Unsealed 4x4

Unsealed 4x4

Founded in 2014, Unsealed 4X4 has grown into one of Australia’s most trusted sources for 4WD advice, off-road travel inspiration, and gear reviews. Every article is written by our team of passionate, experienced 4X4 adventurers, dedicated to helping you explore further, travel smarter, and make the most of every adventure.

GATOR JAW SYNTHETIC SHACKLES

We’ve all been doing it for as long as we can remember. Somebody gets stuck; you roll out the snatch strap, connect it to the bogged fourby and the recovery vehicle using a couple of rated shackles and complete the…

3 KNOTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

BECAUSE RATCHET STRAPS ARE FOR HIPSTERS When you’re camping in remote locations, or even when you prefer to head away for an easy weekender, sooner or later you’re going to need to know how to tie a knot or three.…

4X4 NEWS: FOTON TUNLAND NOW WITH FREE TOWBAR

Read this story in our online magazine HERE.   The Foton Tunland is the underdog in the off-road ute market, despite having some impressive specs on paper. These include a Cummins sourced 2.8L turbo-diesel engine, 5-speed Getrag transmission and suspension…

TRAVEL DESTINATIONS OF THE YEAR

Let’s take a closer look at the top State-by-State travel destinations we just can’t wait to get back to… For images, maps and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, read this in our online magazine.   We often hear that term…

STURDY ROOTS: KIMBERLEY KAMPER CLASSIC

The first time I reviewed a Kimberley Kamper, I took out the top-of-the-range Platinum and was blown away by the amenities. This time, we opted for the base model to see just how Kimberley positions itself when affordability is more…

THE CORNER COUNTRY

Wayne Nielsen puts plenty of red dirt under his tyres through Mad Max and Charlie Sturt territory after more than two decades between visits – how much has the Outback changed in that time? For images and the full Unsealed…

INDUSTRY NEWS: 7000 ROCK THE BIG RED BASH

Not even a change in venue, or bucketloads of rain leading up to the legendary Big Red Bash, would stop punters from rocking out in the desert it seems. The official stats have just landed: According to the organisers, over…

ISSUE 026 – TRAVEL DESTINATIONS OF THE YEAR

  Issue 026 – Travel Destinations of the Year! Get ready for another issue of the world’s best magazine (as voted for by a panel of accredited NASA scientists… who were drunk). No seriously, we’ve got travel stories, vehicle reviews,…

RECOVERY POINTS VS TIE DOWN POINTS

We take a closer look at the differences, and potential dangers. For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, CLICK HERE.   Unless you have been sleeping under a rock you will have noticed that we are pretty passionate about…

REVIEW: MISSION TRAILERS

You may not have heard of it, but this camper trailer may be just the thing you’re looking for. For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, CLICK HERE.   A lot of camper trailers these days are all about…

DAVENPORT RANGE: A HIDDEN OASIS

South-east of Tennant Creek in what appears to be a sea of red sand and low mulga is a 4WD Mecca with one of the best campsites in central Australia. For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, CLICK HERE.…

HID VS. HALOGEN VS. LED

The definitive answer on driving lights… so which is best for you? For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, read this in our online magazine.   Driving lights… you need them, but how much do you know about them? For many…