Company Spotlight: KDM Fabrication SoCal
Off-Road Fabrication & Machine Shop In Southern California KDM Fab is a well-known fabrication shop located in Southern California, more specifically, the city of Anaheim. KDM opened in 2017 with…
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.
6 Snorkel Setups For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Protect Your Engine From Water & Dust On Your Next Adventure Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…
4 Quicksand Tacoma Overland Builds
Unique Quicksand 3rd Gen Tacoma Overland-Style Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community – centered around…
Relations Race Wheels (RRW) V2 Billet Protection Rings – Review
New & Improved Billet Protection Ring For Hybrid Series Wheels If you have not heard about Relations Race Wheels (RRW), you will after reading this. They are well known in…
DIY Budget GPS For Overland Trail Navigation
How I Built My DIY GPS Setup For Weekend Adventures I started this project because my phone just couldn’t perform as a reliable overlanding GPS unit while off-roading. Furthermore, products…
Inspired Overland Lightweight RTT Review
Meet The New Inspired Overland Super Lightweight (87 lbs.) Bay Area local company Inspired Overland recently brought us a new and very light RTT. The tent itself comes in at…
Budget-Friendly Vs. Premium Storage Boxes
Cheap Or Expensive Storage Boxes – What Should You Buy? Having a dry place to store and organize your adventure gear is almost as important as the gear itself. Whether…
Cali Raised Catalytic Converter Shield Review
Protect Your 3rd Gen Tacoma From Catalytic Converters Theft When the pandemic hit, catalytic converter theft numbers skyrocketed. In my little area of California, it seemed like every other 4Runner,…
Front Bumper Setups For 2nd Gen Tacoma
6 2nd Gen (2005-2015) Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma Lift Kits From Ironman 4X4
Foam Cell Pro Vs. Nitro Gas, Stage 1 Vs. Stage 2 & More! I installed the Ironman 4X4 America Foam Cell Pro Stage 2 suspension system on my Tacoma and,…
6 Must-See Cavalry Blue Tacoma Builds
6 Cavalry Blue 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Off-Road + Overland Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…
Lightforce Nightfall LED Bar Review
Lightforce Nightfall Series 30″ & 40″ LED Bars Long Term Review There are a lot of options on the market for LED bars – there’s no question there. But most…
8 Softshell Rooftop Tent Setups 3rd Gen Tacoma
We Asked 8 Owners Which Softshell Rooftop Tent They Like Most Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at the top interior mods…
Must Have Recovery Setups For Off-Roading
5 Tacoma Owners Share Their Top 3 Off-Road Recovery Items Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at several Tacoma builds withhigh clearance…
23Zero Breezeway Rooftop Tent: 2-Year Review
Long-Term, 2-Year Trail-Tested Review When we started considering adding a rooftop tent to our camping setup, several things quickly came to mind. The first was, “Do we really need this…
11 Tacoma Viper Bumper Cut Examples
11 Tacoma Owners Share Their High Clearance “Viper” Cut Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at several awesome Lunar Rock Tacoma builds….
6 Must-See Lunar Rock 3rd Gen Tacoma Builds
6 Lunar Rock 3rd Gen Tacoma Overland + Off-Road Setups Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at popular ditch bracket setups for…
The Dempster Highway Trip Report
What To Know Before Overlanding Yukon’s Dempster Highway The Dempster Highway in Arctic Canada is one of the most remote corners of our planet. It is the only road in Canada…
ARB Elements Weatherproof Fridge Review
There & Back Again, A Chef’s Tale: Long-Term Review & Overview “One does not simply walk into Moab. Its red rocks are guarded by more than just orcs.” Or something…
Cali Raised Overland Bed Rack Install & Review
Cali Raised LED Overland Bed Rack For Tacoma – Install Guide There are a healthy amount of mods in the overland world that expand the storage capabilities of your rig….
10 Oversized Tire Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma
We Asked 10 Tacoma Owners How They Fit Larger Off-Road Tires Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at several awning setups for…
ARB Old Man Emu Upper Control Arms Overview
High-Quality, Cost-Effective UCA Upgrade For The Tacoma Disclaimer. When I built my first truck years ago (3rd Gen 4Runner), I didn’t really know what I was doing (like most of…
RIGd UltraSwing Multi-Fit Tire Carrier Review
Heavy-Duty, Hitch-Mounted Multi-Fit Tire Carrier by RIGd Supply I believe the best products are those that solve a common problem, are well thought out and are multi-functional. For those of…
5 Awning Setups For The 3rd Gen Tacoma
We Asked 5 Tacoma Owners Which Awning They Have Mounted Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at RTT & Bed Rack Setups…
Ironman 4×4 Off-Road Lights Review
Product Lineup, Feature Overview & In-Depth Review Suppose you are like me; at one point or another, you randomly felt like a late-night trail run when there was nothing going…
7 RTT & Bed Rack Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma
7 Tacoma Owners Talk Rooftop Tent & Bed Rack Set-Ups Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at Tacoma rock sliders with kick-outs….
Superwinch SX10SR 10,000 LB Winch Review
Install, Long Term Review & Overview – Mounted on Hybrid Bumper Let’s talk winch. I think it’s fair to say that if you’re looking for the best recovery tool, it…
FLEX ERA® 3 Dual Mode SAE Fog Light Overview
A Dual Mode + Dual Purpose Light for Fully Built and Stock Rigs I recently had the privilege of testing out the new KC FLEX ERA® 3 Dual Mode SAE…
10 Kick-Out Rock Sliders For The 3rd Gen Tacoma
We Asked 10 Tacoma Owners Why They Run Kick Out Rock Sliders Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at 6 super rad,…
10 Best Bed Stiffeners For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Industry Proven Brands Such as Total Chaos, DRT Fab, and More! When you are building your Tacoma out for off-road, camping, or utility use, the weight of your truck can…
4 Wheel Parts Rear Bumper Tacoma Install
How To Install 4WP Factory Off-Road Rear Bumper 3rd Gen Tacoma Among the many items recently released by 4 Wheel Parts (4WP) for the 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma was a…
Cali Raised Bed Molle Panels – Install & Review
Truck Bed Molle Panel Kit For Mounting Gear & Accessories One of the reasons why I bought a Tacoma over something like a 4Runner, was specifically for the bed. I…
SumoSprings U-Bolt Flip Kit Review
SuperSprings International U-Bolt Flip Kit With Blue SumoSprings Lift kits are definitely a rad upgrade. But usually, they are only part of the battle to dial in your truck. A…
8 Best Long Travel Kits for the Tacoma
A Gudie to CV Axles, Shocks, UCAs, LCAs, Steering Racks & Brands When it comes to long travel (LT) suspension on the Toyota Tacoma, you have many options to choose…
TreadWright Guard Dogs – 25k Mile Review
Budget-Friendly Mud Terrain Tires – Are They Worth it? So you want to run mud terrain tires. Maybe you’ve never tried a set before. Perhaps you saw how expensive they…