The New Nissan Navara
The Navara has seemingly always been content with being number two in the four-wheel drive dual cab ute scene, but the brand new 2016 Navara NP300 is a clear statement that they’re gunning for the top spot. Exterior: I’ll be…
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The 25 Coolest Off-Road Products In Australia
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ROAD TESTED TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 76-SERIES WAGON
There are few who would disagree that the LandCruiser 70-Series is one of the last remaining real four-wheel drive vehicles on the market. It’s been in production since 1984, meaning that it’s been around longer than the 40-Series it replaced,…
WE HIT THE HIGH COUNTRY (IN A NEARLY STOCK PAJERO)
You might not think of the Mitsubishi Pajero as an almighty off-road conquering machine, but you’re in for a shock! I recently had the opportunity get behind the wheel of the Unsealed 4X4 long term test Pajero GLX on a…
THE ULTIMATE XPLOR CAMPER TRAILER
Camper trailers are an incredibly competitive market in Australia; we obviously love the capability of touring our vast, rugged continent without leaving all of home’s creature comforts behind. Not all are made equally, however. Some are plain rubbish, others are…
UNSEALED 4X4 SNATCH STRAP COMPARISON
It’s nearly here; the biggest and most comprehensive snatch strap comparison ever conducted! We broke over 30 snatch straps in a National Accredited Testing Association (NATA) facility to determine the best and worst snatch straps on the market. We went…
We Test The New Ironman 4X4 Foam Cell Pro Shock Absorber
Engines get the glory, but suspension makes or breaks a car. What’s the first specs you look at on a vehicle? Probably the power and torque. I’ll leave it to another article to explain just how wrong that is, but…
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…
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…
