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SEMA 2014: LOOKING FOR A FEW GOLD NUGGETS IN A SEA OF BAD IDEAS
SEMA and Las Vegas both represent everything that is wrong with the automotive industry: a mad dash to the bottom of the pyramid of taste and common sense, a cacophony of the uneducated shouting “More and More and More! More…
CHRISTMAS BUYERS GUIDE
MSA Strap Dampener Bag Safe recovery procedures are paramount when in the bush, which is why the MSA Strap Dampener Bag is such a well thought out idea. This clever design means the dampener is actually the carry bag too,…
GEAR GURU
Repco Tools Confucius says: rich man buys his tools once; poor man buys his tools many times. The good thing about tools these days is that you don’t have to blow a bunch of money to get something high quality,…
THE LOTUS CARAVANS TROOPER THE MOST LUX WE’VE EVER TESTED
There’s no doubt how popular caravaning is in Australia. Tourers are seen trawling up, down through and across all of Australia’s major and minor bitumen arteries all throughout the year. They’re up in Karumba tucking into the terrific seafood, lazing…
SCOOP! THE ALL NEW BFGOODRICH ALL-TERRAIN KO2
When a tyre company launches a new product, it’s pretty standard for them to host an official launch. Usually, this is nothing more than a highly-controlled carnival ride, where the tyre shows some of its strengths, and you never really…
RIP OFF OR NOT? THE L.E.D WAR THAT ROCKED THE WORLD
Ever since I can remember, Lightforce has been the innovator and the gold-standard of 4X4 auxiliary lighting. They’ve always been some of the best-looking, brightest, and most-durable on the market. If you wanted a fair-dinkum set of spotties – you…
BERRY DELICIOUS PUDDING
This is a simple recipe that has just come my way, and after a number of road tests and no failures I am happy to say it will be a family favourite for many camping trips to come. I have…
GEAR GURU
FOX 2.0 IFP SHOCKS If you’ve ever seen an off-road racer barreling through rugged terrain at ferocious speeds, there’s a good chance the vehicle they’re driving is outfitted with Fox suspension. They’re one of the largest brands in off-road racing,…
4X4 Projects on Kickstarter
Crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter or Indiegogo are the platforms upon which many of today’s entrepreneurs are taking their business and creative projects to market, seeking financial support from the masses. Backers do not receive equity in projects, but may be…
TIGER CUB
Making the transition from tent to camper trailer was a no-brainer. Twenty years camping with tents, tarps, stretchers, sleeping bags, gas cookers and of course the old Esky full of ice meant our set-up time often felt like half our…
THE GEAR YOU NEED TO DO CAPE YORK
Fresh from a three-week trip to The Tip, Unsealed 4X4’s Matt Scott takes us through the gear he used For many four-wheel drive enthusiasts, Cape York is the trip of a lifetime. Whether you are heading up the Old Telegraph…
WATCH THIS
Suunto Ambit 3 A full-function GPS computer on your wrist. The just-released Suunto Ambit 3 takes outdoor performance watches to the next-level. Capable of recording your tracks, heart rate, elevation, speed and more. It’s just as perfect for 4X4 touring…
CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU:
Sunglasses For Your Adventure – If you’ve ever left your sunglasses at home—you’ll know how important they are for your adventure. Seriously, driving without sunglasses just plain sucks. We take a look at some of the best, and most stylish options…
SPRINGBOK MIGRATION: SOUTH AFRICAN 4X4 GEAR
Checking out all the latest cool gear on offer at a recent 4X4 show, we were impressed by the range of quality South African products – and struck by the number of South African accents we heard. It really shouldn’t…
YABBIES IN HERB BUTTER
Outback Gourmet: YABBIES IN HERB BUTTER These tasty little crustaceans are really worth the effort it takes to catch them. Serves 4 | Time 20 minutes
