Top 9 Off-Road Shops Near Portland
9 Trusted Businesses to Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Portland stands as a thriving hub for outdoor adventures. From hikes to mountain biking trails and of course, traversing forest…
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.
All-Pro Off-Road Bed MOLLE Panel Review
Bed Mounting & Storage Solutions for 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma In general, Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) panels are a great way to add mounting options and storage to…
MORRFlate Duo 2-Tire Hose Kit Review
Less Hose & Easier to Manage, This Hose Kit Just Makes Sense We all know the worst part about inflating & deflating our tires on the trail…. the wait. At…
ARB Skid Plate Package Review
Balance Strength & Weight For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma As you likely already know, skid plates are an important addition to any overland rig as they protect some of…
Nick White’s 2002 SR5 Tacoma Build
Nick’s 1st Gen Tacoma Is Proof You Don’t Need To Break The Bank Welcome to this week’s Walkaround Wednesday! I’m super stoked to introduce Nick White, the owner of today’s…
Top 5 Off-Road Shops Near Spokane
5 Trusted Businesses to Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back to an all-new shop features post! This week, we’re back showcasing 5 top off-roading shops in the Spokane…
Top 5 Off-Road Shops Near Eugene
5 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig When I think about the off-roading community, admittedly, Eugene isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Despite its lesser…
R4T Rock Lights Install & Review
How To Custom Wire & Position Them On A 3rd Gen Tacoma Rock lights are great for all kinds of situations; anything from the trail to the parking lot. They…
Top 9 Off-Road Shops Near Phoenix
9 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig This time, we’re covering Phoenix! Arizona is known for some pretty cool overlanding and off-roading trails. So, it’s no surprise…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Rear Bumper Review
High Clearance Armor For 3rd Gen Tacoma In any off-road or overland build, armor is an important investment. Not only does it help to protect your vehicle, but in many…
Jesus Gauna’s 2017 TRD Off Road Tacoma Build
Super Capable Daily Driver On 33″ Tires & Several Other Mods Welcome to another Walkaround Wednesday! We hope you’ve been enjoying this series and have found inspiration for your own…
Walkaround Wednesday: Niel Cabrera’s 2021 TRD Pro Tacoma Build
Niel Cabrera & His Long Travel 3rd Gen Tacoma TRD Pro Welcome to Trail Tacoma’s second installment of Walkaround Wednesday! In today’s segment, we’ll talk to Niel Cabrera and hear…
Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack Install & Review
High Quality, Functional & Stylish Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Kuat knows bike racks. It’s pretty safe to say that they make some of the dopest ones on the market. From…
Walkaround Wednesday: Will Holder’s 2019 Off-Road Tacoma Build
Will Holder & His Dialed Overland 3rd Gen Tacoma Build Welcome to Walkaround Wednesday, Trail Tacoma’s newest weekly segment. Each Wednesday, we’ll go from bumper to bumper of a trail…
3 All-Pro Off-Road Leaf Spring Options Explained
Let’s Compare 3 Different Leaf Pack Spring Weight Options Upgrading the leaf springs on your Tacoma can make a huge difference in terms of ride quality, performance, and load-carrying capacity….
Overlanding Meets Glamping: Accessories That Make Car Camping Comfy
8 Novelty Overlanding Accessories That Make Camping More Cozy In life, and in overlanding, there are the things you need and then there are the things you want. I often…
Top 13 Off-Road Shops Near Seattle
13 Trusted Business To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back to an all-new shop features post! This week, we’re covering Seattle! Many of you know Seattle as the…
Dobinsons IMS Tacoma Lift Kit Long-Term Review
Detailed Long-Term Review & Overview – Over 25k Miles A suspension lift is one of those mods that genuinely makes a difference in performance, whether you’re on the road or…
GFC Platform Camper Vs. Platform Topper
An In-Depth Review After Owning and Testing Both When it comes to exploring the great outdoors, having a reliable and versatile camping solution is essential. Go Fast Campers (GFC) has…
Wheeler’s SuperBump & U-Bolt Flip Kit Review
Micro-Cellular Polyurethane & Corrosion-Resistant Plates The stock bump stops on the 3rd Gen Tacoma are short and made out of a hard material. This results in a harsh and jarring…
Expedition Essentials Paper Towel Holder Review
Convenient Overland Accessory That You May Not Realize You Need Is a paper towel holder necessary or not? That was my dilemma. I mean, it’s incredibly easy to throw a…
Prinsu WaterPORT Mount Install & Review
A Simple Accessory Mount For Portable, Pressurized Water If you enjoy camping or just being in the outdoors, then you should be familiar with a WaterPORT. For those of you…
Go Fast Campers (GFC) 4th Gen Tacoma Camper
GFC Makes Moves! First To Market with 2024+ Tacoma Your eyes do not deceive you! That is a pre-production 4th Gen – with a GFC platform camper. A few days…
Top 14 Off-Road Shops Near Denver
14 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Denver, nestled in the heart of Colorado, is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. With its breathtaking Rocky Mountain…
Top 9 Off-Road Shops In Utah
9 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig We’ve had quite a few questions over the years come in about which shops we recommend and it’s hard to…
8 Best Off-Road Portable Air Compressors
After Years of Testing We Chose ARB, MORRFLATE, VIAR, and More To air down or not? That is the question. When you’re off the beaten path, the answer is almost…
BFG KM3 Mud Terrain Tires 50k Mile Review
We Put Over 50,000 Miles On Two Sets – What You can Expect As you may or may not already know, there are a lot of different choices on the…
All-Pro Off-Road Low-Profile Bumper Review
Two Piece Design (Cradle + Shell) Available In Steel & Aluminum Aftermarket bumpers are a great way to add additional protection and functionality to the front end of your Tacoma….
6 Ways to Use a Spare Tire Trash Bag
Alternative Options & Uses Other Than Cleaning Up Garbage The R4T bag is a versatile accessory that offers more than just mounting to your spare tire; it can also be…
What Are Hybrid Beadlocks & How To Install
Here’s The Pros & Cons and a Step by Step Installation Guide What are beadlock wheels, what is their purpose, and why are they so expensive? Here we will discuss…
ARB Differential Breather Kit Install & Review
Essential Off-Road Modification For Water Crossings If you plan on doing some wheeling (even casual wheeling), you will eventually experience a water crossing. It’s a very fun part of this…
Prinsu Hi-Lift Jack Mount Review
This Is The Easiest Way To Mount a Hi-Lift on a Prinsu As a fellow Tacoma owner, I’m sure you can agree that we have limited room for storage. As…
Melipron Roof Rack Tire Carrier Review
A Simple, Cost-Effective Kit Compatible With Most Roof Racks Relocating your spare tire is important when off-roading and overlanding for a multitude of reasons. The Melipron Universal Spare Tire Carrier…
Camper Shells Vs. Rooftop Tents
Pros, Cons & What To Consider Before Buying Either One With the introductions of various tent and topper systems, there have been many discussions and comparisons between the various ways…
Gator SFX Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Review
Affordable Soft Bed Cover For 2nd & 3rd Gen (2005-2023) Tacoma There are so many tonneau covers on the market that it may be hard to narrow your search to…