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…
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.
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…
ARB LINX Switch Install & Review
ARBs Touchscreen Switch is Built Around It’s Own Products There are many options in the way of electronic switch controllers to help organize and declutter the interior of your rig….
ARB Hydraulic Recovery Jack Review
Are Hydraulic Jacks Better Than The Proven Mechanical Jacks? On a recent trip to California, we were put through an unusually high amount of recovery situations and off-road repairs. It’s…
SandyCats Scepter Can TrailWash Review
A Portable Scepter Jerry Can Camp Shower Water System If you’re someone who loves to go off the grid and enjoy the great outdoors, then the SandyCats TrailWash (a battery-operated…
7 Dash Mount Setups For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Mount Your Gear & Accessories For Cabin Organization Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community – centered…
Restless Offroad Rock Sliders Install & Review
DOM Sliders With a Variety of Angles, Top Plates, and Powder Let’s talk rock sliders; one of the most important mods you can do to your truck in terms of…
Milwaukee PACKOUT System on Tacoma
Tool & Gear Storage Solution For Overlanding & Off-Roading Overlanders know the importance and balance of being both prepared and only carrying only the necessities. We are generally limited to…
Goose Gear Access Cab Seat Delete Review
Remove Your Seats and Add A Storage System To Your Cab For those who own an access cab Toyota Tacoma, chances are the rear jump seats aren’t favored by anyone…
MESO CUSTOMS Long Travel Twin Turbo 3rd Gen Tacoma
A Tacoma Build That Will Go Down In History As One of the Greats If you own a Tacoma and haven’t heard the name Meso Customs, you’ve been hiding under…
3 Must-Do Off-Road Trails In Moab, Utah For A Stock Tacoma
4X4 Trails Suitable For A Beginner In A Stock Tacoma Pulling into downtown Moab in a stock 4×4 can leave you feeling underwhelmed, to say the least. With massive, modded…
AL Offroad “Wumbo” Roof Rack Review
Go Fast Campers (GFC) Compatible Option For Tacoma If you’ve followed along with my truck at all, you may already know I was previously running an AL Offroad HD Roof…
Runnin4Tacos Tire Deflators Review
Affordable & Simple Trail Tool To Save Time Airing Down Airing down your tires makes for smooth riding and a good grip when driving over bumpy off-road terrain. Until now…
RBP Repulsor MT RX Tire Review
A Newer & Budget-Friendly Option: Rolling Big Power (RBP) Mud Terrains Tires are arguably the most important modification you can do to your truck. Being the only point of contact…
7 Spare Tire Carrier Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma
Dedicated Tire Mounts & High Clearance Swing Out Bumpers Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
Aluminum Vs. Fiberglass Camper Shell
After Owning & Testing Both Options – Here is What I Learned Whether you have a brand-new stock Tacoma or a Tacoma that’s fully outfitted for adventures, a camper shell…
Prinsu Cab Rack 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Lightweight & Low-Profile – Prinsu Cab Rack Leads The Industry As all Tacoma owners eventually learn, there are very limited options for storage on our trucks. This poses a problem…
DIY 4-Way Tire Inflation & Deflation Kit
How To Build An Affordable Tire Hose Kit – Parts List & More When I first got into off-roading, I did not have any fancy tools for the trails. I…
7 LED Light Bar Setups For The Tacoma
7 Tacoma Owners Review Their Off-Road Lighting Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community – centered…
Top Recovery Gear Setups For Tacoma
5 Tacoma Owners Discuss Their Top 3 Recovery Gear Accessories Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…
Form Lighting Projector Headlights Review
Upgrade Features Sequential Turn Signals & LED Projectors Let’s face it, the 3rd Gen Tacoma headlights (especially the halogens) are nothing to write home about. In a modern vehicle it’s…
Continental Terrain Contact H/T Tire Review
Replacing Goodyear A/T With Continental TerrainContact H/T My current “off-road” adventures typically mean dirt and gravel roads with minimal need for extra mud or sand traction. Upstate New York, however,…
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…