What Happens When You Push SOS On Garmin inReach Devices?
What To Expect When You Press The SOS Button In An Emergency Over the past 10 years of owning the Garmin inReach (formally the DeLorme inReach), I always considered it…
Expeditions
Trail Expeditions: Anywhere from 1 – 7 day expeditions. Not quite overlanding or overland experts here but mini day trips and mini weekend trips. We wish we had the time to go on overlanding trips from months at a time but as you all know, life gets crazy. So instead of going an overland 4X4 adventure, we take Mini Trail Expeditions throughout Northern and Central California.
Overlanding Comfort: 5 Cozy Sleeping Arrangements to Explore
Comparing Different Sleep Options For Families or Solo Travelers Dialing in the right camping setup for families with kids can feel like solving a complex puzzle. Budget limits, crew size,…
13 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Southern California
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! Last time, we covered trails and…
Top 6 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Washington: User-Sourced Reference
Explore Washington Through These 4×4 Trails Rated For All Skill Levels Welcome back to our next post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America. In today’s post, we…
Top 7 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Arizona: User-Sourced Reference
Explore Arizona Through These 4×4 Trails Rated For All Skill Levels Welcome to the heart of the American Southwest, Arizona! With its diverse and rugged landscapes, Arizona is a haven…
Top 10 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore Near Moab, Utah: User-Sourced Reference
Explore Arizona Through These 4×4 Trails Rated For All Skill Levels Welcome back to our newest post style, featuring top trails and OHV parks across America. Last time, we covered…
Top 15 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Colorado: User-Sourced Reference
Explore Colorado Through These 4×4 Trails Rated For All Skill Levels Welcome to a new series where we will be featuring top trails and OHV parks across America. In these…
Feature Friday: 7 PNW Off-Road Areas & Trails To Explore – A Local Sourced Guide
7 Locals Discuss Top Trails & Areas To Explore In The Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) This Week’s Topic: Top PNW Trails We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday!…
10 Popular Off-Road / Overland Trails To Hit For 2023
A Bucket List Guide To 10 Must-Do Off-Road Trails & Routes For 2023: Popular Options For All Skill Levels – Detailed Guide Off-roading is an exciting and adventurous way to…
Top 10 Emergency Preparedness Gear Categories For Off-Roading & Overlanding
The Top 10 Emergency & Essential Gear Categories Checklist To Consider When Offroading Or Overlanding – Be Prepared For Whatever Comes Your Way A little planning can go a long…
18 Essential Overlanding Repair & Recovery Tools to Stay Prepared in 2023
From Maintenance To Trail Repairs & Recovery: Here Are What The Community Considers To Be Essential Overlanding Tools Have you grown tired of the mall-crawling life and are ready to…
Feature Friday: Top 5 Essential Mods for Overland Built 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022
We Asked Eight 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners – “What Are Your Top 5 Off-Road Mods?” – This Is What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Top 5 Off-Road Mods Welcome…
Black Bear Pass Trail Review & Sections Overview – What to Expect
Black Bear Road & Black Bear Pass 4×4 Trail – Detailed Sections Overview – “Most Dangerous Off-Road Trail in Colorado?” Black Bear Pass 4×4 Trail Quick Info: Trail Name: Black…
Overlander Woodworks Single Drop-In Drawer System for 5th Gen 4Runner – Full Review
Overlander Woodworks: Custom DIY Single Drawer System Build For the 5th Gen 4Runner With so many accessories for the 5th Gen 4Runner, you might have found you need a way…
DIY Fishing Rod Holder for 5th Gen 4Runner: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Do it Yourself Interior Fishing Rod Holder for a 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete DIY Guide I live in the burbs of Denver, CO, and there is no shortage of…
Offroading Gear Recovery Kit – Complete Overview
Complete Off-Road Recovery Kit by Offroading Gear – Everything You Need to Get Started There is so much to consider when it comes to the most common off-road recovery gear…
ARB Safari Snorkel Install & Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
ARB Safari Snorkel Step-By-Step Install On The 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Review & Product Overview While the majority of 4Runners sold here in North America will sadly spend most of…
Meet NOMAD Grill – The Portable Briefcase-Sized Grill and Smoker Perfect for Overland Cooking
A Grill and Smoker Combo Designed for Your Next Offroading, Camping or Overlanding Adventure Overview Raise your hand if you’ve succumbed to the ease of freeze-dried meals, granola bars, or…
OnX Offroad Review: GPS Mapping App For Off-Roaders
OnX Offroad App: GPS Mapping Software For Off-Roading & Overlanding in the 5th Gen 4Runner When planning your adventures you have a plethora of options when it comes to research…
Overlanding East Canada To Newfoundland
Overlanding in Newfoundland: Everything You Need to Know About Getting There, Trailing, Camping & Off-Roading in the 4Runner Part of the Exploring Canada Series Standing on the cliff-edge of a…
Overland Events For 2020: All The Expos, Rallies & Shows For Adventures & Off-Roaders
2020 Adventure, 4×4 Off-Roading & Overlanding Expos, Rallies & Shows You Don’t Want To Miss Overlanding, Off-Roading, Rock Crawling & Mudding Events A big part of Adventuring, whether that’s Overlanding,…
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…
Camping with Kids: 5 Tips To Keep You Heading Out
Car Camping and Overlanding with Kids: 5 Tips To Keep You Heading Out in the 4Runner for More Adventures Camping with kids can be an amazing experience with your 4Runner…
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…
Exploring Verdi Peak and North Truckee 4×4 Trails
Verdi Peak, Boca Reservoir, Stampede Reservoir, Prosser Creek Reservoir Exploring alone has brought me some my favorite experiences. Trekking around solo brings the opportunity to literally stop, take a deep…
Schallenberger Ridge Trail
Schallenberger Ridge Donner Pass – Truckee Highway 80 to Donner Pass up to Schallenberger Ridge overlooking Donner Lake in Truckee, CA The Schallenberger Ridge 4×4 trail is a moderately trekked trail in…
Castle Pass/ Castle Peak 4×4 Trail – North Lake Tahoe Donner Pass
Castle Pass to Castle Peak 4×4 Trail Near Boreal Ski Resort If you’re in or near Sacramento, the Castle Pass and Castle Peak 4×4 Trail is a great spot to…
Bodega Bay Sonoma Coast State Park Beaches & Photography Spots
Bodega Bay Beaches and Sonoma Coast State Park Beaches Just north of Point Reyes National Seashore lays a beautiful stretch of Bodega Bay coastal beaches and scenic state parks. If you…
Baltic Ridge Trail Review – Mormon Emigrant Gap Abandoned Ski Resort Area
Baltic Ridge Trail From Mormon Emigrant Trail/Gap The Baltic Ridge Trail is a mix of easy to moderate off-road trails and fire roads off Mormon Emigrant Trail. From the east,…
Monterey & Big Sur Trip in New 4Runner
Quick Trip to Monterey/ Big Sur with Our SR5 4Runner While the 2014Â 4Runner was in the shop, we decided to make a quick trip to Monterey and Big Sur. We…