advice
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…
Weather Apps …are they any good?
Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you… Unless you’re one of those storm-chasing weirdos, spending more than a night or two camping in a torrential downpour is nobody’s idea of a good time. The Bureau of Meteorology…
UNSEALED 4X4 GARAGE – PROJECT RUSTY GETS BARRED UP
With the Sydney 4WD & Adventure show right around the corner, some jerk had the great idea that we should put the pedal to the metal and get Rusty finished to have on the stand at the show. Thanks a…
Food & Fodder with Allysia
Super No-Cook Noodle Soup – Serves 1 The idea of taking noodle soup on the road is probably as popular as eggplant at a kid’s birthday party, but this is different. Trust me, I’m a doctor. Well not really, but…
PRE-SUMMER COOLING SYSTEM CHECKLIST
Your mates mightn’t think you’re cool, but your 4X4 sure will after following these five simple cooling system tips… Much like David Bowie and Freddie Mercury were way back in 1981, your cooling system is under pressure. And much…
SAT-NAV SYSTEMS HAVE REPLACED TAG-ALONG TOURS
We attempt to right a wrong – with these 5 ways to choose the best tour for you! Safety in numbers isn’t just a catchy phrase. While travelling solo can be a rewarding experience, sometimes it’s a much better…
UNSEALED 4X4 GARAGE – PROJECT RUSTY – WE GIVE UP… TIME FOR SOME HELP
With deadlines looming, Dex and Ev tap out with Project Rusty and ask for a helping hand… For images, videos and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, read this in our online magazine. Things have been real busy here. Well, that…
