Guana Equipment 3-Person Wanaka 55″ RTT & XL Annex – Long Term Review
Epic Amounts of Portable Camping Space and Sleeping Space Not too long ago, I covered an initial post on this rooftop tent from Guana Equipment. You can read that install,…
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.
Community Poll: 7 Must See Cement Gray Builds
We Asked 7 Owners About Their Cement Gray Overland Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…
Outgear Solutions 3rd Gen Rear Bumper Review
High-Clearance Tube-Style Rear Bumper for 3rd Gen Tacoma Two of the most important things, in my opinion, when it comes to wheeling, are ground clearance and armor for your rig….
Agency 6 Aluminum Off-Road Shovel Review
Versatile Lightweight Aluminum Off-Road Recovery Shovel Agency 6 is an outdoor and adventure parts manufacturing company that makes everything from recovery gear to accessory locks and more. All of their…
8 Best Exterior Mods for 3rd Gen Tacoma
The Best Modifications & Upgrades for 3rd Gen Tacoma One of the most rewarding aspects of owning a Tacoma is being able to modify it. We know how desirable it…
CVT Bachelor Pioneer Rooftop Tent Review
Get Comfort & Functionality With This Affordable Fold-Over Tent Rooftop tents (RTTs) have become the biggest trend in the camping and overlanding industry over the last decade. It seems like…
AL Offroad HD Onyx Roof Rack Review
One Of The Strongest Options With Huge Cross Bars Strongest roof rack on the market? You heard that right! I know it’s a big claim to make, but the redesigned…
Lamin-X Clear Film Paint Protection Kit Review
Keep Your Paint Looking New with the Lamin-X Clear Protection Kit Not much beats ripping along a trail in the middle of nowhere without a single care in the world….
4 Best Types of Bike Racks for Toyota Tacoma
The Best Types of Bike Mounts & Carriers for your Truck One thing in common among all Tacoma owners and enthusiasts is that we like to go places and bring…
Dirt King Spindle Gussets Install & Review
Reinforce Your Spindle For Increased Strength Off-Road If you’ve started to lift and wheel your truck, chances are that you’ve heard of spindle gussets. In this post, we’ll go over…
Bomber Strap VS. Race Face Tailgate Pad
Which Tailgate Bike Mounting Option is Best for Your Truck? “Dude! Shred in 15 minutes, meet us at the trail!” We have all gotten that call or text and if…
Rooftop Tents VS. Ground Tents – Complete Guide
Choosing the Best Style of Tent For Overland Adventures These two tent options are probably among the most popular and debated for off-roading and overlanding. Do you choose a rooftop…
AOD Fabrication Bed Stiffener Review
AOD Fab Bed Stiffeners 3rd Gen Tacoma: Affordable & Easy If you are researching bed stiffeners, you are probably pretty far down the rabbit hole. You’ve educated yourself enough to…
LifeSaver Jerrycan Review
20,000UF Water Filter Jerrycan For Overlanding & Outdoor Travel The Chinese say, “Flowing water never gets dirty.” No… that’s not it. It’s “In shallow waters, shrimps make fools of dragons.”…
Lensun Hood Stamp Solar Panel Review
Lensun 85W Tacoma-Specific Hood Mounted Auxilary Solar Panel From vehicle-specific panels to fully rigid panels, Lensun has everything you need to get your setup dialed. Solar is becoming popular in…
Step22 Tenkile Tech Pouch Review
Molle/PALS Overland Travel Organizer Case For Electronics When it comes to staying organized, Step22 is one of the first companies that should come to mind. They’ve got a variety of…
AlphaRex NOVA-Series Alpha Black Review
High-End Blacked-Out Headlight Housing Upgrade for 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma So you went out and bought a new 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma. It’s a sweet little truck, there’s no doubt….
Apache 4800 Weatherproof Case – Budget Storage Box
Heavy-Duty Affordable Storage Box Alternative to Name Brands Rifle cases and storage boxes have recently become some of the trendiest products in the overlanding community. It seems that for every…
Extended (24″) Rear Brake Lines Install Guide
YotaMafia Rear Extended (24″ Brake Lines – 4″ Over) Install The stock brake lines on the 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen Tacoma might be plenty for a 1″ – 2″…
H3R Performance Fire Extinguisher Field Test
A Guide for Fire Safety for Off-Road & Overland Travels Let’s face it. In an ideal world, you’ll never need a fire extinguisher. It’s the last thing you’ll ever want…
4WP Bed Stiffeners Install & Review
Low-Profile, Hidden Bed Stiffeners for 2005+ Toyota Tacoma Bed stiffeners do exactly what they sound like. They stiffen the bed of your truck. More specifically, they greatly enhance the structural…
Pop & Lock Power Tailgate Lock Review
Add Security & Peace of Mind With The Power Tailgate Lock With the technology available on the 3rd Gen Tacoma, it seems so primitive having to manually lock the tailgate….
How To Mount Snowboard/Ski Rack Under A Bed Rack
Thule Snowboard and Ski SnowPack Mounted on Bed Rack Many of us the truck bed as a place to mount a rooftop tent (RTT), which is a great investment as…
AT Overland Summit Camper Review
AT Overland Summit Truck Topper/Camper on 3rd Gen Tacoma – Everything You Need to Know I felt this would be a good follow-up to Konrad’s compilation of the Top 12…
SnailArmor Aluminum Tailgate Panel Review
Customize Your Tailgate Panel With Any Artwork There are quite a few tailgate panels on the market by now, but one thing sets the SnailArmor flat tailgate panel apart from…
DIY Budget Roof Rack on Camper Shell
How To Build a Truck Bed Topper Roof Rack Crossbar Setup I recently picked up surfing this past winter and after deciding to stick with it as a fun hobby,…
Simple & Affordable Camp Kitchen Setup for Overlanding
Cooking While Traveling Doesn’t Need to be Difficult The most important rule for your camp kitchen and your food is K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple Stupid. Whether you are going…
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 Tire Review
5,000+ Mile Full Review: Thoughts & Daily Driving Performance Soon after the purchase of my 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, I knew I wanted to swap out the stock wheels…
Falken Wildpeak AT3W: 40k Mile Review
Long Term Review & Report For A Popular Tire There are so many options when it comes to tires that it can become quite confusing. I wanted an aggressive-looking tire…
Jomax Customs ABS Speed Sensor Guard Review
Avoid Trail Damage With These Billet Aluminum Sensor Guards If you’re into any kind of off-road or overland travel, you’ve likely already spent some time looking into upgrading the skid…