Taruca Free Standing Overland Vehicle Awning

About us

We are Taruca Adventure Gear
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TARUCA ADVENTURE GEAR

At Taruca, we're more than a gear company. We're overlanders, campers, travelers, content creators, and outdoor enthusiasts who spend countless hours testing our products in the environments they were designed for.

The products you see today are shaped by real-world experience, customer feedback, and a shared passion for adventure. Whether we're exploring remote trails, camping with family, crossing state lines for events, or working directly with our customers, we all share the same goal:

To create high-quality outdoor gear that helps people discover adventure.

Man sitting on a beach chair at the beach with a clear blue sky.

Daniel

Owner & Founder

Daniel founded Taruca with a simple vision: create premium outdoor products that combine durability, functionality, and thoughtful design for adventurers who demand more from their equipment.

What began as a passion for overlanding, camping, and vehicle-based travel evolved into a growing brand trusted by customers across North America.

Daniel remains heavily involved in product development, dealer relationships, customer support, and long-term company strategy.

Much of the Rogue Series product line has been shaped through direct customer feedback, extensive field testing, and a commitment to continuous improvement. From rooftop tents and awnings to future product development, Daniel's focus remains the same:

Build products that people can rely on when the adventure begins.

When he's not working on Taruca, you'll likely find him exploring backroads, attending industry events, camping with family, or planning the next chapter of the company's growth.

Josh

Marketing Director

Josh is the creator behind Overland AZ, a family-focused overland and outdoor lifestyle platform based in Arizona.

Through cinematic storytelling, vehicle-based travel, and authentic gear testing, Josh documents adventures across the Southwest with his wife and children. From remote desert camps to multi-week overland expeditions, he shares the experiences that inspire people to get outside and explore.

Josh brings extensive real-world experience to the Taruca team, helping bridge the gap between product design and actual field use. His passion for photography, content creation, and community building helps showcase what life looks like beyond the pavement.

For Josh, the journey is about more than the destination—it's about creating lasting memories with family and inspiring others to embrace adventure.

Adventure is better when it's shared with family.

Carlos

Ambassador & Content Director

Known online as @Inciarte4x4, Carlos is a passionate overlander, traveler, and content creator dedicated to sharing the outdoor lifestyle through authentic storytelling.

His journey began with a love for adventure and evolved into a growing social media and YouTube presence focused on overlanding, travel, vehicle builds, and life outdoors. Through years of creating content and working with leading brands in the industry, Carlos built a reputation for honest reviews, engaging content, and genuine enthusiasm for the overland community.

Carlos was first introduced to Taruca as a customer and brand ambassador, using Taruca products throughout his own adventures. After years of collaboration, he joined the team to help manage social media, support ambassadors, test new products, and contribute to future product development.

Whether he's camping on the beach, exploring mountain trails, or cooking dinner under a Taruca awning at sunset, Carlos brings firsthand experience and valuable customer insight to the team.

Create, explore, test, and inspire others to get outside.

Locations

Taruca Adventure Gear
3615 WARD BLVD
WILSON, NC 27893

Advance Accessory Concepts
509 N SMITH AVE #101
CORONA, CA 92878

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