Recovery Gear: Large Eyelet D-Ring By 41.22 – Overview & Initial Impressions
The D-Ring By 41.22 – A Recovery Shackle That Looks Just As Good As It Performs A D-ring recovery shackle, also referred to as a “bow shackle,” is a heavy-duty…
Gear
In this category, we talk about off-road recovery gear, overland accessories, and general automotive gear. We also cover cooking, camping, hiking, biking, backpacking and exploring gear. It’s our goal to bring you the most up to date information regarding exploration gear and safety equipment. Most of this section has a focus on off-road recovery gear and Overlanding essentials like straps, recovery boards, spare fuel, compressors, shovels, fire extinguishers, and more.
True North Fabrications Front Recovery Points For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
True North Fabrications Front Recovery Points – Install & Review A common misconception is that the tow hooks on the front of the 4Runner are proper recovery points. However, these…
Feature Friday: 10 Recovery Board & Mount Setups For 4Runner
Example Recovery Boards & Mounting Solutions To Keep You Prepared For Your Adventures This Week’s Topic: Recovery Board Setups We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we…
Feature Friday: 7 Camp Kitchen Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner
7 Owners Discuss Their Kitchen Setups For Camping This Week’s Topic: Camp Kitchen Setups Welcome to this week’s Feature Friday! Last week, we looked at portable fridge/freezer setups. This week,…
Master Pull Super Yanker® Kinetic Recovery Rope & Bridle: Review
The Ultimate Recovery Gear Kit From Master Pull When it comes to off-roading, finding a stuck rig or getting your rig stuck is bound to happen at some point. Having…
Feature Friday: 9 Portable Fridge Freezer Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
9 Example Portable Fridge/Freezer Setups For Your 5th Gen 4Runner – Cold Food Storage Inspiration For Overland Builds This Week’s Topic: Portable Fridge Setups Welcome back to another Feature Friday!…
Feature Friday: 8 Interior Storage Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Example Interior Storage Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner – Improve Gear Organization & Accessibility For Your Off-Roading & Overlanding Adventures This Week’s Topic: Interior Storage Setups Welcome back to another…
Feature Friday: 8 Budget-Friendly Amazon Mods For The 4Runner
8 Affordable Amazon Mods For Your Build – Upgrades That Won’t Break The Bank This Week’s Topic: Amazon Mods Welcome back to another Feature Friday! Last week, we covered beadlock…
ICECO APL55 – A Dual-Zone Fridge Packed With Tons Of New Features
The ICECO APL55: A Dual-Zone Fridge Designed Purely From Overlander Feedback This isn’t my first time buying and reviewing an ICECO fridge. And, it probably won’t be my last. Back…
GZila Designs Rain-Fly Pole Holder – Install & Review
GZila Designs Rain-Fly Pole Holder For GFC Campers & Rooftop Tents: Installation & Review Not all rooftop tents are created equal. To stand out in a saturated market, creativity is…
Feature Friday: 8 Air Compressor Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
Mods That Make Airing Up & Down On The Trail Easy This Week’s Topic: Air Compressor Setups Welcome back to another Feature Friday! Last week, we took a look at…
Top 10 Emergency Preparedness Gear Categories For Off-Roading & Overlanding
Be Prepared For Whatever Comes Your Way A little planning can go a long way. It can mean the difference between continuing an excursion or bailing out in a hurry….
Feature Friday: Off-Road Recovery Gear Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 4Runner Owners What Their Must-Have Off-Road Recovery Gear Is For A Successful Adventure – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Off-Road Recovery Gear Hey guys, welcome back…
18 Essential Overlanding Repair & Recovery Tools to Stay Prepared in 2023
From Maintenance To Trail Repairs & Recovery: Here Are What The Community Considers To Be Essential Overlanding Tools Have you grown tired of the mall-crawling life and are ready to…
Dobinsons Drawer System For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
On The Fence About A Drawer System For Your 5th Gen 4Runner? Here Are Some Of The Pros & Cons To Consider Before Buying Getting tired of using those large…
Feature Friday: Rear Window Gullwing Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 4 Owners Why They Added Rear Window Gullwings + MOLLE Panels To Their 5th Gen 4Runner – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: 4Runner Rear Window Gullwings…
5th Gen 4Runner Beginner Budget Build: Top 6 Mods & Overland Gear To Get You Started
What Are The Top Products On The Market For A 5th Gen 4Runner Budget Overland Setup? We Cover The Basics To Get You Started! Like many new 4Runner owners, I…
Feature Friday: 8 Exterior Window MOLLE Panel Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 8 Owners Why They Added Exterior MOLLE Panels To The Rear Window Of Their 5th Gen 4Runner – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: 4Runner Rear Window…
Rago Fab Dash Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install Guide
A Rugged Mount Designed For Offroad Adventures: First Impressions While we’ve covered the top seven dash mounts for the 5th gen 4Runner, this article will solely focus on the Rago…
Introducing The Martin Offroad Roof Rack For The 5th Gen 4Runner
A No-Compromise Alternative To Prinsu Racks One of the best ways to increase your gear carrying capacity is by adding a roof rack. Whether you’re looking to add a rooftop…
Top 7 Emergency Communication Devices for Overlanding
Emergency Communication On and Off The Trail My wife and I often travel alone and enjoy exploring remote areas, often out of cell phone range. If an emergency were ever…
LabOps Gear Low-Profile Dash Mount V2 For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
A Low-Profile, No-Drill Mounting Solution For Your Accessories Whether your 4Runner is a daily commuter or an outfitted overland rig, a dash mount can be a great way to improve…
Gobege 12V Portable Air Compressor – Review
A Budget-Friendly 12V Portable Air Compressor Portable air is both a luxury and a pure necessity. Whether you’re ascending Hell’s Revenge in Moab or traversing the curbs in your local…
Feature Friday: 6 Portable Fridge Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 4Runner Owners Which Portable Fridge They Chose & Why Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we looked at 4Runner Rear Cargo MOLLE…
The Gazelle G5 Portable Gazebo: Setup & Review
The Gazelle G5 Portable Gazebo – A Fully Enclosed Shelter From The Elements In Minutes Have you ever found yourself needing shade or shelter from the elements? For those of…
Ironman 4×4 Swift 1400 RTT: Initial Impressions & Review
Photo Credit: Talus Expedition Gear My First Experience With A Wedge-Style Rooftop Tent & Why I Chose The Ironman 4×4 Swift RTT Picking a rooftop tent for your 4Runner typically…
Feature Friday: 5 Cargo MOLLE Panels For The 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 5 4Runner Owners Which Cargo MOLLE Panels They Added To Their Overland Rigs & Why Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we…
Top 7 Dash Mounts For The 5th Gen 4Runner
The Top 7 Dash Mounts For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Mount Your Devices Securely Organized On The Trails If you drive with more than one device (i.e., your phone),…
Cali Raised Cargo MOLLE System & Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Up Your Cargo Organization Game With The Cali Raised Cargo MOLLE System & Overhead Tray There’s no doubt that the 4Runner has a decent amount of storage space. Its squared-off…
C4 Fabrication Hawse License Plate Mount – Overview & Install
Easily Mount Your Front License Plate On An Aftermarket Bumper One of the best purchases I made last year to improve the 4Runner’s self-recovery capabilities was surely the C4 Fabrication…
Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Buyer’s Experience & Review
Reviewing My Experience With Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Would I Recommend It? It seems that if you see any built-out overland SUV, be it a 4Runner, Jeep,…
Feature Friday: 7 Winch Setups on the 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 7 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Run A Winch & What They Like Most About It Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you…
New Cali Raised Center Console MOLLE Panels For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Add Storage & Organization With The All New, Low-Profile Cali Raised Center Console MOLLE Panels It’s no secret that the 4Runner’s center console has some pretty useless storage cubbies. While…
Field Testing The RinseKit Pro: Review & Initial Impressions
RinseKit Pro: A Battery-Powered Shower That You Can Bring Anywhere I’ve recently gotten into car camping and started building out my kit. One of the most important things I’ve learned…
Top 25 Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner Under $100 In 2022
The 25 Best Mods, Accessories, and Upgrades Under $100 For The 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022 Congratulations! You are now the proud new owner of a 5th Gen 4Runner. You…