Tested: KC Flex Era 3 Dual Mode SAE Fog Lights
Street Legal Off-Road Lighting Performance Without Compromise No longer do you need to choose between an SAE fog light that’s underwhelming off-road and a non-road legal light pod that blinds…
Tested: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Review
Stay Connected On The Trail & Off Grid, All At An Affordable Price Since the debut of Garmin’s InReach, satellite communicators have gained massive traction in the outdoor market. The…
13 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Northern California
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource We’re back with new fan-favorite trails! This week, we’ll discuss popular trails in Northern California. Northern California is home to many…
Concept To Production: 3D Printed Bump Stops From Perry Parts
A New Manufacturing Method For A Crucial Suspension Upgrade When it comes to upgrading your 4Runner’s suspension, there are endless options and discussions about the shocks and springs you can…
Tested: Dirt King 2.5″ DCA Coilovers Review
On-Road & Off-Road Performance Review of the DK 2.5″ Coilovers We already launched the product overview post which covered a detailed look at the coilovers. If you have not read…
Cali Raised Rock Sliders On A Daily Driver
My Extended Experience Adding Sliders To My Wife’s Daily Our 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is my wife’s daily driver for commuting to work, driving around town, road trips, and…
What Happens When You Push SOS On Garmin inReach Devices?
What To Expect When You Press The SOS Button In An Emergency Over the past 10 years of owning the Garmin inReach (formally the DeLorme inReach), I always considered it…
True North Fab Bolt Skids For Skid Plates
Protect The Bolt Heads On Your Skid Plates With Ramp Washers There are still a few skid plates on the market that don’t have protection built in for bolt heads….
DIY Vs. Pre-Built Sleeping Platforms
Premium Leveling Platform Vs. DIY – How To Choose Trying to sleep in your truck while camping? Are you annoyed at that awkward hump between your rear seats and cargo…
No Drill Cargo Fridge Slide For 5th Gen 4Runner
Big Brand Alternative Custom Built With A Local Fabricator Like many others, my 4Runner is both my daily driver and weekend warrior. As my adventures evolved from short day trips…
Custom Ordering A Vehicle Through A Dealership
Why Order A New Vehicle Directly From The Manufacturer? At some point in our lives, we’ve all dreamed of going to a dealership, handing them a ridiculous wish list, and…
Yokohama Geolandar X-AT – 35,000 Mile Review
Are These All Terrain Tires A Contender In A Saturated Market? Can an all-terrain tire excel in more than just one category rather than just be a jack of all…
RealTruck GoTent Rooftop Tent – Install & Review
You Don’t Need To Spend A Small Fortune To Camp In Comfort I’ll admit, I was never a big rooftop tent (RTT) guy. They tend to be bulky, weigh down…
5 Products For Organizing Your Cargo Area
Adding Storage And Organization To The 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to overland adventure travels, packing out everything needed for even a simple weekend getaway can become a bit…
Understanding Your 4Runner’s Odometer
How To Leverage Your Odometer Functions For Overlanding Many of us are familiar with the odometer on our dash. Historically, Toyotas are known for having a lifespan exceeding 200,000 miles….
Monotube Vs. Twin-Tube Shocks Explained
The Pros And Cons Of Each And Which Might Be The Best Choice For You There’s no shortage of opinions in the debate of monotube vs. twin-tube shocks. Today, I…
All-Pro Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner Low Profile Front Bumper – Install & Review
Slim Winch Bumper Option For The 4Runner Why did I pick All-Pro Off-Road? Let me share the story of a company that has been a pioneer in aftermarket components since…
Leitner Designs ACS Roof Platform Rack Review
Established Bed Rack Company Designed Their First Roof System We all know adding a roof rack provides versatility and virtually unlimited storage potential. If you’re in the market, you’ll find…
$100K 4Runner! 74Weld Portal Axle Build Walkaround
2023 5th Gen 4Runner on 74Weld Portal Axles and 37″ Tires. The time has come for the initial walkaround. A lot of you have been asking on Instagram… “How much…
ARB OME Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
OME’s Budget Friendly Nitrochargers Get A Fresh New Look & Several Updates! All it takes is a quick Google search to see that Nitrochargers are a go-to for owners looking…
Sherpa Roof Rack Window Panel – Install & Review
Accessory Mounting Panels For Your 5th Gen Rack To Easily Attach Your Gear! When it comes to camping and overlanding, gear organization is crucial. Sherpa Equipment Co.’s exterior side accessory…
Zero Breeze Mark 2 Review
Keep Your Camping Cool With This Portable AC Unit As we come out of winter camping season, things are heating up in California. If you’re a car camper, you know…
DIY Trunk Lighting For 5th Gen 4Runner
Simple & Affordable Solution To Light Up Your Cargo Area Have you ever wanted more lighting in your trunk area? I’m sure I’m not the only one who often finds…
5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New Mexico
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! In this post, I am highlighting…
6 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New Hampshire
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This week, we are back to…
Best Rear Hatch Ladders For 5th Gen 4Runner
Top 6 Options For The 4Runner In 2024: We Compare Specs, Features, And Accessories We all love the “Wittle Wadder” jokes. 4Runner rear hatch ladders are a hilariously controversial modification…
Roadshock Edge Off-Road Lights From Harbor Freight – Review
Budget Lighting Doesn’t Mean You Have To Sacrifice Performance Harbor Freight has been making waves in the off-road market in recent years. Most notably, their Badlands Apex Winches and Off-Road…
High Mileage Preventative Maintenance Guide
Avoiding Unexpected Breakdowns & Repairs On Older Or High Mileage 5th Gen 4Runners The inevitable march of time looms on all of us, and our 4Runners are no exception. Every…
5 Easy Ways To Maximize Fuel Efficiency Off-Road
Go Further Both On & Off-Road With These Tips! In all the years I’ve been hitting the trails in my 4Runner whether it was a short day trip or an…
8 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Utah
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This time, we are back featuring…
7 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In South Carolina
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to a new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This time, we will cover a…
5 Ways To “Tread Lightly” When Overlanding
What “Tread Lightly” Means And Why It’s Important I’m sure many of you have noticed the increasing number of trail closures across the United States. Unfortunately, some of these closures…
Best Interior LED Light Kits For 5th Gen 4Runner
Factory Output Sucks! 6 Options From Affordable To Premium Upgrading the interior lighting of your 5th Gen 4Runner can make a significant difference in both style and functionality. In this…
Stellar Built Rig Check #7: 4Runner Build “Jade”
Meet Jade: 2016 Trail Edition Premium Overland Build – Detailed Rig Walkaround Many people have asked for a build list and detailed look at Jade over the years, and it’s…
New Product: Kinetic-X Hero Bridle Review
Kinetic-X Hero Bridle: A New Standard for Recovery? Kinetic-X, a division of Sandy Cats just added a new addition to its current offering of recovery gear, the Hero Bridle. We…