Talawana Tribute
“My mate was killed in a car crash, he never got to finish this track … so I did it for him” Words and Images by Todd Hore It was a few months ago that a mate of mine, Peter…
Unsealed 4X4
Saved by A Drone
When gold fever seized Damo, it took a drone to bring him back Shane’s story. As told to Mark Kendrick. Shane and Damo were out on a long trip, from Sydney up through the Kimberleys and down through the middle…
RECIPE: WALLY’S ASADO RIBS
These South American style beef ribs are addictive! Serves: 4-6 Time: 45 minutes (plus marinating) CLICK HERE TO READ THE RECIPE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE INGREDIENTS 12-16 beef spare ribs (make sure to get the ones cut across the…
First-timers Guide to the Big Red Bash (and other bush music festivals)
Words and Images by Gary Tischer The first time I went to the Big Red Bash (BRB) was 2018. It was the one where the line-up included The Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels, Kate Ceberano, Daryl Braithwaite and John Farnham, as…
HILUX 2 – SUSPENSION LIFT INSTALL
Should you install a lift kit at home, or leave it to the professionals? We find out after fitting an Outback Armour suspension kit into Ev’s HiLux We all know that a good aftermarket suspension lift kit is money well…
Bushranger REVO 10s Winch Review
Does Bushranger’s new REVO winch go as good as it looks? Words and Images by Mark Kendrick We have had our grubby mitts on Bushranger’s new REVO 10S winch for a few months now, and it’s been fitted to Angus…
Industry Round-Up
Rob Boegheim and HEMA We would like to congratulate Rob Boegheim for his 14 years with Hema Maps, having taken over from his parents as the Managing Director in 2005, and more recently as Chief Exploration Officer. Since 2005, Rob…
THE EV’ITOR’S COLUMN: No place like home
The story of how I fell in love with my 4WD again This motoring journalism gig is a bit of a weird one sometimes. You see, I rarely spend time in my own vehicles, and not because they don’t work…
Family fun machine: Bluewater Lachlan Camper Trailer review
With room for a crowd, the Bluewater Lachlan is the perfect partner in off-road family adventure. Words and Images by Emma Ryan Forward-fold camper trailers are really having their moment in the sun. At the affordable end of the vast…
Exploring New England
Could this area better Coffs Harbour when it comes to 4WD touring? Words and Images by Todd Hore The New England region of NSW lies west of the famous four-wheel drive mecca of Coffs Harbour and doesn’t get anywhere near…
History, 4WDing and camping at Donnelly’s Creek
Bring the whole family including your best mate (dog) for the classic High Country experience Words by Geoff Martin, Images by Geoff and Denise Martin. The Victorian High Country is one of the premier camping and 4WDing locations in Australia…
4WDing in bushfire season
10 safety tips you can’t ignore when exploring this summer Words by Harry Temple 1 Emergency UHF channels and local area specific emergency information channels If you spend a lot of time out of mobile reception, having a UHF and…
Recipe: Catch and Cook – Easy Singapore Chilli Crap Recipe
This dish really isn’t that hard to do on the road. And who says it has to be crab? Any crustacean will do … even yabbies! Serves: 4 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes CLICK HERE TO READ…
Breaking the kettle: TD42 cooling tech tips
We bring you nine ways to keep your TD42 from boiling itself to death, and a couple of things you’ll read on the forums that just don’t work! Words and Images by Wes Whitworth and Thomas Rolleston TD42s have gained…
Long-Term Review: Rhino-Rack Pioneer Tradie Rack
When you want to mount the rod tube, solar panels and swags on the roof, sometimes a set of roof racks just isn’t enough… Words and Images by Wes Whitworth As you’d probably well know, when we review things at…
