2022 winch buyer’s guide
Don't get caught with your pants down in the bush. Our winch buyers guide has everything you need to get out of strife in 2022.
Recovery
How To Use A Snatch Strap
Snatch straps and recovery kits go together like summer arvo’s and BBQs with good mates. They’re a fantastic invention capable of un-stucking the most stuck 4×4 and let pint-sized Jimny’s go toe-to-toe with Hummers. But they can ruin your day…
The Recovery Guy
When you get really stuck, who you gonna call? The Recovery Guy from Edge 24/7 has the gear to get you out. Sometimes when you get stuck it only takes a little planning, a bit of knowledge and the right…
Recall: Atem Power 3000kg Hi Lift Farm Jack
The ACCC has issued a recall on the Atem Power 3000kg Hi Lift Farm Jack. It’s no secret that Hi-Lift jacks can be extremely useful devices when you’re out four-wheel driving, but they can also be dangerous if used incorrectly.…
Last-resort, life-saving Flip-Flop Winch
Meet the absolute last-resort, life-saving Flip-Flop Winch Sometimes you’ve really got to rely on your noggin to get yourself out of strife, especially if you get stuck in the scrub somewhere without the right gear to get you out, or…
Traditional Hi-lift Jack vs ARB Jack
You’ve heard about ARB’s Jack, you may have even seen one – but chances are you’ve never used one. Well we have and we’re here to tell you how it works Words by Mark Kendrick Traditional mechanical high-lift jacks have…
OUTBACK ARMOUR 10T RATED SNATCH BLOCK
The gear you use out bush needs to be reliable; whether it is your tent, your axe, or your cooker, you don’t want to run into the situation of having them breakdown while out bush. The same goes for your…
CARBON OFFROAD MONKEY FIST SOFT SHACKLE
Weight and safety should be two key considerations when going off-road in your 4X4. Soft shackles have recently become popular and the team at Carbon Offroad have released their new version, the Monkey Fist Soft Shackle. Claimed to be rated…
Long-term HiLux Rugged X update: All you need is recovery points
We helped some stuck locals, and put the Rugged X recovery points to the test I’ve said it many times before, the best accessory you can have on any 4WD is a shovel. This is followed very closely by strong…
CARBON OFFROAD 12 TONNE KINETIC RECOVERY ROPE
When you venture bush you want to ensure you have good quality equipment to make sure you make it back out. Carbon Offroad have released their Kinetic Recovery Rope; it has an average diameter of 24mm and a claimed breaking…
ARB SOFT SHACKLE
Hitting the tracks safely should always be at the forefront, whether it’s carrying enough water (thank you Mr Coight), or using safe and reliable equipment, particularly recovery gear. When recovering any 4X4, the gear you use is put under immense…
GOTREADS
Traction aids have become a key tool in the 4WDer’s arsenal, particularly called upon in sandy conditions, whether that be in the desert or on the beach. However, recovery boards can take up large chunks of space often requiring roof…
4X4 InDistress
Social media but just for 4WDers? Yes please. That’s what the team at 4X4 InDistress have come up with. 4X4 InDistress is a new app that has been recently released, made specifically for off-roaders. Its major draw point and main…
Tough Dog Recovery Gear
It’s happened, Tough Dog 4WD Suspension has entered the recovery gear market after years of hard work and development. Having had all of the gear officially tested by a NATA facility, this new recovery gear from Tough Dog is ready…
DRIVETECH 4X4 DUAL SPEED WINCH
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