overland gear

Has anyone seen or heard of these? The pictures seem interesting but I hadn't heard of them until just now, so idk. https://www.rossmonsteroverland.com/the-lagom-series/ Original link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpC2Q8_MVt8

So for this roof rack attached from Victory 4x4, what lightbar would work best with this rack? https://www.victory4x4.com/product/VT23RK.html

For anyone that has a softopper and camps out of the bed I thought I’d share this here. Looks like a cool concept from a small company. I’m interested in getting one for sure. And yes I know softopper has a tent add on on their website. It’s nice to have options though and I think this looks...

So I've been roaming around the internet trying to find a roof rack I'd like for my truck. Thing is, I can't seem to find one I love! I definitely want lights on it cause you can never have enough lighting, and the link below is what I've come across so far. I can't seem to find a rack that fits...

Whats up guys! I am planning on procuring some bedside molle panels for storage of all of my offroad gear and just had a general question for those that have run them before. What's the overall durability like with these kits? Are they able to take abuse; aka: If I'm bouncing hard offroad with...

I passed my Ham Technician test today and officially became a member of the tighty-whities club. Highly recommend Hamstudy.org. I am not at all a technical person. Started 1 hour a day (you can break it up throughout the day) on Monday studying the questions online and I was testing at 90%...

I’ve been toying around with the idea of putting a RTT on my 100xr shell but Leer doesn’t list the load capacity on their website. I scoured all the forums and every dark corner of the internet looking for this answer, but no luck. Finally I decided to email Leer and got a good answer so I...

I just bought my first tacoma and im looking for suggestions on a way to carry a 13 foot kayak. I don't want a trailer. Id prefer a bed rack if I could find an overland style that was just a bit higher than the roof of the truck. Any suggestions aee welcome including roof racks.

I always found sharpen knives a difficult process..owning many types of sharpen devices…finally I got a electric one….the ‘Work Sharp knife sharper ..model MK2 from Amazon..with extra belts…under $90.00 .. So far one of the best & easiest to use! Super fast ..able to sharpen a dozen knives...

Does anyone keep a rotopax installed all the time? Do you keep it full? I have a retrax cover and MOLLE panels on both sides of the bed and was thinking about keeping a rotopax installed and full all the time after see the issues in VA recently.

Any of you own one ? Been looking at them . I was shocked by the price . I think if I end up going that route I'd probably go with Teton x hybrid. I like the idea of sleeping inside and being able to stand . There are some other cool trailers but I can't see paying a ton just to sleep in a RTT...

I have a 2018 6 cylinder Tacoma with a cap on the back. Can I tow the largest U-haul trailer filled with house hold furniture (not the washer, dryer or refrigerator) and with the truck bed also filled ? One way will be about 600 mi;es Has any one done similar that can comment ? jackl

Howdy, I want to run a compressor in the bed and I can tap into the power supply for the AC inverter to power the compressor. Is there a DC hot back there I can use? Thanks, -M

Here is a video I did of the recovery gear and tools I took with me on the last wheeling trip to The Destination Outdoor event. Original link: https://youtu.be/3wbAdebNmwg

Hi everyone- I’m considering a tonneau cover with BillieBars setup on my ‘21 DCLB. I’m on the fence about the Extang hard tri-fold vs soft. Anyone running a similar setup? Would you make same decision or change? Thanks in advance. David

This video is pretty good. Simple with useful information. Original link: https://youtu.be/2Vc2TT_hMus

I'm currently looking for a different mounting solution for my bicycles. I have a hitch mounted Thule rack at the moment but really like the look and placement of the side mounts, however, when I looked it up myself there seems to be a lot of white noise that I'm finding hard to sift through...

Let me start by saying I know there have been many threads on this exact topic in the past. However, most of the threads are a few years old and there never is much consensus. I have a 2018 SR5 and (obviously) want to get rid of the crummy halogen bulbs it comes with. A few of the LED...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096SZS84T/?tag=tacoma3g-20 Anybody using this?

Thinking of getting a dometic fridge 100l, not sure what to do with battery and solar options? Anyone have any cool set ups? (Open to other solutions that are lower tech if possible I read about the circuit boards failing.) also a question on organization for the truck bed. I want something...

I have a trd pro 2021 and I’m putting in a smartcap shell this week. I want to put a hard shell tent up thinking a ikamper 2.0 but not sure one sizing and how to install it with the smartcap permanent rails? thanks in advance. Total noob in this world. 🙏 Roman

What are you guys using to mount ActionTrax boards to your bed/roof rack? Maxtrax pins? Which ones?

Hi anyone else have a flippac on their 3rd gen? IG: HothTrd17

Not sure if its just me or if more people are like me but there is something about an ICE COLD drink that is the best thing ever. Been looking around for a while for a mountable/lockable cooler setup for the bed of my taco and came across these guys. Apex Cooler Systems. Not sure if anybody has...

AIRAID 600-100 SNORKEL SYSTEM for 2016+ Toyota Tacoma 3.5l Through an exclusive collaboration, AIRAID has developed a brand new Snorkel Kit for the 2016–2021 Toyota Tacoma, available for purchase only through Battle Born Offroad! This exclusive AIRAID Snorkel Kit for the 2016–2021 Toyota...

Since I’m about to put 100,000 miles on my truck, I figure it might be neat to track my mileage, MPG, $$ spent, etc. Anyone have any recommendations for an app that does this on iOS? Looking through the App Store to find something that isn’t garbage is like finding a needle in an App Store.

I’m looking to see if anyone has a Maxx Modular rack on their Tacoma and how they like it. Currently I have Billie Bars but am trying to maximize storage and accessibility on my truck which isn’t going well ( see my Wilco experience thread). My bed space is limited with my spare tire in the bed...

Hi all. I have the uptop full height truss bed and want to put the prinsu top rack. was wondering how that fits and if it lines up with the prinsu roof rack. Thanks

Anyone here have the AGAWA Boreal Folding Saw that has actually used it? If so, what size and what is your overall thoughts about it and its performance? I typically carry a 12" Japanese folding saw in my vehicle at all times and the downside is blades can, and do get, bent on the push stroke...

Im looking to purchase a Fire Extinguisher for my rig and was wondering what everyone is using. Thanks in advance, and if this has been discussed already my apologies.

Ive been restoring and building out my M416 trailer. Everything has gone smooth until I made my first ever order through Etrailer.com a week and a half ago. All items showed "in stock" status so I felt comfortable enough to place my order. They updated it as received and in stock and processed...

Hey guys! I know the largest lightbar that we can fit is a 32" - But what are the restrictions on height? Planning to pull triggers on a bar this week and the one I'm looking at is 4" in overall height.

Just FYI, Dometic has a 5% coupon code that stacks with the 20% off sale. It was enough to tip the scales in my direction to buy something. PATHFINDER is the stackable code. Enjoy!

Hey guys, Was just doing some research on this topic and came across two options: the Ride Controller PRO and Trigger Controller. Both seem great, while the RC Pro is the most expensive option but also the most feature-rich with built in safety and controls for up to 64 accessories (if I'm...

I love how light weight my Softtopper but it is lacking in valuable real estate. I looked for a bed rack that would accommodate a Softtopper but didn’t find anything I really liked. I found the Mobtown rack after and in hindsight I would have to say the Mobtown rack is what I’m looking for...

Hey all! I am planning to keep my truck build as light as possible and am looking for recommendations for the best, lightest recovery gear storage solutions. I don't plan to do overlanding in the traditional sense with a bed rack and tent, instead I plan to use an offroad camper trailer. The...

"I bought this pickup truck because I needed more space than an SUV," is what you might have heard me say about a year ago when I bought a used 2017 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, Short bed TRD Off-Road. (DCLB TRDOR). And that's a good reason to get a midsize pickup instead of an SUV like a 4Runner...

Looking for opinions and/or experience with either. I've been using my RTT for a few years and love it during good weather, however when the weather turns bad, gets cold, and the dreaded wind starts blowing, the short falls of a RTT really become apparent. I really want a hard sided camping...

I got one from Amazon warehouse and it arrived in...weird condition. It had no instructions, a piece of paper that seemed to come from a hotel, no tags on it whatsoever and it seems a little too small like it got shrunk in a dryer. I want to confirm the no tags and the fit in a Smittybilt tent.

I’m in the market for a system storage in the back of my 5ft bed. I mainly want it for camping gear/some recovery/clothes. I have looked at making a custom storage system with wood, but since I don’t run my tonneau cover when I go camping, I am worried about it holding up against the rain/snow...

I tried to order AVS aero hood protector...one company Carid...offers three colors ....White is the one I wanted total cost$140.00 .... Then it post $9.99 shipping cost to the order... When it got to place Oder to purchase...the shipping cost went up to $85.00 (Hawaii). It did ask early for...

Anyone have a Freespirit Recreation - Evolution or Odyssey Tent on their Tacoma? If so, Pro's and Con's? Thanks!

Hey All I really like Uptop alpha or Sherpa THE GRAND TETON But open to suggestions and good advice. I want it to be compatible with LED bars. I will use it for bikes, kayaks and want to get into offroading so gear etc. Thank You

So, I've been searching for a decent water bottle solution. I need a water bottle that will hold at least 32oz but also has a base smaller than 3" so it will actually fit in my cupholders. Ideally metal, no straws and no "motivational" phrases all over the thing but I'll take what I can get at...

I have seen a few fire starting products out there like Blackbeard and such but just wanted to share and old trick that I had learned. If you have pine trees in your neighborhood, round up a few big ones and wrap them with cotton wick. Melt some paraffin wax on your stove top and dip your wicked...

I’m looking for a top for my 21 access cab truck found one that a guy has on a double cab he’s telling me that there is a difference in the two cabs that the top off of a double cab wouldn’t fit quite right on access cab I’ve never heard of a difference in the back of the cab if there a...

Im looking to finish up the rear of the truck build with a custom drawer unit for the driver side of the bed. I already have the Dometic fridge and a 15gallon dual filtered water system with power on the right. Looking for any ideas or current builds that you guys have done for your own drawer...

I have a 2017 DCLB. I just came up on a post for a free Long Bed shell that came off an Orkin truck. Poster says that it's for an Acces Cab and will not fit a 4 door. Is this true? I know the camper shells are the same for the 2nd gen AC and DC with long beds. Any confirmation will greatly...

I was looking for some hands on video of this product and didn't find any, so I got video of a friend installing one. For 3d Printed plastic, it seems nice enough. Easy Install. Looks factory. I'll be getting one as soon as I figure another place to put my altoids. Maybe some kind of molie panel...

Hey all! I’m looking for some input on where I should store my spare 33” tire. I like minimal and I was seriously considering the Wilco bed rail mount. But, now I also think I want a Frontrunner bed rack so I don’t believe the Wilco mount will fit. I don’t think I want a hitch mount cause I...

So I'm upgrading to a group 34 odyssey extreme battery. As I understand it, our stock alternators don't put out enough juice to keep these larger AGM batteries fully charged. So I started looking into solar as a way to keep it fully charged. Specifically I've been looking at the Cascadia hood...

So, I'm going to swap my side opening Smittybilt RTT to a rear opener and I'm looking at the instructions and it says I will need to cut the mounting rails on each side...but I'm looing at it and I'm wondering why. It seems like keeping those extruding out would both give some good handholds for...

Who all will be going? Also, if you are going do you have anything to sell that could be brought to save on shipping? I’ll be headed up from central Arkansas and would be glad to transport for someone if needed. T3G express?

Just ordered this as our RTT choice. We researched many tents and price points and decided on our limited usage, this will fit the bill. The annex is not available on their website yet, but I inquired and they have one available and on backorder for us. I'll try to keep this post updated once I...

Howdy, I'm working on a drawer system design and to keep the weight down I'm thinking of mounting it directly to the inner bed. Has anyone had experience drilling and mounting to this? I figure since it's strong enough to hold cargo, it should be able to be a structural part of a drawer...

Hey everyone, I just got back from deployment and was surprised by my wife with the new 2021 Tacoma off road 4x4 6spd manual army green taco. I’ve been trying to get into the overland scene and am currently stationed in Southern California. I’m looking for advice on some beginner places and what...

Looking at purchasing our RTT. I've got an email in to CVT on the availability of the listed tent, but wondering if anyone has heard anything about availability.

Just ordered the "Decked" system. Have had multiple times where I've wished for some more dry tool and recovery storage, especially when I've got my wife and 3 kids up in the cab. However, I still use my truck for firewood, gravel, furniture, luggage, etc. Planning to eventually move to...

I'm looking to get a camper cap for my short bed tacoma. Is the extra head room really worth it in a high-rise cap? or do regular caps do the job just as well?

Hey everyone! So maybe this is a lost cause but I really love the look of the smittybilt defender rack. I cant find anyone that runs it; is it because it's not made for the 3rd gen and the mounts wont line up with the pre-existing holes under the rain gutter? Should I give up and go with baja...

So here is our AT Overland Atlas. It works great for us. I am just starting to build it out and will update this when I have something work showing. In the meantime. There is a link to a video below talking about why we went this direction and a walk through. Thanks. Original link...

Does anyone here have any experience with this Wilco product? I am trying to get my spare tire out of the bed of the truck so I have more space for camping gear, but I don’t want to spend 3,000 bucks and have to do cutting and grinding to get it done.

Does anyone run their compressor off the outlet in the bed of your truck? Mine hooks up to the battery but the hose isnt long enough to get to my trailer and I really don't want to always pull the hood or buy a longer hose. Thought about putting a converter between the plug in the bed to the...

I’m looking into buying a desert armor RTT but i cannot find any reviews anywhere on the web. Has anyone here purchased one and have any input?? thanks in advance, Ian

Hi Guys - any suggestions on the best way to se up navigation? I'm considering a Garmin in reach and iPad ? any thoughts ?im not very tech savvy so im bring to figure out best configuration - can you download or link off road maps on the stock navigation? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Right now in development I have some front door molle panels im working on (currently for sale on website). These are made from 1/8 Aluminum and will come with 1/4" aluminum spacers on the backside with stainless steel hardware. These are gonna be perfect for creating more storage and...

Went away from the grain and went with a bestop supertop 2 over a soft topper. It’s been on the truck a few weeks and it’s been great. It’s extremely tight at first and some parts of the install gave me issues due to the fact that it was so taught. Windows were a pain to get zipped the first...

So I've been kicking this idea upstream for a while and wanted to know what you guys think, and if anyone has any ideas. I was initially going to get a Roadshower from Yakima and the WaterPort Weekender but the price for what you get is not ideal, especially on the Roadshower. I'd also prefer...

It's getting cool outside and the best camping spots are finally not crowded. I just ordered one of those little diesel heaters. My rtt is small enough to heat with a few candles in a lantern, but needed to find a way without all the condensation. I'll post a review after I try it out. Anyone...

So for many of us a trailer is a critical camping and overlanding accessory. Recently a friend who follows my channel and Instagram, and knows I'm a trailer expert (read: someone who posts photos of his trailer and pretends to know what he's talking about) asked if I'd help him learn how to back...

Calling the audio experts. What would it take to replace the stock touch screen with a storage cubby while keeping a Bluetooth connection for your phone? I don’t need the touch screen because we use our iPhone and iPad for navigation and everything else. The touch screen has always been...

Anyone else build their own camper?

Just want to holler at Roam Adventure really quick. I bought their 45 qt Rugged cooler and have taken it out a few times now. It’s a great product if anyone is trying to grab a new cooler I would highly recommend them. You get a lot of bang for your buck, mine came with a cutting board/ divider...

Has anyone built or use one of these cool things? I have seen them before but came across them again and think they are very cool.

Does anyone have experience with Renegade Covers. This cover is like the Diamondback but has more weight capacity and is a tri fold. https://www.renegadecovers.com/

Wanting to know if anyone knows someone selling a camper shell for a 3rd gen Tacoma short bed either in silver sky metallic or black around the Texas area?

What you think about these AlphaRex headlights? https://tacomabeast.com/collections/headlights-tail-lights/products/16-20-toyota-tacoma-trd-reflector-style-headlights?variant=32092003467366

Been thinking about getting an electric chainsaw to carry. Main reason, so I don’t have to carry fuel around for my big a$$ saw. Been looking at the little 20v dewalt since I already have plenty of batteries that we carry with us already anyway. Anyone have one of these or something similar that...

Thought some of you may like this. Seems pretty affordable and neat if you ask me (I think I’ve sold my self on one just from gathering info for this thread) https://rinsekit.com/ Looks like they have a big one And a smaller “pod” one Pretty sweet if you ask me

So I just picked up a set of these https://www.kbvoodoo.com/shop/toyota-tacoma-hi-rise-crossbars-for-use-with-tonneau-covers-fits-years-2005-2016 Anticipating my next purchase will be a RTT but have not decided on the brand. Anyone who is running this rack, or a fairly similar...

https://www.cascadia4x4.com/products/3rd-gen-toyota-tacoma-2016-present-vss-system-85-watt-hood-solar-panel Is anyone running this or something like it? I feel like it's a great spot to put a panel that doesn't get in the way and will always be charging. I think it's mainly for when you are not...

If anyone is planning on using extruded aluminum to design anything definitely check out frame designer. It's an older application that isn't really being updated anymore but it's pretty awesome for sketching out some stuff. https://www.framexpert.com/products/framedesigner/download/

So, I have always been a huge fan of the Warn Upright winch. Also known by its technical name M8274-50 among other versions. I have two of these sitting in my garage and am just curious if anyone has seen one on a tacoma. I understand the conventional bumpers and mounts don't provide enough room...

Has anyone had experience weather proofing a camper? Mainly the front corners of the bed near the truck cab. I've noticed two huge holes in each side that apparently are capped of with rubber parts if you bought your truck with a tonneau cover ( I didn't ) Apparently Toyota sells these factory...

Hi everyone. Wanted to post up my viar compressor mounted in the factory bed cubby, and how I ran air lines to each side of the truck. Of course the compressor in a bag with alligator battery connections works absolutely fine - I just wanted to see if I could piece this together after watching...

Hey I couldn't find any threads on rooftop storage cases, might have just not searched for the correct terms. I am curious what people are doing for rooftop storage cases like Pelican, Roam or other gun cases. And how did you mount them? drilling holes in the case is something I wanted to avoid...

Truck is headed to Colorado for the winter season. Looking for advice for on yellow vs amber for driving in the snow. '17 Pro going to put Lamin-x covers of the OEM RI fog light, just dont know yellow or amber. Thanks

There are a number of options available for mounting a rail above the main infotainment screen on the 2016 to 2020 Toyota Tacoma where you can mount phones and tablets and other devices. All are fairly expensive and all require drilling into the main plastic bezel that surrounds most of the...

Original link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJRNjDxqiqA So I got a Smittybilt Overlander Gen 2 RTT in the standard size recently. I know they had some QC issues with their first gen tent, but from what I can tell the second gen tent is much better. Since this video I've added a 1.5 inch...

I'm too lazy to remember to bring my mountain bike gear with me so I keep it in the back of my truck. Trying to craft up a nice solution using the blank area between the seats (anyone take out both seats, how does that look?). Was thinking about buying a grey man tactical molle panel and...

What’s a good CB radio to get? I figure the antenna is about the same no matter what but I’d like to invest in a good CB on top of having my Ham license.

So I always have the ladder on the drivers side because that puts me closer to the driver side door in case of...I don't know, quick escapes? Anyway, I'm looking at getting a trailer so I'm thinking about switching it because trailer door openings are always on the passenger side. Kind of made...

Check out these Jerry Can brackets! If you want one grab them at Taco Jerry!

Hey guys, If anyone has side shot photos of their DCLB mid height bed rack, post them up! I’m looking at @upTOPOverland_Drew but can’t find a single side shot for a long bed. I don’t want the bed rack to look too small for the bed.

Question on solar panel usage. Looking to get a jackery powerbank for a fridge/freezer. For anyone who has powerbank/panels/fridge, do you use the panels to charge the powerbank or your vehicle battery? I'm less interested in USB phone charging potential. Just not sure which power source I...

Has anyone had any experience with this tent? Not a lot of reviews out there. Looking to switch to a large hard shell tent, seeing if there’s any alternatives to the ikamper skycamp. (The ikampers a little spe https://overlandvehiclesystems.com/18089901-bushveld-hard-shell-roof-top-tent/

I'm looking for dash mount options for a large tablet for GPS. I have a mount but it bounces around too much.

Some may be familiar with their battery packs but Rockpals is now producing refrigerators. This is ~27 liters and fits perfectly on a little platform I made to replace the 40% section of the rear seat in my Tacoma.

Not sure if this has been discussed before but for those seeking the convenience of onboard air both ARB and Slee Off Road have a perfect solution. Slee makes a mount that sits in the empty space on the passenger side just ahead of the firewall. It will support a single compressor or the twin...

Was looking for camp showers and stumbled across an idea for this. Most on the market were either absurdly expensive or cheap and cant be trusted. I've tried the bag showers in hunt camps before. Cold, no pressure, dont hold much water and about as durable as wet toilet paper. This thing cost...