DRIVING ON FOAM
My Ranger had a mixed suspension setup, OME lifted springs in the front, and an extra leaf added to the rear, with four Bilstein shocks. The result was pretty good, and I’ve been a big fan of Bilstein shocks for…
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THE UNSEALED 4X4 REVIEW: TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
The FJ Cruiser is a sign that there’s a glimmer of hope for 4X4 enthusiasts within the presumably perfectly organised offices at Toyota’s HQ. The FJ packs almost everything a four-wheel driver could want; twin fuel tanks, washable floors, impressive…
EXPEDITION CAMPERS AND OFF-ROAD MOTORHOMES
Whoever said you couldn’t have the comforts of home when you’re driving around the world clearly hasn’t seen these off-road motorhomes. These days you can have it all while you’re traveling, from a dishwasher to a clothes dryer to a…
FRONTRUNNER FLATPACK KITCHENWARE SET
The Frontrunner Flatpack kitchenware set is an all silicone set of essential camp kitchen containers and tools. The set packs down extremely small, is completely “soft” and can be used for a wide range of applications.
GEAR GURU: YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE
Having enough light at camp was something that used to do my head in. I have tried all sorts of things, from fragile gas element lights to dolphin torches tied up a gumtree on a bit of rope, all of…
COMP TRUCK VS. TOMCAR VS. DEFENDER
Designed for the rigour of military and defence use in Israel, manufactured and modified for use in Australia; the Tomcar was built as a tool for farmers, miners, or anyone that needs to reliably transport loads across rough terrain. But…
PIVOTEL SPOT GEN 3
Getting out into remote areas is the name of this four-wheel drive game, but how do you stay in touch with loved ones and let them know you’re okay? The SPOT Gen 3 Satellite GPS Messenger uses 100 per cent…
RHINO RACK PIONEER PLATFORMS
Roof racks and four-wheel drives make sense, after all, camping gear is bulky and the roof offers a large surface area for storage. People have started to realise that you don’t need a big steel roof cage in most cases…
ATKA POCKET CHAINSAW
Fallen trees are an inevitable part of off-road life, especially if you live near heavily forested areas. But how do you clear a path without carrying a cumbersome petrol powered chainsaw? Well the answer, my friends, will actually fit neatly…
GME PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON
When you do as many kilometres off-road as we do here at Unsealed 4X4 it is critical to have a reliable and safe way to seek help in the case of an emergency. This is why the GME Personal Locator Beacon is…
HELINOX ULTRALIGHT TABLE
Camp tables have always been a bit of a catch-22. I mean, you’re going to need a table while relaxing at your favourite campsite, but stashing one in the four-wheel drive can prove to be challenging. This is where the…
SHERPA 4X4 WINCHES
So having a 9,500lb winch is pretty cool, but what if we told you Sherpa 4X4 also sell a monster twin-motored 17,000lb unit known as The Mule? Not only is The Mule capable of pulling such a large amount, but…
VITALGRILL SURVIVAL STOVE
Why lug that dirty big greasy BBQ plate along on your next adventure, when there are far more compact and efficient ways to cook or heat food and water? The VitalGrill Survival Stove is Canadian made, so you know it’s…
XROX TUBE BULLBARS
If you want to stand out from the crowd, but still protect yourself and your vehicle while exploring, then the range of XROX bullbars built by Outback Accessories and distributed by Opposite Lock stores might just be for you. There…
BAINTECH 12V DISTRIBUTION PANEL
Twelve-volt wiring can be difficult to get right, and it is even harder to achieve a neat factory-quality install when you want to power multiple accessories. This is why the Baintech 12V Distribution Panel is such a smart idea, as…
