9 things I’ve learned from camping disasters
Here’s how to prep for a trip to ensure your time in the bush doesn’t mentally scar you… OK, I’m a professional freelance travel writer, so I’m not going to admit to too many mistakes I may or may not…
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This 30-cent magnet saved me thousands of dollars in repair costs
Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet, unless you’re desperate… Sometimes, we do smart things. Sometimes, we do stupid things. Then there are other times, when we do things that are both smart and stupid. Buying a cheap 2003…
To trade or upgrade? That is the question.
With so many modern and fancy campers on the market, is it time to trade in your camper for a new model, or is there an alternative option? With our camper having travelled well over 50,000 kilometres in the…
8 tips to protect your canvas
Are you rich enough to buy a new tent every trip? We aren’t, so here’s how to protect your investment… Also, can we borrow a few bucks? Canvas is a lot like underwear; you want it fresh and mould-free.…
The High-lift Jack – Hero or Hindrance?
We take a look at how to use the high-lift jack safely; the uses it has; how to make the high-lift jack a hero; and the carnage it causes when not used quite right. The high-lift jack is arguably…
You saw it here first
The aftermarket 4X4 accessory industry is going gangbusters. As such, in this digital age, it is important for off-road media outlets, such as this ‘ere publication, to get information out there as quickly as possible. It is good for our…
How to: Build the perfect campfire
For thousands of years, man and fire have had a primal connection. Fire has given us warmth in the cold and provides an enchanting glow of light in the darkness. Campfires have been known to generate some legendary stories and…
How to: Sand Driving – Don’t Get Sand On Your Snag
Now that summer’s here, we figure we’d better do the mandatory sand driving feature… so here it is. With summer well and truly here, many of us like to head to the beach – not just to escape the heat…
Long Ranger Fuel Tank Install
This month we’ve been busy with old Rusty and she’s beginning to take shape. But before we get too carried away and as we’re going to be racking up the kays when she’s finished, we figured we’d better get rid…
10 things I learned as a tour guide
Vic gives us the good oil on remote travel throughout Australia that he’s picked up over the last few decades I’ve just been reading a book written by Bill King, who was most likely the first 4WD tour operator in…
The truth behind Diesel Performance Chips
Just how do those little gizmos work, and are they actually doing more damage than you think? Quick question: Do you miss carburettors and tape deck stereos? If you answered yes, this article probably isn’t for you. This one…
Food & Fodder – Easy egg fried rice with Bacon!
Hi, my name is Allysia… and I’m a lazy cook. Lazy cooks are the ones you want to get your recipes from. The meals are easy to prepare, quick to make and don’t involve buying a tonne of obscure…
Bush Etiquette 101
We all had to start somewhere… here’s how not to be a tosser off-road. Despite the absolute vast majority of us being pretty decent bush-loving folk who just want to get our families out exploring this magic country and…
Watching the Weather
There are two things that will really mess up your day (and maybe your hair) – wind and rain. When heading bush, what can you do to avoid the worst of the weather? Over the past 20 years weather forecasting…
WHERE THE BLOODY HELL ARE YA (GOING)?
…This summer? We’ve got 10 of the best warm-weather camping locations lined up for you, and we’ll even tell you how not to die when you’re there With the warmer weather on our doorstep, we thought it was high…
