Trail Tested means the product or accessory has literally been put to the test on the trail. This was a category brought by ours truly; Max from Explore4R.com. All products and posts in Trail Tested have typically been put through their paces while exploring or off-road somewhere. This is a great category because it gives you an idea of which products you can expect to perform when it matters most to you.
Overland Communications: How To Communicate When Overlanding and Off-Roading – A Quick Guide to FRS, GMRS, CB, and HAM (Amateur Radio) Communication. It is one of the most important aspects…
ARB Zero 47-Quart Fridge with Mounted Slide-Out Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Back in 2020, I took a camping trip to New Mexico where we spent 12…
BFGoodrich KM3 Tires: 31k-Mile Review and Overview on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Tires not only contribute heavily to a vehicle’s aesthetics, but they’re what keeps us planted & going on…
Jade Winching @AlphaFoxtrotDesign on Hells Gate Factory & Aftermarket Recovery Points: What Is & Is Not a Rated Recovery Point on the 5th Gen 4Runner? During an off-road recovery, and…
DIY Overland Trailer (Part 3) – Detailed Look at Add-Ons and Accessories In this third article covering my DIY overlanding trailer, I will do a brief overview of everything I…
OZTENT RV-3 Fast Setup Ground Tent – A Fast Rooftop Tent Alternative – Super Detailed Review, Overview and What to Expect When looking into tents, ground tents can often go…
Meet Jason from RSG Off-Road and his T40R: A Straight Axle 5.7L V8 Swapped and Supercharged 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner This interview has been in the works for quite some…
Elevate Outdoor Piggyback Hitch (4 Bike) Bike Rack – Full Review and User Guide For 5th Gen 4Runner Owning a 4Runner allows you to enjoy a plethora of activities that…
Oztent Tents Review and Overview: Do they Really Take 30-seconds to set up? If you’ve followed my reviews, you might be wondering two things: Where the hell is the 4Runner?…
Jump Starter vs. Jumper Cables: What’s the Difference and What Should You Carry in your 5th Gen 4Runner? There’s no need to explain why the 4Runners (in all its generations)…
Full-Width Hybrid Vs. Low Profile Vs. Full Plate Bumper on 5th Gen 4Runner – What’s The Difference? When it comes to choosing an aftermarket front bumper, you have a wide…
LifeSaver Jerrycan Portable Water Filter For Camping, General Off-Road Use, and Overlanding – Product Overview & Trail-Tested Review Whether you’re out on a camping trip or hitting long trails in…
Introducing the Dometic CFX3 Fridge Line: Mountable Portable Fridge For the Overlanding in the 5th Gen 4Runner Let’s get this out of the way first: A fridge is a game-changer…
Cali Raised LED Premium Roof Rack for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Product Review and Installation Overview On extended adventures, the 4Runner has an ongoing struggle for more space. There…
Complete Review Of Remmen Brakes – Superior Braking For Your 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to large heavy SUVs like the 5th Gen 4Runner, nothing is more important than…
Super Springs International Presents – SumoSprings Bump Stops for Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Complete Install Guide & Overview SumoSprings are a line of bump stops designed and manufactured by…
Pictured: RRW (Relations Race Wheels) RR8-H Forged Beadlocks, 35X12.5 Toyo M/Ts with ARB OME BP-51 3.5″ Lift How To Trim Fenders and Fender Flares to Fit 35″ Tires on a…
ARB HD Single Onboard Air Compressor System for 5th Gen 4Runner: What to Consider Something I have pondered and researched heavily over the past year is an onboard air system….
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…
Cooper STT Pro 295/70R17 + Relations Race Wheels RR5 0 offset Gun Metal Gray + Spidertrax 1.25″ Spacers Cooper Discoverer STT Pro Compared to the Cooper Evolution M/T – Battle…
The WaterPORT Weekender: Portable Water System Mounted on 5th Gen 4Runner Complete Overview & Review Whether you’re an overlander, a primitive camper, or you hit the sauce too hard at…
Tailgater Tire Table Install Overview & Initial Impressions For Camping and General Overlanding I came across this table last year while on a camping trip in Crested Butte Colorado, a…
HitchFire Forge 15 Grill Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Cooked food is an important element for those of us who participate in off-roading, overlanding, traveling, adventuring,…
Pictured: ARB OME BP-51 with 295/70R17 Cooper STT Pro + Ekstrom Designs Strut Shims & Rear 1″ Spacer OME (Old Man Emu) BP-51 Bypass Shocks Techincal Overview, Height Adjustments &…
SPOT Trace Satellite Tracker for the 4Runner & Overland/Off-Road Use – What Is The SPOT Trace Used for? As much as we seek the wilderness for its ability to force…
Brute Force Fabrication Rear Bumper – The Highest Clearance Bumper On The Market Off-roading is something a lot of 5th Gen 4Runner owners have in common. We like to get…
MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards & Tire Mount Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner: The Only Recovery Boards You’ll Ever Need If you happen to be like me and go out…
weBoost Drive Reach – Clean install for Off-Road Cell Signal Booster Antenna with Adjustable Ram Mount on CNC Roof Rack If you are looking to increase your cell signal when…
Milestar Patagonia M/T Superior Traction Off-Road Tires Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The Tire Problem Anyone who spends enough time behind the wheel in the driver’s seat will agree…
M.O.R.E. Front Skid Plate Installation Overview & Initial Impressions For the 5th Gen 4Runner Bumpers, sliders, skid plates…all different forms of protection for your 4Runner. I currently am running an…
