Mobicool MCF40 Portable Fridge – First Impressions
Mobicool Portable Fridge for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete Overview on the MCF40 Portable Refrigerator One of the most common pieces of gear that any respectable overlander “needs” to…
Accessories
Whether you are looking to upgrade the interior or exterior of your rig, this category has it all. We are here to help you sift through the garbage and find the 4Runner accessories that are perfect for you. Here you will find accessories for styling your 4Runner and more. You will also find accessories for Overlanding, camping, off-roading, camping, hiking, backpacking, and general outdoor activities.
Midland MXT275 Radio Under Dash (hidden mount) Installation Guide for 5th Gen 4Runner
Hidden Midland MXT 275 Complete Step-By-Step Install and Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner As someone that daily drives their 6500+lb “Overland” rig, I am constantly trying to find ways…
Hitch Mounted Tire Carrier vs Full Rear Bumper – Which One’s Right for Your Build?
Full Replacement Rear Bumper Tire Swingout or Hitch Receiver Tire Carrier – Complete Overview for 5th Gen 4Runner As we roll down the bumpy road of life, we’re all faced…
Discount Ramps Folding Dog Ramp for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Review & Overview
Discount Ramps Folding Dog Ramps: The Perfect Kit for Overlanding in the 5th Gen 4Runner with an Older Dog If you are like me, your dog is not just a…
Offroading Gear Soft Shackles – Affordable Soft Shackles Built and Designed to Perform Like the Big Names
Offroading Gear Complete Guide to Soft Shackles for Off-Road Recovery Soft shackles are fairly new in the off-road world but have been around for centuries in the marine industry. They…
AJC Gear Plate with Sliding Cargo Tray Delete for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Aiden James Customs (AJC) Sliding Cargo Deck Delete & Rear Platform Offers Endless Mounting Solutions If you go camping a lot or have larger bulkier items you like to bring…
Artec Cross Bars for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install, Review and Overview
Artec Industries Venture Cross Bars for 5th Gen 4Runner Non-TRD Pro Models Oh no, not another roof rack post… Almost every 4Runner comes equipped with the factory roof rack. Some…
DIY Fishing Rod Holder for 5th Gen 4Runner: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Do it Yourself Interior Fishing Rod Holder for a 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete DIY Guide I live in the burbs of Denver, CO, and there is no shortage of…
Smittybilt XRC GEN3 9.5K Winch – Overview, Review & Assembly Guide
Introducing the New Smittybilt XRC GEN3 Winch – Assembly Guide + New Features That Stand Out Smittybilt makes two versions of this winch, the Steel and Comp Series. The Comp…
JAGMTE Jerry Can Overland Accessories for Scepter Jerry Cans
Military-Style Jerry Cans Accessories from JAGMTE for the Scepter Line of Jerry Cans If you own any of the military-style Jerry Cans on the market, specifically the Scepter, then you…
Elevate Outdoor Aluminum Tray Premium Cargo Carrier Review and Overview – 5th Gen 4Runner
Elevate Outdoor Aluminum Tray Premium Cargo Carrier Review and Overview While we all can agree, the Toyota 4Runner is a great offroad vehicle and a versatile platform for camping, off-roading,…
Offroading Gear Recovery Kit – Complete Overview
Complete Off-Road Recovery Kit by Offroading Gear – Everything You Need to Get Started There is so much to consider when it comes to the most common off-road recovery gear…
Sy-Klone Series 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner on ARB Safari Snorkel – Install & Overview
Sy-Klone Series 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner Overview and Install on an ARB Safari Snorkel For the 5th Gen 4Runner In a previous article, I covered the installation of ARB’s Safari Snorkel…
RacksBrax Quick Release Awning Brackets – Install & Review
Take Off or Put on Your Awning on in the Blink of an Eye With the RacksBrax Quick Release Brackets I’ve had a few awnings over the past couple of…
JLT Oil Catch Can Separator Install and Review for 5th Gen 4Runner
JLT Oil Separator and Catch Can – Complete Step By Step Install and Review *** As of early 2022, JLT Performance is now call J&L Oil Separator Company. *** What…
Carbon Fiber TRD Style Shift Knob with Red Stitching for 4Runner, Tundra, and FJ Cruiser
5th Gen 4Runner Carbon Fiber TRD Style Gear Shifter Knob by Car Trim Home – Complete Review and Overview One of the more aesthetically pleasing mods I’ve done is the…
Sy-Klone Series 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner on Dobinsons Snorkel – Install & Overview
Snorkel Upgrade Pre-Cleaner Filter Provides Cleaner Air For Your 5th Gen 4Runner: Trail-Tested Review and Product Overview If you have a snorkel, you’ve likely noticed a cleaner air filter compared…
Icom IC-2730A Dual Band Ham Radio Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner
Icom IC-2730A Dual Band Ham Radio – Discrete Install for Communication Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner Being able to communicate while off-roading is a must for any 5th Gen…
ARB Single Air Compressor – Full Overview
ARB HD Single Onboard Air Compressor System for 5th Gen 4Runner: What to Consider Something I have pondered and researched heavily over the past year is an onboard air system….
ARB Safari Snorkel Install & Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
ARB Safari Snorkel Step-By-Step Install On The 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Review & Product Overview While the majority of 4Runners sold here in North America will sadly spend most of…
Carbon Fiber Door & Steering Wheel Trim Cover for 5th Gen 4Runner
Car Trim Home Carbon Fiber Door and Steering Wheel Trim Cover for 5th Gen 4Runner: Complete Install and Overview Tired of your door and steering wheel trim not matching your…
Top 3 Options for Blacking Out the Factory Roof Rails on a 5th Gen 4Runner
Photo Credit: @taco.rnr How to Black Out the Roof Rack of a 5th Gen 4Runner and What are Your Options – Plastidip, Spray Paint, or Pre-Blacked Out Kits If you…
RockPals Portable RV Refrigerator & Freezer Review & Overview
RockPals 26-Quart Portable Refrigerator Review & Quick Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner In my other article, I reviewed the RockPals 500w power station. I liked their power station…
The WaterPORT Weekender Review: 8.0 Gallons of Pressurized Water
The WaterPORT Weekender: Portable Water System Mounted on 5th Gen 4Runner Complete Overview & Review Whether you’re an overlander, a primitive camper, or you hit the sauce too hard at…
5.11 Tactical Load Ready Utility Bags – Review
5.11 Tactical Load Ready Utility Bags: Use, Features and Review When we purchase gear, we want it to last. Failures are not only frustrating but can be critical at times….
Tailgater Tire Table Review & Overview for Camping & Overlanding
Tailgater Tire Table Install Overview & Initial Impressions For Camping and General Overlanding I came across this table last year while on a camping trip in Crested Butte Colorado, a…
Vehicle OCD – Center Console Organizer Tray for the 5th Gen 4Runner
OCD Salex Organizer Center Console Organizer Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner It doesn’t take much to fill up the 4Runner’s center console. The small space under your elbow becomes…
HitchFire Forge 15 Grill Install + Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
HitchFire Forge 15 Grill Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Cooked food is an important element for those of us who participate in off-roading, overlanding, traveling, adventuring,…
SLAPS – Exterior MOLLE Window Panels: Install & Mounting Options – 5th Gen 4Runner
SLAPs (Side Load Access MOLLE Panel v2) by JOE’s Original Equipment: Install & Mounting Options For the 4th and 5th Gen 4Runner The Side Load Access Panel v2, made by…
How to Relocate Your License Plate Light on A Bumper or Tire Swing for 5th Gen 4Runner
Illuminating Your License Plate On the 4Runner: Should You Relocate The Factory Light or Buy a New Light? If you’ve installed a rear bumper or some style of a swing-out…