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Gear News: Aussie-made GME TX6600S 5W UHF
The new GME TX6600S is an Aussie-made 5W handheld UHF radio that’s said to be ‘built tough like the Australian Outback’. The GME TX6600S is an Australian-made 5 Watt UHF handheld radio completely designed, engineered and manufactured at the company’s…
Outback Gourmet: Camp Oven Jambalaya
We thought we’d look beyond our shores for this Outback Gourmet recipe and so we bring you Jambalaya, which originated in southern Louisiana and can be cooked up in a camp oven. Words & photos: Sam Rees-Jones We’re sure you’re…
ARB Base Rack Cab Racks now available for utes
Innovative ARB BASE Rack Cab Racks are now available to suit a number of dual-cab ute applications. Dual-cab ute owners wanting ARB BASE Rack Cab Racks for their vehicles will be happy to know there are now options available to…
Utemaster Load-Lid – is it Australia’s toughest hard lid?
Is the Utemaster Load-Lid Australia’s toughest ute hard lid? With a maximum load rating of 200kg, that could be an accurate claim. The Utemaster Hard Lid has a 200kg load capacity. That’s right, you can pack as much gear as…
Neat! Lazer Lamps LED driving light Grille kit for LC200
The Lazer Lamps Grille Integration Kit is the ideal solution for those who need a powerful lighting solution but who don’t want a pair of large driving lights or an LED light bar mounted to the front of their vehicle.…
Outback tested: ARB Intensity Solis and AR40 combo
The ARB Intensity Solis and AR40 light bar find a home on the front of Blerto’s Toyota HiLux, and he reckons it’s the perfect lighting setup for his rig. Words & photos: Ian Bellert The launch last year of the…
Industry interview: Terry Jurgens – Ultra Vision Lighting
An in-depth interview with Terry Jurgens, the man behind Aussie driving light manufacturer Ultra Vision Lighting. Yes, we do make some 4X4 accessories in Australia still, including Ultra Vision Lighting products. We sit down with Terry Jurgens to learn a…
OUTBACK GOURMET: SPICY MEATLOAF
Try out this delicious recipe for spicy meatloaf the next time you’re out in the bush… or even at home! Mince is one of those wonderful products that can be turned into so many different dishes, and at around $12/kg…
Gear test: Safari ARMAX snorkel
The factory raised-air intake on this Troopie gets the flick in favour of a Safari ARMAX snorkel to make sure the diesel doesn’t ingest any dust or water. Words and photos: Mark Allen Why fit a Safari ARMAX snorkel to…
Gear Test: Kenda Klever MT – the budget-priced muddy
Our resident out-and-about tourer Kev Smith has been running a set of Kenda Klever MTs on his LandCruiser for the past two years. Here’s what he thinks of them… so far. Words and photos: Kev Smith Over the years I’ve…
Gear test: VRS 9500lb Winch
There’s nothing like the notorious Blue Mountains ‘Spanish Steps’ in the wet to put the VRS 9500lb winch through its paces. Words: Bill Callinan Photos: Harry Armstrong and BC A veritable glut of electric winches floods the market nowadays, so…
Industry interview: Brad Bernard – Outback Armour suspension
Outback Armour suspension is now well established in Australia. We sat down with Brad Bernard to learn a bit more about the company. Unsealed 4X4: Outback Armour has been well established within the suspension market for nearly a decade now.…
Here are some beaut last-minute Christmas gifts from ARB
ARB has released a range of new products that would make ideal Christams gifts for the four-wheel drive enthusiasts in your family. ARB has unveiled a bunch of nifty new accessories just in time for Christmas. Horizon Lights The new…
Gear test: Uniden Dash View 30R dashcam
For those who don’t have a lot of dash space the Uniden Dash View 30R could be the perfect dash cam. Words & photos: Ray Cully Why would you want to fit a Uniden Dash View 30R… or any other…
Outback Gourmet: Camp oven pizza
Camp oven Pizza, you ask? Yes! It is totally possible to make a pizza in a camp oven, and as I have as yet to meet anyone who doesn’t like the humble meal it is a winner with everyone. From…
