The Bodega Cooler Portable Car Fridge: First Impressions & Review
Introducing The Bodega Cooler Portable Car Fridge – A More Affordable Portable Dual Zone Fridge For Your Rig Car refrigerators are definitely a luxury item to have out on the…
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.
The Massimo CX30 E-Kooler – A Car Refrigerator For Those Who Are On A Budget: Overall Impressions & Review
Budget Friendly Offroad and Overland Refridgerator: The Massimo CX30 E-Kooler – Overall Impressions & Review Car refrigerators are nothing new in the camping and overlanding scene. With popular brands like…
Top 7 Interior Mods To Improve The Cabin Experience In The 5th Gen 4Runner
Looking for a better Cabin Experience? These 7 Interior Mods will Improve Your Daily Driver… and how you Explore The Trails Let’s not beat around the bush – the 5th gen…
Feature Friday: Top 5 Essential Mods for Overland Built 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022
We Asked Eight 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners – “What Are Your Top 5 Off-Road Mods?” – This Is What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Top 5 Off-Road Mods Welcome…
R4T MOLLE Mounts Install & Review – Easily Add Gear + Accessories To Your MOLLE Panels
MOLLE Panel Mounting Hardware & Fasteners Made for Steel Panels: Backing Plates, Bolts, and Nuts That Make Mounting Gear Easy There are several options in the way of MOLLE panels…
Prinsu Quick Release Awning Mounts Review: Assembly, Installation, and Trail Overview
Finally, An Awning Mount Quick Release Bracket System that works for just about any Roof Rack with Crossbars… from Prinsu Prinsu Quick Release Awning Mounts have been around for a…
Introducing The YotaVerse MOLLE Seat Back Cover – Add Storage & Organization To Your 4Runner
Organize Random EDC Gear and Off-Road Essentials with the YotaVerse MOLLE Seat Back Cover YotaVerse is one of the most reputable companies out there when it comes to Toyota-specific mods…
Introducing The Moon Shade V2 – Universal Portable Awning: Assembly & Impressions
Looking for a Light Weight Awning? Moon Shade Has You Covered With Their Portable, Mount Anywhere Modular Awning We have all seen those full-blown overland camping setups on social media….
Introducing Luno Life: The 5th Gen 4Runner Specific Air Mattress
Meet Luno Life: A Vehicle Specific Air Mattress Designed Just For The 5th Gen 4Runner Are you like me and would rather sleep inside your 4Runner than in a standard…
Top 5 Camping and Overlanding Water Storage Containers
Camping, Off-Roading, and Overlanding Water Storage Containers: How To Ensure You Bring Enough Water When Exploring the Great Outdoors While we travel the great wild wonders of our forests and…
ARB Speedy Seal Tire Repair Kit: How-To & Review
How to Repair a Flat Tire with the ARB Speedy Seal Puncture Repair Kit: A Step by Step Guide & Review Imagine heading down the trail and you notice that…
Hit The Trail Smoother With Universal R4T Tire Deflators For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Hit The Trail Smoother With Universal R4T Tire Deflators For The 5th Gen 4Runner The quest to find the easiest and fastest way to air up and down has spurred…
Feature Friday: 11 Midnight Black Metallic 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Builds
11 Midnight Black Metallic Toyota 4Runner Setups to Inspire Your Build in 2022 – Mods List & More! This Week’s Topic: Midnight Black 4Runners Welcome back to another Feature Friday!…
Deadman Off-Road Earth Anchor Review
Deadman Snow Recovery in a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Venturing into the unknown isn’t something to take lightly. Whether it’s venturing solo in extreme weather, like summer in the desert,…
Feature Friday: 10 5th Gen 4Runners & Their Top 5 Mods in 2022
We asked 10 4Runners what their top 5 Favorite Mods are in 2022, Here is what they responded with… This Week’s Topic: What are your top 5 mods? Well, as…
Feature Friday: 11 5th Gen 4Runner Examples Of Essential Overland Camping Gear For 2022
Essential Camping Gear Needed For The Ultimate Overland Campsite Experience – These 4Runners Will Inspire Your Off-Road & Overland Rig Goals in 2022 This Weeks Topic: Overland Campsite Setups Hey guys…
Meet the Garmin Tread Overland Edition Navigator – Detailed Review & Impressions
Detailed Review & Overview for the All-New Garmin Tread Series Overland Edition: Trail Navigation, Route Planning, Emergency Communications & More Wow, before we begin… this is one of the most…
Feature Friday: 14 Voodoo Blue Toyota 4Runner Overland & Off-Road Builds
14 Rad 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You Voodoo Blue was only available in 2019 on the TRD Pro 4Runner… unless you lived in Hawaii. In 2020, the 1919 Waialua…
Dometic CFX3 45 + PLB40: The Perfect Car Camping Fridge & Power Set-Up?
PLB40 Power Station + CFX3 45 Portable Fridge: The Perfect Setup? We all seem to be in search of the most efficient refrigerator and power setup for our 4Runner and…
DIY 4Runner Emergency Bag & Get Home Bag (GHB)
DIY Emergency Bag and Get Home Bag (GHB) – A Guide for Preparing the Essentials When Things Go South A wise man once said, it never hurts to be prepared….
Feature Friday: 8 Roof Mounted Awning Setups on the 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022
From the Beaches to the Mountains, Beat the Sun & Elements with These 8 Different Roof Mounted Awnings to Consider for Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner This Weeks Topic: Roof…
Oztent Foxwing 270° Awning – Set-Up, Review & Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner
Trail Impressions: Introducing the Oztent Foxwing 270° Awning Mounted on AL Offroad Roof Rack – How to Deploy, Complete Review & Overview Whether it’s providing a safe haven from precipitation,…
Feature Friday: Top 5 Favorite 5th Gen 4Runner Mods for Overlanding & Off-roading
Pictured: Ryan Gibbons (@gibburnz) 2011 Trail Edition What are our Top 5 4Runner Mods for Offroading and Overlanding? Here are 12 example 4Runner set-ups and what their owners like most about…
Feature Friday: 10 Must-See Silver 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Builds
Pictured: Daniel Khimthang (@daily.4r) 2019 TRD ORP 10 Unique Silver 5th Gen 4Runner Setups to Inspire Your Off-Road & Overland Build – Front Bumpers, RTTs, Light Bars, Suspension, Wheels/Tires &…
DIY 2nd Row Seat Hidden Molle Panel on the 5th Gen 4Runner
DIY 2nd Row Seat Hidden Molle Panel Install – Making the Most of the Hidden Space for 5th Gen 4Runners Hiding your gear or other 4Runner-kept items can help free…
Sherpa Equipment Company ROAM Case Mounts on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Sherpa Equipment Co’s Solution for Non-Drill Modular Case Mounts: Installation and Review with the ROAM 83L and 95L Cases Explorers are always trying to stack more storage in every nook…
41.22 Hitch Slider – Overview and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner
41.22 Hitch Slider – A Light Weight and Low Profile Option to Protect Your Hitch A skid or slider for your hitch isn’t something that typically makes the priority list…
Feature Friday: Roof Rack Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Pictured: Jared Johnson (@txhillrider) Front Runner Slimline ll 8 Different Gear & Accessory Setups to Add to Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner’s Roof Rack – Pelican Cases, RTTs, Light Bars &…
Introducing the Step22 Hedgehog Toiletry Roll – Storage for Essentials on the Trails
Trail Impressions: The Step 22 Hedgehog Toiletry Roll is a Must-Have on the Trails – Great for Solo Adventurers and Families Alike The more things that I accumulate for my…
Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas For The Toyota-Driven Special Someone
The Countdown to Christmas Is Underway and YotaMafia Has You Covered: Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Ideas You may have taken care of the big gifts for your friends and family,…
Easy Christmas Gifts For the Toyota 4Runner Owner
Christmas Shopping for The 4Runner Owner in Your Family? This Holiday Buyer’s Guide Will Give You Some Easy & Affordable Ideas If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re…
CarTrimHome MOLLE Panel Shelf for the 5th Gen 4Runnner – Install and Review
CarTrimHome Rear MOLLE Panels and Shelf: Installation Guide, Review and Oveview For 5th Gen 4Runner Rear window MOLLE panels have cemented their place as a top upgrade in the 4Runner…
AL Offroad Onyx Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Is This the Strongest Roof Rack For The 4Runner? Utilizing T-Slot (extrusion) crossbars that are twice the size of others on the market, AL Offroad is on the scene with…
VIAIR 400H-A Automatic Compressor – On-Board Air Install Guide on 5th Gen 4Runner
VIAIR Hard Mounted Compressor Installation Guide and Overview on a 5th Gen 4Runner – How to install and hard wire an on-board air VIAIR compressor I’ve been very pleased with…
Introducing the MORRflate Stubby Manifold – Initial Impressions & Review
The MORRflate Stubby Is Modular Manifold That Doesn’t Require Fixed Hoses – 2-Way Air System or 4-Way MORRflate specializes in multi-tire inflation/deflation kits that are designed to make your life…