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.
Cooper Evolution M/T (35X12.50R17) Initial Impressions on the 5th Gen 4Runner After putting 20K miles on the Toyo Xtreme AT 2s (285/75R17 – 33.8″), I was ready for something bigger,…
Coastal Offroad DIY Rear Bumper Kit – Review & Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner I will admit, I’m a bit of a minimalist and I love the look of…
Diode Dynamics 42″ Stage Series Light Bar Review If you like off-roading and tend to do night runs or late trail runs, odds are you’ve found yourself needing better lighting…
Winter Soldier: 7 Essentials For Living with a 5th Gen 4Runner and Preparing For Cold, Extreme Weather As I write this, the thermometer outside my door reads a balmy -22…
Meet the Double-Braided Nylon Recovery Rope by Freedom Ropes you should add to your Recovery Bag With so many options on the market for recovery ropes and snatch straps, it’s…
MORRFlate v2 – A 4-Way Tire Inflation and Deflation Kit – Full Review and Overview While tools that help you air down and up for off-roading aren’t considered vital, they…
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…
Stop & Go Tire Plugger Kit Review and How To Use It To Repair Tire Leaks Getting a flat tire while on the road or trail is never fun. Our…
Introducing the New Factor 55 Rope Retention Pulley (Snatch Block Alternative): New Recovery Gear We Finally Trail-Tested! Why do you need a pulley? The Snatch Block or Pulley is a…
Detailed Review and Overview on the SureCall Fusion2Go Max Cell Phone Signal Service Booster The desire to spend time outdoors is usually paired with the desire to be out of…
Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack Review & Installation Guide When researching which roof rack to purchase for your build, it is important to make sure that the rack you choose will…
Best Daily Driving Practices: Aiming for the Best Gas Mileage and a Comfortable Ride for the 5th Gen 4Runner The Toyota 4Runner has never been the most fuel-efficient or luxurious…
The ARB Skid Plate Kit Is More Than Meets the Ad: Quick Overview and Install Guide for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you go by most advertisements for ARB’s 5th…
Durability, Versatility & Long Term Use On My 4Runner Tires are the vehicle’s connection to the ground. They are arguably the most important piece of equipment you can install on…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review: A Solid, Fully Four-Season All-Terrain Tire for 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to tires, there’s plenty of differing opinions of which tire is…
Eezi-Awn Swift Vehicle-Mounted Awning: An In-Depth, Trail-Tested Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner Vehicle-mounted awnings have long been a staple camping accessory for the global expedition traveler. In recent years,…
ARB RK9 Recovery Kit Review For the 4Runner— All You Need in One Package For Your Off-Road Truck The Recovery Kit To Get Your 4Runner Out of Trouble — Everything…
Recovery Gear Must-Haves – Outfitting your rig and where to spend big Wheeling is expensive, there’s no other way to put it. When I say wheeling, I’m not talking about…
Airing down your tires before hitting the trail is a good way to increase traction, which is due to a larger contact patch that comes with lower air pressure. Airing…
Fox 2.5 Remote Reservoir with Dual Speed Compression Adjusters Trail-Tested Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The Coilover Shock that does it all… When demanding performance meets the capability of…
Product overview and installation of Durobump Rear Bump Stops on a 5th Gen 4Runner You have just upgraded your suspension with a mild 2-inch lift and are ready to hit…
Product overview and installation of Rokblokz Rally Mud Flaps on a 5th Gen 4Runner One of the first things that many new 4Runner owners will do when they get their…
ARB Digital Tire Deflator For Lower Air Pressure While Off-Roading & Trailing in the 5th Gen 4Runner A 5th Gen 4Runner is a trail capable vehicle right from the get-go….
Product and performance comparison of the Indeflate and MORRflate air management systems for the 5th Gen 4Runnner Air management is an important part of the off-road experience. Tire pressures can…
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…
Baja Designs 2.0 Rock Lights Install, Overview, and Review on 5th Gen 4Runner Rock lights aren’t a new concept. They have been on 4wd vehicles for decades and have a…
A complete overview of what it’s like to run the ARB Flat Roof Rack by ARB After owning the ARB Flat Alloy Roof Rack for over two months now I…
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…
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…
Almost everything you need to know about the RIGd Supply UltraSwing™ Tire Carrier on a 5th Gen 4Runner After installing the tire carrier last week, we knew the RIGd (pronounced…
