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ARB SOFT SHACKLE
Hitting the tracks safely should always be at the forefront, whether it’s carrying enough water (thank you Mr Coight), or using safe and reliable equipment, particularly recovery gear. When recovering any 4X4, the gear you use is put under immense…
SPINTIRES: MUDRUNNER – AMERICAN WILDS
Following up from the success of the original Spintires MudRunner game, the team at Five Star Games has gone away to update and revamp their creation, with the introduction of Spintires MudRunner: American Wilds Edition. With the original selling over…
ATLAS 46 YORKTOWN TOOL ROLL
Keeping your tools organised always seems to be a struggle; toolboxes get messed up when travelling and they are guaranteed to be bulky. There always seems to be loose tools scattered throughout a 4WD, namely that illusive 10mm socket. The…
HUSQVARNA PW 125
At the end of a trip, one of the least appealing but unavoidable jobs is cleaning your trusty 4X4. Removing all the grit and grime that although may reduce your street cred around town, will ensure your truck lives a…
Rooftop tent, camper trailer, what the?
The (sub-$20k) question… do you really need a full-size off-road camper trailer? When I think of the name Simpson, my mind immediately races to our national heroes who stood Australia proud on the gruesome hills of Gallipoli, and the brave…
Product review: Alu-Box
The best storage box on the market, or an over-sized money box? Whether your 4X4 is bursting at the seams when you’re hitting the tracks or you’re simply looking to have your gear more organised, most of us would jump…
October 2018: The Evitor’s Column
What do you wear 4WDing? It’s simple for me – whatever is dirty that I don’t mind getting even dirtier. But for some, the ‘Overlanding’ dress style has invaded their lives. Pocket on pockets, room for your tactical torch and…
The bed bug fiasco
How bed bugs turned our big lap of Australia into the honeymoon from hell Picture this: you’re just six weeks into that great Aussie dream, a 12-month lap around Australia! You know, the one you somehow managed to convince the…
Catch and Cook: Tasty Trout
There are more ways to cook trout than just in foil with lemon! Serves: 4 Time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 trout fillets ½ cup breadcrumbs 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme…
Everything you need to know about Operation Lift – and your modified 4WD
Every responsible 4WD owner is concerned about Operation Lift. What exactly is it and how do you keep your 4WD legal? 1. What is Operation Lift? It is a joint operation between the Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) authority…
Reviewed: Smart Canopy by RSi
Rock Solid Industries have brought their Smart Canopy from South Africa. Did I make a smart choice? Canopies, canopies, canopies. There are dozens and dozens to choose from. What makes a good one? What makes a bad one? They all…
Skamper Kamper dingo pup review: New pup on the block
The Dingo Pup is the newest member of the Skamper Kampers family, but is it as lightweight and carefree as its namesake promises? Words and Images by Emma Ryan When it comes to shopping for camper trailers, affordability and ease…
Unsealed 4X4 garage: DIY 12V Fridge beer tap installation
Possibly the most glorious 4X4 modification since the diff lock Words by Pat Callinan, Images by Matt Ryan It started out as a gag. “Hey, let’s see if we can pop some beer taps into the fridge!” I’d seen them…
Recipe: Moroccan Lamb Shanks
Impress your friends and family with a Moroccan masterclass Serves: 4-6 Time: 3 hours CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RECIPE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons of oil 9 Lamb Shanks 600g of sweet potato roughly chopped 100g…
6 battery-powered tools you need to carry on every trip
Take the pain out of trackside repairs with these six portable power tools Words by Mark Kendrick When something goes wrong, you want help to hand. And when that wrong is mechanical, power tools make jobs easier. With vastly improved…
