Features
THE EDITOR’S COLUMN: AND ANOTHER THING
So it seems my last column caused a bit of a stir. If you didn’t catch it, you can read it HERE. My article was quoted in a local newspaper and admittedly came across as harsher than it actually was…
MAGNIFICENT MORETON ISLAND
Brisbane is blessed with some of the best beach camping and islands known to man, right on its doorstep. Straddie, Double Island, Inskip, Bribie, and the big daddy Fraser, are all million-star destinations. But our favourite is magnificent Moreton which…
7 Tips for Safe Snatching
Snatch straps aren’t all equal, as our recent snatch strap comparison test proved convincingly. But straps aside, what extra precautions can you take to ensure you get out of that sticky situation safely? Here’s seven things to consider before you…
STAFF CORNER: TIM JOINS THE TEAM FULL TIME
After a few years hanging around the edges as one of our roving journalists, Tim Stanners has decided to join the team full time as our Managing Editor. You would have seen plenty of Tim’s articles over the last couple of…
UNIMOG SUPER-TOURER
When a LandCruiser or Patrol won’t cut it, you need to think bigger … When you’re looking for the perfect long-distance tourer, what does your mind instantly think of? You want something that has plenty of off-road credentials; something…
The Editor’s Column: Drive Smart, Not Hard
I was watching a 4WD DVD the other night where the presenters were heading to Tasmania in a bunch of highly modified and very cool looking vehicles. We’re talking aggressive tyres, plenty of lift and twin-lockers all around. Now…
STAFF CORNER: EV’S DUAL-BATTERY INSTALL
For images and the full Unsealed experience, CLICK HERE. I decided it was time to do something pretty special with my old GQ in the 12V department, and thought this would be a good opportunity to walk you…
4 CITY-TO-CITY FULL CIRCLE ADVENTURES
Take the family on these amazing trips to create some lifelong memories. 4X4 touring and kids don’t always go hand in hand on long trips, so planning an adventure which gives all the family a bit of a buzz…
EDITOR’S COLUMN: THE FEW RUINING IT FOR THE MANY
It seems there’s a disturbing trend among four-wheel drivers. Dumping rubbish. I know for a fact that 99% of us are passionate about the bush and leaving it in better shape when we leave than it was when we came…
CHEAP 4X4 TRICKS
Who said you need the best of everything to get out there? Sure, a little luxury in life never goes astray, but when it comes to four-wheel driving sometimes the cheap and cheerful tricks are the ones that will be…
THE VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY RUN
What happens when you let a forum full of avid four-wheel drivers loose in the High Country? A full-on adventure, that’s what! Every year for the last eight years a group of Victorians from the website 4x4earth.com have organised…
CUSTOM TOYOTA PRADO
Four-wheel drivers come in all shapes and sizes, and their approach to modifying their beloved fourbies is just as varied – which is why we love checking them out so much. There is no one correct way – for some…
BAY OF FIRES
To say I am a dedicated four-wheel driver would have to be an understatement. There are not too many off-road tracks in this country that I haven’t explored – and with 20 Simpson Desert crossings under my belt, the thought…
BRIBIE ISLAND, QLD
I watched from a sand dune as my children played below – the beach quiet and empty, the ocean clear and calm. The bright morning sunlight glowed in their shiny hair. They dug holes, built walls and were peacefully…
20-INCH LED LIGHT BAR SHOOTOUT
This comparison has been a long time coming; join Unsealed 4X4 as we take a look at the top-performing LED light bars on the market today. The Light Emitting Diode was first brought to market in 1963, by a…
