Gear

Off-road campers, 4WDs, caravans, camping gear and more at the National 4×4 Outdoors Show in Melbourne
If you love the great outdoors and want to be at the forefront of the outdoor adventure industry’s latest and greatest products, then you don’t want to miss the National 4×4 Outdoors Show in Melbourne. Over three jam-packed days, 23-25…

7 old-tech tools for today’s traveller
With today’s composite materials, LEDs, compact energy systems and ever-more-efficient vehicles, it is easy to forget the old items. The ones that our parents used when we camped with them. These seven items are still around because they are…

Suzuki finally locks in drive-away pricing for the 2024 Jimny range
It’s only taken five years since the launch of the JB74 Suzuki Jimny, but Suzuki has finally announced drive-away pricing for the 2024 Jimny range. The Jimny has been a wild success for Suzuki, but this popularity has meant prices…
Top 5 things you need in your recovery kit
A recovery kit is vital for anyone who wants to venture off the blacktop. Of course, anyone can wander into a four-wheel drive shop and pick up a kit off the shelf. But do you really know what you need…
Why choosing the right 4×4 tyre is so important
It is time to replace or upgrade the tyres on your 4×4? It’s a tough purchase these days, considering the options out there as well as the cost of four or five new tyres. We’re always told that as four-wheel…
We drive the 2024 Nissan Warrior lineup – Patrol Vs Navara, which is best?
The Unsealed 4×4 crew have been busy bees lately, and have just landed back from the media drive event for three special four-wheel drives. These four-wheel drives are modified by the Premcar manufacturing facility in Melbourne Australia, before ever being…
Top tips to help you select an electronic brake controller
Did you know that if you tow anything that weighs more than 750kg when loaded, you’ll need to have a brake controller fitted to your tow vehicle? This is nothing new in the eyes of the law. What is new…
Ultimate9 EOFY Super Sale on from 16 – 30th of June 2024
It’s that time of the year again, and EOFY sales will be flying thick and fast. As a free publication, we never ask you for a cent to read Unsealed 4×4. We also want to help you save money on…
Roof rack tips for work and play
As the old saying goes, time is money. This applies to both recreational four-wheel drivers and tradies who are using their vehicle’s roof racks for work during the week and as an escape machine as Friday afternoon rolls in. You…
2024 Isuzu D-Max suspension buyers’ guide
New for 2024, is the updated Isuzu D-Max. As we recently reported, there’s loads to love about the 2024 model for Australian four-wheel drivers. Namely the better off-road credentials, thanks to the advanced traction control system known as Rough Terrain…
Clearview Towing Mirrors explained – which is the right set for you?
Did you know that it is a legal requirement in Australia to fit towing mirrors when towing anything wider than your vehicle? Towing mirrors also offer better visibility, regardless if you are towing or not. So there are plenty of…
Ford ready to battle Finke 2024 in a Ranger Raptor
The Finke Desert Race is Australia’s toughest off-road endurance race, covering a total distance of over 460 kilometres between Alice Springs and Aputula (Finke). It runs across the weekend of June 7-10 2024. Brad and Byam Lovell return to defend their…
Ironman 4×4 release Frontier Winch
Ironman 4×4 has just announced a new range of 4×4 winches, built off their long-serving Monster Winch platform. The Monster Winch range was in service for 10 years, so it makes total sense to build off a platform Ironman 4×4…
The FJ Cruiser ute chop that broke the internet
If like myself, you are lucky enough to own a Toyota FJ Cruiser… you’ll know they tend to get a bit of attention. I can’t go a week without someone sending a message asking if I’m driving through (insert suburb).…
Ryco says their new air filter is 99.99% efficient
Ryco has just released the new NanoCel High-Efficiency air filter, which they are saying offers 99.99% efficiency thanks to Supercar racing technology. It has been designed to fit into factory air boxes, and won’t affect your new vehicle warranty. What’s…