Trail Impressions: Goal Zero Yeti 500X Power Station – Fridge Test & Review
Portable Power for Your 4Runner and Dometic Fridge Using the Goal Zero Yeti 500X Power Station Goal Zero has been at the forefront of portable power for over a decade…
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.
BOSS StrongBox Drawer Install + Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
BOSS StrongBox Custom Drawer System Step-By-Step Install and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview If you’re like us, you’ve yearned for a storage solution for your 4Runner. If you’re…
BlackGate Customs, KDSS Drop Kit (Spacers) for 5th Gen 4Runner
Blackgate Customs, KDSS Rear Sway Bar Drop Kit (Spacers) Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Today we’re excited to introduce a relatively new product for KDSS equipped 4Runners! This…
DIY Power Tank (Co2 Tank) for Airing Up Tires
How To Build Your Own CO2 Tank or “Power Tank” – A Few Options To Consider When Building a DIY CO2 Tank For Airing Up Tires Let’s be honest, Power…
5th Gen 4Runner Torque Specs
Complete List of Suspension Torque Specs For the 5th Gen 4Runner Do you use “good and tight” as a torque spec? It’s a common practice, but should be avoided. Here’s…
Curt Front Receiver Hitch Review + Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Curt Front Receiver Hitch Trail-Tested Review + Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner One of the weak points of the 5th Gen 4Runner is the absence of a strong recovery…
Trail Built: The Ultimate 2-Person Overland Camp Kitchen Storage Box for the 4Runner
The Ultimate 2-Person Overland Camp Kitchen Storage Box, Built for the 5th Gen 4Runner Hours of driving behind you, the quest for the perfect campsite is complete. The only thing…
SnoMaster CL56D Fridge/Freezer Review
Why The SnoMaster CL56D Fridge/Freezer Is A Must-Have For Anyone Who Loves Camping With Their 5th Gen 4Runner If you enjoy off-roading, odds are you enjoy a nice weekend out…
Agency 6 Jack Handle Keeper Review
How Agency 6’s Jack Handle Keeper Prevents Hi-Lift Noise: A Product Overview & Trail-Tested Review There are many essential recovery options on the market for off-roaders—one of them happens to…
Sunyear Compact Camping Chair Review – A Light-Weight Aluminum Pole Style Chair for Camp
Sunyear Lightweight Compact Folding Camping Chairs For the 5th Gen 4Runner No matter how you spend time outdoors, whether you’re car camping, overlanding, backpacking, or bike-packing; everyone needs a decent…
Ironman 4×4 2.5M Awning Review 5th Gen 4Runner
Ironman 4×4 2.5M Awning Review – The (Game-Changer) Awning You Need For Your 5th Gen 4Runner There are a few things that are necessary when camping or setting up a…
11 Overland 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You
Pictured: @GopherDirt 4Runner + @Acoucke 5th Gen 4Runner Overland Builds That Will Inspire You To Get Out There and Explore So you want to drive over some land huh? The…
DIY First Aid Kit vs Pre-Made Kit – What’s for you?
DIY First Aid Kits vs Pre-Made Kits (Like the Surviveware FAK) For the 5th Gen 4Runner Being prepared comes in many different forms and fashions. Perhaps it could be the…
Apex Overland Recovery Point Install & Review
Apex Overland’s Recovery Points Step-By-Step Install & Review For 5th Gen 4Runner I’m new to the 4Runner game. I got mine within the last year and immediately caught the mod…
NashFabCo Ladder Review & Install 5th Gen 4Runner
NashFabCo Ladder Review & Step-By-Step No-Drill DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner A ladder can be a useful addition to an Overlanding rig, particularly for owners who have invested…
Strawfoot Handmade Window Covers For Privacy, Theft Prevention & Temperature Control
Product Review: Strawfoot Handmade Window Covers for the 5th Gen 4Runner In every vehicle, windows are the lenses to the surrounding world. They are the thin buffer between inside and…
Gibson Dual Sport Exhaust Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Gibson Cat-Back Dual Side-Exit Sport Exhaust Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner This is a pretty simple overview of how to install the Gibson cat-back dual sport exhaust. I…
Element E50 Review: A Compact, Longer-Lasting and Easier-To-Use Fire Extinguisher
Element E50 Fire Extinguisher – Benefits Of It’s Compact Design & Easy-To-Use System Over Conventional Options How does it work? Element fire extinguishers are compact units that operate by vaporizing…
Yakima LockNLoad Rack Review 5th Gen 4Runner
Yakima LockNLoad Roof Rack System + Mounting Options: An In-depth Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner In the not so distant past, dinosaurs ruled the world and for us, 5th…
Zarges Aluminum Gear Storage Boxes – Our Initial Thoughts, Review & Overview
Meet Zarges Storage Boxes: An Aluminum Storage Box That’ll Change How You Pack Your Off-Road, Overland or Daily Storage Gear Storage boxes are important for the type of travel we…
3 Types Of Axes (Multiple Reviews) For Overlanding
Here are 3 Types Of Ax Options (Plus Multiple Reviews) For Off-Roading and Overlanding As Brenan mentioned in his Every Day Carry article way back in November of ’17, an…
This Is the Most Organized Survival Kit We’ve Seen For the Price – The Surviveware Large First Aid Kit
Surviveware Large First Aid Kit Review – Great Option for Overlanding & Wheeling in the 5th Gen 4Runner I am going to take a look at the most organized and…
7 Items for Preparing Your 4Runner During Extremely Cold Weather
Winter Soldier: 7 Essentials For Living with a 5th Gen 4Runner and Preparing For Cold, Extreme Weather As I write this, the thermometer outside my door reads a balmy -22…
Freedom Ropes Recovery Rope Review
Meet the Double-Braided Nylon Recovery Rope by Freedom Ropes you should add to your Recovery Bag With so many options on the market for recovery ropes and snatch straps, it’s…
MORRFlate v2 Tire Inflation and Deflation Kit Review
MORRFlate v2 – A 4-Way Tire Inflation and Deflation Kit – Full Review and Overview While tools that help you air down and up for off-roading aren’t considered vital, they…
GoTreads Folding Recovery Boards – Recovery Gear Review
GoTreads, Good Winter Recovery Traction Mat + BROG Bag: In-Depth Review When you hear the term recovery tracks most people think of the quintessential Maxtrax or similar style boards. For…
BajaRack Ladder Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner
BajaRack Full-Length Roof Rack Ladder Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner So, I finally got around to getting a ladder after having a full-length roof rack for almost a…
Adventure Tool Company Waxed Canvas Tool Rolls
Full Review and Overview on the Adventure Tool Company Waxed Canvas Tool Rolls Here, in the manufacturer’s words, is what sold me on the SportRoll: Like all ATC gear, the…
Factor 55 Rope Retention Pulley (RRP) Review
Introducing the New Factor 55 Rope Retention Pulley (Snatch Block Alternative): New Recovery Gear We Finally Trail-Tested! Why do you need a pulley? The Snatch Block or Pulley is a…
Winter Camping Gear: 8 Basic Essentials For Overlanding & Off-Roading
Winter Camping in the 5th Gen 4Runner: 8 Essentials in Off-Road Gear and Accessories To Make This Your Favorite Time of Year to Camp Heading out for an adventure in…