Review
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…
THE UNSEALED 4X4 REVIEW: 2014 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90
The latest incarnation of the Defender might be the best – ever. It’s powerful, comfortable, fuel efficient, and beautiful – in a Margaret Thatcher kind of way. Close your eyes and imagine a four-wheel drive cruising down an empty, barren…
Gear Guru: Repco Tools
Confucius says: rich man buys his tools once; poor man buys his tools many times. The good thing about tools these days is that you don’t have to blow a bunch of money to get something high quality, that’ll give…
WATERSHED WATERPROOF BAGS
We fit snorkels, differential breathers, and wading bras to our vehicles, all in an attempt to overcome the damaging effects of water. However, when it comes to our gear, little effort is given to protect it from getting wet. Why?…
EXOFFICIO BUGS AWAY CLOTHING
While I’m not trying to offend any of our readers who happen to be entomologists, I would like to state something clearly: insects suck – and the ones that bite you suck even more. I’ll try almost anything that’ll keep…
FOX 2.0 IFP SHOCKS
If you’ve ever seen an off-road racer barreling through rugged terrain at ferocious speeds, there’s a good chance the vehicle they’re driving is outfitted with Fox suspension. They’re one of the largest brands in off-road racing, and regarded by many…
UNSEALED 4X4 REVIEW: 2014 SUZUKI JIMNY
Most modern four-wheel drives are actually quite terrible at being a four-wheel drive. They’re big, luxurious, expensive and you most certainly wouldn’t call them economical. Which is funny, because the four-wheel drive was invented as a utility tool; the vehiclular…
IS THIS THE BEST ‘BANG FOR YOUR BUCK’ DUAL-CAB IN AUSTRALIA
We don’t think that there is a more competitive or important market in the Australian automotive scene than the utility market. It has a distinct Australian heritage and flavour, and is a driving force behind the 4X4 and outdoor lifestyle…
LET’S TAKE THIS SHOW OFF-ROAD
1941 Bantam Reconnaissance Car 1948 Land Rover 1950 BJ Jeep 1950 4W60 1966 Bronco 1970 LJ10 1972 Leone 1979 G-Class 1978 LUV 1982 Pajero 1983 Korando 1991 Galloper 1993 Crossroad 1996 LX450 1998 Allroad Quattro 1998 Safe 1998 Retona 1999…
MINING THE MARKET
This new Ford Ranger has been toughened up specifically for the resources sector, but will put a smile on the face of weekend warriors as well There’s no denying that the Ford Ranger has already developed a strong following. Its sales…
The Unsealed 4X4 Review: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Outlander’s PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) variant, has a range of only 50km on pure electric driving, but in combination with a conventional internal combustion engine, could theoretically do a desert crossing using combined volt/fuel power. And that wouldn’t…
