Gear News: Suunto Ambit 3
Suunto Ambit 3 If you’re using your 4X4 as a way to get further out so you can bike, hike, or run where no one else goes, or you just like cool outdoor gadgets, listen up! Suunto has a new…
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.
Gear News: Kaymar OzBar
Kaymar, one of the most respected brands in the Australian 4X4 scene, has just come out with a new range of affordable rear bars for the Landcruiser 80 and 100 series, along with the Nissan GU Patrol.
Gear News: Bushranger Open Sky Awning Kit
Bushranger Open Sky Awning Kit New from Bushranger, the Open Sky Awning Kit packs quite a bit of versatility into a small package. It picks up where a traditional awning leaves off by offering additional shelter in the form of…
WATERSHED WATERPROOF BAGS
We fit snorkels, differential breathers, and wading bras to our vehicles, all in an attempt to overcome the damaging effects of water. However, when it comes to our gear, little effort is given to protect it from getting wet. Why?…
EXOFFICIO BUGS AWAY CLOTHING
While I’m not trying to offend any of our readers who happen to be entomologists, I would like to state something clearly: insects suck – and the ones that bite you suck even more. I’ll try almost anything that’ll keep…
FOX 2.0 IFP SHOCKS
If you’ve ever seen an off-road racer barreling through rugged terrain at ferocious speeds, there’s a good chance the vehicle they’re driving is outfitted with Fox suspension. They’re one of the largest brands in off-road racing, and regarded by many…
WHAT IS THE WORST 4X4 EVER MADE?
Even the worst four-wheel drives suffer from the ugly baby syndrome – beautiful to the eye of the owner, but outright ghastly to anyone with vision or common sense. I won’t name any names here, mainly because I’d rather hear…
WILL THE FORD EVEREST BE THE NEW SUV TO BEAT?
Following up on the success of the current Ranger, Ford Australia has excitedly announced that this lucky country will be receiving an off-road oriented four-door wagon. Known as the Everest, the soon to launch mid-sized SUV from Ford will share…
UNSEALED 4X4 REVIEW: 2014 SUZUKI JIMNY
Most modern four-wheel drives are actually quite terrible at being a four-wheel drive. They’re big, luxurious, expensive and you most certainly wouldn’t call them economical. Which is funny, because the four-wheel drive was invented as a utility tool; the vehiclular…
THE NISSAN PATROL Y62 NEEDS A TURBO-DIESEL ENGINE
American diesel legend Cummins is partnering up with Nissan to provide the manufacturer with a 5.0-litre V8 turbo-diesel for the next generation of the Nissan Titan. If rumours are correct, Nissan will be offering this forthcoming vehicle to the Australian…
MITSUBISHI UNVEILS THE ALL-NEW TRITON DUAL CAB UTE
The Mitsubishi Triton has always been a reasonable choice for reasonable people in the market for a reasonable dual-cab ute. They have a history of decent reliability, they’re easy to drive and they’re good value – all-in-all, a solid vehicle.…
OUTBACK CHALLENGE 2014
The 2014 Outback Challenge is poised once again to attract some of the world’s best drivers and off-road machines, pitting them against the roughest, most gruelling terrain that Australia has to offer.
Youcamp.com- Backyard Bliss
With Youcamp you can boil your billy in a private paradise, dotcom entrepreneurs Prue and James Woodford tell Unsealed 4X4 A few years back, around a campfire, during summer holidays on the south coast of NSW, Youcamp.com was conceived. We…
CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU:
Sunglasses For Your Adventure – If you’ve ever left your sunglasses at home—you’ll know how important they are for your adventure. Seriously, driving without sunglasses just plain sucks. We take a look at some of the best, and most stylish options…
The Unsealed 4X4 Review: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Outlander’s PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) variant, has a range of only 50km on pure electric driving, but in combination with a conventional internal combustion engine, could theoretically do a desert crossing using combined volt/fuel power. And that wouldn’t…
