We test the Garmin inReach to find out if it’s time to retire the Satellite Phone GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE When an SOS signal is received from…
We take Yamaha’s new 4WD ATV workhorse for a spin, and come away wondering ‘what if…’? I’ve been to more than a few vehicle releases over the years. They’re always fun and you get to drive or ride something before…
The camping trailer as opposed to the camper trailer is becoming an interesting space. What’s the difference you may ask? A camper trailer focuses on the tent side of things whereas a camping trailer focuses on the trailer first, then…
Five contenders duke it out for our inaugural 4WD awards comparison… It’s the new breed of family car. Gone are the days of sedans and wagons doing the family duties seven days a week; those responsibilities are now firmly…
And yes, it leaks coals out of the bottom. Weight is the enemy of the smart, capable 4X4. I love the challenge and process of lightening my 4X4 and camping setup over the years – scrimping a kilo here…
ARB have gone back to the drawing board for their new light bar – and it’s a pearler. After three years of development, ARB has released the new AR40 Light Bar. In true ARB fashion, the bar is not only…
I tried to break it… but couldn’t It’s amazing what $20K can get you in a camper. It sounded too good to be true so I tried to break it over a couple of weekends. One at the beach and…
It’s XTR versus XLS – and the gloves are off. In terms of sales, it’s a David versus Goliath battle. Despite the fact that these two vehicles share so much, the Ford sells almost four Rangers to every BT-50.…
Alright, Let’s get the specs out of the way. These lights are 140 watts, via 37 Lumiled LEDs that make 1053m @ 1 LUX. The lights have a 210mm diameter, and a 73mm depth. Price? $669 a pop. CLICK HERE…
I love being isolated as much as the next bloke, but failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Something to get us help was high on the list when preparing for our Outback trip. While poring over page after page…
What’s gold, has two doors, and makes everyone in small towns stare at you? The first defining experience of the LandCruiser was rolling down the main street of Gloucester – a small beef and dairy town nestled in the Great…
Isuzu decided we had played with the MU-X long-termer for long enough and took it back. Here’s our opinion on our time with the mid-size tourer. Judging by the number of times in the office we could question the whereabouts…
The Nissan Navara Series II has been released. It is looking to fix up some of the shortcomings of the coil-sprung rear end and available spec levels. To have a look at what’s changed we grabbed a new ST-X, whacked…
It’s difficult to compare this trailer to anything else as it’s pretty much the only one like it on the market – but everyone wants to check it out, as we found out… The Conqueror 440 falls under the category…
THE HUMBLE CANOPY JUST GOT HIGH-TECH CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Ute canopies have always been fairly basic affairs. A fibreglass, plastic or metal shell encloses your tray and keeps the elements and unwanted attention…
