C6 Outdoor Rev Tent Review – 25lb Rooftop Tent
A New Take On Traditional Rooftop Tents If you have been following the overland scene for the past few years, you would agree that rooftop tents are one of the…
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Introducing The Martin Offroad Roof Rack For The 5th Gen 4Runner
A No-Compromise Alternative To Prinsu Racks One of the best ways to increase your gear carrying capacity is by adding a roof rack. Whether you’re looking to add a rooftop…
Top 7 Emergency Communication Devices for Overlanding
Emergency Communication On and Off The Trail My wife and I often travel alone and enjoy exploring remote areas, often out of cell phone range. If an emergency were ever…
Feature Friday: 11 Must-See Lunar Rock 5th Gen 4Runner Builds
Lunar Rock 5th Gen 4Runners – Off-Road & Overland Build Inspiration This Week’s Topic: Lunar Rock 4Runners Hey guys, welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s…
Cali Raised LED Premium Roof Rack For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Featuring An Available 270 Degree Lighting Kit & Adjustable Light Bar Deflector It goes without saying a roof rack is a valuable and versatile accessory for many 4×4 vehicles. It’s…
Feature Friday: 6 Fiberglass Front Fender Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
Why These 4Runner Owners Chose To Add Fiberglass Front Fenders This Week’s Topic: Fiberglass Front Fenders Hey guys, welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF,…
LabOps Gear Low-Profile Dash Mount V2 For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
A Low-Profile, No-Drill Mounting Solution For Your Accessories Whether your 4Runner is a daily commuter or an outfitted overland rig, a dash mount can be a great way to improve…
Sub 100lb Clamshell Rooftop Tents – Lightweight Rooftop Tent Buyers Guide
Rooftop Tents Under 100 lbs – A New Class of RTTs We’ve all heard the phrase by now… “weight is the enemy”. The 4Runner is not rated for a large…
Feature Friday: Ditch Light Bracket Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 4Runner Owners What Ditch Light Brackets They Are Running And Why This Week’s Topic: Ditch Light Brackets Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s…
Lasfit 36W 3″ Pod Lights With Low Profile Mounts: Build Comparison & Install Guide
Lasfit Vs. Baja Designs Build Quality? Real World Differences: Teardown & Comparison In the off-road lighting market, we’re starting to reach the point where affordability doesn’t always mean poor quality….
CVT Pioneer Series Rainier Review & Impressions
Take Your Family Camping Experience To The Next Level If you’ve got any form of social media, you probably already know the hot market trend of the ever-so-popular rooftop tent…
Feature Friday: 6 Portable Fridge Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 4Runner Owners Which Portable Fridge They Chose & Why Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we looked at 4Runner Rear Cargo MOLLE…
Ironman 4×4 Swift 1400 RTT: Initial Impressions & Review
Photo Credit: Talus Expedition Gear My First Experience With A Wedge-Style Rooftop Tent & Why I Chose The Ironman 4×4 Swift RTT Picking a rooftop tent for your 4Runner typically…
Cali Raised Cargo MOLLE System & Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Up Your Cargo Organization Game With The Cali Raised Cargo MOLLE System & Overhead Tray There’s no doubt that the 4Runner has a decent amount of storage space. Its squared-off…
DIY Viper Cut – Full Overview & Step-by-Step Guide For The 5th Gen 4Runner
DIY Viper (High Clearance) Cut With SSO Washer Bottle Reservoir Cover Install “To cut or not to cut?” “To chop or not to chop?” These were the questions I had,…
4Runner Undercarriage Cleaning & Corrosion Prevention – A Preventative Maintenance Guide
How Corrosion Forms & How You Can Help Prevent It From Happening Corrosion is inevitable; there is almost no avoiding it in the natural world. Everything is trying to slowly…
Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T Tire – Initial Impressions
Initial Impressions, Review, and Overview After 5,000 Miles Tires are considered one of the most important mods a 4Runner owner can do. You want your tires to be able to…
Overland Custom Design Sway Bar End Links For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
An Overlooked But Important Component If You Have A Lifted Rig Have you ever heard that a boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into? Well,…
How To Add Engine Bay Lighting At An Affordable Price – A Walkthrough Guide
Budget Weatherproof Engine Bay Lighting For The 5th Gen 4Runner – A Better Value Compared To Others? There are a couple of good options for engine bay lighting on the…
Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Buyer’s Experience & Review
Reviewing My Experience With Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Would I Recommend It? It seems that if you see any built-out overland SUV, be it a 4Runner, Jeep,…
New Cali Raised Center Console MOLLE Panels For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Add Storage & Organization With The All New, Low-Profile Cali Raised Center Console MOLLE Panels It’s no secret that the 4Runner’s center console has some pretty useless storage cubbies. While…
Field Testing The RinseKit Pro: Review & Initial Impressions
RinseKit Pro: A Battery-Powered Shower That You Can Bring Anywhere I’ve recently gotten into car camping and started building out my kit. One of the most important things I’ve learned…
Feature Friday: 8 Fog Light Kit Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 8 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Upgraded Their OEM Fog Lights & What They Like Most About Their Current Setup Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you…
Feature Friday: 6 Soft Shell RTT Setups On The Toyota 4Runner
We Asked 6 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose Soft Shell RTTs For Their Overland Builds Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we looked…
Feature Friday: 7 Rear Cargo Area Storage Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
Rear Cargo Storage Systems for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: DIY To Aftermarket Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we looked at Tire Swings…
The Dissent Off-Road Modular Low Profile Winch Bumper – Trail Install & Overall Impressions
A New Option For The 5th Gen 4Runner With An Industrial Look From the start, my 4Runner has been a representation of function with minimal sacrifice to performance or reliability….
Top 6 Switch Panel Systems for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Buyers Guide
Best Switch Systems for Electrical Accessories – Wireless and even Bluetooth Controlled Options Eventually, we all get to a certain point in our builds where we accumulate too many accessories…
Feature Friday: 8 Overland Camp Trailers & Trailer Setups Paired with the 5th Gen 4Runner
Expedition-Ready Trailers & Trailer Setup Options For The 4Runner Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we asked owners about their Mud-Terrain Tires choices and…
ROAM Rugged Storage Box Mounts – Long Term Review
ROAM Rugged Mounts To Secure The 83L Rugged Case On 5th Gen 4Runner RCI Roof Rack Most of us have heard the saying, “the right tool for the job makes…
The Bodega Cooler Portable Car Fridge: First Impressions & Review
A More Affordable Portable Dual Zone Fridge For Your Rig Car refrigerators are definitely a luxury item to have out on the trails. By the time you’ve equipped your rig…
5th Gen 4Runner Rock Sliders: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying
DOM Vs. HREW Sliders, Tube Vs. Square, Bolt-on Vs. Weld-On Rock Sliders. Yep! They are exactly like they sound. A way to slide your vehicle across rocks without damaging your…
The Massimo CX30 E-Kooler – A Car Refrigerator For Those Who Are On A Budget: Overall Impressions & Review
Budget Friendly Offroad and Overland Refrigerator: The Massimo CX30 E-Kooler Car refrigerators are nothing new in the camping and overlanding scene. With popular brands like Dometic CFX45 being used in…
Top 10 ARB Twin & Single On-Board Air Compressor Mounts For the 5th Gen 4Runner
After Years of Testing On-Board Air Compressors, We Rank Our Favorite Mounts When it comes to mounting a compressor for onboard air, you can pick from Viair, Smittybilt, or one…
Energy Suspension Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Trail Review and Install Overview
Energy Suspension 8.9104G & 8.9104R Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Trail Tested Bump stops often seem to be an overlooked suspension component on many vehicles. However, they…
Ram Mount Quick-Grip Phone Mount for 5th Gen 4Runner – Assembly & Initial Thoughts
Keeping Your Phone Secure And Accessible With The Ram Mount Quick-Grip Phone Mount I’ll be honest… phone mounts? I have never been a big fan of them. I’ve seen many…