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 –…
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.
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 With Samsung Tablet & Garmin Glo 2 I started this project because my phone just couldn’t perform as a reliable overlanding GPS unit…
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…
ARE CX Revo Camper Shell Review
ARE CX Revo Fiberglass Truck Cap: Long Term Review If you’ve done any amount of research on fiberglass camper shells (aka truck toppers/truck caps), then you’re probably aware of the…
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,…
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…
Ark Splash Guards 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
Full Coverage Upgrade To Keep Your Engine Bay Clean As Tacoma owners, there are two activities that we thoroughly enjoy; caring for our trucks and off-roading. Now, as enjoyable as…
23Zero Breezeway Rooftop Tent: 2-Year Review
Long-Term 2-Year Trail Tested Review When we started looking at adding a rooftop tent to our camping setup, several things quickly came to mind. The first was, “do we really…
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 and 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….
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…
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…
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…
Trigger Controller Six Shooter Review
Well Priced, Auxiliary Switch Panel For Accessory Power Control Wiring and electrical. It could be worse, but I’m not the biggest fan. They have grown on me in the last…
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…
15 Mud-Terrain Tire Choices For The Tacoma
We Asked 15 Tacoma Owners What M/T Tires They Run & Why Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! This week, we are taking a look at several mud-terrain (M/T) tire…
GFC Platform Camper V2 Review
Top 6 Changes & Upgrades GFC Made on The Version 2 Camper Go Fast Campers or more commonly referred to by most as “GFC” is a pioneer in the camper…
Cali Raised Stealth Front Bumper Review
Affordable Low Profile Bumper, Easy Install, and Lots of Add-ons We overlanders spend a ton of our hard-earned money investing in parts to improve the capabilities of our rigs. But…
ABS Sensor Guard Accessory Mount (Spindle Light Pod Bracket)
Spindle Mount Bracket for Light Pods or Other Accessories — *** This product is currently not for sale due to patent claims. Links have been removed. *** — Modifications that…
7 All-Terrain Tire Choices For 3rd Gen Tacoma
We Asked 7 Owners What All Terrain Tires They Use & Why Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday. All-terrain tires are a super simple upgrade for your Tacoma,…
Vision X CG2 Light Cannon Ditch Light Review
Vision X CG2 4.7″ Light Cannon LED Pods & Ditch Light Brackets If you aren’t familiar with Vision X, I’d like to introduce you to them before diving in. Vision…
5 Roof Top Tent Setups on 3rd Gen Tacoma
We Asked 5 Tacoma Owners About Their Rooftop Tent Setup Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday. This week we are swinging for the fences with one of the…