Gear Guru: Repco Tools
Confucius says: rich man buys his tools once; poor man buys his tools many times. The good thing about tools these days is that you don’t have to blow a bunch of money to get something high quality, that’ll give…
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Gear News: Doble Outdoors Solar Tent Pole
Make your campsite a brighter place while saving precious space inside your vehicle with the the world’s first illuminated tent pole.
Gear News: LYNX Hooks ‘Outdoorsman’ Stash Bag
It’s been a while since someone took at a shot at redesigning the stereotypical bungee cord and occy strap, and a company out of Queensland might just have the ticket.
Gear News: Hema Explorer 2.0
Whether you’re camping, four-wheel driving, or touring, Hema’s Explorer app is the go-to tool for interactive GPS navigation. It features more than 40,000 interactive points of interest and the ability to create and share your GPS tracks with the Hema…
Gear News: Lightforce LED 210
Lightforce was one of the last major auxiliary lighting manufacturers to bring a range of LED products to market with their first light, the LED 180, being introduced just recently. The newest model, the LED 210, promises to deliver almost…
Gear News: Ironman 4X4 Rechargeable Camp Shower
Installing a hot water shower in your vehicle can be a bit of a commitment. Ironman 4X4’s Rechargeable Camp Shower takes a minimalist approach by offering a simple pump and shower head unit that allows you to take a bath…
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…
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…
