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.”…
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.
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…
Relations Race Wheels V2 Rock Sliders Review
Possibly One of the Strongest Rock Sliders on the Market If you’ve been following Trail for the past few months, you probably already know that I have been running a…
Spirit of 1876 Truck Bed Universal Spare Tire Mount for Tacoma
Simple Truck Bed Tire Carrier for the Toyota Tacoma Having a spare tire on your vehicle is a simple way to avoid being stranded both on and off-road. Thankfully, the…
Sy-Klone 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner Review
Universal Aftermarket Snorkel Pre-Cleaner Filter Snorkels… so what are they really for? The main misconception surrounding snorkels when people first see them is that they are some type of exhaust…
Rear Light Bar (RLB) Pro8 Switch Review
Pro8 Installed on Tacoma: A Switch Pro & sPod Alternative When you start to add more and more accessories to your Tacoma, it can get a bit overwhelming with wiring….
USR Auto Blacked Out Headlights Review
Blackout Headlights for Late Model 2nd Gen Tacoma (2012-2015) The factory headlight housings are pretty basic. The lighting is basic, the actual plastics surrounding the reflector bowl are basic and…
Off-Roading Gear Kinetic Recovery Rope Review
Budget-Friendly 7/8″ Recovery Rope Trail-Tested Review Before you go off-roading, you should always be prepared for the worst-case scenario. To me, the worst-case scenario would be getting stuck somewhere up…
Lasfit 3″ LED Ditch Lights Review
Testing Ditch Light Output With This Affordable LED Pod There are several manufacturers of automotive LEDs on the market right now, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for one…
Agency 6 Adventure Mini Shovel Review
The Agency 6 Shovel & Tube Clamp Mount Combo As an avid outdoor explorer, tools have become an important part of my gear setup. When out in the wilderness, you…
Ironman 4X4 Eclipse Driving Lights Review
Eclipse 5″ x 7″ Driving Lights: Perfect For Roof Racks? Ironman 4X4 is no stranger to the high-end lighting market. They offer a variety of kits to suit your specific…
DRT Fabrication Hitch Skid Review
High-Quality Hitch Mounted Skid Plate with D-Ring Receiver Fairly new to the off-road scene, DRT Fabrication specializes in high-quality off-road armor and accessories designed and built-in Gilbert, Arizona. They quickly…
Heretic Studio BA-2 LED Pods Review
Heretic Studio’s BA-2 Lights Are Among The Top Brands New light companies are popping up, each saying their products are special. As someone who’s always researching, I was overwhelmed by…
Offroading Gear Soft Shackles Review
Safe & Affordable D-Ring Recovery Alternative Regardless of whether you’re wheeling frequently, or you’re an occasional weekend warrior, you have seen numerous rigs with D-rings mounted on them. These D-rings…
Overland Equipped Complete Auxiliary Power Kit 3rd Gen Tacoma
Pre-Built Engine Fuse Tray, Fuse Block & Circuit Breaker When it comes to powering all of your auxiliary lighting and accessories, nothing is more important than providing safe power and…
33″ Tires (285/70R17) On Stock 3rd Gen Tacoma?
How To Fit 33-Inch Tires with No Lift On 2016-2023 Tacoma Tires are usually the first and possibly the most important mod we do when building a truck. Today, we…
Rear Bump Stops For Toyota Tacoma
The How, What & Why Behind Upgrading Your Bump Stops We all know that certain parts or modifications that we do to our Tacomas are out of necessity, and not…
Guana Equipment Wanaka Rooftop Tent Review
3 Person Soft Shell RTT With Large Annex Room Rooftop tents are extremely popular in the overlanding and offroading scene since they offer the luxury of being able to have…
12 Best Tacoma Truck Bed Campers
Featured Brands Such as GFC, Alu-Cab, Super Pacific, and More Let’s talk campers. In recent years, tons of innovation and a shift in market perspective have made campers one of…
Bay Area Metal Fabrication Hybrid Front Bumper Review
Plate & Tube Front Bumper With Thermoplastic Powder Coating If you do any off-road driving in your Tacoma, chances are you’ve thought about replacing the factory front bumper. After all,…