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You’re all packed and ready to explore the BC coast, just you and your truck. Getting into the trails, you're stoked on life out in the wilderness. And then you hear it — the snap of a CV, the pop of a tire, the indescribable rattling of your engine as the truck just stops. Now, without the appropriate tools to repair your truck, you would be left completely stranded. I have had my fair share of break-downs and broken parts. Thankfully I've always been prepared with the right tools to get home

Expedition Vehicle Outfitters Featured Explorer  We are super excited to tell you about our Featured Explorer Heather Blakeman. Three words to sum up Heather is she’s pretty awesome. Heather is a health and fitness personal trainer who resides in Telluride, Colorado. But let’s get this straight, yes you will find Heather in the gym but you will also find her at the summit of many of the highest peaks in Colorado, competing in Marathons throughout the Alpine Loop, Mountain biking in Utah and all

Compact MOLLE Pouch Tire Repair Kit That Works Most of you guys are familiar with MORRFlate for their hose kits and compressors. However, they also make accessories designed for tire... The post MORRFlate Ultimate 4×4 Tire Plug Kit – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Key Takeaways Suspension lifts change your truck's geometry and capability but require additional modifications like longer brake lines and driveshaft adjustments Body lifts provide height without altering suspension geometry, making them simpler to install but off

Expedition Vehicle Outfitters Featured Explorer    In this feature we were able to sit down and learn a little about a great couple that has a passion for adventure Justin & Michelle Sturgill also known as @misplaced_overland. One scroll through Instagram and you would see they have some great rigs. Lets learn more about their great adventure vehicles and where they love to travel.   SIGN UP FOR THE ADVENTURE NEWSLETTER  Expedition: So where can people find you guys online if we want

The Latest Forged Beadlock To Hit The Market For Toyotas If you’re looking at forged beadlocks, you’re probably aware of the options out there on the market. There aren’t that... The post Lock Off-Road Invader Forged Beadlock Wheels – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Overland Expo is about more than exploring the outdoors. It’s also about protecting the places that make adventure possible. At Overland Expo PNW, attendees are invited to join the Overland Expo Foundation’s “Leave It Better Than You Found It” cleanup effort on Sunday, June 28, at 4:30 PM. Hosted at the Foundation Tent, the cleanup helps remove the microtrash and debris that can accumulate throughout a busy event weekend. The Foundation works to leave every venue cleaner than when it arrived

Growing up in southern Arizona, I learned very early on how vital water is in the desert. When my friend Bruce and I first began hiking up into the Catalina Mountains, neither of us yet eight years old, we carried ours in surplus metal GI canteens, which along with their canvas covers and three-inch-wide M36 belts probably weighed as much as the water inside. I remember distinctly the one time we miscalculated when trying a “short cut” summer climb over a ridge separating Sabino and Bear canyons

Mounting New ARB Brushless Compressor In Engine Bay This marks a pretty big milestone for Trail4Runner.com, our first official 6th Gen 4Runner installation guide and review. I can’t believe it’s... The post Slee Off-Road Compressor & Multi Mount Bracket For 6th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Overland Expo PNW 2026 is just around the corner, and with it comes a longtime favorite – the Overland Expo Film Festival. The film festival takes place on Friday, June 26th, bringing an evening of inspirational films documenting vehicle-based travel adventures both near and far. Be ready to be blown away by exceptional storytelling and world-class cinematography. FILM FEST: FRIDAY, JUNE 26th at 7:00 PM FILM: No One Falls Alone No One Falls Alone delves into how a mo

People love drama. Even when it’s not real. Owners of vehicles made by manufacturers that compete with Toyota especially love drama if it involves reliability issues with Toyotas. I remember when some first-generation Tacomas developed issues with leaking head gaskets. The howls among Ford, Chevy, and, especially, Land Rover owners reached shrill octaves: “SEE? SEE?” Ironically, the fact that Toyota’s reputation for building dependable vehicles is based on rock-solid real-world evidence is what

New RT Tire Faceoff – Why The Winner Isn’t So Clear Since Toyo released its original Open Country Rough Rerrain (RT) tire, this hybrid segment has exploded in popularity. Bridging... The post Falken R/T01 Vs. Toyo RT Trail – Comparison Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Like everything else, overlanding is changing, and one of the bigger shifts is that more and more backcountry travelers are looking at electric vehicles. And that trend is not limited to just the four-wheeled adventure rigs. Plenty of overlanders carry a bike with them; more and more of these bikes are e-bikes in recent years. Again, with extended range, less sweating, and arguably more fun, e-bikes have become immensely popular for recreation, commuting, and exploration in the last few years. N

The tiny hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) is England’s only native dormouse. Just three inches long and under an ounce in weight, it used to be common, especially in southern England, in forests with a dense understory of hazel, ivy, and honeysuckle, which allows the mice to climb into the thickets to nest in safety. But the population of hazel dormice has plummeted in recent years, mainly through the loss and fragmentation of woodland and hedgerows. One possible habitat for them is th

Easily Carry Up To 5 Gallons Of Portable, Pressurized Water I recently purchased the all-new WaterPORT Overlander 5-gallon tank. I have been running WaterPORT tanks for years. They offer a... The post WaterPORT Overlander Tank – Install & Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Like everything else, overlanding is changing, and one of the bigger shifts is that more and more backcountry travelers are looking at electric vehicles. And that trend is not limited to just the four-wheeled adventure rigs. Plenty of overlanders carry a bike with them; more and more of these bikes are e-bikes in recent years. Again, with extended range, less sweating, and arguably more fun, e-bikes have become immensely popular for recreation, commuting, and exploration in the last few years. N

Can a leaf-sprung vehicle be endowed with the ride and compliance of a coil-sprung vehicle? After installing a set of Terrain Tamer parabolic spring on our 1973 FJ40 Land Cruiser, I’d answer that question with: Close. Astonishingly close. Just one anecdote—when I first took Roseann for a ride after the installation, we’d not even got off our neighborhood byway onto a main street before she said, “Wow.” First, if you’re not familiar with the concept, please read this, then this. But, briefly, a p

Fully Customizable & Modular Storage System With DIY Assembly Using 3D scanning techniques in Houston, Texas, Wheels & Feels’ (W&F) Advanced Storage & Camping System for the 4Runner is a... The post Wheels & Feels Storage & Camping System For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Since its inception in 2009, Overland Expo has grown exponentially, expanded to five events across the United States, each featuring hundreds of vendors, over 100 presenters, trainers, and VIPs, and nearly 500 session hours of education. With so much to do during the event, it can be both exhilarating and a bit overwhelming for the first-time attendee to an Overland Expo. Here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going, whether you’re an Overland E

Why would anyone mount mud-terrain tires on a vehicle that rarely leaves the Sonoran Desert? Several people asked me that question, after I switched from the all-terrain tires I’d run for a decade or more on my 1973 FJ40, to a set of Firestone Destination M/T2s (after also considering the company’s Destination X/T, which has an all-terrain-oriented tread pattern). My answer surprised some of them, who teasingly assumed I’d gone for the butch looks. And there’s no denying that the MTs look just r

Tested & Proven: Uncompromising Strength And Versatility We all know that aftermarket rear bumpers are a staple of the off-road and/or overland industries. They are valuable additions to any rig... The post Dissent Off-Road Rear Bumper Long Term Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

iKamper pioneered hardshell rooftop tents back in 2017, and their Kickstarter raised a staggering $2.37 million in backing, making it the most successful tent campaign in Kickstarter history. Since then, their dedicated team based in South Korea has been designing and manufacturing a range of rooftop tents with incredible attention to design and craftsmanship. Currently, several iKamper models are available with huge discounts, including the Skycamp 3.0 Mini and Skycamp 3.0, both of which are ov

Number 3 is at the printer and will be mailing out in mid- and late-January. And we are really pleased with the content. It’s packed full of adventure, equipment, history, field arts, and much more. And there is a slight nautical theme as well. Below is a sneak-preview of some of the content. A reminder of our publication schedule: July (print issue with digital version) October (all-online content) January (print issue with digital version) April (all-online content) If you subscribe now,

< All Ram Upgrades Tired of Your RAM’s Bed Being a Rolling Junk Drawer? RAM trucks are built to haul — but open beds can turn into a mess fast: tools sliding around, gear soaked by rain, and racks that rattle all the way to the trailhead. At Axleboy

Not all road trips are created the same. Two people can follow the exact same route through British Columbia and Alberta and come away with completely different experiences. Why? Because the best trips aren’t defined by where you go. They’re defined by how you travel. Before choosing destinations, routes, or even activities, there’s a more important question to ask: What kind of traveler are you? Understanding your adventure style is the difference between a trip that feels good — and one

About ten years ago I was in the market for a reliable, foolproof anti-theft system for the Porsche 911SC Roseann and I owned at the time. I didn’t want the usual complex electronic type, with the siren everyone ignores. After quite a lot of research I landed on a device called the Ravelco. The Ravelco, visually, comprises a plug installed in the dash or elsewhere, incorporating a cluster of 16 female pin receptacles. A male plug, which rides on one’s keychain, fits into it, completing a cryptic

< All Ram Upgrades RAM Stock Lights Leave a Lot to Be Desired Let’s be honest: stock halogen headlights on many RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 models just don’t cut it on dark Missouri backroads - or during bad weather. That’s why so many RAM owners upgrade to LED or HID kits, extra fogs, or trail lights.

From Rocky Climbs To Winter Roads, 6,000+ Miles Tested After putting roughly 10,000 (over 6k miles) kilometers on the new Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, I finally have a solid sense of... The post Falken WildPeak A/T4W Tires – Long Term (6K+ Mile) Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Can we see a preview? Yes! We’ve posted a few pages below, and more on the website here. The standard subscription includes two beautiful printed issues per year, and two online issues featuring long-form articles and reviews, plus video content. All-digital subscriptions available as well. Come explore with us. I can confidently say you've never seen a magazine quite like this before. Exploration Quarterly will bring to life the passion for all types of expl

< All Ram Upgrades Big Tires, Big Problems (If You Skip the Gears) If you’ve thrown 35s, 37s — or even bigger tires — on your RAM 1500, 2500, or 3500, you know the feeling: your truck looks killer, but suddenly it drives like it’s pulling an anchor. Sluggish acceleration, constant downshifting, worse gas mil