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ISSUE 003 – THIRD TIME PLUCKY
The patron saint of journos here at Unsealed 4X4 is Banjo Paterson. It’s 150 years since the great writer was born, and a beautiful big feature in Unsealed 003 celebrates this milestone by exploring the landscapes he made legend through his poems such as The…
A GUIDE TO CATCHING BASS
The Australian bass reserves a special part in the hearts of Australia’s east coast, river-based sportfishing advocates, and for good reason! This plucky little Australian native is an absolute sucker for a well presented lure and pound-for-pound is as gutsy…
UNSEALED 4X4 TUNES
Jessie Cunniffe is a classically trained pianist, self-taught guitarist, qualified music educator and freelance journalist. When she’s not rocking out in the classroom with the next generation of musicians, Jessie can be found critiquing the music industry’s latest offerings for…
FLAT OUT
You’re driving the Flinders Ranges on a track notorious for sharp rocks. Even though you’ve done the right thing with tyre choice, pressure and speed, yet another of your Coopers or BF Goodrichs gets skewered. It’s the third time this…
ISSUE 002 – THE SECOND COMING
The hubs are locked and we’ve just engaged low-low for the second edition of Unsealed 4X4. From breathtaking 4X4 destinations to wallet-destroying new products, the ‘The Second Coming’ is a fine edition indeed (even if we do say so ourselves).…
ONES FOR THE ROAD
Australian Brewery The Australian Brewery has taken the canning trend to the next level, offering all of their beers in canned format only (other than on tap). They make a pale ale, pilsener, American steam ale and cider, as well…
CHEESY DAMPER BOMB!
Fed up with having to knead a simple damper? Try my knead-free version, you’ll love it!
BACK TO BASICS
Clutch! Such an innocuous looking word, but when it’s used by a frowning mechanic it becomes a beast to fear. Unsealed 4X4 recently swung by its local Blue Mountains mechanic, Active Automotives, to understand why clutches are so damn expensive…
THE PIONEERS
The history of four-wheel drive vehicles is nearly as long as the history of the motorcar, and in the course of that history, few women have stood out as much as Miss Luella Bates of the United States. In 1908…
THE IMAGE MAKER
A hunting trip turned bad made Michael Ellem pick up a camera instead of a gun to shoot wildlife. Now 4X4 photography is his passion. Who is Michael Ellem? Michael is a man who has been making his full-time living…
SURF AND TURF
Whilst the concept of the Surf and Turf originated in North America, it has become a favourite around Australian barbies and campfires Serves 4 | Time 20 minutes METHOD Toss the prawns, garlic, olive oil, salt and lemon juice into a…
COLD COMFORT
Winter is here, so Unsealed 4X4’s Tim Stanners and Dan Lewis list their five favourite bits of gear for this time of year. Balaclava Not recommended for wearing into a bank, but always packed alongside my winter camping kit.…
CATCHING BREAM
(for the piscatorially challenged) They might be one of the most common table fish out there, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to catch. We tool you up on some bream basics. Story by FishLife’s Scott Amon Characteristics There are…
THE STYLE GUIDE
A DOZEN EASY WAYS TO GET YOURSELF KICKED OUT OF A FAIR DINKUM COUNTRY PUB 1. Plonk your 4X4 where the publican usually parks 2. Ask if there is pear cider on tap 3. Fail to honour a shout with…
ISSUE 001 – THE FIRST EDITION
We’re proud to present UNSEALED 4X4, a FREE, new age digital magazine containing beautifully crafted words and imagery, centred around travel, 4X4 news, events, reviews and the overall 4X4 lifestyle. All of this wrapped up in a cutting edge package to deliver everything a 4X4 enthusiast could ever dream…
