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Winch owners who actually put their winches to use—or who at least learn how to do so—are familiar with some form of the winch pulley or pulley block (also called a snatch block even though it has nothing to do with snatching as we know it). In its most well-known application, a winch line run out through a pulley attached to a stationary anchor, then back to the vehicle, essentially doubles the power of the winch, while reducing line speed by half. If you attach another pulley to the vehicle’s

< All Ram Upgrades Big Tires & Lifts = Big Stress on Your Steering Lifting your RAM and adding larger tires looks great and helps off-road — but it also puts a lot more strain on your truck’s steering system. Over time, stock steering parts can flex, wear out, and make your RAM feel sloppy and tiring to drive. Common signs o

The Pacific Northwest doesn’t do anything halfway. Towering pines, volcanic high desert, rivers that cut through canyons like they have somewhere to be. It’s the kind of country that practically dares you to load up your rig and disappear for a week. So, when Overland Expo PNW 2026 rolled into the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon, June 26-28, it felt less like a trade show and more like a homecoming for everyone who’d rather sleep under the stars than under a roof. 

One morning in 1994 I was sitting in my FJ40 on a remote beach on the Sonoran Coast of Mexico, with a dead battery—ironically a Sears “Die-Hard,” and my second warranty replacement in about three years. (This was long before I knew anything about dual-battery systems.) I had six sea kayaking clients with me in three other vehicles—we were at the end of a week-long tour—and a trailer hitched to the Land Cruiser loaded with boats and gear. Fortunately I had jumper cables—this was also long before

< All Ram Upgrades Does Your Lifted RAM Feel Like a Bucking Bronco? A lift kit should make your RAM look tougher and perform better off-road — but too often, owners find their shiny new lift just turns daily driving into a rough, shaky, bone-jarring mess. If your RAM feels stiff, bouncy, or nose-

KEY TAKEAWAYS   Start your Tacoma overlanding build with suspension and tires, because every other modification depends on getting weight, ride height, and load capacity right first. Skip armor, roof racks, and electrical accessories until your foundation is set, otherwise you pay twice when the truck's loaded weight changes it

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

One of the things I always enjoy about Overland Expo is seeing the incredible variety of vehicles that come together for a single weekend. While the classes, exhibitors, and community are what draw people in, it’s often the builds themselves that leave a lasting impression. Walking the venue at Pacific Northwest, there was no shortage of inspiration. Some represented years of careful planning, while others showcased what today’s manufacturers and aftermarket companies are capable of creating tog

Ever get confused by all the numbers telling you the specs and dimensions for the wheels on your truck? Adding to the confusion of all the different terms is the fact that both wheels and tires use the silliest combination of metric and standard for their measurements. So let's clear things up! For wheels, you have four main measurements: diameter, width, backspace and offset. What are they? Why are they important? In this post, we're going to take a look and discuss how they affect both the

This first edition of our third year is at the printers, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the exciting, varied, fascinating content:

We're teaming up with the BC Overlanders to put on our first ever Garage Sale!  This Saturday, March 26th forget the hassle of FB Marketplace and join us in the back parking lot to swap, trade or sell used truck, camping and off-road parts.  We have a bunch of great used or lightly damaged gear to sell for a great price! Here's what you need to know: Time - Saturday, March 26th 12-4pm Location - Overland Outfitters Shop - 17969 Roan Place Anyone is welcome to sell used parts, however, we wil

It is no secret that overlanders are gear heads. One of our favorite parts of Overland Expo is exploring the hundreds of vendors in search of cool new products to support upcoming travel. Overland Expo PNW 2026 exceeded expectations with a healthy collection of new and notable gear, including a first peek at the long-awaited book on Loren and Patty Upton’s lifetime of travel adventures. Here are ten things that caught our eye that we think you should check out. Patty Upton – Road’s End to Ro

We get a lot of people coming to us wanting to get off road and often, they just want to know where to start when they're building their truck. If this is you, then this post is for you. There are different directions you could go in depending on where you live and what you want to do, so I’m going to share the order I recommend you go in to upgrade your truck so you can get to all of the places you want to go, comfortably and confidently. It’s worth saying that the purpose here isn’t to build

It’s no secret that overlanders like to kit out our vehicles for our adventures, whether we plan to take them on weekend trips or around the world expeditions. For this month, we’ve hunted down a number of new and notable products, from sleeping platforms to radios and from lights to trailers, that expand your vehicle’s capabilities and comfort. CarToCamp — Sleeping Platform The CarToCamp Sleeping Platform turns any car into a comfortable and org

Independent Front Suspension is the most common kind of suspension that we see coming through our shop. We are Toyota specialists, so we see a lot of both Tacomas and 4Runners. Having run our shop for a few years now, along with the time I've spent reading on forums online and being a part of the wheeling community, I have realized that there are a few big myths floating around regarding lifting an IFS vehicle; Especially when it comes to fitting larger tires. Although we mostly work on Toyota's

From navigating across continents to finding the nearest fuel stop, GPS has become indispensable during modern exploration, and Garmin has been defining GPS for nearly 40 years. Their first dedicated unit specifically designed for overlanding debuted to the public all the way back in 2019. This off-road focus model, appropriately dubbed the Garmin Overlander, was a huge hit, and since then Garmin has expanded this line and shifted it under the Tread nameplate series with several models available

This conversation has been going around a lot lately, so here’s our take.. When it comes to getting into the backcountry, we believe that everyone needs to be prepared and responsible in doing so. Not only for yourself but out of respect for the areas you are exploring. There is always a certain level of risk involved with travelling in the backcountry whether it be mechanical issues, wildlife, injuries, weather, landslides, etc. and it is all of our responsibility to be prepared before going o

We've all seen the classic scene at the trailhead: a Tacoma or Tundra pulling up the access road, its rear bumper sagging. It's often hauling a vertical hitch rack loaded with five heavy bikes or a truck with six bikes over a tailgate pad, visibly squatting under the weight of gear bags, tools, and a cab packed with riders.  Modern trucks are designed to haul cargo, but the unique stresses of a heavy mountain bike shuttle day create concentrated mechanical pressure on your vehicle. Factory susp

I finally finished our video about Jenna, Tobi and my (Braeden) trip north of Powell River over the Canada Day long weekend! We are trying to do something new with the whole "Youtube" thing. If you're interested at all in what we're up to, please hit the like button, and subscribe to our channel!!! Our trip started in our usual style; late. We were trying to leave in the evening before the weekend, but couldn't make the ferry in time. To make sure we got the most out of our 4 day weekend, we

It's here! The rest of our trip down to Baja and back is recorded and in the bag!  View the full article

We recently went on a 3 week overlanding road trip from our home here in BC, Canada, down to Baja Mexico. Here's the first video to prove it!  This video covers the first part of our trip, heading down through California. We do some mountain biking, meet some friends, and have a few breakdowns on the way.  View the full article

As some of you know, we went on a road trip last September to head back to wear I (Braeden) grew up; Haida Gwaii.  Our amazing friends, Ollie and Hailey put together an awesome video (below) about the trip, and Tepui was generous enough to help out a bit!  Hope you enjoy it if you haven't seen it already!  View the full article

Let’s have an honest chat—just you and me. Camping season is here. You’ve seen the posts, the reels, the perfectly lit tents beneath the...View the full article

Traveling to remote destinations offers a unique opportunity to unplug from the everyday hustle and truly immerse yourself in nature....View the full article

In the realm of car camping and overlanding, the buzz around harnessing the power of the sun is real. Solar panels offer a tantalizing...View the full article

Is Baja safe? After two months exploring, we felt secure, welcomed by locals, and had smooth military checkpoints. Here's our experience!View the full article

The rain hasn’t let up for days. It drums against the roof of our fire truck, a rhythmic reminder of the challenges we signed up for. Two...View the full article

APL55 vs APL35: Best Size Fridge For The 4Runner? Finding the right 12V fridge for your 4Runner can make or break your setup. If you’ve narrowed it down to the... The post APL55 vs APL35: Best ICECO Fridge For The 4Runner? appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Government Public Land Sales & How It Would Affect Us In the summer of 2020, we had very little hope and few things to look forward to, thanks to the... The post How Would The Sale Of Public Land Affect Off-Roading? appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Ultra High Clearance & Super Lightweight Armor The long-awaited Rock Runner bumper is finally here for the 5G 4Runner. This front bumper was launched last year on the 3rd Gen... The post C4 Rock Runner Front Bumper Review For 5th Gen 4Runner appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article