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W-Link R200 Wireless 4G Router Review
It’s no secret that I’m a little obsessed with my gadgets. From the fully lithium powered setup I have in the HiLux, to the pie oven and the portable retro-gaming setup I’ve spent the better part of 18-months on (you…
Fridge-slide feud to head to Federal Court
In what can best be described as a fridge-slide feud, MSA 4×4 Accessories has commenced legal proceedings in the Federal Court against Clearview Towing Mirrors alleging copyright infringement over the design of fridge slides. A fridge-slide feud is set to…
New Uniden Heavy Duty ATX Antenna range
The new Uniden Heavy Duty ATX Antenna range has been designed and engineered to withstand the harshest conditions to ensure reliable UHF communications both on the road and off it. All models in the new Uniden Heavy Duty ATX Antenna…
Gear News: New ARB accessories to suit 2021 Isuzu D-MAX
ARB has been hard at work developing new accessories to suit the 2021 Isuzu D-MAX including a BP-51 suspension package and a Commercial bull bar. The ARB accessories range for the 2021 Isuzu D-MAX has just been expanded with the…
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…
