10 pro 4×4 packing tips
Get in touch with your inner backpacker. Follow these tips and we’ll have you packing like a professional camper the first time around. You know that saying, ‘all the gear, no idea’? It pretty much sums me up to a…
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Your summer 4×4 and camping guide
The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the neighbour is mowing his lawn in uncomfortably short shorts. Summer is here, and that means all over the country four-wheel drivers are loading up the camper trailers, stacking the roof…
Don’t be that guy – 9 annoying things everybody needs to stop doing at camp
You all would have heard the saying ‘common sense isn’t so common’. Well, unfortunately, when it comes to camping, I would have to agree sometimes. You see, I’m in the bush at least a week per month these days. Between…
Guide to the Bridle Track – Why is this 4×4 track close to Sydney so popular, and where are the best places to camp?
The weather is warm, the holidays are here, and if you are looking for a four-wheel drive and camping adventure close to Sydney, it’s hard to beat the recently reopened Bridle Track. The Bridle Track in located just north of…
Helinox Vs Aldi camp chair shootout – is the more expensive lightweight camp chair worth the money?
I’ve had my Helinox camp chair for many years now. And it’s been flawless. It lives in my four-wheel drive full-time and comes with me on every trip. It wasn’t cheap to purchase, but in terms of value, I know…
10 things you’ll probably forget to bring on your next 4×4 adventure
we’ve sat down with a few of our readers and developed a list of the most-forgotten items on 4X4 touring adventures with the hope that it’ll at least make one person’s trip a little bit better.
How epic is the Hay River Track?
This journey will take you through spectacular country from the Plenty Highway to the QAA Line in the Simpson Desert.
We find the best 2023 Black Friday deals for you
It’s a crazy time of year. Christmas is fast approaching, as is a well-deserved holiday break for many Australians. What better way to celebrate the end of a massive year fast approaching, than by getting the gear you need for…
Avoid Dingo attacks on K’gari (Fraser Island) with these five simple safety tips
You need to be aware of these amazing and protected natives. Follow these steps to enjoy a safe trip in paradise.
World first: Mulgo Pop Top for Ineos Grenadier
There’s little question that the Ineos Grenadier has been a huge success for the global chemicalcompany. It’s a “modern throwback” of a vehicle that features retro-styling, a pragmatism-over-technology attitude towards off-road driving, and is essentially the logical place for Land…
Five ways to power your campsite
Let’s not beat around the bush here. Advancements in electrical power systems have revolutionised camping. 40 or so years ago a lead-acid house battery run off a boat switch was about as good as it got for keeping the old…
Celebrity death match: Awning Vs Gazebo
It is fast becoming the latest ‘Patrol or Cruiser’ argument around campfires everywhere. Which is better, a vehicle-mounted awning or a standalone gazebo? It’s not a straightforward answer though. As with every comparison that compares two similar products that essentially…
The Illawarra Caravan Camping Lifestyle Expo is back on the 7th-9th of July 2023
The Illawarra Caravan Camping Lifestyle Expo is back on at Kembla Grange Racecourse in Wollongong. After a three-year break, the show will be running from the 7th till the 9th of July 2023. Back for the first time in three…
Tested and tortured: Outback Campers latest rooftop tent
Josh Leonard put Outback Campers' latest rooftop tent through the ultimate test to see if it performs in remote and inhospitable locations.
Here’s what we think of the KickAss 12V Shower
I reckon this Kickass portable, lithium battery-powered camping shower is a ripper. But here's my full review and a rundown on the item.
