Most Popular Rock Slider Options By Style, Design & Types If you’re in the market for sliders you might be overwhelmed with the different types and options available. Kickout or…
MORRFlate Quad Review
4-Way Tire Inflation/Deflation Kit for Off-Roading & Overlanding If you do a lot of off-roading, you know the importance of airing down your tires before your drive. You probably also…
CSF High Performance Radiator Review
Improve Engine & Transmission Cooling With A Billet Radiator Let’s talk about cooling. Proper cooling is essential. It’s not only to prevent damage from overheating but, also, to protect your…
Hobbs OffRoad Freedom Bed Rack Review
Cab Height Option That’s Made In America **This company is no longer operational.** Bed racks are a must-have item for the Tacoma. The sleek design and the endless accessory options…
Barricade Offroad HD Rear Bumper Review
Bolt On Bumper With Parking Sensor Compatibility Have you been eyeballing a bumper for your Tacoma? I know that from the moment I did the first modification to my truck,…
Nitto Ridge Grappler Review
Hybrid Mud Terrain & All Terrain Tire Option For Tacoma If you’re anything like me, you love the look and performance of an M/T tire, but you still do a…
Relations Race Wheels RR6-H Review
Popular Wheel Choice With Optional Beadlock & Protection Rings One of the latest, and quite possibly greatest, additions to my Tacoma is a set of the matte black RR6-H wheels…
AreaBFE Black Series RTT Install & Set Up
Hard Shell, Wedge Style Rooftop Tent Option If you’re up to date on your hard shell tents, you’ve likely heard of AreaBFE. This particular article will serve as a complete…
ATH Fab High Clearance Rear Bumper Review
Steel Rear Bumper That Seriously Improves Departure Angle Let’s take a look at one of the popular options for rear bumpers on the 3rd Gen Tacoma. I will be giving…
DOM Vs. HREW Steel Tubing
Everything You Need to Know About Rock Slider Steel Types Are you looking to treat yourself to some rock sliders for your rig but you’re bombarded by all of the…
Company Highlight: Relations Race Wheels (RRW)
High Quality Off-Road Wheels For Several Toyota & Lexus Models As you may already know, at Trail Tacoma, we cover the latest and greatest products, installs, reviews, epic off-road trip…
Body Armor 4X4 Sky Ridge Pike Review
Well Priced Soft Folding Soft Shell Rooftop Tent Option It’s no secret that the rooftop tent market has become quite saturated in recent years as overlanding has become more and…
11 Best Recovery Gear Items for Overlanding
Consider These Recovery Gear Items Before You Go Overlanding Before putting this list together, I made sure to put in the blood, sweat and tears over the last decade of…
Hutch Tents Daly 2 – Mounting & Set Up
How To Mount, Open & Close Your New Rooftop Tent In a previous article, I broke down the Hutch Tents Daly 2 review. This article will serve as a detailed…