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…
Trail Tested
The term “Trail tested” means we’ve put the product through moderate or extreme terrain. Trail tested is our stamp of approval on whether or not this product is worthy of your Tacoma. Here you will find products that have been put through the test, pushed to their limits and tested in the great outdoors. While some reviews may be more of initial thoughts or overviews, Trail tested means that the product has literally been tested and pushed to its limits while on the trail.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cali Raised Fuel Tank Skid Plate Review
Affordable Improved Underbody Protection For Your Truck I live on the “It’s better to be safe than stuck hours away from home in the middle of the woods” side of…
Smittybilt 2781 Air Compressor Review
Detailed Review, Including How To Use and Pros + Cons Whether you are a hard-core rock crawler or just a weekend 4×4 warrior, one thing is for certain, you will…
All-Pro Off-Road Overland Tailgate Table Review
Flat, Upgraded Replacement Panel Insert – Install & Review The tailgate on the Tacoma is used for a variety of different things such as overlanding, off-roading, or as a work…
Community Poll: 3rd Gen Tacoma Camp Kitchens
We Asked 3 Tacoma Owners What Camp Kitchen They’re Running Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…
Tuff Stuff Shower Tent Enclosure Review
Ideal Bathroom & Shower Setup For Overlanding Like many people, I like to get out and enjoy the outdoors, completely unplugging from cell signals and the worries of everyday life….
Community Poll: 6 Portable Fridge Setups
Ditch The Ice & Soggy Food + Improve Your Camp Experience Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…
Cali Raised LCA Skid Plates For Tacoma
Lower Control Arm Skid Plates for 2nd Gen & 3rd Gen Models As an overlander or off-roader, it is common practice to add armor to your underbody. Whether it be…
True North Fab Weld-On Rock Sliders Review
One Of The Only Weld-On Options For 3rd Gen Tacoma Rock sliders have become an increasingly popular armor upgrade over the past few years, and for good reason. They protect…
Community Poll: 9 Recovery Board Setups
Trail Tested Recovery Boards For Off-Roading & Overlanding Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community – centered…
Cali Raised Center Console Molle Panels Review
Mount Gear and Accessories on Your Console With This Easy Mod When you’re out on the trail, the last thing you want to be worried about is gear rolling around…
Hard Shell Vs. Soft Shell Toppers
Breaking Down The Age-Old Debate: Which Is Best For Your Truck? When I first got my truck, it only took one bad storm to immediately send me into the Tacoma…
How To Build A Practical Overland Daily Driver
Improve Capability Without Sacrificing Drivability & Comfort Building an overland rig is one of life’s greatest joys! Unfortunately, not only are vehicles incredibly expensive, but so are the modifications if…
Off-Road Bumper Collision Safety – Truck Protection During An Accident
How The Ironman 4×4 Raid Series Front Bumper Saved My Tacoma It might seem obvious that the best way to protect your truck both on and off-road is to install…
Anytime Camera Kit For 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
Manually Controlled Front & Rear Anytime Backup Camera System Have you ever just wished your truck had more cameras? For most of us that answer is probably a no. I…
Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T 10K-Mile Review
Long Term 10,000 Mile Testing: A True Off-Road Beast When I decided to upgrade the tires on my 3rd Gen Tacoma to 33-inch (285/75/16) tires I knew I wanted something…