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.

Weather Apps …are they any good?

Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you…   Unless you’re one of those storm-chasing weirdos, spending more than a night or two camping in a torrential downpour is nobody’s idea of a good time. The Bureau of Meteorology…

The Icons Depart

A journey with a difference: Step aboard ARB’s four Icon 4WDs and see the Outback like we’ve never seen it before.   The keys jingle as they fly through the air, clanging into my palm. I can’t help but feel…

Food & Fodder with Allysia

Super No-Cook Noodle Soup – Serves 1   The idea of taking noodle soup on the road is probably as popular as eggplant at a kid’s birthday party, but this is different. Trust me, I’m a doctor. Well not really, but…

EDITOR’S COLUMN: CHASE THAT FEELING

Soul. It’s often overlooked by vehicle manufacturers. I’m not talking about James Brown pumping out the 4in splits, I’m talking about a vehicle’s characteristics that effect you on an emotional level. They put a smile on your face every time…

WHICH 4X4s ARE KEEPING IT REAL?

While they’re shouting from the rooftops, 4X4 manufacturers are in a race to the bottom.   We’re being ripped off. The mid-size 4X4 market is absolutely booming and Aussies are lapping up anything that resembles a 4X4: even better if…

PRE-SUMMER COOLING SYSTEM CHECKLIST

Your mates mightn’t think you’re cool, but your 4X4 sure will after following these five simple cooling system tips…   Much like David Bowie and Freddie Mercury were way back in 1981, your cooling system is under pressure. And much…

THE CORAL COAST

Forget the Cape, forget the Simpson, you need to start planning your next trip here…   We’re about to let you in on a bit of a secret. It’s one that those who live in WA already know about, but…

THE BEST 12V COMPRESSOR MONEY CAN BUY?

This ain’t your grandad’s air pump, this thing seriously blows! Er… in a good way   There’s a few ways you can look at compressed air, and unfortunately 99% of accessory manufacturers look at it the boring way. The basic…

MOVIE STAR 40

We take the celebrity FJ40 from the Rough Stuff movie out for a run, and blow up the engine (it was so worth it)   Now you may be wondering why you’re looking at a rusty old bush-bashing 40 Series…