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.
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,…
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…
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 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 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 – 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…
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 &…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
Compact, Light-Weight, and Effective – Recovery Rings are a Key Part of your Recovery Kit How often have you taken inventory of your toolkit? Added to it? Removed things from…
Mount Storage Cases and Cargo Boxes To Factory 4Runner Roof Rack Cross with LFD Aluminum Crossbars Using a Pelican Vault Case You may have seen rigs around town (and definitely…
Alpha Foxtrot Full MOLLE System – Full Review on 5th Gen 4Runner I recently wrote a post on the Cali Raised MOLLE shelf system, and although it was nice, it…
Use Cases For Power Stations – Plus Review of The Ecoflow River Portable power stations have been growing exponentially in popularity, and for good reason. They provide added utility beyond…
How to properly pack a portable fridge for Offroading and Overlanding: Tips and tricks to best-pack a Dometic CFX3 It’s the day before you leave on an adventure you’ve been…
Take in the views, not the sun. The Quest for Shelter – Slumberjack Roadhouse Tarp Regardless of what you use your 4Runner for, everyone can agree that having a portable…
Agency 6 Liftgate G.R.I.D.S MOLLE Panel: Install, Use, and Review for 5th Gen 4Runners MOLLE panels have established themselves as one of the top accessory purchases for the 4Runner. What…
FANTTIK T8 APEX 2000 Amp Portable Jump Starter (8.5L Gas and 6L Diesel Engines) 65W Two-Way Fast Charging – Review and Overview Battery pack-style jump starters have been around for…
ICECO’s New Line of VL Series Dual Zone Fridges: First Impressions and Complete Overview Last year, I did a review on the ICECO JP50 detailing out all of the features…
Overland Communications: How To Communicate When Overlanding and Off-Roading – A Quick Guide to FRS, GMRS, CB, and HAM (Amateur Radio) Communication. It is one of the most important aspects…
A Clean Installation Guide for The Midland MXT275 15-Watt GMRS Radio on the 5th Gen 4Runner Off-road radios come in all types, sizes, and frequencies. While some require licenses or…
T10 Head Unit Installation and Review – Android Auto and Apple Car Play Head Unit for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’ve grown bored of the OEM head unit in…
Jade Winching @AlphaFoxtrotDesign on Hells Gate Factory & Aftermarket Recovery Points: What Is & Is Not a Rated Recovery Point on the 5th Gen 4Runner? During an off-road recovery, and…
Hearing Some Rattling? It Might Be Your Heat Shield. Here’s a Quick Guide On How To Secure Your Heat Shield On Your 5th Gen 4Runner The other day I did…
Fire Extinguisher Access When Off-Roading & Overlanding – Where Should You Mount A Fire Extinguisher in the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’re at all like me, you pick up mods…
Elevate Outdoor Piggyback Hitch (4 Bike) Bike Rack – Full Review and User Guide For 5th Gen 4Runner Owning a 4Runner allows you to enjoy a plethora of activities that…
