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…
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.
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,…
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…
Arroyo Tires Tamarock M/T – Initial Thoughts After 1,000 Miles
Adventure Awaits With Arroyo Tires’ Budget-Friendly Mud Terrain Those who have been in the off-roading world long enough know that having the right tire is paramount. Everyone has their own…
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…
SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 Vehicle Signal Booster – Review
Boosting Cell Service To Stay Connected Off The Beaten Path While many of us use our overlanding, camping, and off-roading excursions to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life,…
What Is A Hybrid Bumper?
Steel & Aluminum Plate Vs. Steel Plate & Tube Adding a new bumper to your truck offers many benefits, both in performance and aesthetics. There are plenty of options to…
Perry Parts Bump Stops For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review
Why It’s Worth Upgrading From OEM Bumps Bump stops limit the up-travel of the suspension to protect your shocks from bottoming out and prevent contact between other key components. Specifically,…
Dirt King 2.5 DCA Shocks – 10,000 Mile Review
Over 10K Miles & 6 Months With My New Suspension Dirt King (DK) has made a name for itself in the offroad industry with its fabrication and long travel suspension…
Lock Off-Road Baja Wheels – Review
Durable Wheels With Off-Road Focused Designs For Your Build A new set of wheels can make a huge difference in your Tacoma’s aesthetics, and there are many styles and finishes…
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…
Single Vs. Multi-Tire Air Hoses – Comparison
With All The Kits Available, Which Is Best For You? Airing up your tires after a long day (or down to start) on the trail can be one of the…
All-Pro Off-Road Tacoma APEX Rock Sliders Review
Long & Short Bed Options With Standard Top Plate & Kickout Rock sliders are arguably one of the most important pieces of armor for your Tacoma when off-roading. They protect…
One Week Testing The New 2024 TRD Pro Tacoma
Pros & Cons For This Premium Trim Package I recently got my hands on the all-new TRD Pro for a full week. Toyota sent me this vehicle as a press…
GFC V2 Platform Camper – 2.5 Year Review
Long Term Testing With Two Campers On Two Trucks! I know what you’re thinking. Two campers? Who runs two of the same campers on two different Tacomas? Well, it’s not…
upTOP Overland Full Height TRUSS Bed Rack – Install & Review
A Modular And Adjustable Bed Rack Compatible With Retrax Cover Since owning my Tacoma, there were two things that I wanted to get out of my bed/cargo space. First, I…
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…
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…