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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…
Reviewed: SensaTyre TPMS
Does this TPMS protect your tyres or is it full of hot air? Words and Images by Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch, Images and Video by My Aussie Travel Guide Imagine that you’ve outlaid top dollar for a new set…
RIVAL 4X4 BUMPERS
When reviewing most new 4X4s that come on the market, one of the key comments we always make is “would prefer if that plastic bumper was metal” and “front towing points would’ve been good”. Because when off-road, your bumper is…
SHERPA TRAILER
Travelling remote in this brutal country has always led to one conclusion, tents or swags. While you can get some extremely nice tents or swags these days they never compare to sleeping in a proper bed like at home. No…
OUTBACK ARMOUR RANGE
While at the Sydney show when we weren’t selling our exclusive t-shirt range, we found ourselves admiring the range of equipment that Outback Armour had on offer. Their suspension kits look to be really high quality suspension, while still simple…
TERRAIN TAMER PARABOLIC LEAF SPRINGS
The team at Terrain Tamer know 4WDriving better than most and have released new leaf springs to help your 70 series LandCruiser ride, drive, and handle better than standard. They tell us their new parabolic leaf design is lightweight but…
COMTRUK SPORT UTILITY BED
Utes are the highest selling cars in the country with the HiLux and the Ranger reigning supreme. But with all these utes around, ever wanted to make yours stand out for all the right reasons? The team at Comtruk have…
GOTREADS
Traction aids have become a key tool in the 4WDer’s arsenal, particularly called upon in sandy conditions, whether that be in the desert or on the beach. However, recovery boards can take up large chunks of space often requiring roof…
