Unsealed 4x4

Unsealed 4x4

Unsealed 4X4 delivers honest 4WD advice, gear reviews, and travel guides crafted from real Australian adventures. Since 2014, we've tested the gear, driven the tracks, and learned what works - so you can hit the tracks safely.

The Pioneers

Long before the first YouTuber yiewed, Australia was a land dominated by serious adventurers on serious adventures. These are their stories

7 REASONS BIG LIFTS STINK FOR TOURING 4X4s

I’m going to let you in on a secret: 4X4s don’t need big lifts to go off-road. Sure, if hard-core competition is your thing, you might disagree – but for 99% of off-road tourers, a reputable off-the-shelf 35mm/50mm lift kit…

OLD TRICKS FOR NEW TRUCKs

It’s a shame to say – but older, mechanical and live-axle 4WDs are slowly disappearing from our tracks. They are getting rustier and more worn out, gradually being replaced by the next generation of 4X4 ‘shininess’ with modern tricks and…

5 GREAT DRIVES WITHIN 3 HOURS OF SYDNEY

Sydney is a busy place; with a population of over 5 million movers and shakers it is very easy to let the city get the best of you. Peak hour traffic, unreliable public transport and housing prices that not even…

Is Your Battery Weighing You Down?

If your 4×4 is set up for camping or touring, chances are you’ve got a lot of equipment coming with you. From fridges to tables, sleeping gear to cooking setups, and of course the battery to keep it all going…