AreaBFE Awning Review
Protect Yourself From The Elements With This Universal Option When you’re off-roading, overlanding, or car camping, protection from the elements can be hard to come by. Be it the bright…
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.
Element Full Skid Plates Review
Complete Lightweight Aluminum Package For Tacoma If you’ve been following along with the Trail Tacoma build, you already know that I’m running a full skid plate setup from Element. This…
Cheap DIY Truck Bed Sleeping Platform
Step-By-Step For Building A Simple Sleeping Area For Camping Since purchasing a SnugTop for my 3rd Gen TRD Sport, I have been working in my free time to build and…
Agency 6 Shackle Block Review
Hitch Mounted Recovery Point For Off-Roading The 3rd Gen Tacoma comes with a front recovery point, but let’s say you’re on a tight trail and can’t be pulled from the…
Tacoma Twins Rear Window Modular Storage Panel Review
MOLLE Panel For Maximizing Interior Storage Are you looking for more storage options on your Tacoma? Something to mount your first aid kit, ax, flashlight, recovery gear, or whatever else…
Relations Race Wheels V1 Rock Slider Review
DOM Steel, Bolt-On Rocker Panel Protection For Your Tacoma There is no shortage of rock sliders on the market. In fact, it’s probably one of the most common and foundational…
Icon RXT Multi Rate Leaf Pack Review
Setup That Grows With Your Build, 3 Different Weight Settings Add major performance gains to your rear suspension for just about any Tacoma setup with the Icon RXT user-adjustable multi-rate…
RLB Chase Light Review
Adding A Rear Facing Chase Light Bar For Trail Visibility There aren’t that many dedicated chase light options in the off-road and overland world just yet, but the folks at…
RototraX Traction Boards Review
Budget-Friendly Off-Road Self Recovery Boards Recovery boards, also known as traction boards, are an essential item to add to your arsenal of recovery gear if you do any sort of…
Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arms Review
Ultimate Factory Geometry Suspension Upgrade For 2nd/3rd Gen Tacoma So… you were probably cruising the internet looking at parts to increase the value, performance and reliability of your 3rd Gen…
1UP 2″ Heavy Duty Double Review
Hitch Mounted Dual Bike Carrier For Tacoma In the mountain bike community, Tacomas seem to be the go-to option for many of us because of their size, reliability and off-road…
DuroBumps Bump Stops & U-Bolt Flip Kit Review
Complete Bump Stop Upgrade For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma Jumping into suspension and all of its components can be overwhelming. There are a plethora of moving parts that although…
Toyo Open Country R/T Initial Impressions
Testing A New Class Of Rugged Terrain Tires There are so many tire options on the market, it’s enough to make your head spin. This is especially true if you’re…
AL Offroad Trailgate Review
Upgrade Your Uneven Tailgate Panel With This Aluminum Option Have you ever told a friend to hold your drink before going full send? Well, the friendship with your 2nd or…
BomberStrap Review
Tailgate Pad Bike Carrier For Easy & Secure Transport Mountain biking and Toyota Tacomas go together like tacos and Tuesdays. The Toyota Tacoma is the preeminent adventure vehicle, so it’s…
BillieBars Bed Bars Review
Minimalist Bed Rack That Works With Tonneau Covers Camping, overlanding and bed racks are pretty synonymous in today’s world. Once you start to use your truck on the trail, you…
AreaBFE Black Series RTT Review
Several Nights Camping & Overlanding With This Hard Shell Tent Camping has been gaining in popularity, especially at this moment, with it being a bit more difficult to travel. The…
RotopaX 3-Gallon Gas Can Review
Modular, Roto-Modeled Liquid Storage For Overlanding If you are into any form of overlanding or off-roading, I’m sure you have seen plenty of trucks with a bright red pack on…
14 Best Rock Sliders For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Most Popular Rock Slider Options By Style, Design & Types If you’re in the market for sliders you might be overwhelmed with the different types and options available. Kickout or…
MORRFlate Quad Review
4-Way Tire Inflation/Deflation Kit for Off-Roading & Overlanding If you do a lot of off-roading, you know the importance of airing down your tires before your drive. You probably also…
MBRP XP Cat Back Exhaust Review
High Clearance Exhaust For Off-Roading For 3rd Gen Tacoma The MBRP XP Series 3″ Cat-Back, Turn Down, T409 exhaust adds performance and an aggressive “throaty” sound to your Tacoma. Made…
CSF High Performance Radiator Review
Improve Engine & Transmission Cooling With A Billet Radiator Let’s talk about cooling. Proper cooling is essential. It’s not only to prevent damage from overheating but, also, to protect your…
Hobbs OffRoad Freedom Bed Rack Review
Cab Height Option That’s Made In America **This company is no longer operational.** Bed racks are a must-have item for the Tacoma. The sleek design and the endless accessory options…
Barricade Offroad HD Rear Bumper Review
Bolt On Bumper With Parking Sensor Compatibility Have you been eyeballing a bumper for your Tacoma? I know that from the moment I did the first modification to my truck,…
Nitto Ridge Grappler Review
Hybrid Mud Terrain & All Terrain Tire Option For Tacoma If you’re anything like me, you love the look and performance of an M/T tire, but you still do a…
Relations Race Wheels RR6-H Review
Popular Wheel Choice With Optional Beadlock & Protection Rings One of the latest, and quite possibly greatest, additions to my Tacoma is a set of the matte black RR6-H wheels…
Quad Lock Phone Mount & Charger Review
A Secure Way For Hands Free Operation & Easy Charging Two things everyone reading this article love: driving their Tacoma and staying in contact with the world through their cell…
ATH Fab High Clearance Rear Bumper Review
Steel Rear Bumper That Seriously Improves Departure Angle Let’s take a look at one of the popular options for rear bumpers on the 3rd Gen Tacoma. I will be giving…
Body Armor 4X4 Sky Ridge Pike Review
Well Priced Soft Folding Soft Shell Rooftop Tent Option It’s no secret that the rooftop tent market has become quite saturated in recent years as overlanding has become more and…
ARB Touring Awning Review
6 Foot Long Awning That’s Perfect For Roof Racks Exploring trails and off-roading can lead to some secluded places with spectacular views. If you’re like most of us, you will…
Eibach Stage 1 Pro Truck Lift Kit Review
2000 Miles With 35″ Tires Over Several Trips & Trails 2000 miles may not seem like a long review period, but since I only have 2600 miles on my truck,…
Buying A Built Overland Rig & Wheeling It Home
I Flew Across The Country To Buy My First Tacoma Build Most of us have been there, or at least thought about, buying a truck that is already somewhat or…
Ironman 4X4 Foam Cell Pro Stage 2 Suspension Kit Install
Detailed Step-By-Step Guide & First Impressions On & Off-Road When looking for a new suspension for your Tacoma, you may have heard about Ironman 4X4. I spent a vast amount…
Hills Off-Road Gear HOG Sty RTT Review
A Hard Shell Folding Tent Similar To iKamper Models ** This company is no longer in business. ** Hard-shell tents come in various shapes and sizes. They offer many benefits…
15 Best Interior Mods For 3rd Gen Tacoma
We Chose The Top Options Like Carbon Fiber Steering Wheels, Seat Jackers & More A lot of attention goes into upgrading parts on the exterior of our trucks, but there…