DIY Vs. Pre-Built Sleeping Platforms
Premium Leveling Platform Vs. DIY – How To Choose Trying to sleep in your truck while camping? Are you annoyed at that awkward hump between your rear seats and cargo…
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No Drill Cargo Fridge Slide For 5th Gen 4Runner
Big Brand Alternative Custom Built With A Local Fabricator Like many others, my 4Runner is both my daily driver and weekend warrior. As my adventures evolved from short day trips…
Yokohama Geolandar X-AT – 35,000 Mile Review
Are These All Terrain Tires A Contender In A Saturated Market? Can an all-terrain tire excel in more than just one category rather than just be a jack of all…
RealTruck GoTent Rooftop Tent – Install & Review
You Don’t Need To Spend A Small Fortune To Camp In Comfort I’ll admit, I was never a big rooftop tent (RTT) guy. They tend to be bulky, weigh down…
5 Products For Organizing Your Cargo Area
Adding Storage And Organization To The 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to overland adventure travels, packing out everything needed for even a simple weekend getaway can become a bit…
Understanding Your 4Runner’s Odometer
How To Leverage Your Odometer Functions For Overlanding Many of us are familiar with the odometer on our dash. Historically, Toyotas are known for having a lifespan exceeding 200,000 miles….
Monotube Vs. Twin-Tube Shocks Explained
The Pros And Cons Of Each And Which Might Be The Best Choice For You There’s no shortage of opinions in the debate of monotube vs. twin-tube shocks. Today, I…
All-Pro Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner Low Profile Front Bumper – Install & Review
Slim Winch Bumper Option For The 4Runner Why did I pick All-Pro Off-Road? Let me share the story of a company that has been a pioneer in aftermarket components since…
Leitner Designs ACS Roof Platform Rack Review
Established Bed Rack Company Designed Their First Roof System We all know adding a roof rack provides versatility and virtually unlimited storage potential. If you’re in the market, you’ll find…
$100K 4Runner! 74Weld Portal Axle Build Walkaround
2023 5th Gen 4Runner on 74Weld Portal Axles and 37″ Tires. The time has come for the initial walkaround. A lot of you have been asking on Instagram… “How much…
ARB OME Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
OME’s Budget Friendly Nitrochargers Get A Fresh New Look & Several Updates! All it takes is a quick Google search to see that Nitrochargers are a go-to for owners looking…
Sherpa Roof Rack Window Panel – Install & Review
Accessory Mounting Panels For Your 5th Gen Rack To Easily Attach Your Gear! When it comes to camping and overlanding, gear organization is crucial. Sherpa Equipment Co.’s exterior side accessory…
Zero Breeze Mark 2 Review
Keep Your Camping Cool With This Portable AC Unit As we come out of winter camping season, things are heating up in California. If you’re a car camper, you know…
DIY Trunk Lighting For 5th Gen 4Runner
Simple & Affordable Solution To Light Up Your Cargo Area Have you ever wanted more lighting in your trunk area? I’m sure I’m not the only one who often finds…
5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New Mexico
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! In this post, I am highlighting…
6 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New Hampshire
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This week, we are back to…
Best Rear Hatch Ladders For 5th Gen 4Runner
Top 6 Options For The 4Runner In 2024: We Compare Specs, Features, And Accessories We all love the “Wittle Wadder” jokes. 4Runner rear hatch ladders are a hilariously controversial modification…
Roadshock Edge Off-Road Lights From Harbor Freight – Review
Budget Lighting Doesn’t Mean You Have To Sacrifice Performance Harbor Freight has been making waves in the off-road market in recent years. Most notably, their Badlands Apex Winches and Off-Road…
5 Easy Ways To Maximize Fuel Efficiency Off-Road
Go Further Both On & Off-Road With These Tips! In all the years I’ve been hitting the trails in my 4Runner whether it was a short day trip or an…
8 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Utah
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This time, we are back featuring…
7 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In South Carolina
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to a new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This time, we will cover a…
5 Ways To “Tread Lightly” When Overlanding
What “Tread Lightly” Means And Why It’s Important I’m sure many of you have noticed the increasing number of trail closures across the United States. Unfortunately, some of these closures…
Stellar Built Rig Check #7: 4Runner Build “Jade”
Meet Jade: 2016 Trail Edition Premium Overland Build – Detailed Rig Walkaround Many people have asked for a build list and detailed look at Jade over the years, and it’s…
New Product: Kinetic-X Hero Bridle Review
Kinetic-X Hero Bridle: A New Standard for Recovery? Kinetic-X, a division of Sandy Cats just added a new addition to its current offering of recovery gear, the Hero Bridle. We…
RealTruck Overland Awning – Install & Review
A Newer, Universal Awning Option For Overlanding & Camping ROAM, FrontRunner, ARB, Thule… the list goes on and on. It seems like every company now a days makes a vehicle…
Magnuson Supercharger: 7 Benefits To Consider
7 Benefits of a Supercharger on Overland & Off-Road Builds After building four different 5th Gen 4Runners, I decided to install a supercharger on our latest 2023 SR5P with portal…
5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Connecticut
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! Today, we’re back and featuring trails…
5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Massachusetts
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This week, we are back featuring…
Introducing the Dirt King 2.5″ Dual Compression Adjuster (DCA) Series Coilovers
The Best “Out-Of-The-Box” Ride Quality That’s Ever Been Offered? After two decades of racing experience and building high-end suspension components, Dirt King finally brought a shock offering to the market….
4 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Rhode Island
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post! This week, we will be doing things a bit differently as our featured state, Rhode…