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Adventure riders have been exploring the backroads and dirt trails in the San Jacinto Mountains for years, and the Idyllwild Adventure Tour is one of the best routes in the area. This 80% dirt route climbs over 7,000 feet through desert lowlands, chaparral hills, and pine forests with incredible views. Accessible from Southern California in just a couple of hours.View the full article

Which Of These 3 Options Is Right For Your Setup? Having an awning mounted to your 4Runner can be a game changer. Whether it’s for a single trip or all... The post The Full Guide To Prinsu Awning Mount Brackets appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Use the code SPRINGSKI10 for 10% off all winter vehicle rentals in March Are you in a habit of making annual spring break ski trips to Colorado or Utah? Whether you’re from Texas or Florida, or a big east coast city like New York, you probably love the big mountain ski experience your spring break ski trips provide. Combine that with après, laid back west coast energy, and you’ve got a perfect vacation that feels worlds away from Gulf Coast beaches or east coast concrete jungles. But if Brec

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of testing out the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle build, a GMC Sierra HD 2500 AT4X AEV Edition, which will be auctioned off in October, with the proceeds going to the programs and organizations sponsored and supported by the Overland Expo Foundation. With the opportunity to test out a new vehicle came the temptation to test out new ground as well, but ultimately I decided that the best way to evaluate performance was to go over known terrain, as I already kn

Taking on the Ozark Overlanding Adventure Trail Into the Unknown  There’s something about heading into the unknown with your Jeep, your gear, and a crew of friends that gets your blood pumping. Our Ozark Overland Adventures had been calling my name for a while, and this past April we finally made it happen. Only problem? A massive storm system had just ripped through the area—tornadoes, flooding, the works. It left us wondering if the Ozark Overlanding Adventure Trail was even going to b

Let's talk about the absolute fever dream that is modern overlanding culture. We've somehow collectively decided that the best way to...View the full article

There are a small handful of events I would bend over backwards to attend. At the top of that list, tied for first place with the Virginia Rooftop Tent Rally, is Adventure X Fest. For the sixth year in a row I managed to make it down for the event and, as usual, it did […]View the full article

The camper experts at Go Fast Campers have done it again. They’re already known for making awesome lightweight, tough, and comfortable campers for a wide range of trucks, but now they’ve stretched the design to provide more space and storage. However, the GFC V2 Max isn’t just larger, it’s also packed with more features to make the camper a great space, no matter your use case and camping style. Photo by GFC Photo by GFC Photo by GFC For starters, the V2 Max is 18 inc

For those of us who spend time exploring beyond cell service, a small issue can quickly turn into a big problem. A simple mechanical failure or an injury miles from the nearest town can escalate to a full-blown emergency when there’s no easy way to call for help. That’s why the latest data from Overwatch x Rescue (OxR) caught my attention. In the first half of 2025, vehicle breakdowns ranked among the top five reasons for rescue activations. With overlanding on the rise, it’s clear that

(Full disclosure: this is a long-term review of the first-generation Genesis dual-battery kit for the 2007-2021 Tundra. It has been superceded by a later design, the merits of which I cannot address.) In 2021 we bought a beautiful, 80-year-old cabin in Fairbanks, Alaska, and soon realized we’d need a dedicated vehicle to leave there. A full-sized 4x4 pickup seemed the right choice, both for the conditions near the Arctic Circle and because I’d be hauling up a cargo trailer loaded with furniture,

Mendocino Grand Circuit If you'd like more information about the 315 mile Mendocino Grand Circuit, be sure to visit the Route Guide Page ....View the full article

Just a few shorts hours from Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, the Mendocino National Forest is beloved by those who know its splendor. The crowds tend to flock to places like Lake Tahoe, the high Sierra, and Big Sur, leaving the Mendocino splendidly wild-- just the way we like it! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   315 miles, 3.5-6 days Season: Late May - November (season may open earlier/later depending on snow levels. Always check on..

First Winch Compatible Option With Crossmember Delete Beatty Metal Works (pronounced baity) has stepped in with something no one else has pulled off until now: a production rear-mounted, high clearance... The post Beatty MetalWorks High Clearance Rear Winch Bumper For 5th Gen – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

For the last three years the team at Mountain State Overland has worked in conjunction with Tread Lightly! to do a service project in Monongahela National Forest prior to their annual Adventure X Fest event. Since 2023 AXFest has been held at the Experience Learning outdoor education facility on the backside of Spruce Knob along […]View the full article

ARB Brushless Twin Vs. ARB Original Twin – Worth $1000? After decades of success in the onboard compressor market, ARB finally launched something new… the ARB Brushless compressor. But is... The post Field Tested: ARB Brushless Twin Compressor – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

After moving, quite literally, across the country, you’d think that we’d be tired of traveling. It was quite the contrary though and we couldn’t wait to get out and explore this foreign (to us) and spectacular landscape. Heading 30min to the west, we stopped visited a little town that some consider the sole reason for Nevada even being on the map, Virginia City. When I say this small town put Nevada on the map, I’m not kidding. When a massive silver deposit known as the Comstock Lode was discove

Ural motorcycles are timeless machines that inspire thoughts of trips along forgotten roads with nothing but your bike and who, or whatever, rides along in the sidecar. The Gear Up model has been relatively unchanged for a number of years, and while it’s an absolute classic, when fully decked out, it approaches a $27,000 price point. If you’re looking for some adventures with a sidecar entow, but you don’t want to drop that kind of cash, the newest offering from Ural should be on your radar.

Upper control arms (UCAs) — you know what they are, but do you know what they do? As a part of your front suspension, UCAs connect the front wheels to the frame of your truck. That means they play a huge role in the alignment of the wheels and how hard you can drive, especially if you’re the kind of person who likes to rip down backroads. Typically, people only change their UCAs when they’re changing the suspension on their vehicle or adding lift. But there are other cases when it’s a good ide

Toyota trucks are great—we would know. But every truck must have a weakness, right? For the Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner, and FJ Cruiser, that weakness is the cam tabs. Located in the front suspension, cam tabs make sure that your wheels stay aligned while you drive. As the cam turns, it moves the control arm back and forth between the tabs, which ultimately adjusts your alignment. The reason that this setup is weak is because as you drive down the road, your tires are putting force against the con

LCA Skids Drop Bracket Lifts & Spacer lifts Dual battery cages in stock location Cold air intake   We often get people coming into our shop, or sending in emails asking for a few different products, and I have the same answer for each one: “don’t bother”. The overland scene is very expensive, and there are a lot of products out there that are not necessary, or don’t work very good. I figured I might as well make this video in an effort to save you some money to spend on other things tha

Where is the best place to start your overland build? It’s a great question! We get asked this all the time, and we have five mods that you should seriously consider upgrading your truck with.  Deciding What You Need There are a million different ways you can build your truck, depending on: What you want to do What kind of truck you have What your style is So, every person you ask is going to have a different answer. I’ve been there before myself, building my own truck, and have install

March 1st find us in a new location just off of highway one in Port Kells. We are excited to be in a more accessible location for most of our customers, get our store, shop and team under one roof for maximum efficiency, display more products in a bigger showroom and expand our services with more lifts and in-house alignments! Though we are busy building out the new location, our Cloverdale store will remain open until the end of January. If you're looking for Christmas gifts, want one last vis

Promotion Details Upgrade your vehicle's lighting and enjoy savings with our fall lighting promotion. When you purchase any lighting products from us, you'll receive a 15% discount on the labor cost for installation. Enhance safety and style our high-quality lighting solutions while keeping more money in your pocket. Don't miss this limited-time offer! How to Claim: Visit or call Overland Outfitters. Consult with our experts to choose the right lighting products for your vehicle. Purchase

Have you ever wondered if buying a big brake kit is worth your money? Well, in this blog, we will be testing stock brakes versus a power brake big brake kit to determine if the upgrade is worth the investment. We will be conducting multiple tests to measure the stopping distance and performance of each brake system. The results will help you decide if upgrading to a big brake kit is the right choice for your vehicle. Testing Methodology We will be testing the brakes from 80 km/h down to a comp

We just tested five setups completely blind and we didn’t know at all which ones we were testing when we did it. Now we do. And now we get to wrap it all up because some of the results were definitely surprising. We weren’t expecting them at all. I might even say some of the results were shocking. The five sets of shocks that we tested: Fox 2.5 Elka 2.5 Icon 2.5 Bilstein 8100 King 2.5 The Worst I was blown away. That’s the first thing I couldn’t believe is honestly how bad the Foxes ar

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, show your truck some love! From now until the end of February save 10% off parts & labor on Bilstein suspension lifts if you book install with us + a FREE alignment! To get a quote, book an appointment or ask any questions give us a call or send us an email. Our sales team is keen to help you out! *Deal only valid on Bilstein products, and for installs booked in our shop* View the full article

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

Join us this Saturday for burgers, good times & good deals on gear! Pay cash, and get 10% off in store purchases! The garage sale will be held July 12th from 12PM-4PM   If you've got some old gear that you want to get rid of, bring it a long to sell! Come a little early and set up in a good parking spot if you plan to sell some items. Location: 110 - 18436 96 Ave, Surrey, BC View the full article

Friday, April 7th (Good Friday) Ian & Brittany from @wheeleveryweekend are coming to Canada and are teaching a shock class at Overland Outfitters workshop. Come learn about shock performance, tuning, rebuilding and more. Class is open for anyone interested! Ian isn't asking for anything for entry, but if you learn something there will be a tip jar, as a way for us to show some appreciation for his time and knowledge.  RSVP here to attend! View the full article

Our last tuning event went very well and many customers expressed wishing they could have gotten their trucks tuned, so we're doing it again!   We love Toyota's, but the factory logic leave much to be desired.  Poor throttle response, constant gear hunting & less than stellar fuel mileage.  YotaTune can help!   We're excited to have local tuner @yotatune join us on September 17th from 10am-2pm.  Come to the store for some food and get your truck tuned!  Prices range from $380-$490 and all