Trail Impressions: Garmin InReach Mini Review
Product Review of the Garmin InReach Mini and Installation on Center Console of the 5th Gen 4Runner We live in a connected world. Communicating with people has never been more…
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.
Using a Gun Case as a Cargo Box for Off-Road Accessories and Recovery Gear
Mounting a Gun Case to your Roof Rack as Cargo Box for Recovery Gear When I got my LFD Off-road roof rack, my intention was to carry most of my…
Rago Fab ARB Twin Air Compressor Mount on 5th Gen 4Runner
Rago Air Compressor Mount with ARB Dual Compressor Review & Install + Rhino USA’s Tire Pressure Inflator Gauge So you finally broke down and decided onboard air is an absolute…
8 Accessory Locks & Storage Box Locks for Your Roof Rack or Overland Setup
A general guide to Off-Road & Overland Roof Rack Accessory & Storage Box Locks If you have a roof rack and you leave your 4×4 unattended, you may be looking…
Aqua-Tainer 4 Gallon Water Container Review
Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer Stackable 4 Gallon Rigid Water Container – Off-Road and Overland Water Storage Made by Reliance Products in Canada, the 4 gallon (15 liter) Aqua-Tainer is a great…
Black Diamond Apollo vs Moji LED Camp Lanterns – Full Review
Black Diamond Apollo vs Moji LED Lanterns: Simple and Lightweight Led Camping Lanterns by Black Diamond Lantern options seem nearly endless these days with lots of great brands offering some…
Detours Knucklebone Tire Carrier Review
Detours Knucklebone Tire Carrier: An In-depth Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Have you been looking for a spare tire carrier for your 5th Gen 4Runner? Another generation? Another vehicle?…
ReadyLight by Freespirit Recreation (FSR) – The Complete Overview and Review
FreeSpirit Recreation ReadyLight – A Must-Have Essential For An All-In-One Lighting Solution To Upgrade Your Off-Roading & Camping Gear Arsenal Whether you camping in the wilderness, changing a tire roadside,…
12 Gear Essentials You Need When Camping With Young Kids
Essential Camping Gear and Equipment For Experienced and First-Time Campers With Young Kids Under 12 I grew up camping the State Parks of Maryland as a teen in the early…
Michelin XR1 Portable Power Source Review
Michelin XR1 Multi-Function Portable Power Source by Wagan Tech The Michelin XR1, when compared to other similar multi-function portable power sources, might seem pricey but the unit is packed with…
Sunex 6602LP Jack & Pro-LifT Jack Stands
Quality Jack & Jack Stand Set – Sunex Jack and Pro-LifT Jack Stands Finding a quality jack that has a high enough max height for a lifted 4Runner can be…
Top 12 Off-Road Shovels – The Complete Guide
Top 12 Off-Road and Overland Shovels – Which option is right for your adventuring needs? On every trail we explore, there’s often the chance of getting stuck and more often…
Compact D-Grip Off-Road Shovel by Bond
Bond MFG 21440 D-Grip Fiberglass Shovel by Bond: An in-depth review The Bond MFG (Manufacturing) 21440 when compared to other shovels we have done reviews on might seem pretty boring….
Trail Impressions: Indeflate Tire System
Product review of the Indeflate tire INflate/DEflator The formula is simple: air down when the pavement ends. This step is crucial to a successful adventure and can be the deciding…
RIGd UltraSwing Tire Carrier Installation
Complete Step by Step Installation of the RIGd Supply UltraSwing™ with UltraPlate and Camp Table – 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to tire carriers for the 5th Gen 4Runner,…
Smittybilt x20 10k Winch Assembly
Smittybilt x20 10k Winch Install & Assembly – Loose Hand Spooling and Setting up Whether you are mounting a winch to a custom bumper, or a pre-fabricated bumper you are…
The Agency 6 Mini Off-Road Shovel
Introducing the Agency 6 Adventure Mini Shovel with Universal Billet Aluminum Mount If you’ve been reading any of the other articles on off-road shovels, you know we have covered a…
Bond Mini D-Grip Handle Ergonomic Shovel
The Fixed Length Compact Off-Road Shovel by Bond Bond LH015 Mini D-Grip Handle Ergonomic Shovel: An In-depth Review Compared to some of the other off-road shovels we have already covered,…
Digging Deep with the Krazy Beaver Off-Road Shovel – The Complete Review
An In-depth Review of the Krazy Beaver Shovel – Quite possibly the best Off-Road shovel ever made but is it worth the cost? “WOW, another review of the Krazy Beaver…
Rhino USA Off-Road Folding Survival Shovel
An ultra-compact folding shovel that will fit in almost any off-road recovery bag If you’re serious about exploring and wheeling on sketchy trails, then it’s likely you’ll get stuck and…
Hidden Winch Mount Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Photo Credit: @lawndartdesign, Isaac Marchionna Features, benefits, and options for hidden winch mount systems The ability to mount a winch to the front of any off-road vehicle will add capability…
GSI Java Drip Pour Over Coffee Maker wins on the Trail
The GSI Java Drip Pour Over Coffee filter holder – An overview and how to use this compact “pour over dripper” coffee maker What is pour over coffee? Start with a…
NOCO GB40 Boost Plus Review & Guide
The NOCO GB40 BOOST PLUS 1000A LITHIUM JUMP STARTER Everything you need to know about the NOCO GB40 Boost Plus – An Ultra Safe Lithium Jump Starter You hop in…
4XRAC Hi-Lift Jack Mount Install and Review
Universal 4XRAC Mounting Bracket for Any Hi-Lift Jack – Hi-Lift Jack Bracket & Mount Install and overview on a mesh roof rack When you are off exploring and four-wheeling, you…
Agency 6 Shackle Block – Full Overview
Introducing the Shackle Hitch Receiver by Agency 6 – Proudly Made in The USA with US Certified Materials – Full Review and Overview As you start to traverse off the beaten…
Trail Basics: Adventuring With Your Dog
General Tips for Exploring, and Camping with your Dog Dogs and adventures tend to mesh well together. Being outside, running around free from constraints, stopping to smell the air. It’s…
H3R Performance Fire Extinguishers – Overview
Mounting Fire Extinguishers from H3R Performance What to Look for when Buying a Fire Extinguisher with the H3R Performance Lineup Too often, one of the most overlooked items when kitting out…
Cobra JumPack XL H20 Jump Starter
Cobra JumPack XL H20 Portable Jump Starter Review Cobra JumPackXL CPP15000 3-in-1 Portable Power Car Jump Starter The product review I am doing today is for the Cobra JumPack XL…
MORRFlate 4-way tire Inflation & Deflation Kit
Introducing the MORRFlate – The 4-way tire inflator kit from My Off-Road Radio If you are familiar with airing up and down your tires, it can be quite the process. With the…
Seventy2 Survival System Review
The Seventy2 Survival System Back Pack Review What is inside the Seventy2 Survival System and was it worth it? Full Review and Overview The product review I am doing this time…