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…
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.
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…
Black Ops Offroad Anytime Locker For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Simple Mod To Use Your Factory E-Locker In 4-Hi Or 2WD Have you ever been in an offroad situation where you wished you could activate your factory e-locker without being…
sPOD BantamX Touchscreen Switch Controller – Install & Review
Premium Programmable Switch System With Unique Features Anyone who is into offroading, overlanding, or just adding electronic accessories to their Tacoma is probably familiar with switch controllers. If you’re not,…
Tuff Country Uniballs UCAs – Install & Review
A Budget-Friendly UCA To Get The Most Out Of Your Suspension Upper control arms (UCAs) play a vital role in keeping your wheels properly aligned for daily driving and optimal…
How To Choose The Best Truck Bed Rack Height
Pros, Cons & Situational Advantages Of Each Height Option When considering a bed rack to expand the capabilities of your truck, there are several factors to keep in mind. Of…
Dirt King 2.0 Shocks Review
New 2.0 Lift Kit Designed With A Toyota/TRD Engineer! Dirt King has been a growing name in the off-road industry for quite some time, with a lot of tested and…
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…
Baja Designs Squadron Sport LED Light Pods – Review
One Of The Most Popular Fog Light Upgrades A sore point for many owners are the underpowered halogen fog lights from the factory. So like me, you may be looking…
RealTruck GoRack For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Mid-Height Bed Rack With MOLLE Panels & Extrusion Bars If you’re looking to add a rooftop tent (RTT) to your truck, a bed rack is the best way to go….
Yacolt Forest ORV Trail System In Washington – Guide & Overview
Navigating The Yacolt Forest Trails In Washington State The Yacolt ORV trail system is well known among WA residents and is the only 4×4 trail system in Southwestern Washington. It…
Arroyo Tamarock A/T Tires – First Impressions
On-Road Ride Quality & Off-Road Performance At A Great Price! All-Terrain (A/T) tires are great for those seeking both on-road comfort and off-road traction. That being said, not all A/Ts…
Top 11 Off-Road Shops Near Sacramento
11 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back! This time, we are back in California, looking at the top shops near Sacramento! Some of the coolest…
Top 12 Off-Road Shops Near Los Angeles
12 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back! This time, we are covering the Los Angeles area. Los Angeles is known as the city where dreams…
Custom Rebuilt Leaf Springs From Sacramento Spring – Review
The Last Leaf Springs You Will Ever Need, Built Specifically For Your Truck I had my doubts about using OEM leaf springs compared to some of the great aftermarket options….
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…
Three Weeks Living In My GFC Topper & SuperLite RTT
The Most Versatile Setup For My Needs & Wants – 3 Week Road Trip When I first planned this trip with Konrad to install my GFC Camper Topper, it was…
ARB OME MT64 Suspension Review
ARB Expands Their Lift Kit Offerings With This New Shock System If you didn’t already know, ARB’s shock systems are labeled under the Old Man Emu (OME) name. This far…
Top 5 Off-Road Shops Near Coeur d’Alene
5 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Coeur d’Alene is a very popular area to hit the trails in Idaho. Many national forests surround it, resulting in…
Overland Pros Wraptor 1K Awning – Install & Review
Freestanding, 180-Degree Awning That’s Easy To Mount & Use Finding space shaded or protected from the elements can be difficult when you’re out camping, having a picnic, or just hanging…
Top 5 Off-Road Shops In North Dakota
5 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back to an all-new shop features post! This week, we are checking out the few top-rated shops in North…
All-Pro Off-Road APEXG3N Tacoma Rear Bumper – Install & Review
High Clearance Design & No Cutting Required! When many think of adding armor to their vehicle, they often forget about one crucial aspect; the rear. Rear bumpers add a ton…
Walkaround Wednesday: Backwoods Adventure Mods’ 2022 TRD Off-Road Tacoma
Behind The Curtain Of This American Manufacturing Company In the past couple of years, Backwoods Adventure Mods has taken the off-road industry by storm with their hybrid aluminum/steel bumpers and…
Top 5 Off-Road Shops In South Dakota
5 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back to an all-new shop features post! The off-road and overland community may not be as big in South…
Prinsu Roof Rack Bottle Opener – Install & Review
A Minimalistic Bottle Opener For Prinsu Roof Racks Have you ever settled in at camp only to realize that you’ve misplaced your bottle opener? The Prinsu roof rack bottle opener…
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…
Top 10 Off-Road Shops In Montana
10 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back to a shop feature post! This time, we’re in Montana. All of these shops specialize in building out…
Falken Wildpeak MT Tires – First Impressions
We Tested A 35″ Set For 500 Miles On & Off-Road Over the past 10+ years, I’ve run a lot of different tires. Everything from remolded tires, to premium brands…
6 Reasons To Buy A Tacoma Big Brake Kit
Reasons to Upgrade Your Braking System with a Powerbrake BBK GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) can easily become a concern when building a 2nd or 3rd Gen Tacoma. The Tacoma…
Skinny Vs. Wide Tires – Exploring 33″ Options
Different Choices For Adding 33s, With Or Without A Lift Today, we are going to unbox every Tacoma owner’s favorite topic – tires. Let’s not think about 35s or 37s…