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Trail-Ready and Tough! Inside ARB’s Fully Outfitted 2023 Tundra

Purpose-Built and Ready for Anything The 2023 Toyota Tundra, finished in Lunar Rock paint, is more than just a truck—it’s a carefully crafted machine built to conquer whatever lies ahead. Owned by ARB 4×4, this Tundra has been meticulously outfitted with a range of upgrades designed to maximize its potential. Under the hood, the Tundra houses a 3.4L twin-turbo V-6 engine that reliably delivers power. While the engine remains largely stock, it’s the carefully selected modifications that elevate this truck’s performance, making it a true off-road contender. The transmission and transfer case, both factory-installed, work in tandem to provide seamless …

Devan Ence
May 15, 2025

From Knives to LED Flashlights: The COAST Story

The COAST Portland Legacy When you think of COAST, you probably think of flashlights. If you’re anything like me, that’s the first thing that comes […]

Corey Decker
May 14, 2025

Best EDC Knives for Spring 2025

Best EDC Knives for Spring 2025 Adventures Chaves Scapegoat Street Frame Lock Knife Gray Titanium (3.5″ Satin) Introducing the Chaves Scapegoat Street: A Premium EDC […]

Corey Decker
May 13, 2025

The Ultimate Toyota Tacoma Adventure Build

For Now Tread Edition of Toyota Tacoma Build The Tread Edition Toyota Tacoma build has reached its final form. The last time we checked in, […]

Devan Ence
May 12, 2025

Spiderco Dragonfly 2 CPM SPY27 Best Outdoor Gear

Department

Best Outdoor Gear Picks for Adventure-Ready Living

A Selection of the Best Gear for Life in the Outdoors Voormi Convex Vest the Voormi outdoor vest for men includes 4-way stretch shoulder panels, […]

Brandon Burrell
May 09, 2025

Must-Have Accessories for Toyota Tacoma and 4Runners

A Roundup of the Latest Automotive Accessories for Toyota Tacoma and 4Runners The Rainer Sherpa Adventure with Confidence with the best roofrack for your 2024+ […]

Tread Staff
May 08, 2025

Department

Letter from the Editor Devan Ence

Toyota Takeover! Everyone one of you who has picked up this mag is as passionate as they come when it comes to Toyotas! I know […]

Devan Ence
May 07, 2025

Lessons Learned in My “Rookie Season” of Overlanding

The final days of spring are approaching, and the last patches of snow and ice are melting off the higher elevations in the Pacific Northwest. […]

Dillon Houck
May 05, 2025

K&N ENGINEERING INTRODUCES ALL-NEW NEXTGENTM AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS — THE LATEST EVOLUTION OF THEIR LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT TO AIRFLOW PERFORMANCE & INNOVATION

NextGen Air Intakes are advanced hybrid performance systems, engineered to deliver the perfect balance of cooler air, unmatched horsepower, increased airflow, and more torque—all wrapped […]

Tread Staff
May 05, 2025

Inside Black Betty Rich Manley’s Jeep wrangler Build

Rich Manley’s Adventure-Built Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Describing what Rich Manley is all about is difficult in the sense of knowing where to even begin. Those […]

John Mata Jr.
May 02, 2025

Knives

Button Lock Knives: The Simple Solution for Everyday Use

For 13 years—since the day I got married—my wife has always needed my knife. Whether it’s opening a package, cutting a tag off a new […]

Tread Staff
May 01, 2025

Events
Jeeps

Jeep Beach 2025 Highlights: Best of Vendor Row

If you’ve never been to Jeep Beach in Daytona, Florida, it’s something you need to add to your calendar. Over the weekend, I had the […]

Nicole Hamilton
April 28, 2025

Toyota’s Off-Road Lineup Conquers West Virginia

Testing Toyota’s Off-Road Offerings in the West Virginia Mountains I was incredibly fortunate to receive an invitation from Toyota to hang out at what the […]